Measure the coffee granules: Most instant coffee brands recommend using 1 to 2 teaspoons of coffee granules per cup of hot ...

Is instant coffee as good as regular coffee? Instant coffee has similar health benefits as regular coffee when consumed in moderation. However, some people find that brewed coffee tastes better.

It’s convenient and often more affordable—but is instant coffee bad for you? According to the research firm Mintel, more ...

Instant coffee is a popular go-to solution for those needing a caffeine fix in a pinch. It requires very little effort to brew, but is it good for you? Coffee, in general, offers many potential ...

There are ways to find good instant coffee. “ For the best instant coffee, seek out specialty coffee roasters and see if they offer an instant coffee product line,” Han recommended.

The specialty instant-coffee revolution has reached your local roaster. We taste several West Coast instant coffees in search of the best. Which ones are good? Are they worth the money?

To find the best instant coffee on the market, we blind-tested varieties from 11 different companies — from specialty roasters to supermarket brands.

I tried instant coffee from Maxwell House, Café Bustelo, Folgers, Chock Full o' Nuts, and Nescafé to find the top brand. Here's what I found.

Instant espresso coffee granules from Blue Bottle Coffee. Photo: Blue Bottle Two years ago, the brand entered the realm of instant espresso granules, which was billed as the next big thing in coffee.

Instant coffee is good now, actually. We tried a ton of them to find the best. by Oliver Strand. Updated Feb 26, 2025, 8:58 PM UTC. If you buy something from a link, Vox Media may earn a ...