How to Make Instant Coffee Taste Better
Instant coffee is quick and convenient to use. It’s the perfect coffee choice for taking with you when you travel. However, it does not taste good. In order to use it, we need to know how to make instant coffee taste better.
This way it will be convenient and delicious. While freshly brewed coffee will always taste better, there are some things you can do to make instant coffee taste good. This article will give you some tips and tricks you can use to make your instant coffee taste decent. So, next time you are on vacation and have instant coffee on hand, you will know exactly what to do with it.
How to Make Instant Coffee
Before we get to the tips to make instant coffee taste better, we need to know exactly how to make instant coffee in the first place. It is quite simple and quick to do. Here are the steps you need to make a cup of instant coffee.
Ingredients
- Instant Coffee
- Filtered or bottled water
Directions
1. Dissolve the instant coffee in a little cold water
2. Boil water on the stove or over a fire (if camping)
3. Add the hot water to your instant coffee solution in a coffee mug
4. Stir until it is well mixed and smooth in texture
5. Enjoy!
How to Make Instant Coffee Taste Better
Even if you buy a high-quality brand of instant coffee, it still won’t taste the best. However, there are a few tips and tricks that you can use to make your instant coffee taste better. These tips include:
Cold Water
By dissolving the instant coffee in cold water before adding hot water to it you will get a smoother, stronger drink. Once you try this tip, you won’t go back.
Milk
A simple tip that you can use that will make a drastic different in the taste and quality of your instant coffee is to use milk in it. This will make the instant coffee creamier and help to smooth out some of the bitter taste to it.
Cream/Heavy Whipping Cream
Want your instant coffee to taste creamy and decadent? Add some cream to it. This will make your coffee richer, thicker, and creamier with a hint of sweetness.
Sugar
You can add some sugar to help make the instant coffee taste sweeter.
Cocoa Powder
By adding some cocoa powder, you will make your instant coffee into a delicious, chocolatey morning beverage without any guilt.
Cinnamon
Adding cinnamon is a great way to add some spice and flavor without adding any additional calories or sugar to your coffee.
Flavored Syrups
If you want something a little more exciting, you can add a flavored syrup to your coffee. Pick out a favorite flavor and give it a try.
Flavored Creamer
Flavored creamer makes any coffee taste better. It gives it a rich, creamy texture and helps to smooth out some of the bitterness. You can choose whatever flavor you like including French Vanilla, Hazelnut, or Caramel.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is instant coffee?
This is a common question that I get. Instant coffee was created in the 1700’s in Great Britain. It first made its way to America in the 1800s. Instant coffee is made using real coffee beans.
One common misconception is that instant coffee is “fake” coffee. This is not true. Instant coffee is made using real coffee beans. It is just processed in a different way to make it instant, rather than regular coffee.
There are two common processing techniques that are used to create instant coffee. They are:
Spray-Drying Method
In this method the liquid coffee is sprayed as a mist into hot air. The water evaporates during the process to leave you with small coffee crystals, or instant coffee.
Freeze-Drying Method
In this method the coffee is reduced down to an extract and then frozen. During the freezing process, the coffee breaks down into granules and then dried.
So, basically both methods are just brewed coffee that have been concentrated and then dehydrated. When you add hot water to it, it reconstitutes back into brewed coffee.
What is the difference between instant coffee and ground coffee?
These two types are coffee are similar. They are both made from real coffee beans that have been ground up. Ground coffee is just coffee beans that have been ground up. The coffee has not been brewed yet.
Instant coffee, on the other hand, has been brewed. Then it is processed and dried down to a concentrate for you to use. While they are similar, they are completely different types of coffee.
Read more: Instant Coffee vs Ground Coffee: Which is Better?
Final Thoughts
We have all been in a situation where the only coffee we have access to is instant coffee. While we love coffee, this is unfortunately not a very good version of it. However, beggars can’t be choosers.
Therefore, we still drink it in the morning. If you find yourself in this situation again then I hope that these tips help you to be able to enjoy it. There are plenty of things you can quickly add to the instant coffee to make it taste good.
My favorite is to use a flavored creamer or syrup. These quickly and easily change the taste of the coffee into something that is enjoyable to drink. While freshly brewed coffee is still the best, these tips will make your instant coffee taste so much better for you.
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