Starbucks by Nespresso Vertuo Line Holiday Blend

It tastes nothing like the packaging and it tastes GROSSSSSSSS buy at your own risk

I bought a box back in the beginning of the “season” and the coffee was excellent! Really yummy and smooth, no burnt taste, etc. I found out that box was actually manufactured last year and was put out before this year’s stock… when I went back for another box I was DESTROYED by how horrible a cup of coffee was. I literally went through three boxes (like a total idiot) that were a STRUGGLE to get through. My nespresso maker began to smell like cigarettes and burnt coffee and no amount of descaling and run through of clean water touched the smell that lingered. Had to get a whole new machine before I thought to check reviews from 2024-2025. Sure enough it’s these pods. DO NOT BUY. Listen to what everyone else has said, and to what I am telling you now- unless you want the taste of old cigarettes and burnt coffee steaming in your mug, avoid this at all costs. I wasted so much money on these stupid pods.

Package came smashed, poor packaging. 2 out of 8 pods unusable. Now what do I do?

If I could give this coffee a zero star, I would. This tastes like bitter ashes that is long lasting. No creamer, milk, etc could fix this. I am so disappointed. Don't waste your money hoping this tastes like holiday goodness only to find out it tastes like something scrooge with drink. Humbug!

I like the Holiday Blend better than the other pod flavors. I just bought another box. Would recommend! Although, I still think the pods are expensive for only getting 8 cups of coffee.

I absolutely love the flavor of these same type of K cups! I was so excited when I found them for my Nespresso thinking it would taste even better. I was wrong. These do not taste anything like Holiday blend K cups. Not sure if it’s a bad batch, but I sadly will not be buying again.

The taste of this coffee is not good, it’s very bitter. Highly disappointed.

I've been looking forward to this coffee all year, and this year's blend tastes burnt and has a chemical aftertaste. I begrudgingly poured my my cup out in favor of a true espresso. As an ex Starbucks barista who adores holiday roast, this year's tasting notes are charred ash and light floral soap.

Who said these pods tasted like cigarettes/ashes never lied!! Last year they tasted better. Even a flavored creamer could not fix this coffee.

Tastes burnt. I loved the holiday blend last year. This was a huge disappointment.

I often find Starbucks coffee to be too dark and bitter hence the review title. This is a lovely smooth cup. I do put a little sweet cream in it and would not drink this black. However, with the cream, it tastes wonderful and is not bitter. Definitely not ashy as other reviewers have mentioned. I will be buying more.;

Love this blend, made as a cold brew with italian sweet crème and holy smokes, it’s the best!

I ordered through the app, took longer to receive and when I did get it the coffee box was open and the expiration date was in June 2024. This should have never been shipped out. I was upset cause I made a cup and it was bitter and looking at the box cover I saw the date and threw it in the trash. I should have return it but didn’t have the time that why I ordered ordered online in the first place.

Every pod tastes burnt. The other reviews saying it tastes like ash are fairly spot on. I’m having to force myself to drink this and I really wouldn’t recommend it.

I really like this flavor. I am glad I tried it in spite of the bad reviews. Since the flavor profile said maple I tried this with Monin Cinnamon Bun and that combination was perfect to me. It's definitely a strong coffee but it is giving me holiday way more than Frosted Caramel Nut and Seasonal Delight Spices (which is medicinal tasting btw.) I bought one box initially and then since I liked it I hurried to purchase two more boxes. This is all I want to drink right now!

This coffee is just bad. It has a bitter flavor and I don't detect anything holiday about it. I'm not sure what herbs they use but they must be bitter. I saw another review describ it as cigarette ash and that's as close as I can come.

taste like a cigarette literally, creamer doesn’t help at all either

I never leave reviews but I just had to share my love for this coffee. I'm going to need to stock up before the holidays ends because i am going to be so sad when this is gone. I usually put creamer and sugar in my coffee and rarely enjoy it black, but the flavor of this is so good on it's own, i drink it black. please make this year round

Finally some new flavors!! Love it!

Even the Husband loves this pod! Perfect cup of coffee everyday. Buying more to stock up for the year