Via

I did a double take at Starbucks the other day. There was a display that said, "Buy One, Get One Free", Last Day. When the Via instant coffee came out, I wondered who would ever pay that much for a single dose of coffee, and instant at that.

Well, it turns out to be cheaper than buying the equivalent 8-ounces ("short bold, please") by the cupful in the store so I did try it last summer and now I am hooked.

I keep several in my desk drawer and when it is pouring down rain or freezing and blowing like today, I skip stopping at the Starbucks which is conveniently located across the street from the office entrance, and come straight in and make a cup of instant instead.

We have the insta-hot feature in the office, so no waiting in a long line for that wonderful smell! I got one of each, the bold and the medium. Indistinguishable among the delights.