Instant coffee may not have the best reputation amongst coffee snobs, but it’s a reliable, simple and cost-effective way to get your caffeine fix at home.
Plus, it’s come a long way since the early days and some instant coffees on sale today get ‘close to the real thing’ according to our coffee expert, Giles Hilton.
We asked Giles to taste a selection of supermarket and branded instant coffees to bring you insights into the different types on offer and how to choose the best for you.
Along the way we gained some useful tips on how to choose a coffee style that suits you, decoding strength labels, and how to get the best brew at home.
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1 April 2021
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