Here are the rankings, according to the taste test:

1. Starbucks Via Colombia - Comments: "It's got a classic, enjoyable aroma." "This tastes like real, normal coffee." "Bitter and earthy tasting." "Rounded finish but lacking taste upfront." "Very balanced -- even complex. Chocolate overtones." "Smells like real coffee. Very strong and bitter, in a good way." "So close to tasting like a good cup of coffee!"
2. Jacobs: Kronung - Comments: "Oaky aroma and flavor." "Not bad -- tastes like regular coffee." "Inoffensive and fine, but a little bitter." "Totally drinkable!" "This is instant? Not bad!"
3. Starbucks Via Italian Roast - Comments: "Intensely rich." "Real coffee flavor." "Nice nutty flavor." "Watery but highly drinkable." "Very bitter, but possibly good with sugar." "Smells like real coffee." "Watery but not offensive."
4. Bustelo Supreme - Comments: "Tastes like an average cup of regular coffee." "Nice aroma!" "Starts okay but finishes harshly." "Reminiscent of diner coffee." "A strong roasted bean flavor."
5. Mount Hagen - Comments: "Inoffensive." "This tastes like normal coffee to me." "The flavor is nuanced and sweet. Solid." "Burned and complex." "A solid cup of coffee, but very bitter aftertaste."
6. Giraldo Farms - Comments: "This left a powdery coating on my tongue." "Caramel flavor." "Watery but not wretched." "Nice and mild."
7. Medaglia D'Oro Instant Espresso Coffee - Comments: "Smoky finish." "Bold flavor." "A little nutty." "Funky." "Very dark but not enough coffee flavor."
8. Chock Full O'Nuts - Comments: "Bitter and slightly chemical." "Unpleasant aroma but okay taste." "Weak." "Potable. Some light sweetness." "I might not have known this was instant."
9. Tchibo Family - Comments: "Tastes dirty -- actually like dirt." "Bland." "A little too weak." "Pours dark, but the taste is average." "Starts good, but it has a very bitter aftertaste." "Smells like instant." "Looks like a nice dark roast, but the taste is weak."
10. 365 Everyday Value - Comments: "Neutral and nutty." "Harsh, yet thin." "Fairly good, not too bitter." "Tastes rancid to me."

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