Costa Coffee Smooth Medium Roast Premium Instant Coffee with Finely Ground Beans, Microground Coffee, 6 x 100g (Pack of 6), Strength Indicator- 3, Rainforest Alliance

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Coffee granules: As mentioned, coffee granules (aka coffee crystals or soluble coffee) remain the most common form of instant coffee.

An unopened jar should keep for at least a year and, once you do open it, it will be good for another three months.

While we have taken care in preparing this summary and believe it to be accurate, it is not a substitute for reading the product packaging and label prior to use. It may not be reproduced in any way whatsoever without Wm Morrisons Supermarkets Limited prior consent, nor without due acknowledgement. Because the flavour is more integral, coffee companies tend to choose good-quality Arabica beans rather than the cheaper Robusta beans used for spray-drying.

But there’s a reason it’s the instant brew of choice for so many: it tastes wonderful, even without the addition of milk and sugar. In our opinion, it’s worth paying that little extra for a coffee that comes closest to the real barista experience.The omnipresent Illy logo is instantly recognisable, normally seen in cafes and hotels across the world. Coffee bags contain roasted coffee beans that have been ground and then sealed for freshness – the caffeine, flavours and aromas are then released when the bag is brewed in hot water. A blend of Nescafe freeze-dried instant coffee and roasted coffee beans that have been ground into a silt-like powder, Azera coffee dissolves effortlessly into hot water to produce a medium-strength coffee that smells and tastes great.

When most people think of instant coffee, they probably picture the dark brown crumbs inside a Nescafe Original jar, but instant coffee is actually available in a variety of forms. Instant coffee has a longer shelf life than whole or ground coffee beans due to the way it’s been preserved. The fine powder makes such a smooth cup that it’s surprising more brands haven’t caught on, although some supermarkets (such as Sainsbury’s) are now putting out their own cheaper micro-ground efforts.

Whether you’re after a more luxurious coffee, a tried and trusted classic or an innovative new brew, our list of the best instant coffees will have you sipping delicious, ready-made java in no time. The spray-drying process is highly economical but results in much of the coffee’s flavour being lost, meaning there’s no point in using high-end coffee beans. If you’re after a little excitement in your daily cuppa, this Irish cream flavour from Beanies might be the instant coffee for you. And even if that flavour doesn’t satisfy, there are over 20 other interesting flavours to choose from, including hazelnut, chai latte and maple fudge.