Such brands also pay their farmers fairly, usually above the Fair Trade average. Like any other coffee out there, the best tasting instant coffee tends to be from brands who are transparent about where they source their coffee.

We gave extra points to those that are brewable with either hot or cold water and gave precedence to instant coffees that are available in single-serving packages, making them easier to stash in your backpack or purse The point of instant coffee is making life easier for yourself. It may not taste exactly like a fresh brewed cup straight from your local independent coffee shop, but it should be enjoyable. Furthermore, it should be balanced and have unique character. None of the 'burnt rubber with a side of mud' flavors that we expect from the instant coffee of our grandparents' generation. Yes, even instant coffee should taste good. I've tasted instant coffees from every major producer and chatted with the folks at Waka, Swift, Tandem, and Verve to better understand their processes, sourcing, and what flavor profiles they're aiming for with their instant coffee. As a solidly non-morning person, I also drink a lot of coffee. The impact of the COVID-19 lockdown on the instant coffee market was significant in the first quarter of 2020, but it gradually lessened in the subsequent quarters with limited impact on full-year growth. I teach classes on sensory analysis, pairings, and the origins of our favorite foods and beverages. The instant coffee market is projected to record a CAGR of 5.28 during the forecast period (2022-2027). I've been teaching and training in the specialty food world since 2015.

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