Nasty
This was suggested to me by the online shopping system when my usual coffee purchase became unavailable (discontinued?). I was not made aware of the alternative product by my usual brand. Like standard Nescafe Gold this stuff is bland and characterless. Even when mixed 50/50 with my usual brand the taste is not there.
Great afternoon break, with a piece of cake, etc.
This is the strongest instant coffee, without being bitter to taste. Just add a little cream/elmlea single for a 'continental velvety' drink. Too bad it doesn't come in a larger jar, as in the past. Next in line is probably Douwe Egbert's 'Pure Indulgence'. GdR.
Not the same coffee
Review from Nescafe UK
I have been drinking Alta Rica for years. It was the perfect blend but can't drink it since they changed it its now bitter and tasteless.
New recipe tastes awful
Review from Nescafe UK
My husband complained that his Alto Rico coffee tasted disgusting. I tasted a grain of origins and then a grain of the new blend - oh my goodness what a difference in taste! The recipe cannot be the same? The original 'origins' tasted fantastic and my husband has been drinking this for years -regretfully he will have to try an alternative. Great shame!
The flavour has changed
Review from Nescafe UK
I am very disappointed that my favourite instant coffee just doesn't taste of itself anymore. I used to drink Nescafe Gold for years but at some point stopped enjoying it. It doesn't seem to taste the same anymore. Thankfully I have discovered Alta Rica and I thought that it was the tastiest instant coffee and couldn't bear to drink any others. After years of enjoying Alta Rica now it seems that this coffee has also been altered somehow and it has completely lost its appeal. I have come across this page after a discussion over the flavour with my husband this morning. It looks like we are not alone in thinking that this is not the same coffee anymore and Nestle will sadly be losing many devoted customers.
New recipe tastes awful
Review from Nescafe UK
My husband complained that his Alto Rico coffee tasted disgusting. I tasted a grain of origins and then a grain of the new blend - oh my goodness what a difference in taste! The recipe cannot be the same? The original 'origins' tasted fantastic and my husband has been drinking this for years -regretfully he will have to try an alternative. Great shame!
Nescafe's Alta Rica has lost its taste - not good!
I used to really enjoy this Alta Rica coffee, but the last jar I bought from Tesco has a slightly different label and the taste is nowhere near as good. I've changed brand.
Disaster
Review from Nescafe UK
Alta Rica is no longer the gold standard of coffee! I have to tell you it's not only the packaging that's changed. You can keep saying there's no difference if it makes you feel better. but this isn't the coffee we fell in love with. That rich smell when you open the jar isn't there and the taste is just bland. I've had one cup but I will be throwing the jar away
Won't purchase anymore!
Review from Nescafe UK
Why oh why have you changed the beautiful tasting Alta Rica now you've put it under a new title? It tastes nothing like it did. I've drank it for years but now I can't any longer! Please go back to the original Alta Rica !!! I'm not in my own here Nescafe......
Great instant coffee
I've started to drink a lot of instant coffee since working from home, and often keep more than one type of "premium" bean in the house. So far, this is my favourite. It's rich without being overpowering and bold without being bitter. I highly recommend for those who like a full bodied, strong coffee with excellent flavour.