Instant coffee is a compromise, but is very popular due to its convenience. I was curious what others preferred and why. Whether they drink it black, or if they include cream and/or sugar.
At my office we have a nice hot water machine, perfect for instance coffee, so I have been augmenting my brewed coffee intake with a series of instant coffees to find out what I like best. Earlier this year I asked for advice Tea recommendation for the coffee addict? and got some good tips, but thus far I have not found an instant tea that can replace my morning coffee. I prefer to take my coffee black.
I started out with Starbucks Via, definitely the best so far but more expensive than I want for everyday coffee. Next I tried a jar of Nescafe, it was almost good and might be my next favorite choice. 3rd test was Folgers Instant, which tastes a lot different from Nescafe, a little sweeter, but okay one some level. I can see why some would prefer Folgers, but at this point I have slight preference for Nescafe. Currently I am on my 4th different variety, a jar of Maxwell House. It is my least favorite thus far, but I suspect with cream and/or sugar it would be one of the best.
In the future I am planning to try the cold brew method, the kind that sits in the refrigerator overnight and mix it with hot water to simulate a real brewed cup. But I was interested in what you have found that works.
At my office we have a nice hot water machine, perfect for instance coffee, so I have been augmenting my brewed coffee intake with a series of instant coffees to find out what I like best. Earlier this year I asked for advice Tea recommendation for the coffee addict? and got some good tips, but thus far I have not found an instant tea that can replace my morning coffee. I prefer to take my coffee black.
I started out with Starbucks Via, definitely the best so far but more expensive than I want for everyday coffee. Next I tried a jar of Nescafe, it was almost good and might be my next favorite choice. 3rd test was Folgers Instant, which tastes a lot different from Nescafe, a little sweeter, but okay one some level. I can see why some would prefer Folgers, but at this point I have slight preference for Nescafe. Currently I am on my 4th different variety, a jar of Maxwell House. It is my least favorite thus far, but I suspect with cream and/or sugar it would be one of the best.
In the future I am planning to try the cold brew method, the kind that sits in the refrigerator overnight and mix it with hot water to simulate a real brewed cup. But I was interested in what you have found that works.