Starbucks Christmas Blend Coffee

[browneyes]

Some co-workers gave me a bag of Starbuck's Christmas Blend coffee. They checked on the bag to see if it had cinnamon in it, but they couldn't find an ingredient's list with the coffee. I'm allergic to cinnamon, so they told me I might need to make sure I can actually drink it before I put it in my grinder and grind the beans. Has anyone tried this coffee before, does it have cinnamon? Also, if it doesn't have cinnamon, what kind of flavor does it have?

Thanks!

 

[TimeforMe]

I love this blend. It has no TASTE of cinnamon whatsoever. In fact, the name is misleading it doesn't really have any type of spice flavor, but rather is just a nice strong blend.

 

[ThAnswr]

Originally posted by browneyes
Some co-workers gave me a bag of Starbuck's Christmas Blend coffee. They checked on the bag to see if it had cinnamon in it, but they couldn't find an ingredient's list with the coffee. I'm allergic to cinnamon, so they told me I might need to make sure I can actually drink it before I put it in my grinder and grind the beans. Has anyone tried this coffee before, does it have cinnamon? Also, if it doesn't have cinnamon, what kind of flavor does it have?

Thanks!

As far as I know, it doesn't have any cinnamon in it. At least, I've never tasted any and we've used the Christmas Blend every holiday for about the last 10 years. However, if you're allergic, please check with Starbucks and don't just take my word for it.

What flavor does it have? It isn't a flavored coffee, but a blended coffee. It's not a very strong brew, like espresso, but it's stronger than your average coffee.

It's a great coffee blend and try it once you definitely find out there's no cinnamon in it.

PS.....try the Cafe Verona. It's wonderful.

 

[browneyes]

Thanks TimeforMe and ThAnswr. I've looked on Starbuck's site and can't find any info other than it has some kind of spice. As soon as I open the bag, I'll probably smell any trace of cinnamon, but I've got a nasty sinus thing going on today, I may not pick up the scent. I'll call our local Starbucks and ask them if they can tell me anything. I'm not deathly allergic, but I'd be very uncomfortable for awhile if it has cinnamon in it.