The Best Instant Coffee off the Shelf! | Covid-19 Episode

[@jamesallen7259]

Skip right to 5 minutes to get to the review and avoid the opening monologue.

[@hotshotsthegourmetcoffeee]

lol not good?

[@cowsoap1]

Hot shots it’s a fine video some people just like to get to the meat and potatoes

[@FrankZen]

Thanks man. I hesitated when I saw 18 minutes lol!

[@jw2par]

Good lord THANK YOU

[@mntariq1991]

@@hotshotsthegourmetcoffeee You should try adding chapter markers. I’ve noticed, for myself at least, that I’m much more likely to watch a video if it has chapter markers so I can get to the main topic quicker. And I’ll usually go back and watch a few more videos of the channel if I end up enjoying the content/information. Otherwise with a long video like this I’ll most likely click off immediately if the title topic doesn’t start within a minute or so; happens more often when searching for specific things rather than just browsing. Keep at it man, I watched the whole thing.

[@yaoiuvurjj]

I use juan valdez, and I love it. Taste like home brewed. But the trick I use is I mix a spoon of coffee into an ounce of room temperature water and mix thoroughly. Then I add hot water, them milk or creamer. Mixing it in the room temperature takes the acidity away.

[@Element_lifestyle]

Nice , I do the same. I notice when put the hot water first then it will be to bitter but if put room temp water them taste so good

[@kadeib]

I have tried them all I drink Juan Valdez instant coffee every day

[@makeadifference4all]

One critical factor easily missed is that the water added to the instant coffee should not be at a roiling boil. Add water that is just beginning to boil with small bubbles--around 80 degrees Celsius. If the water is too hot, it burns the coffee and creates an unpleasantly bitter taste. Alternatively, add cold milk first and then add boiling water.

[@darklausal23]

I do instant coffee 😬🙊 as a Nurse (that thanks you for your kind words), I'm always running, work mornings, evenings and double shifts (8, 12 & 16 hrs days) convenience takes away from flavor, when you can have 30 min of extra sleep vs standing somewhere in line or time in your own kitchen. When I do coffee that is not instant I usually do cold brew.

[@jozsefmolnar6873]

About the only time we drank instant coffee, was when we were hunting. It took a while to get it right, but we found out the hotter the water the better the coffee. When it came to a boil, my friend let it boil for a few minutes. It was a lot better when the water was left to boil for a few minutes, instead of pour the water soon as it starts to boil. Try it different boiling times, and the amount of coffee. Now I seem to drink instant more often too..

[@jubalcalif9100]

Thanks for the tips !

[@michaeldhondt368]

Also works great with water from an electric as it boils for a bit before it turns off perfect every time for me. Whatever the brand I just get what’s on sale

[@NK-lx4fc]

I buy the Nescafe Clasico. I use it only for making my cold mocha late and when I just want a regular cold coffee. I find this easier to mix with 2 oz hot water to melt sugar and coffee then add my other ingredients, milk froth, and ice. Using this with milk or creamer avoids melting my ice and watering down a good cold coffee or late. Using milk in a cold late also takes the edge off if you taste any bitterness when you want it strong. It also prevents me from going to Starbucks :) for that quick cold mocha or macchiato fix.

[@Oilfieldscout]

Use a tablespoon instead of a teaspoon. Changes the aroma and gives it some mouthfeel.

[@applegal3058]

My grandmother was born in the 30s, and my father in the 50s. Both only ever drank instant coffee. Coffee drinking was very uncommon when compared to tea. I'm guessing it's part culture (I'm from Newfoundland), and part necessity, since coffee goes bad so quickly and bringing in fresh coffee to an island in the north Atlantic takes time. I'm also guessing rationing and financial issues played a role too.

[@jubalcalif9100]

As I do when I take off my hat, you make a good point ! Thank you for quite an insightful comment.

[@applegal3058]

@@jubalcalif9100 You're more than welcome. 😊 take care.

[@gilbertsuarez8025]

Juan Valdez is the best I love how you can taste that tiny chocolate flavor at the end 🤤

[@selenabostick5844]

I like my coffee black now. The one out the machine at my job tastes amazing whereas my instant coffee at home tastes like dirt. I’ve tried Nescafé, taster’s choice, Folgers… nothing compares. It’s to the point where I’m willing to pick up extra shifts just for the coffee 😫

[@PaulineHendricks-wt9oc]

Buy one of those coffee machines. They last forever. Mine is a Ninja and have had it for years.

[@rg1599]

I drink the Nescafé but I tried the Walmart brand a few times. I’m convinced it’s made by Nescafé for Walmart.

[@onerimeuse]

Fun fact for anyone that scrolls across this comment, if you use whiskey (presumably all liqueur, but I've only experimented with whiskey) the grounds dissolve instantly without the need for hot water. I mean, you can add it to water after if you want, but for a while when I was doing bar work I'd just do a table spoon of instant and a shot. Good times.

[@hotshotsthegourmetcoffeee]

sounds dangerous!

[@JohnDoe-oo1sz]

Instant tastes better to me used to always buy the best at the supermarket in ground coffee but it doesn’t hit the same after drinking instant Nescafé Gold 💪🏽

[@Sidewonandre]

I bought a ninja coffee pot for $100 then really thought….I honestly drink maybe 4-6 cups of coffee a month when I need a boost. It just dehydrates me and makes me feel anxious… so I’m gonna get instant and just make it when I need it opposed to keeping that coffee pot on my counter just for looks… I did by a frother for $20 too when I wanna jazz it up and feel special….lol

[@timwilkins2008]

Just purchased the Juan Valdez coffee. Really like it! Rich dark and has a little chocolate flavor in the finish. Thanks for the review. I found a new addition to my instant coffees.

[@hotshotsthegourmetcoffeee]

Glad we could be of some help!

[@irenehernandez9198]

I didnt like it!!

[@frankchris07]

Juan Valdez is really good.

[@MayheM_646]

No country makes coffee like Colombia lol that's why.

[@guillermosilva5905]

I can recommend Nescafé toasters choice, I have the French Roast. I have a ton of coffee brought to me straight from Colombia by my in laws, I have instant Juan Valdez which is awesome, grain Juan Valdez, Sello Rojo ground coffee, and Oma ground coffee. I’m a big coffee Guy just like all my shipmates here at STA Golden Gate.

[@Frankx298]

Not sure anything can beat the stale galley coffee after an early watch

[@guillermosilva5905]

@@Frankx298 at our station, coffee gets rotated like nothing. They drink it more than water, all they long they either drink coffee, chew tabaco, or chew those nicotine pouches.

[@MayheM_646]

​@@guillermosilva5905Yes sir, I'm from Colombia and I'm proud we make the best coffee in the world. No country makes coffee like we do.

[@americafirst834]

NESCAFÉ is the most underrated coffee on the shelf. It’s a great tasting coffee at bargain basement price.

[@kaczan3]

I've been drinking instant Nescafe for ages and I've been buying different ones from time to time just to compare, and I can confirm what you just said.

[@jubalcalif9100]

It's the best selling instant coffee in regards to worldwide sales. I've had it and I liked it.

[@Mikey-ym6ok]

Seen a video where you can take iced milk, have a separate cup you put the instant in the cup, as some sugar and add a few teaspoons of boiling water to make a syrup and have a good cup of iced coffee

[@marcjones744]

I appreciate this... I just stopped adding sugar and cream and drinking it black... I already use nescafe. I thought drinking it black tastes pretty gross, so thanks for letting me know that this is about as good as its gonna get. I needed this, thx a bunch

[@greysuit17]

But you can get way better, this isn’t the best nor the best that it can get.

[@thomasgentry6201]

Dont care best overall for the money, taste aka bang for buck instant coffee was NESCAFE classico. For me Little condensed milk. Simple but on a couch or pick a place life is GOOD.

[@mikemillson9572]

The BEST instant coffee is the Bustelo instant packets that TASTE like a GREAT cup of coffee! I use this for mid-day but use Folgers instant daily otherwise, unless I am making a pot of drip sometimes.

[@BrandiM0nies]

I really like Nescafe Taster Choice Home blend. It's a med-light roast and so good!

[@wendyokoopa7048]

You're the only one

[@happylandable]

Ewww, it’s literally burnt coffee taste and smell

[@BrandiM0nies]

@@happylandable then you didn't make it right

[@MrDDiRusso]

I used to spike my regular coffee with instant coffee. All the instant brands I have tried taste the same to me.

[@hotshotsthegourmetcoffeee]

I find some different than others. Haven't found one better than a good ground beans yet tho.

[@brethager3265]

I've grown pretty partial to Maxwell house. I love that.

[@Noypi54494]

Go to Walmart and get some Nescafe Clasico Columbian in the aisle with Hispanic items. So smooth, fruity, and aromatic. I've tried many instant coffees from Asia, Europe, and the Americas and this is my favorite.

[@hotshotsthegourmetcoffeee]

I have not seen that one yet, I am going to go look for it, I love Colombian coffee!

[@MB-gd6be]

@@hotshotsthegourmetcoffeee Found it?

[@MB-gd6be]

I have tried it. You like that better than Juan Valdez's

[@Noypi54494]

@M B JV is pretty good too but I don't see it available locally compared to Nescafe Clasico Columbian

[@MayheM_646]

"Columbia" 🤦‍♂️ how typical of these ignorant gringos...

[@iluvmusicals21]

Drink Community Coffee brand, Coffee & Chicory, occasionally try other instant, but need my coffee fast, as I have physical limitations. Happy with instant. Add instant to hot water, simply because I heat my water in the microwave.

[@jubalcalif9100]

I remember TV commercials in the early 80s for a instant coffee called "Sunrise" from the makers of Nescafe. The commercials always mentioned that it had a "hint of chickory". Later in talking with my mom, she told me that during the Depression people wold stretch their money by either making a hot beverage from chickory or making their coffee last longer by adding chickory to the grounds.

[@nailahasabi8716]

I would have liked to see Maxwell House (good to the last drop) taste tested. Folgers is a huge disappointment. I like the flip top and the rich smell, but unfortunately, that doesn't translate into good flavor.

[@mjs28s]

hot milk with instant is pretty good, but I suggest using maybe 1 tablespoon hot water just to dissolve the instant coffee. I think the protein and fat in the milk (plant and animal) both get in the way of the coffee grains dissolving into solution so it takes much more stirring unless you use a tiny bit of water to dissolve the instant coffee first. Then pile on the milk.

[@BenjaminKeller]

The thing about instant coffee is, it's not great but it's still better than the dirt water they sell you at many diners.

[@be.A.b]

Folgers instant coffee is definitely the dirty motor oil of the coffee world. It tears my stomach up every time. I usually go for Juan Valdez. It’s definitely more flavorful then usual. Mount Hagen Organic Fairtrade Coffee is also really good, although not as readily available. It’s better then the overpriced sticks of Starbucks instant coffee IMO. Cheaper oz per oz too!

[@lettygarcia5114]

Nobody is gonna talk about the 🔥 beat in the background

[@thomasgentry6201]

First time seeing one of your videos. Some what of accident Sir your straight up logic and presentation,simple speaking in this format is SIMPLE amazing GREAT job.Either or Retired Military drank every all from instant to some best ground coffees ALL over world AKA retired NAVY. Live in Rosarito MX Overall NESCAFE classico or black BEST OVERALL instant. P.s finished this comment before end of video.

[@redlightingwolf1985]

Hills Bros instant coffee is good Carmel and vanilla.

[@dandamerville]

Classy review -- thanks! I so admire the lack of hipster-pretense. People -- it's a caffeine delivery vehicle! If you are getting your major sensory experiences from coffee, you need to get out and meet somebody. If you clean up and are nice to them, they might let your touch them and vice versa.

[@datmanUK]

Nothing beats water. Get off the coffee people.

[@g.t.phillips7759]

Haha this is a great comment! So true Dan

[@WLHS]

I never burn my coffee with boiling water.

[@dannym631]

Nescafe is good.

[@francisbawasanta6310]

I always get Nescafe. I actually mix it with Four Sigmatic mushroom coffee for the "health benefits" ...

[@hotshotsthegourmetcoffeee]

How is the Mushroom Coffee? Haven't reviewed that yet

[@francisbawasanta6310]

@@hotshotsthegourmetcoffeee It's surprisingly good. It just tastes like normal coffee, while you get an immediate gain of focus. I'm not sure if that's just the caffeine or the lion's mane mushroom kicking in. That's why I blend it because the single packets are just 7 teaspoons worth of coffee otherwise. I add a tablespoon of mct oil to make it a mushroom bulletproof coffee.

[@guillermosilva5905]

Juan Valdez is the King.

[@DaveDavis-kk7kp]

Without a doubt!

[@Blueskies-h3e]

Good to see you made it through the pandemic. Horrible times back then. How many died here in the US? Did I hear 1.5 million?

[@teja1242]

I saw this guy yesterday filling up his hot shots catering van at frisco tx walmart when i went to buy my great value instant coffee.. and now i am watching comparison videos and he shows up... what a co-incident.. :)

[@hotshotsthegourmetcoffeee]

lol Teja, say Hi next time I didn't see you!

[@charleydraper8656]

Folgers and Maxwell house are my favorite instant coffee s

[@pauldavis5665]

Nescafe dark roast is my favorite.

[@menonunya2984]

Probably shouldn't have included the Great Value brand, because it's not made by Walmart. You might have 2 Nescafe Clasico's, or the Great Value might be Maxwell House or someone else's product. It kind of skews the test.

[@robertthompson5501]

I enjoy Nescafe Classico. Price Point. 🙏🏻👹

[@jubalcalif9100]

Thank you VERY much for this entertaining & informative video. I had never even heard of Juan Valdez Instant Coffee til now. I have tried many brands over the years and liked some better than others. All were passable except for a powdery instant coffee made in Mexico that I bought cheap years ago at a discount grocer. Can't recall the brand name. It was downright nasty.

[@peterpiper487]

"Heat up some hot milk?" If the milk is hot, why do you have to heat it? Do you mean boil some hot milk? No too clear.

[@hotshotsthegourmetcoffeee]

Thank you for the correction

[@tanmaychandane]

Do you put suger or not? I'm just started experimenting with cofee, Got Nescafe classic. Asking for a friend

[@twitchster77]

Experiment and find what you like best. Try it with sugar, milk, creamer...heck you can even try honey or different kinds of syrup! There really shouldn't be any rules to drinking coffee IMHO. Just do what tastes best for you personally!

[@hotshotsthegourmetcoffeee]

@@twitchster77 is right, do what YOU like you cant ever go wrong with coffee, if you screw up just start over, simple fix!

[@StudioGMinistry]

I drink the Nescafe but I'm ready to grind some beans and get a French press 😎🎱🎬☕❤️

[@kaczan3]

This video was disliked by 88 coffee snobs who think they are saving the world by indulging in premium, gourmet fresh coffee that us plebs can't afford.

[@lawrencecoffeyjr1300]

Juan Valdez for shire...

[@warrenhoffman653]

No Tasters Choice?

[@sherrymiller2302]

Love Nescafe!

[@EpicFoXD333]

I’m buying instant coffee for the first time and wanted to know the options, thanks for making this video ☺️

[@hotshotsthegourmetcoffeee]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Olipink27]

It’s the best

[@wendyokoopa7048]

I swear by nescafe rich instant. It's the only instant coffee worthy of being served in this keep

[@bernard3690]

Am surprised you did not rinse palette between tastings. Thank You for introducing Juan Valdez a name I did not know of Will attempt. Am surprised Maxwell House was not tasted - A Folgers drinker (certainly not Nescafe nor Maxwell House but hopefully a Juan Valdez in future)

[@davidcordatos-marcotte8144]

Cocoa and coffee with whole milk...mmm

[@timwilkins2008]

I enjoy the Nescafe, Legal, Nescafe Cafe De Olla, GV Instant Coffee.

[@darklausal23]

I like De Olla, the cinnamon taste is good.

[@MrLulzim47]

Great video! I never used to like instant coffee...but I find myself drinking the nescafe..for instant coffee it's good!!! I agree.

[@wendyokoopa7048]

This keep swears by nescafe rich in the red jar.

[@oldshoe1]

Tried them all and others brands not in this video and nestle cafe is still my first choice.

[@rocioramirez6373]

Compare Juan Valdez with these instant coffees shows how ignorant about Coffee someone could be . Maybe if you compare Juan Valdez instant coffee with Starbucks instant coffee could be more equalized🎉

[@Olipink27]

Juan Valdez coffee is really good. 👌🏼

[@guillermosilva5905]

Best out of all of them. Colombia 🇨🇴 representing!

[@jaybehles6341]

Use a little bit of cold water to disolve the coffee first

[@HutTwoHike]

Its all about teh temperature when you drop the crystals in

[@hotshotsthegourmetcoffeee]

Good point temp is important!

[@geraldmartin7703]

Creepy background music.

[@MysticNessly]

i like the idea about adding hot milk instead! never thought of that. music was scary 👻. thx for review!

[@violetaoropeza7941]

I agree with you about the music😅

[@hotshotsthegourmetcoffeee]

Sorry :(

[@hotshotsthegourmetcoffeee]

@@violetaoropeza7941 Alot of people didnt seem to like my choice of music :(

[@violetaoropeza7941]

It was a good video tho! Thank you😃

[@guillermosilva5905]

Been doing that for years. Instead of sugar, add condensed milk to taste. Thank me later.

[@Pozer714]

"Hill's Bros". and "Cafe Bustelo" coffee's I would like you to test. I'm a Folgers drinker and Wal-Mart is out along with most other things so just searching for a good alt. Thank you good Sir.

[@hotshotsthegourmetcoffeee]

I will add those to my list for sure!

[@wendyokoopa7048]

Unless they changed hill's bros tasted like it was store directly under florescent lights for 6 hours a day

[@harrycallahan8573]

I like the Nescafe Clasico. I've tried Folgers too and didn't like it nearly as well.

[@alejandrodavidson8975]

Nescafe means, " coffee from the nest"

[@hotshotsthegourmetcoffeee]

Very cool I did not know that!

[@warrenhoffman653]

It’s made by Nestle Same as Tssters Choice

[@rosemaldonado6596]

We use Nescafé in our home , I wanna try Juan Valdez. Great 👍 reviews

[@hotshotsthegourmetcoffeee]

Thank you so much Rose! Let us know what you think!

[@guillermosilva5905]

Juan Valdez is the king. I got some brought to me by my in laws and it’s great.

[@MayheM_646]

Juan Valdéz Cafe® is actually known as the best coffee on the world. Not surprising since it's from my land, Colombia!

[@EdwardGONZALO]

Man I absolutely love the house brands generic no problem I'm easy to please and these are really convenient.

[@gillesbellemare]

Why the hip hop Halloween music for a coffe tasting video

[@kevinc9416]

Lavaaza credible. Love the machine in the background. Drank many of those in frankfort GERMANY.

[@malice41414]

Nescafe is also popular in Mexico! Thanks for the video.

[@dindi380]

Thanks for giving a review. I like coffee and miss buying from a café but i need to save money but still have an authentic coffee taste (not 3-in-1)... i just bought online Folgers instant coffee and curious abt how others find it

[@wendyokoopa7048]

Ok from personal experience I never liked Folgers instant.

[@JokinJoe]

The Starbucks one is actually pretty good, they are expensive and they come in metal tins

[@kadeib]

I find the Starbucks to be worse than all of them

[@MayheM_646]

U know Starbucks coffee ain't shit compared to Juan Valdez (a real coffee) for example right?

[@RandomVids96233]

Love the background spooky oprah singer lol la la laaaa 🥀💀

[@FrankZen]

You're missing Cafe Bustelo, though...

[@lemonlime8363]

Cafe Bustelo will put some hair on anyone’s chest 😂

[@JohnnyTaxonomy]

What’s up with the music? 😆

[@serjiogriego5098]

You ever tried maxwell house instant coffee?

[@kevinw9073]

Well done and appreciate the caring aspect of a world gone upside down!

[@redcokamixed6716]

No matter the brand we just luv coffee 🤗😍😊

[@jubalcalif9100]

I too love my morning cup o' joe, whether it's brewed or instant.

[@MayheM_646]

Sorry homie, but not all coffee tastes the same. Das why it matters.

[@gillesbellemare]

What's with the Halloween music in the background? To loud as well. It was distracting me while I was trying to listen to him talk in the video

[@hotshotsthegourmetcoffeee]

Lol sorry I will have to turn it down, Covid-19 is a scary topic

[@71donkrider]

@Our Family BAWAHAHA funny to me

[@williamandaudreymenjivar85]

**Thank you for your Review on instant coffee ☕ great video **

[@victorm6176]

It should be good trying the maxwell

[@absolutelynobody2321]

First comment! Haha nailed it... Great video bud, I just ordered a yeti lowball after spending hours looking for the perfect cup ~ (for me)... Now to find the best instant coffee

[@hotshotsthegourmetcoffeee]

lol thank you so much! Its always great when you find the best cup right!?

[@williameason5795]

I found. A local instant. Coffee from New Orleans. Quite good. Coffee an. Chicory. Ole creole brand. Community. Give it a try .but use 2 tea spoons. Per 8 oz. Much. Better

[@MayheM_646]

All American coffee sucks honestly.

[@davidzitzman6511]

Coffee truck drivers rock!

[@richie-richp3175]

Don't get mcdaniels coffee, worst ever!!! From save a lot I am not picky on instant but that kind is gross! But I love that I got it for free from a friend a few times So drink up...coffee rulz!

[@stevenanderson9660]

I couldn’t finish the video because of the annoying background music.

[@sashly99]

Man your background music sounds like a horror movie

[@OWK000]

I don't love any instant, but the Sprouts (west coast grocery store chain) light roast is the best I have tried. A little on the acid side, but the dark roast would probably be less acid. I've had Taster's Choice which my mother swears by, and Nescafe classico. Those two are equally bad, to me.

[@deborahlee318]

Folgers is my coffee!! Delicious!!

[@taraknapp7730]

Best instant coffee is sanka

[@frankprovasek5394]

It's pronounced NES-ca-fe

[@DaveDavis-kk7kp]

nes-kuh-fay

[@MayheM_646]

Nes-café

[@chrischase3815]

Sometimes I drink 20 coffees a day, lol

[@jubalcalif9100]

Heavens to Murgatroyd ! That's a LOT of coffee !

[@donthompson9862]

Does this Include.Dr faucci

[@WLHS]

Moccona by douse eggberts has become expensive and unreliable lately. Not just jar to jar but even cup to cup in the 400 gm jars like it’s stale and end of line dregs cheaply packaged as the standard we had since 80s but lately Moccona bought out new lines that are more expensive….how I ask if the one I. Whinging about was marketed as the best already. I’m back to Robert Timms restaurant brew at half the price.

[@hotshotsthegourmetcoffeee]

Thats good to know I will have to try those! Can I buy them in the US?

[@MIKESWILDWORLD]

These coffees need to steep some before drinking. You put to much Folgers in the cup. Nice hot water and then rest a few minutes before drinking. Thanks for the video. Music was weird.

[@Mikey-ym6ok]

Steep? Lol.

[@burythedead2]

You burned your taste buds ☕ 😂 after that you weren't really able to taste the coffee. You should have just stopped after that. I'm drinking ORO Instant coffee. ☕😎👍😋

[@MjrShepherd]

I don't know why it's so dark.Maybe it's because I added extra 😂

[@rocioramirez6373]

This guy doesn’t have any clue of have to taste coffee. Real CATADORES or TASTERS of coffee rinsed their mouth three times before tasting the next one. Other wise happens the same as the other sense. The sense of the smelling. If you smell five perfumes like this, I mean in a row @ the end you’ll be confused.

[@tiffakang4525]

Here for the intro music.