Why your instant coffee sucks

Instant coffee can taste really good, you’re just not making it right. Hopefully these tips can help.
Indian cappuccino:
- 1 tsp instant coffee
- 1 tsp sugar
- 5-oz milk
Blended coffee
- 2 tsp instant coffee
- 1 tsp sugar
- 3/4c ice
- 3/4 milk
- 1/8tsp xanthan gum (optional)
- 1 tbsp of syrup (your choice of syrup, measure with your heart)
Brown sugar shaken coffee
- 2 tsp instant coffee
- 2 tsp Brown Sugar
- Dash of cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
- 3oz water
- 1c Ice
Links to instant coffee and other products used:
Juan Valdez - amzn.to/45UngVP
Blue bottle - bluebottlecoffee.com/us/eng/c...
My glassware and merch - flurglassware.com
Thanks for watching 🤎
#coffee

[@orion10x10]

I worked at Starbucks for three years so I can tell you that the frappuccinos are made with instant coffee, their "coffee base" tastes terrible, the reason it tastes good are the 3 - 5 ounces of pure corn syrup we also mix in

[@MohanABK]

Thanks for the info! Would you happen to know what on Amazon I could buy to be as close to that corn syrup?

[@drammarah95]

Lol that's another reason to boycott Starbucks!

[@7H07sAndH03s]

So Thats why my home coffee tastes better than starbucks.

[@orion10x10]

@@7H07sAndH03s they do have real drip coffee and espresso in the other drinks, it's just the frappucchinos

[@orion10x10]

@@MohanABKno, but they had two syrup bases a coffee and a cream base, if you google it you'll find that it's just corn syrup and xantham gum to prevent clumping, so just buy those two separately Then get a caramel or other flavor and splash it in (per drink, not with the base) I was referring to the "coffee base" which is instant coffee, but they also had syrup bases which I'm referencing to here

[@thirteen3]

The real trick is not to use boiling water, but just hot enough before it boils. Assuming you're using an electric kettle like we do in the UK, you turn it off just before it starts bubbling.

[@SmallSpoonBrigade]

Or if you're in a tea drinking area, just buy yourself a kettle that has an adjustable thermostat. I got one earlier this year from Rosewill that allows me to set the temperature. I love it because my tea comes out tasting properly rather than bitter, and for times like when a recipe calls for a certain temperature, I don't have to bother mixing water until I get the right temp, or waiting for the water to cool.

[@hustlefromhomedad]

Good ol' UK

[@darkfluffyondrugs3049]

yep, 80C is the temperature i usually go with

[@annieaptaker7492]

I do this with tea. It is amazing

[@requiemdrumcovers]

Personally I have to disagree, or at least, I can't tell the difference, despite what Nescafe say. Instant coffee has already been brewed, you're just adding the water that was removed before packaging it; it's not the same as burning coffee beans or ground coffee. Either way the result is the same other than the temperature of the cup.

[@SuperElchuy1]

I was mindblown at how something so simple as to dissolve the coffee on room temperature water first makes a difference. Thank you for making the video

[@heistruth2865]

Wow okay will try this tomorrow morning!

[@FrostDrive]

what I love about instant coffee is you can easily make a concentrated shot of coffee, and then add the rest as milk. DELICIOUS

[@bjiru08]

Yea that's why it's called instant coffee

[@TheDwarburton]

​@@bjiru08no it's called instant coffee because you just add boiling water and it immediately starts turning into a cup of coffee

[@bjiru08]

@@TheDwarburton nuh uh

[@charlespc]

​@@TheDwarburtonMan, I love your pp, that Xbox 360 monkey gives me back some good memories

[@Smex]

​@@bjiru08💀

[@notebookaddict]

The way this is so high-quality and yet short is amazing.

[@tbrown7911]

Another tip, get the crystals smaller. I will either put mine into my blender cup and pulverize it into oblivion or into a small baggie and roll a rolling pin over it until it is powdery. Making it finer helps it dissolve faster and smoother.

[@reneechaplin8686]

Omg, thank you so much for this! Please do a book on all of your fav coffee recipes! It would def be a best seller!👍❤️🩷🫶

[@desertpinevintage162]

I love my Nescafé instant drink it every day for years. Love it. I put the dry coffee in my cold cream and stir it while my waters heating.

[@Joleen86]

Cafe Bustelo is my absolute favvvv instant coffee with a teaspoon of hot cocoa and some vanilla extract yummm

[@N11-xr9pi1]

Bustelo is just good instant or not.these other ones.... no thx.

[@grrawesomenessc.8399]

@@N11-xr9pi1 Bustelo's regular ground bean blend was my favourite coffee for a while, still is for flavor, but it heavily disagrees with my insides :(

[@user-pq6nk1kx8l]

I took your advice and you have stepped up my instant coffee game. Adding room temp waternto the instant coffee really helps. Then I had hot water and the coffee taste oh soooo goood. I can go on. So thank you!

[@klazzera]

how to make your instant coffee better: 1-)put more coffee per water 2-)first put cold water so you don't burn the coffee(literally on most of the packages it says use 80-85 degree water)

[@amyisaway7800]

I'd love more videos like this discussing how to make instant coffee drinks!

[@blandrooker6541]

Depends on the brand, I use Korean Maxim Gold, perfect every time, but as you pointed out, you have to use the correct amount of water per cup.

[@ikonoklast7]

The last one is like a riff on a Greek coffee frappe (also made with instant coffee), which as the name gives away, is probably the most popular way to drink coffee in Greece

[@nutritionalyeast704]

greek frappe is the best way to drink instant coffee

[@justinhamilton8647]

It’s so hilarious to see the world discover frappe in 2023 and call it whipped coffee😂😂 every summer in Greece for damn near 20 years ive been drinking this coffee and some kid with a hand mixer thinks he made a grand discovery

[@sowhat...]

What does the name give away? By the way frappé sounds French for some reason.

[@zeon_trl1326]

@@justinhamilton8647to him he did and he js enjoying himself. Nothing wrong with that I will be trying this out soon too

[@SusieG]

This is so helpful, thank you! This sounds silly but I don’t actually love coffee and that makes me *more* interested in finding good coffee drink recipes. There are a couple of frappes from different cafes that I like, with just a slight hint of coffee flavor that I enjoy, and I’ve been desperately trying to recreate the joy of drinking those at home. P.S. you should make a video of coffee drink recipes for people who don’t like coffee! Lolz.

[@phquaryn]

I love coffee, but I would watch a video of coffee drinks for those who don't like coffee.

[@sowhat...]

​@@phquaryn coffee drinks and coffee is two different things?

[@msr1116]

I bought a jar after many years in order to make a coffee whip. In the past, even Italian imported espresso powders tasted terrible but I'll give it one more try.

[@VishnuPadmanabhan]

This is brilliant! Thanks for the tip about dissolving the coffee using room temperature water, makes a lot of difference. Going to try the third recipe, look delicious. Keep up the great videos 😇

[@The_Tezzinator]

Super excited to try these!

[@hersmiless]

great video! Also, that glass tumbler is gorgeous!!

[@aestheticadventuresss]

I don’t have high standards for coffee but all instant coffee I make ends up tasting burnt. Today was the first time I made instant coffee that didn’t taste like dirt! Thank you!

[@danigames6831]

Thanks for the Video! I recently became a student in college so I had to give up normal coffee for the moment, this helps a lot!

[@musicalforce]

This just changed my life and I was able to make myself a great cup of coffee using the instant coffee I bought in hopes I could make it decently.

[@32srinath31]

We Indians drink instant coffee every day I think in India instant coffee is the common and this espresso drink and other we rely make it home and we use normal milk it’s simple this is how most of make we buffalo or cow milk we heat it till we feel it good then we take instant coffee packets which is ₹2,₹10,yes most of don’t buy that big boxes here we put that powder into a steel glass add some sugar and then some hot milk then we whisk it by pouring coffee into other glass and repeat until we nice Brue that’s all coffee is ready

[@status101-danielho6]

I prefer UCC 114 or 117 instant coffee. Neither are bitter, but it’s hard to find if you’re not near a Japanese or Asian grocer.

[@Anna-ww4pv]

I like that I don’t need to clutter my kitchen with coffee machines. I have a home not a restaurant.

[@lilyflower5576]

There is something beautiful about a plain cup of black coffee I can't describe it

[@meberu4463]

Yes super awesome . Now i know how to make cappuccino using instant coffee 😍. Thanks so much

[@l.c.8798]

These look awesome, def trying all 3 recipes!!! 🎉

[@azeminaay4971]

Oh woaw, the last one😍must try. Thank you

[@MrTheBigNoze]

I use cafe bustelo for “faux espresso” drinks. It has a unique flavor and makes nice lattes when I don’t have time to whip up the real stuff

[@natilyn_video]

This is awesome, thanks!!

[@desireco]

The last one is really amazing. Thanks for the tips, that about room temp water to dissolve makes sense

[@melissaweyrick5311]

I put the granules in cold water and let it sit without stirring while the water heats up. I'd does make a difference that is noticeable.

[@serawasnever2902]

Thank you so much for this. A real gift!

[@MrKagemitsu]

Crazy how I did instant coffee wrong my whole life. :D I tried dissolving it in cold water before using the hot one and the taste has improved dramatically. What a tip!

[@neriua]

i learned so much thank u!!

[@alexandria3004]

You are a life saver!! Thank you!

[@mylesburnett2725]

For anyone who does the shake method DO NOT SHAKE WITH BOILING OR HOT WATER. The metal shaker will expand with the heat and explode. Just an fyi :)

[@Soulstice1319]

Omg thanks for this, a certified dummy like me would've probably overlooked this! 🙏 😅

[@x_sheenah]

This video is so unique about instant coffee. I got into fresh coffee grounds after realizing I couldn't have instant anymore... But it's nice to see a more intricate video on instant coffee usage. That glass dome cup is super cool, btw.

[@sowhat...]

What do you mean by fresh coffee grounds? Why couldn't you have instant anymore?

[@x_sheenah]

@sowhat... it was a health issue with my brain; headaches and dizziness. I think I had a stroke. I looked into it after drinking instant coffee and I guess there were certain chemicals from the crystallization process that effected my brain. I thought it was caffeine but one day, I forgot I couldn't have coffee and bought Starbucks. Later on, I remembered and wondered why I didn't have headaches from it. They use fresh coffee grounds and I realized the headaches came from a homemade cuppa from instant coffee. Since then, I was only buying at Starbucks and eventually bought my own coffee makers and coffee grounds. Luckily, I've healed in time for the dalgona coffee trend. 😀😄

[@simplyraghad8040]

Much needed video thanks

[@Speeding777]

Juan Valdez is the best!

[@TheBigdog868]

It's 🔥

[@ralfkika2541]

Love the videos bro keep it up

[@Snidel]

how can coffee be burnt with boiling water if it was roasted at 200-230° celcius (not sure on f but more than 420)

[@RegrinderAlert]

You are right regarding the fact that you don’t literally burn the coffee with boiling water. However, the effect in taste often is reminiscent of “burnt” flavors. It’s a common phrase in coffee brewing

[@thedamnedatheist]

Try Moccona No 8. probably the best instant coffee on the market.

[@onyxxxyno]

Cafe Bustelo and G7 (Vietnamese) are the best instant coffees I've ever tried. I even like them better than most brewed coffees.

[@EduardoSanchez-un2hh]

Thanks, it helped me realize that I was doin it wrong. For a moment I thought the milk was spoiled but I just burnt the coffee.

[@Teajay21]

Thanks for this! I drink a lot of instant coffee but i still like to have fun woth eecipes

[@celaenasardothien703]

Amo con todo mi corazón Juan Valdez❤

[@islanddryad]

I made that middle one last week without knowing it was a legit method lol. I was experimenting with my instant coffee and went “hmmm I wonder what would happen if I dissolved the coffee crystals with a little bit of hot water, then added the milk and topped it off with the rest of the hot water. It did actually taste better than normal, needed more milk tho so I’ll add it next time

[@benwiersma9233]

I made the first cappuccino coffee and it is so good!

[@prairieflower7967]

You need to have a coffee lovers book I would buy it.

[@user-ou9ko3kr2t]

the coffee world doesn't have weird measurements Amarica does

[@Astavyastataa]

Please learn to spell correctly before you try coming at us next time.

[@Jas-sq5er]

Juan Valdez is a staple i keep stock ❤❤

[@Ass_Burgers_Syndrome]

You must be loaded, that shit is expensive for a tiny jar.

[@rufusmacck3712]

Juan is available at Walmart too! Lowest price I’ve found.

[@SouvikAhmed]

I wish this was in the metric system.

[@VivekTiwari03]

Your Indian capuccino was so gooood! Tried it with a south Indian filter coffee and oh my god.

[@liamd8918]

What I’m getting out of this is that instant coffee *can* be good… when used as an ingredient for a dessert type of beverage.

[@devaraft]

I mean using less water and pour it with a bit of cold water first doesn't require you any new ingredient

[@shaggystonerable]

He gave basic coffee drinks and tips in the beginning. It wouldn’t have been much of a video if that’s where he left it, so he then proceeded to show a few drinks that was more than just coffee. The point is that instant can be really good if you do what he said in the beginning of the video, not just for dessert drinks. 🤷‍♂️

[@BakiSmaki27]

Nescafe tasters is very good. Especially for making drinks. It tastes better than a lot of drip coffees.

[@MrGeemonty]

The trick to make better instant coffee is to use room temp water first then top off with the hot water... Proceeds to poor the hot water/milk directly over the instant coffee and not follow his own tip.

[@Bhavesh099.]

He did say to follow the tip if your instant coffee taste bitter . So maybe the coffee ge is using in the video doesn't have that bitterness so it will just be a useless step for him .

[@sowhat...]

​@@Bhavesh099. maybe but it may still be more clear and not confusing to make the visual match the verbal.

[@SweetSour96]

Hello, great video! Also, where could I find the cup at 3:24?

[@tomjames9681]

Really liking the recent video content ☕️👌🔥

[@robiwc]

Omg you are a lifesaver thankyouuuuuu

[@eyebrid]

Another way to enhance the flavour is by using evaporated milk (unsweetened), or for a Vietnamese style, sweetened condensed milk. I also love blending my coffee with a drop of either lemon or bergamot essential oil, it's simply cold pressed peels. It's great either hot or cold or as thick as a milkshake with xanthan gum (I use the edge of a spoon's handle, a little goes a long way). The cold versions work well with a small pinch of salt. And if your coffee is too acidic, you can add a VERY small pinch of baking soda, like just a millimetre or 2 of the edge of the spoon.

[@_aidid]

Some internet personalities act as if instant coffee does not exist but you are different

[@Macabee_chanukkah]

Great vid Thanks! A real breath of fresh air for KZbin videos

[@msbarnes1281]

Yeah there are levels to this and certain brands just actually taste better.

[@inspirationalguy81]

I'll give you an easier and better tasting method: Put the required amount of instant coffee and sugar if you take it, (although it's really not required as the milk will give sufficient sweetness) into a microwavable mug. Top up to half of the mug with milk (preferably whole milk). Put some water on the boil, that will be used to top up. Stir coffee/milk and microwave for 30 seconds on full power. Take out and stir and microwave again for another 30 seconds. Take out and stir again to be microwaved for the last time for another 30 seconds or until nice and foamy on top. Finally top up with water that you've boiled a couple of minutes prior. Stir well and enjoy.

[@robertfoerster566]

I use Nescafe Rich, but I like cream and sweetener/sugar, which is lovely. Super hot water is needed so it foams and leaves a cremea.

[@nicolascruz1758]

Hi, I been a subscriber for a long time could you make a video for like how to make good tasting coffee without that many machines or something like that like with simple ingredients.

[@kubraturk351]

Thank you so muchh now i can drink perfect coffen in my office 🥰🥰😇😇😇

[@Keliiyamashita]

A cup of liquid… stock, juice, water is 8oz. You don’t say a cup for coffee is 6oz. Just say… “use 6oz of water… not a cup.”

[@Puglover130]

Why did you feel the need to correct him. We all understood him. He is correct- when they say “dissolve in a cup of hot water” they mean not a standard 1c measure, but a small coffee cup (6oz)

[@ansh_editzX]

I am from India I happy to see that India style Capuchino is popular in foreign.😍😍 and also learn diff. type coffee from yout content.

[@heyyy1325]

idk if youtube is stalking me or what but i recently got instant coffee (im not a coffee drinker so this is pretty new to me ive only drank starbucks) so this is perfectttt and i love cinnamon, brown sugar and a pinch of salt in everything sweet so this is perfect!!! thank u :DD

[@sjhgfihgbg]

I made a Latte that tastes the best ever, thank you!

[@Thes4LT]

I'm a coffee snob, and I make home espresso etc. but I still sometimes drink Taster's Choice. It actually doesn't taste half bad, it's strongly caffeinated, easy to make, and tastes fine if you add a little bit of milk. I'm sure artisan instant coffee is very good -- it's all very underrated.

[@gildersleevefan67]

I love Taster's Choice too. The other secret to making it not taste awful is to let it sit for a couple of minutes before you drink it. That kills off the instant coffee smell and gives the crystals a chance to fully dissolve in the hot water.

[@CigsInABlanket]

Nescafe instant espresso is the only thing you should be drinking in a non-survival situation. Good stuff.

[@patrickbodine1300]

Tasters Choice is the best instant coffee, imho.

[@adamwarlock3530]

It's not hard to make iced coffee with instant coffee. Ive done it for years. It's good. But I only drink it occasionally during the summer. That's the only time I use instant as well. I use a stove top percolator to make the best tasting coffee. Comes out great 100% of the time.

[@TAbs_00_]

When I make frappes, I've found it's better for me to dissolve the instant coffee crystals in a but of water before I add everything else and blend. It mellows the bitterness of the coffee a lot.

[@ricardocalderon9823]

I heat a mug of milk, drop it in, and stir... I always liked it like that. Dont even need sugar and taste great with pastries.

[@dilatedvision7014]

What brand of instant coffee is your favorite?

[@ricardocalderon9823]

@@dilatedvision7014 I use Guatemalan instant coffee. It is called Incasa. Nothing special but not bad.

[@patrickbodine1300]

Tasters choice for me.

[@williampalchak7574]

Tasters Choice. 5 fluid ounces of hot, not boiling, water per teaspoon.

[@ComposerSyterious]

My fav way of using instant coffee is dalgona or whipped coffee, always enjoyed it and is a lovely application for instant coffee. I remember when I was dumb and thought I could make whipped coffee with freshly ground coffee… lol instant coffee is what makes it. I should try these methods, thanks man :)

[@cshell9137]

I've been using his tip about dissolving the coffee first in cold water and it makes The difference for me! I use Trader Joe's Instant Coffee and always add a small pinch of salt.

[@Crus0e]

I'm italian and I love instant Caffe Crastan, I add a couple of spoons to cold soy milk, stir with a milk foamer from Ikea and heat in the microwave.

[@EveaGornall]

Ok but where do you get the cup with the glass frappuccino lid?!

[@Lovescomedy87]

I just bought a coffee press and im pretty happy with it!

[@mistercrab]

Where did you get the glass frapucino type glass?

[@leleprtk]

All your cups are so cool

[@lupea8079]

Yeah Juan Valdez is really good 👍🏽.

[@choda42]

Instant coffee reminds me of camping. I'm worried that if I follow your instructions and make it taste better it will ruin camping coffee. Maybe I can have both. Great video. Sub'd.

[@heragr2912]

Where did you get that clear/acrylic latte cup with lid/straw and does it come with a handle? By the way, great coffee ideas to try. I only drink instant coffee (Greek frappe) with ice. The coffee brand names you recommended are a bit pricy for only 3 oz, but I'll look to try it. Nescafe french roast is my current choice that I love. And that's not cheap either.

[@ajm5007]

Even the very best instant coffee prepared in the very best way only tastes like kinda okay coffee.

[@thankful516]

Try Africafe it is so delicious! ad instead of granulated sugar.. I make simple syrup .. 2 kinds.. 1 with regular white and another made from sugar in the raw :-)

[@seanrawlinson]

Adam Ragusea has a great tip to reduce bitterness: ADD SALT

[@Ndsbot]

This channel makes me want to learn how to make proper coffee!

[@SimBa1010]

Where did you get the cup at 3:24??? I need to add this to our glassware

[@yitziyyb]

One trip you forgot is adding some salt. Really balances and mellows that darker burnt taste

[@akshatasingh4918]

He literally did

[@sowhat...]

To all of them? I think he did in one.

[@MsCellobass]

Ish! Unless you make a trip to Colombia, Juan Valdez is EXPENSIVE here!

[@oldgoat8861]

Simplicity......2 TBlsp cold cream or 1/2 &1/2 / add instant coffee of your desired ammount/strength/add 1/4C Boiling water....WHISK with a battery powered froth whisk building a light foam (personnally I dont over do it...or untill your hearts content)....add more hot water to I'll cup with a light spoon stir. NOW ITS WELL MIXED/and the flavor comparison to a simple spoon of coffee and boiling water stirred is night and day, so ENJOY. Fast simple, very good....

[@woodyforest2100]

My fellow American friend and I were walking with our friend originally from Denmark and she told us she liked and drank Folgers instant coffee. We had our typical assumption that as a European she knew good coffee. My friend ruthlessly instant coffee shamed her and we all had a good laugh, but we WERE shocked a bit. The only reason we even have instant in our house is for the occasional recipe. I’d say we’re snobs but let’s face it, it doesn’t take snobbery to hate instant coffee. 😂

[@VoidRemoma]

Absolutely agree on this! I use an electric kettle and for years set it to 100 C and always thought my instant coffee tasted burnt. Began setting it to 90 C recently and even that slight difference makes it taste so much better

[@KJ_2020]

for most of the world we will need to boil the water first and let it cool because we can't drink tap water unless boiled.

[@Phaiz3]

Thanks for teaching me that I’m so incompetent I can’t even make instant coffee properly 👍👍👍

[@hafsa.maryam]

I can make too many recipes with instant coffee more than you mentioned.