There is nothing better than to start the morning with a cup of steaming hot coffee, especially during winter. Even if you aren’t a “coffee person”, this beverage is the perfect pick-me-up you need to feel energized. Most of us would prefer a freshly brewed cup, but with hectic schedules, instant coffee is the go-to you need!
How is Instant Coffee Produced?
Instant coffee is made from whole coffee beans that are roasted, ground, and brewed. Then all of the water is removed from the brewed coffee, leaving dehydrated crystals. When you add water to these crystals, it turns back into coffee!
So why is instant coffee so amazing? Let us find out:
Lower Caffeine
There is less caffeine in instant coffee than regular, which may be a benefit for those looking to reduce their consumption. One cup of instant coffee contains between 30 and 90 milligrams of caffeine compared to regular coffee, which contains between 70 and 140 mg.
Easy to make
Even if you are the worst cook in the world, no one can mess up instant coffee as it is the easiest. Simply boil water in a kettle or pan for a couple of minutes, add a sachet (or a spoon) of instant coffee, and it is ready! Add monksugar, cream, or flavorings as you like – spice it up with cinnamon, or use a pinch of vanilla extract. So instant coffee is ready soon, and apt for those juggling the home and work front!
Lasts longer
Ground coffee becomes stale pretty fast, as do roasted whole beans! Since premium quality instant coffees are freeze dried, they can last for up to 2 years! It is the ideal stuff to keep in your desk drawer at office, since it won’t go bad. No more worrying about expiration dates!
Apt for traveling
Anxious about “hotel coffee” when you have to go on a business trip? Even if your room has a coffee machine, it is always more convenient to carry instant coffee packets and make your own. Or have you planned a sudden camping trip? Bring your instant coffee, so all you need is hot water, and that’s it! Even if you are in the middle of nowhere, you don’t have to prepare anything or bring gadgets. Don’t want to have the coffee served on flights? Get a thermos or empty traveler mug, along with instant coffee packets. Ask for hot water, and soon you can sip delicious instant coffee just the way you do at home!
Experiment with fancy drinks
Whip up your own cold/iced coffee rather than buying it outside. You can customize it to be as strong as you wish and add healthier creamer options. A quick way to make iced coffee is using hot coffee and instant powder. Dissolve the crystals with less water and put the ice cubes in it! You won’t have to wait for the coffee to cool down in the refrigerator as it happens with brewed coffee.
Pocket-friendly option
Instant coffee tastes awesome and all you need is hot water. You don’t have to invest in a coffee machine, take care of it, clean properly, and replace when it breaks. Moreover, you won’t get into the habit of buying coffee from cafes when you have an economical alternative right at home.
Use it for cooking
Did you know that the coffee used in most coffee recipes is actually instant coffee, espresso powder or other flavored coffee crystals? It is used since it dissolves faster and more easily as compared to other coffee solutions. Make a yummy coffee cake, conjure up an innovative salad dressing, or sprinkle on your ice cream – choice is yours!
Environment-friendly
Instant coffee comes with lightweight packaging so it requires less energy and resources to transport. It helps reduce carbon emissions. Moreover, you have less waste remaining after you make your cup, as instant coffee completely dissolves in water. No more cleaning coffee waste, as in the case of drip coffee.
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