First of all, can we talk about how cute the packaging is of this coffee? I love the gold color on this packaging. This is the second time I tried instant coffee from the Nescafe company and I’m glad to say I’ve enjoyed their products over the years. I recently received this as a gift from my grandmother. It is super rich in taste. Whenever I make this coffee, I feel like I am sipping one of those coffees from a NYC coffee corner! I recommend this coffee company and everyone should make this a staple in the house or in their coffee station at least! Want to go decaf? Nescafé has pretty decent decaffeinated options as well for our decaf drinkers. Be sure to look out for green colored labels on their items!

Gold Blend - an iconic brand destroyed

My wife and I have enjoyed Gold Blend for as long as we can remember. Each morning we take it in turn to make the delicious first cup of the day to drink in bed before we get up. We even take a small jar on holidays as it is a great start to the day.How have you managed to destroy an iconic brand ? It now tastes awful - no longer smooth but bitter, and there is a peculiar sludge in the bottom of the finished cup. One of the joys of instant coffee is that it is smooth all the way to the bottom of the cup so you dont have to leave a few mm at the bottom to avoid the nasty brown sludge. The new formulation should never have been offered under the brand name "Gold Blend" . It is totally misleading to loyal customers who have now purchased rubbish instead of the usual ... MoreMy wife and I have enjoyed Gold Blend for as long as we can remember. Each morning we take it in turn to make the delicious first cup of the day to drink in bed before we get up. We even take a small jar on holidays as it is a great start to the day.How have you managed to destroy an iconic brand ? It now tastes awful - no longer smooth but bitter, and there is a peculiar sludge in the bottom of the finished cup. One of the joys of instant coffee is that it is smooth all the way to the bottom of the cup so you dont have to leave a few mm at the bottom to avoid the nasty brown sludge. The new formulation should never have been offered under the brand name "Gold Blend" . It is totally misleading to loyal customers who have now purchased rubbish instead of the usual high quality drink. Over the years we must have spent hundreds if not thousand of £ on your product - but no more.Sadly you also changed the jar. Although not as iconic as the glass coca cola bottle the gentle curve of the Gold Blend jar was easy to spot on the shelves unlike the drab new version that looks like all the others in the aisle.Please relaunch your latest idea under a new brand name and give us back the "Gold Blend Classic" in its curved jar.

Gold blend

Not tried refill bag yet but will certainly be doing so.I was introduced to Gold Blend by a friend many years ago, Would I go back to the original Nescafé - no way.Sorry, but I find the original Nescafé bitter in comparison with Gold Blend. Carry on workproviding such an enjoyable coffee

Golden Buzzer

I will he honest, when it comes to coffee, I have a very high standard. My day is defined by my morning beverage. If my tongue is not happy, the rest of my day is an uphill struggle. I am from an Italian family, so when it comes to coffee I am surrounded by judges from Coffee's Got Talent. Italians love fresh coffee, my nana would have coffee beans ready to ground every day and the taste of fresh coffee is incomparable. Yet we lead busy lives, our mornings can be a rush and we need to get things done quickly. However I cannot sacrifice my morning coffee. When somebody suggested Nescafé Gold to me I was a bit skeptical at first, but when I tried my first cup, I had to do a double take to make sure someone wasnt playing a trick on me. I thought I was drinking freshly ... MoreI will he honest, when it comes to coffee, I have a very high standard. My day is defined by my morning beverage. If my tongue is not happy, the rest of my day is an uphill struggle. I am from an Italian family, so when it comes to coffee I am surrounded by judges from Coffee's Got Talent. Italians love fresh coffee, my nana would have coffee beans ready to ground every day and the taste of fresh coffee is incomparable. Yet we lead busy lives, our mornings can be a rush and we need to get things done quickly. However I cannot sacrifice my morning coffee. When somebody suggested Nescafé Gold to me I was a bit skeptical at first, but when I tried my first cup, I had to do a double take to make sure someone wasnt playing a trick on me. I thought I was drinking freshly ground coffee! Nescafé Gold was rich, bold, creamy, smooth and had hints of chocolate liqueur. In other words, there magic in my mouth. I cannot recommend this coffee highly enough for all those that lead busy lives but also see coffee as essential to their day. As a judge on Coffee's Got Talent I am instantly pressing The Golden Buzzer on Nescafé Gold.

Goodbye 'gold blend', old friend.

I've drunk this product ever since it was released many decades ago. No longer.It used to be a pleasant drink, nice with milk and ok if the milk ran out. Now it is bitter with an unpleasant aftertaste. And what on earth is the residue left over in the cup? That is ok in a coffee shop, but in an instant coffee?I'm pleased you look after your farmers, that you are environmentally friendly, that you grind it 10 times finer (i.e. the previous version did not need grinding to dust?).Having looked at the web, I see this is an international problem. One Australian site had 20 approving and 180 disproving. Can you people not take the hint?Thankfully, this has forced me to look at competitors' products (with the justification for inaction being it's not broken so ... MoreI've drunk this product ever since it was released many decades ago. No longer.It used to be a pleasant drink, nice with milk and ok if the milk ran out. Now it is bitter with an unpleasant aftertaste. And what on earth is the residue left over in the cup? That is ok in a coffee shop, but in an instant coffee?I'm pleased you look after your farmers, that you are environmentally friendly, that you grind it 10 times finer (i.e. the previous version did not need grinding to dust?).Having looked at the web, I see this is an international problem. One Australian site had 20 approving and 180 disproving. Can you people not take the hint?Thankfully, this has forced me to look at competitors' products (with the justification for inaction being it's not broken so don't fix it. But it is now broken.) Mmmmm... the German chains...

Love it

I normally prefer the good strong brewed espresso coffee which I always have to search for in new places, but usually it’s by very serious coffee places that I find “the taste”. I try various capsules at home as well, but end up happily getting my Nescafé Gold in the end. The others are so bitter or flat, For my taste, and are horrible as soon as the coffee gets colder. Gold is actually the only coffee I can drink cold. Always had good memories of Nescafé instant from camping trips and similar. Was very happy when I finally tried it out at home, it really is that good! Even better than I remember - heard the recipe changed, which I can imagine is hurtful for the ones that are used to the same taste for years, but believe there’s a reason for it and that after a ... MoreI normally prefer the good strong brewed espresso coffee which I always have to search for in new places, but usually it’s by very serious coffee places that I find “the taste”. I try various capsules at home as well, but end up happily getting my Nescafé Gold in the end. The others are so bitter or flat, For my taste, and are horrible as soon as the coffee gets colder. Gold is actually the only coffee I can drink cold. Always had good memories of Nescafé instant from camping trips and similar. Was very happy when I finally tried it out at home, it really is that good! Even better than I remember - heard the recipe changed, which I can imagine is hurtful for the ones that are used to the same taste for years, but believe there’s a reason for it and that after a while without it, this new taste might fit in as well. Im really appreciating this product! thanks!

Nescafe - helping mums be function since 1965.....

As a mum of 3 and a loving wife I cannot rate Gold Blend highly enough. Sitting and enjoying a cup of coffee whilst its still actually hot is a pleasure I had very much missed. As a busy mum of three (aged 17, 14 and 8) I am constantly on the run, add to that a husband who works long shifts, 3 terriers who all need a separate walk because they were inherently made by the devil, 2 lizards and a reclusive neighbour.....sometimes sitting and having a good coffee is a simple pleasure and Gold Blend fits the bill nicely.A smooth, rich coffee - its easy and quick to prepare but doesn't lack flavour or quality. Some coffees can be quite weak but you will never have that problem with Gold Blend. Dissolves perfectly and doesnt leave those nasty shocking clumps floating in ... MoreAs a mum of 3 and a loving wife I cannot rate Gold Blend highly enough. Sitting and enjoying a cup of coffee whilst its still actually hot is a pleasure I had very much missed. As a busy mum of three (aged 17, 14 and 8) I am constantly on the run, add to that a husband who works long shifts, 3 terriers who all need a separate walk because they were inherently made by the devil, 2 lizards and a reclusive neighbour.....sometimes sitting and having a good coffee is a simple pleasure and Gold Blend fits the bill nicely.A smooth, rich coffee - its easy and quick to prepare but doesn't lack flavour or quality. Some coffees can be quite weak but you will never have that problem with Gold Blend. Dissolves perfectly and doesnt leave those nasty shocking clumps floating in your cup which means you can enjoy every last drop. Add to that that it is a great price and you will have yourself a very satisfying moment and a great drink.Not only is it great served simply in a cup with a dash of milk and a simple sugar to enhance the smooth blend but it can also be made in a cafetiere and your experience can be prolonged. We have also used it for making tiramisu and found that it fits perfectly. Its an ideal stength coffee and didnt overpower the rest of the dessert so it has a multitude of uses - you wont be sorry if you decide to take the plunge.All in all a great product, I think every one deserves five minutes a day to themselves to sit and unwind with a hot drink and just watch the world pass them by......and Gold Blend will definitely help you do that

Ruined by recipe change

I have drunk and enjoyed "Gold Blend" for over 30 years.......not anymore ! The recipe change has destroyed this product and I can no longer drink it.It tastes like something is not right with the tap water. A foul, bitter aftertaste lingers in the mouth for ages and it doesn't even smell pleasant. It's so bad I'm now drinking supermarket home brands.It amazes me how someone in control can take it upon themselves to alter a product beyond recognition and still have the gall to use the original product name.....its no longer "Gold Blend", plain and simple. As the old saying goes "If it ain't broke then don't fix it" ....and you sure have broken this one !How you expect to change a recipe on a product that's been used and loved by many for generations and get ... MoreI have drunk and enjoyed "Gold Blend" for over 30 years.......not anymore ! The recipe change has destroyed this product and I can no longer drink it.It tastes like something is not right with the tap water. A foul, bitter aftertaste lingers in the mouth for ages and it doesn't even smell pleasant. It's so bad I'm now drinking supermarket home brands.It amazes me how someone in control can take it upon themselves to alter a product beyond recognition and still have the gall to use the original product name.....its no longer "Gold Blend", plain and simple. As the old saying goes "If it ain't broke then don't fix it" ....and you sure have broken this one !How you expect to change a recipe on a product that's been used and loved by many for generations and get away with it is beyond me ? ..I'm speechless.And to add insult to injury your customer service department told me to try some of the other Nescafe blends....hold on a minute....I did happen to like this one before you changed it.....please don't tell me what I will like, I'll now take my custom elsewhere.This is a really bad marketing decision and to be quite honest absolutely shocking !

Terrible change

I have had gold blend as my coffee of choice for the past 40 years.An “empire builder” at Nestle has decided to change the well loved formula and add micro ground elements of coffee for a real barista type experience!The result is an out and out disaster! The coffee is virtually undrinkable! If I forget and accidentally drink the disgusting - yes that is truly disgusting- sludge at the bottom it makes me feel sick!I have already narrowed down replacement coffees, however, when travelling I can’t always get an alternative.I would just like to congratulate whoever the naive “empire builder” was that made this decision. You have ruined and excellent and well love product and replaced it with something deeply, deeply unpleasant! Very well done! I hope your ... MoreI have had gold blend as my coffee of choice for the past 40 years.An “empire builder” at Nestle has decided to change the well loved formula and add micro ground elements of coffee for a real barista type experience!The result is an out and out disaster! The coffee is virtually undrinkable! If I forget and accidentally drink the disgusting - yes that is truly disgusting- sludge at the bottom it makes me feel sick!I have already narrowed down replacement coffees, however, when travelling I can’t always get an alternative.I would just like to congratulate whoever the naive “empire builder” was that made this decision. You have ruined and excellent and well love product and replaced it with something deeply, deeply unpleasant! Very well done! I hope your subordinates are all telling you - Emporer’s New Clothes style - what a great job you did! I hope it has fed your ego in the way you wanted.Sadly the truth is you have totally messed. That’s what they probably wanted to tell you but were afraid to do so because - I would suspect - history has warned them off from being honest!

The Finest One

Really love drinking "Nescafé Gold Blend Instant Coffee" which is crafted withmountain grown Arabica beans and cautiously grounded 10 times finer to unlock the hidden taste and aroma.The strength is 3 over 5 or medium,which means it's not lighter or even stronger.Just the perfect consistency hubby and I love drinking our cups of coffee at home.It's very tasty,fresh,smooth,delicate,fine and full of flavour in the mouth.The soluble coffee dissolved perfectly well within seconds in water.It smells really nice which fills our kitchen with a lovely aroma every morning while preparing breakfast.The high quality of this instant coffee is definitely here and a little goes a long way.For years Nescafé has always been our first choice and favourite brand in terms of ... MoreReally love drinking "Nescafé Gold Blend Instant Coffee" which is crafted withmountain grown Arabica beans and cautiously grounded 10 times finer to unlock the hidden taste and aroma.The strength is 3 over 5 or medium,which means it's not lighter or even stronger.Just the perfect consistency hubby and I love drinking our cups of coffee at home.It's very tasty,fresh,smooth,delicate,fine and full of flavour in the mouth.The soluble coffee dissolved perfectly well within seconds in water.It smells really nice which fills our kitchen with a lovely aroma every morning while preparing breakfast.The high quality of this instant coffee is definitely here and a little goes a long way.For years Nescafé has always been our first choice and favourite brand in terms of coffee.Everyday we take great pleasure by starting our day in sharing a tasty cuppa of Nescafé Gold Blend,nothing else can beat it.Like the flashy gold colour and the simple sleek design of this 100g jar,which makes it stands out between other products.It's easy to grab and hold.Just twist open the gold lid and pull the inner protective cover to serve,simple as pie !!!Would definitely recommend it to anyonewho love drinking good quality coffee.