Have been drinking Nescafe since mid 1960's.
Obviously recipe has changed, tastes like "dish water"
Very disappointed. Time to change brands.

Greg Lia

Factual and objective: Smells disgusing.
Factual and objective: Tastes disgusting.
Factual and objective: I used to love my cup of Blend 43, I loved the smell of it when I opened a new tin. Smooth and mellow - but not now. I just opened a tin of the new stuff and the awful smell hit me like a scorched sledgehammer. It tastes awful and reminded me of the scorched stuff I had to buy in America under the name of Nescafe.
After at least 40 years of only ever buying Blend 43 .. I won't be doing it again.

New can colour should've known better.goodbye it tastes like into roast yuk.

I'm so disappointed I have wasted $9 on this excuse for coffee

I thought it was just me but looks like something has definitely changed in Nescafe Blend 43 and many others have noticed as well. What used to be a most delicious, smooth cup of coffee has turned into a vulgar tasting, rough cup of I don’t know what. How I long for that wonderful coffee that used to be

the new Blend 43 tastes horrible and seems like it is burnt

This would have to be the worst coffee blend I have ever tasted, the nasty $1 coffee’s at the servo would easily outrank this rubbish, don’t waste your money

The new blend Nescafe blend 43 is gross and doesn't get a rating but the old Nescafe blend 43 gets a rating of 10 plus.

Nescafe blend 43 has tasted burnt for quite awhile.
Rapidly losing interest in it and I drink a Huge amount daily. Not now.
Oddly Aldi alcafe tastes the same

Decades ago Nescafe 43 was all rounder instant coffee. It was fine and everyone could drink it.

Now, and this isnt hyperbole, it tastes like burnt wood. It even smells like burnt wood.

I thought it was just me at first, but reading other reviews it seems quite a few the same complaint.

Won't be buying again.

Bought one 500g can of blend 43 and tried it and thought it tasted funny. Bought another 500g and l don't think I will open it. I would like a refund.Why change the blend, to save money?
You will lose loyal customers.

Nescafe Blend 43 has definitely changed flavour. I used to look forward to two morning cups BUT now it tastes and smells vile. It smells burnt both in the jar and especially when prepared. It has a terrible taste. I will not purchase Nescafe ever again. It really confuses me that seemingly to save a few cents big companies compromise in this way. I have been drinking Nescafe Blend 43 since it was first introduced many many many years ago. Good bye Nescafe.

I am not sure if you have changed your recipe or somehow BURNT a huge batch and passed it off as coffee. I do notice it has Imported beans now, but made in Australia. It tastes AWFUL.

This new taste is definitely NOT an improvement. Have been drinking Blend 43 for many years & always enjoyed it, but it now tastes like a very cheap brand. Also the smell when you opened a new tin used to be lovely, now it smells like dirt. Will be switching to another brand next time I buy coffee.

I have been drinking Nescafe 43 at home and at work for many decades now, only to find recently that the new taste makes it undrinkable. A burnt taste would be an accurate description. A co-worker began adding sugar so that she could drink it. I assumed it was a new, cheaper brand. I was quite shocked when the same co-worker opened a cupboard door to reveal a large can of Nescafe Blend 43. Wow! I couldn't believe it. I drank tea for a few weeks before bringing in some 'Nescafe Original' from home (ie, not the Blend 43). That tastes fine (usual taste). But I'm wondering if that taste will change when I buy a replacement jar.

Have been a Nescafe 43 drinker every morning for over 40 years,but the 2 150g I bought in May 2022
tasted like it was burnt I took 1 jar back and swapped it for another jar but I made 1 cup and the taste is still terrible.Shame on you Nescafe for changing this product.
Will not buy ever again.

Why oh why have you changed the flavour and smell of Nescafe blend 43, it is absolutely awful and we are having to change our brand of coffee.

What happened to this classic instant coffee? There was no better or more refreshing instant coffee than Nescafe Blend 43 but there has been a drastic and dreadful change. The smell is awful and the taste is just as vile. I can barely stand drinking it and I don't think I'll be able to buy it ever again. I do not like any other brands so this is extremely upsetting as I really enjoy drinking instant coffee through the day, after having a full strength/real coffee in the morning.

PLEASE change back to the original!