12 best instant coffees to buy in 2023, taste-tested
The IndependentGet our weekly Home and Garden email for tips, advice and interior inspiration Get our weekly Home and Garden email for tips, and interior inspiration Get our weekly Home and Garden email for tips, and interior inspiration SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Freeze-dried instant granules ooze hotel room and office canteen vibes, and sometimes the convenience of it means we’re left with a tasteless, murky-watered liquid or something acidic, bitter and frankly undrinkable. With coffee producers trying to eradicate the somewhat dull and archaic image of instant coffee, many are becoming creative with their USP – our review includes a recently launched brand that uses legal drugs in its recipe, and others that are using unique flavours such as cherry bakewell and Havana rum! With all the instant coffees we tried for this, we popped one or two teaspoons into our favourite mug, and after we boiled the kettle, we waited for it to cool slightly before pouring in. If you’re going to add milk, it’s best not to use alternative milk products such as soya or oat, as they tend to curdle instant coffee.