What Is Instant Coffee?

Instant coffee is made from real coffee beans.

The soluble and volatile contents of the beans are extracted, then the water is removed, leaving the powder or concentrated soluble coffee powder. It’s essentially dehydrated for your convenience – just add water and enjoy! You might also see instant coffee referred to as soluble coffee, powdered coffee or granulated coffee.

Like other coffees, instant coffee also comes in a variety of roasts: dark, medium and light, so you’re still able to choose the strength that you love. You might also be looking for the same rich flavour, but less caffeine. Luckily, decaf instant coffee is available with the same convenience.

Regular vs instant coffee - what’s the difference?

Regular coffee is usually made with roasted coffee beans, ground into a fine powder. With this type of coffee, there’s always coffee bean waste after the process is completed. Instant coffee is soluble, so there’s no waste because it’s all dissolved into rich, delicious coffee. Instant coffee sachets have been introduced to our shelves in recent years. These sachets are filled with delicious instant coffee but in powder form. Some come with added milk – even less fuss! There truly is an instant coffee for everyone!

How to make instant coffee

Instant coffee is so easy to make, simply follow these 4 steps:

1. Pick your favourite mug
2. Add 2 teaspoons of instant coffee, boil your kettle
3. Let your boiled water rest for 30 seconds (pouring fresh boiling water onto coffee can lead to a bitter taste) and fill your mug
4. Stir until the instant coffee is completely dissolved, and enjoy!

And there you have it – an indulgent, rich coffee with minimal fuss.

Instant coffee is often enjoyed with milk or your favourite plant-based alternative, but you can easily add flavoured syrup like vanilla or caramel.

Why choose instant coffee?

If you’re not yet convinced, instant coffee has a few more benefits. As mentioned, there’s no residue left after making your coffee, but it also has a long shelf life, meaning it’s great in communal areas or when you’re on the go.