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.
Alta Rica - UNDRINKABLE!
Review from nescafe.com
Alta Rica has lost it's wonderful bold velvety taste! Seriously how can changing the label over the last few months from Gold Origins to Gold Blend effect the taste so badly. Nescafe say they haven't changed the recipe and if that is true then they need to accept that there's a faulty batch out there. I have been buying this Nescafe coffee for around 20 years now, I emigrated from the UK to New Zealand 15 years ago. I tried many different brands of coffee over here including Nescafe but nothing came close to the beautiful taste of the Origins Alta Rica. So even though it cost me twice as much for the coffee I used a shop in the UK to purchase it from and ship it to NZ. My latest purchase which cost me 125 pounds arrived a week ago, as soon as I opened the jar I knew it was not what I usually purchase the smell was awful and so was the taste. I can't explain how disappointed I was and felt I had wasted a lot of money! Nescafe state they haven't changed the recipe so need to accept there must be a faulty batch, my batch no. is 03280814C2. I am really hoping Nescafe will investigate this as I have 9 jars of coffee that I can't drink and at the end of the day if the old recipe is still being made I really won't to continue drinking it. If I don't know I have a faulty batch then I can't risk ordering any more. PLEASE Nescafe look seriously look into this as I am not the only one bringing this to your attention.
Disgusting !
It was the first and only time I shall buy this coffee the taste is disgusting it has a horrible smokey taste that leaves a bitter taste in the mouth I thought because it is Nescafe Gold it would be good but I was very wrong
subtle name change , massive downgrade in flavour
Review from nescafe.com
The new version is not appreciated. No longer worth buying as it no longer tastes that good and it has been our favourite for many years. When and if you are able to restore the original flavour please publicise this.
A Shadow of its Former Self
This used to be the best instant coffee on the market, now it's distinctly average. The rich roast flavour has gone and it's nowhere near as strong; disappointing.
Best Flavour Instant Coffee
Review from nescafe.com
I always buy this coffee, it has a full flavour, and is quick and easy to make
Recipe has changed
Review from nescafe.com
Have used this coffee for at least 15 years and loved it. However, over the last few months I have noted that it no longer has the same rich delicious smell and has a bitter taste. Have noted this on several jars so do not think it is a bad batch but a recipe change.
Alta rica has changed
Review from nescafe.com
Sorry, I was big fan of your Alta Rica coffee but recently I thought that it tasted more bitter and it was giving me a slightly acid stomach.
This has changed considerably - for the worse
This used to be my go to for decent coffee, but in recent months the aroma and taste has morphed into something cheap, unremarkable and instantly forgettable.
Just love Alta Rica - been drinking for years
Review from nescafe.com
The only instant coffee I will buy. Rich in flavour, bold in taste