Which instant coffee?

[neonplanet40]

So, I know there has been a few coffee threads now. However, they have focused on machines and coffee beans etc. At home I use fresh coffee beans in my machine.

However, at work, I have to use isntant coffee. For the past few years, I have been using Alta Rica. However, I have went off the taste now and find it a bit bitter. Maybe they have changed the composition of the coffee? I think lockdown (where I was able to use a variety of fresh beans and no instant) has ruined me.

So, what instant coffee do people recommend?

I have tried, Nescafe origonal, Gold blend, barista americano
Lidl and Aldi coffee

Can anyone point me in the right direction?

Thank you

[DanceswithUnix]

I used to like the Kenco Smooth, but again after spoiled by the bean machine the last jar got thrown out for being too many years after the best before

[Jonj1611]

Kenco Smooth

[cptwhite_uk]

I'm not a coffeee aficionado by any stretch, but I like Nescase Azera Americano

Has that smell of freshly brewed coffee, and gives a nice frothiness on the top, like coffee from a Cafetiere.

[cheesemp]

If you have access to a kettle have you consider the aeropress? Its a lot more convenient than a French press and can give good coffee while its very small and just needs a kettle, ground coffee and a tiny pack of filters. Could be a good option if conditions allow? Just make sure you learn the inverted method. That way you can have real coffee... I know a lot of people like to take them camping. It took me real effort to get it just right (some beans work well at 95C and a quick plunge so no waiting) but was worth it.

[spacein_vader]

If you have access to a kettle have you consider the aeropress? Its a lot more convenient than a French press and can give good coffee while its very small and just needs a kettle, ground coffee and a tiny pack of filters. Could be a good option if conditions allow? Just make sure you learn the inverted method. That way you can have real coffee... I know a lot of people like to take them camping. It took me real effort to get it just right (some beans work well at 95C and a quick plunge so no waiting) but was worth it.

Or even easier, a V60. This vid shows them grinding their own but pre ground works just as well. Takes me no longer than an instant coffee.

https://youtu.be/sM3cB0i6ZZU

Beard optional

[kalniel]

The best thing about instant coffee...

...is cracking the seal on a new jar. It's all downhill after that.

[CAT-THE-FIFTH]

Get a single cup tea infuser and put ground coffee in it:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=tea+inf...f=nb_sb_noss_2

[neonplanet40]

Thanks folks. Few things there for me to look in to

[Ttaskmaster]

Just avoid anything with 'Nescafe' written on it.

Mostly I just have whatever the Ttaskmistress buys in. Currently we have Cafe Direct and some Dowe Egberts.
I like a smooth, gentle coffee with a heavy nuttiness to it... hazelnut, ideally, but I rarely find anything that really suits and can't be bothered messing around with expensive syrups.

Maxwell House do a nice vanilla one that we have in the machine at work, but none of our local shops seem to have it.

[cheesemp]

Or even easier, a V60. This vid shows them grinding their own but pre ground works just as well. Takes me no longer than an instant coffee.

https://youtu.be/sM3cB0i6ZZU

Beard optional

I guess it depends what you are looking for. This site has a good comparison: https://espressodojo.com/aeropress-vs-v60/

I do like that even watered down the aeropress is decently strong (I like an americano style).

[spacein_vader]

I guess it depends what you are looking for. This site has a good comparison: https://espressodojo.com/aeropress-vs-v60/

I do like that even watered down the aeropress is decently strong (I like an americano style).

True. I compensate somewhat by going for a stronger blend in my V60.