The Ultimate Instant Coffee Taste Test - Finding the Best Instant Coffee

🥇After tasting and comparing 38 different instant coffees, one clear winner emerged as the best.

💰Instant coffee prioritizes convenience and affordability, often sacrificing quality in the process.

🌍The production of instant coffee can be detrimental to coffee producers, as companies prioritize profit over fair trade practices.

🍫Chocolatey notes were a common characteristic in some of the more pleasant-tasting instant coffees.

🏆Despite the limitations of instant coffee, a few brands provided a surprisingly enjoyable experience for those seeking convenience.

How many instant coffees did you taste?

—I tasted and compared 38 different instant coffees.

Did any instant coffees taste as good as freshly brewed coffee?

—While none of the instant coffees could fully replicate the taste of freshly brewed coffee, a few options provided a surprisingly pleasant experience.

Is instant coffee more affordable than freshly brewed coffee?

—Yes, instant coffee is generally more affordable than freshly brewed coffee, but it often sacrifices quality in the process.

Do instant coffee companies prioritize ethical practices?

—Unfortunately, many instant coffee companies prioritize profit over fair trade practices, which can have negative impacts on coffee producers.

What were some common characteristics of the best instant coffees?

—Some of the best instant coffees had chocolatey notes and provided a more enjoyable and complex flavor profile compared to others.

00:01Introduction to the taste test of instant coffee.

02:32Explanation of the criteria used to evaluate the instant coffees.

04:51Progression through the taste test, eliminating coffees based on taste and quality.

09:59Announcement of the winner and final thoughts on the taste test.