The instant coffee thread
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The instant coffee thread
which instant coffee is way better than the rest? is there one you always bring back home when abroad?
my favorite Israeli instant coffee is Elite Platinum columbian. but looking for other winners, or one similar to this for my American relatives.
my favorite Israeli instant coffee is Elite Platinum columbian. but looking for other winners, or one similar to this for my American relatives.
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Nescafe Noir. Originally sold only in France, but Nestle has started to market it in various countries around the world (such as NZ); but not yet in the US. Maybe never, it is too strong for the US palate -- surprisingly good for an instant.
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This is actually a very good question.
I personally like the Nestle Mocha Instant Coffee but others will say that is not really instant coffee.
In Asia, they seem to love instant coffee. In fact, in peoples homes I visit, when they ask if I want coffee, they mean instant coffee which is something I usually avoid. When living in Canada, they rarely offer instant coffee.
I personally like the Nestle Mocha Instant Coffee but others will say that is not really instant coffee.
In Asia, they seem to love instant coffee. In fact, in peoples homes I visit, when they ask if I want coffee, they mean instant coffee which is something I usually avoid. When living in Canada, they rarely offer instant coffee.
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i think this is my husband's favorite. He first found it in Cyprus, but now it is available occassionally here in Israel, too. Actually there are two Nestles he likes--the noir and the alta rica.
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I think that in North America, regular instant coffee has really lost its appeal with the advent of Starbucks, Tim Hortons', Dunkin Donuts etc....
But here in Asia, everybody still buys and drinks the stuff. I can't stand it when they use condensed milk and tons of sugar.
But here in Asia, everybody still buys and drinks the stuff. I can't stand it when they use condensed milk and tons of sugar.
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Best instant coffee bar none is "Jamaica Mountain Peak" packaged in Jamaica - home of the famous Blue Mountain Coffee whose beans sell at about $60.00/lb at most specialty coffee stores.
Though mostly available on the island the instant can now be found in many supermarkets in area of south Florida with a significant Jamaican population.
Though not made entirely for the highly sought after Blue Mountain (whose next 10 years production has been 80% bought up by Japanese brokers) its in the opinion of many far superior to anything out of Colombia or elsewhere.
mike
Though mostly available on the island the instant can now be found in many supermarkets in area of south Florida with a significant Jamaican population.
Though not made entirely for the highly sought after Blue Mountain (whose next 10 years production has been 80% bought up by Japanese brokers) its in the opinion of many far superior to anything out of Colombia or elsewhere.
mike
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I often bring back a couple of 10-packs of Khao Shong mint coffee mix, but I only use a couple of spoonfuls added to brewed coffee as a full cup of the stuff is too sweet for me.
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I think that in North America, regular instant coffee has really lost its appeal with the advent of Starbucks, Tim Hortons', Dunkin Donuts etc....
But here in Asia, everybody still buys and drinks the stuff. I can't stand it when they use condensed milk and tons of sugar.
But here in Asia, everybody still buys and drinks the stuff. I can't stand it when they use condensed milk and tons of sugar.
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The only Elite coffee I tried was total crap. I hate instant coffee. I'd rather boil the water and use a french press. of course Tim Hortons or Starbucks also is good for coffee. Surprisingly I like both Tim Hortons (weak coffee) and Starbucks (strong). I only use 18% cream in my coffee. I find 10% (half/half) has a really yucky cheesy/fatty taste and smell.
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If I may, I'd like to follow on to the OP's question: What's the best instant coffee available in the US? When I travel, particularly in Asia, I like to bring instant coffee with me in case it's not available in my hotel room. I've yet to find a brand available in America that even tastes like coffee (at least it has caffeine).
Any suggestions?
Any suggestions?
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Taster's Choice. It is even available vanilla flavoured (but unsweetened). I think the instant vanilla coffee is quite an acceptable coffee alternative (and distracts from comparing it to real coffee).
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If I may, I'd like to follow on to the OP's question: What's the best instant coffee available in the US? When I travel, particularly in Asia, I like to bring instant coffee with me in case it's not available in my hotel room. I've yet to find a brand available in America that even tastes like coffee (at least it has caffeine).
Any suggestions?
Any suggestions?
The product can be found in most Publix supermarkets in South and Central Florida.
mike
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Well, I guess I should have said, "widely available in the U.S." I'd love to try it, but south and central Florida are a little far from the San Francisco city center.
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I have French friends who insist I bring this back for them.
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