With $7 lattes becoming the norm and boutique coffee shops around every corner, it’s easy to become a coffee elitist. And if you fancy yourself a coffee snob, you may look past instant coffee blends. But instant coffee has made strides in the past few years. And with new brands offering up varieties and bringing an elevation to the category, instant coffee is worth a second look—so we’re bringing you a list of the best instant coffee brands on the market.
Maybe you’re hiking and don’t want to carry extra brewing gear. Maybe you work on the road and don’t have time to stop at cafes throughout the day. Or maybe you want to make whipped coffee at home. There are endless reasons why you might pick instant coffee over its brewed brethren. We don’t judge!
Whatever your reason for choosing instant coffee, some flavors are better than others. Here’s how eight popular instant coffee brands stacked up, ranked from the worst-tasting to the best.
