Instant Coffee

Tredegar · 01-16-2012, 01:32 PM

I don't drink enough coffee to have a percolator/pot so I usually make instant coffee. I currently drink Nescafe' instant coffee and find it to be okay. I am also on the look out for better stuff. Any suggestions?

Blak Smyth · 01-16-2012, 01:34 PM

You can snag a nice french press at Walmart for $20.00, thats all I can recommend because I don't drink instant coffee. A french press is about as good of a brew as you can make and very affordable.

They also make a small one cup press, I have seen it at Bed, Bath and Beyond.

CigarNut · 01-16-2012, 02:17 PM

I'm not much of an instant coffee drinker but my friend is and she really likes the Starbucks instant -- comes in several flavors and is "reasonably" priced.

Blak Smyth · 01-16-2012, 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by CigarNut

I'm not much of an instant coffee drinker but my friend is and she really likes the Starbucks instant -- comes in several flavors and is "reasonably" priced.

Oh yah I forgot about that, I did try that. It wasn't bad for instant.

longknocker · 01-17-2012, 08:36 AM

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Originally Posted by CigarNut

I'm not much of an instant coffee drinker but my friend is and she really likes the Starbucks instant -- comes in several flavors and is "reasonably" priced.

That's What I Drink When I Only Want One Cup!

ApexAZ · 01-17-2012, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by CigarNut

I'm not much of an instant coffee drinker but my friend is and she really likes the Starbucks instant -- comes in several flavors and is "reasonably" priced.

I also love my aeropress, but maybe not worth it if you let the coffee sit for weeks and weeks. Although you could buy the bulk coffee and grind just small amounts.

Subvet642 · 01-17-2012, 10:26 AM

I love instant 'cause no other method can make it as strong as I like it, as fast as I need it.

waffle · 01-17-2012, 08:31 AM

Honestly, Ive been using the Aeropress for my coffee... it takes like no time however, i have started using this method for brewing as it takes me about 2 mins (including heating the water) time to make... I simply buy fresh grounds when I swing by my local coffee shop and store them in a vacuum sealed container until I need them. I think its WAAAAYYYYYY better than instant and just about as fast...

mosesbotbol · 01-17-2012, 10:28 AM

Foldgers isn't bad instant coffee.

Buckeye Jack · 01-17-2012, 10:30 AM

My grandfather drank Yuban instant coffee. When he passed away he had about 12-15 large jars of the stuff. I took a couple because I was going to experiment with it. Never made it even a 1/4 way thru one jar.

Just not for me.

ade06 · 01-17-2012, 11:18 AM

If you like Starbucks' coffee, then VIA is a good alternative.

01-16-2012, 01:32 PM	#1
Tredegar Sing along with me Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 670 Trading: (9)	Instant Coffee I don't drink enough coffee to have a percolator/pot so I usually make instant coffee. I currently drink Nescafe' instant coffee and find it to be okay. I am also on the look out for better stuff. Any suggestions?

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Blak Smyth Think Blue! Join Date: Jun 2011 First Name: SD Location: THE WOOD Posts: 8,486 Trading: (52)	Re: Instant Coffee You can snag a nice french press at Walmart for $20.00, thats all I can recommend because I don't drink instant coffee. A french press is about as good of a brew as you can make and very affordable. They also make a small one cup press, I have seen it at Bed, Bath and Beyond. __________________ SUPPORT OUR TROOPS

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Subvet642 Bilge Rat Join Date: Nov 2009 First Name: Darren Location: Torpedo Room Bilge Posts: 2,997 Trading: (13)	Re: Instant Coffee I love instant 'cause no other method can make it as strong as I like it, as fast as I need it. __________________ *"Man's mind is his basic tool of survival. Life is given to him, survival is not." -John Galt*

01-17-2012, 08:31 AM	#8
waffle Who doesn't love Waffles? Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Steve (Stephen) Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 1,195 Trading: (38)	Re: Instant Coffee Honestly, Ive been using the Aeropress for my coffee... it takes like no time however, i have started using this method for brewing as it takes me about 2 mins (including heating the water) time to make... I simply buy fresh grounds when I swing by my local coffee shop and store them in a vacuum sealed container until I need them. I think its WAAAAYYYYYY better than instant and just about as fast...

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01-17-2012, 10:30 AM	#10
Buckeye Jack Havana Daydreamin' Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jack Location: Dublin, OH (Columbus) Posts: 732 Trading: (34)	Re: Instant Coffee My grandfather drank Yuban instant coffee. When he passed away he had about 12-15 large jars of the stuff. I took a couple because I was going to experiment with it. Never made it even a 1/4 way thru one jar. Just not for me.

01-17-2012, 11:18 AM	#11
ade06 Have My Own Room Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Ade Location: Philadelphia Posts: 1,190 Trading: (24)	Re: Instant Coffee If you like Starbucks' coffee, then VIA is a good alternative.