“Best” instant coffee?

[ATV]

I know, I know!

Using the word “best” with “instant coffee” is sacrilege.

But I very rarely drink it and sometimes I crave a cup and I can’t be bothered getting the aeropress out and grinding the beans. I just want a quick cup in the morning before work.

Sainsbury’s used to do a really nice jar of Columbian instant in their Taste the Difference range but they’ve discontinued it.

Unless one of the other supermarkets do a really nice jar, or maybe I could buy something online, am I stuck with Nescafé Gold Blend?

Any help?

[hyperblue]

At work I can only have instant. Tried a few and Milicano is the least worst I’ve tried.

[55palfers]

I reckon Gold Blend doesn't taste as pleasant as it used to. Also, you get silt at the bottom of the cup now.

[Mark300zx]

Following this, work in the emergency services and sometimes don't have the time to make a proper coffee and need a flavoursome caffeine fix

[cuprabob]

Nescafe Blend 37.

[Atomic GTI]

I like Percol

[captain_cynic]

cuprabob said:

Nescafe Blend 37.

With instant, the best you can hope for is inoffensive. I usually just buy what is on offer.

I use an Aeropress at work and a Gaggia esspresso machine at home, I've been informed by colleages that Nescafe Azera is pretty good:
https://groceries.morrisons.com/webshop/product/Ne...

Edit: Why not just get some pre-ground powder for the Aeropress and keep it in the freezer? M&S's own brand single source coffee is pretty good.

Edited by captain_cynic on Tuesday 5th June 16:13

[Gary29]

I like Carte Noire

[S100HP]

Azera by a country mile.

[RizzoTheRat]

Another vote for Milicano being the least worst option.

Lyons coffee bags aren't bad, although if you don't mind spending a few bob something like an nespresso machine will probably give you the best coffee in a hurry.

[Tyre Smoke]

Gary29 said:

I like Carte Noire

It was discontinued ages ago. The replacement is pants by comparison.

Personally, I like Nescafe Alta Rica

[LordGrover]

We have Azera Americano in the office - not bad.

[RicksAlfas]

Azera Americano.

Often on offer in the Co-op.

[sgrimshaw]

I use Kenco Columbian when I want a quick "long" coffee.

[Batleyred]

I drink a few cups of instant coffee and the one i buy now is from Aldi. It's a Colombian fair trade and only £1.70 ish. Better than any Kenco etc i have tried.

[seiben]

I had a similar conundrum at work - there's no decent coffee, and I can't be arsed to faff around with a cafetiere. I tried a couple of different instants until I discovered Lyons coffee-bags: http://amzn.eu/iaJfjCe

Best of both worlds. I get half-decent ground coffee without having to mess around with any equipment - and while it's not the last word in quality coffee it's a damn sight better than any instants I've tried.

[condor]

55palfers said:

I reckon Gold Blend doesn't taste as pleasant as it used to. Also, you get silt at the bottom of the cup now.

I noticed that too!

[menguin]

Just buy a £60 Nespresso machine when they have the offer where you get £40 worth of free coffee vouchers. Done!

[Obi Wan]

Beanies is very good.

[sherman]

Lavazza Prontisimmo is very good. Azzerra is a good second.
You can also get Azzera in catering size tins from Amazon