Yuban
Premium Instant Coffee
Roaster Location: | Northfield, Illinois |
Coffee Origin: | Not disclosed. Contains coffee of the Robusta species. |
Roast Level: | NA |
Agtron: | 0/0 |
Est. Price: | $9.45/8 oz. instant |
Review Date: | March 2011 |
Aroma: | 2 |
Acidity: | 3 |
Body: | 7 |
Flavor: | 2 |
Aftertaste: | 2 |
Blind Assessment: Burned, salted meat sensation dominates in the aroma, perhaps softened by a hint of caramel. Dull to non-existent acidity, medium body. Sweet but burned and rubbery in the cup and finish.
Notes: An instant coffee evaluated as mixed in proportions of 2.5 grams to 150 ml or 5 ounces of hot water. Assuming a larger cup size and a more generous 3 grams per serving, this product costs approximately 13 cents per serving. Yuban is a brand of Kraft Foods. Visit www.yuban.com for more information. Visit
Who Should Drink It: Skip it.
This review originally appeared in the March, 2011 tasting report: Instant Coffees and Starbucks VIA: Beyond Bad