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Questions tagged [instant]

All about instant coffee: processed coffee powder/concentrate directly dissolved in water.

This tag is meant for any questions about instant coffee.

Topics might include:

  • Types of instant coffee
  • Methods of producing instant coffee
  • Instant coffee vs. brewed coffee
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How is instant coffee made?

I understand the basic process of making coffee (harvested beans >> roasted >> ground >> brewed), but I don't quite understand how instant coffee is made. What, exactly, is done differently? At what point in the process does instant coffee diverge…
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How hot should the water be for instant coffee?

Sometimes I find myself in situations where instant coffee is the only thing available. How hot should the water be when I make it? I'm in Britain, so boil water with an electric kettle. Should I pour just off the boil, or let it wait a bit to cool…
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Why does instant coffee have a poor reputation?

Among coffee drinkers instant coffee is generally considered as a last resort and many avoid it entirely, even though instant coffee is often cheaper per cup and doesn't require specialized coffee brewing equipment.
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Adding creamer after boiling water vs before

Hello all I started making instant coffee for the last few months. Due to a combination of laziness and lack of a proper coffee maker. I find that I actually enjoy instant a lot. Normally the process is 2 teaspoons of coffee, add boiling water and…
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Why did my instant coffee turn dark and hard?

So I bought a jar of instant coffee not a year ago and it's not reached its expiry date. It's stored in the kitchen cabinet. Recently I opened it just to see its color had turned from coffee brown to something shiny black, solidified at the bottom.…
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How to make thick, Indian style coffee without using instant coffee?

I recently had coffee in India and it was quite thick. The way they made it they took instant coffee+sugar+little bit of water. They then beat this mixture into a thick paste. Then they added hot water and it turned out really delicious. I really…
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Why does instant coffee foam when stirring it?

I have seen that when preparing coffee without milk (just water and coffee), instant coffee (at least Nespresso) foams when stirring it just a bit. However, regular coffee grounds do not. Does someone know the reason for this?
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Volume of water to 2 grams of instant coffee

I picked up a pack of Kenco Millicano 2 gram sticks to take to college with me because the coffee at the college doesn't taste great and is €1.50 for a tiny cup, so I was wondering in your experience what would be an acceptable volume of water for…
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How is Nescafé made?

How is Nescafé (or any other instant coffee) made? Do they brew coffee and then dehydrate it (like they do it with instant soups)? Or is it done another way? What ingredients do they use to produce it?
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If a recipe calls for instant coffee, can just regular ground coffee be substituted?

When instant coffee is called for in a baking recipe, can regular ground roasted coffee be used? Will the same amount work?
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How to make mild instant coffee?

I've recently become a fan of "Nescafe Food Service bend" Instant coffee (as pictured below). I've had a number of other brands of instant coffee and have been wondering how do they create such a mild blend of instant coffee. It clearly isn't…
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What are these mystery numbers on the Nescafe disposable coffee sachets?

I noticed the numbers 1-9 (did not see any with double digits) on these nescafe sachets. Anyone know what they are for?
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Stirring Nescafe before filling the mug

For several year now I've been making the instant coffee (e.g. Nescafe) as follows: after putting a spoon of coffee I add boiling water just to cover the coffee and stir it with spoon or electrical stirrer. Only after this I fill up the mug and…
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Waiting a few minutes or adding a little cold water immediately, do they make different tastes for instant coffee?

I make instant coffee with hot water, and wait till it gets little colder. Or I can also add a bit cold water after the hot water. The question is, Does it make different in the taste?
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Can I speed up the laxative effect of coffee (maximum in 30-45 minutes)?

Hi everyone, I have a hydrogen-sulfur type SIBO disease and If I don't defecate everyday, the poop accumulates in the bowels and make me pass gas (believe me it has really foul smell like rotten egg). I everyday defecate through the laxative…
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