I try not to write about instant coffee too much simply because I’m not a big drinker of it. Personally, I find the difference between coffee made with freshly ground coffee beans far superior to store-bought instant coffee. Show
I do see the appeal of instant coffee. It eliminates the need for brewing equipment makes instant coffee far too convenient for people who are simply strapped for time and desperately need a caffeine hit. But what if you are a coffee connoisseur who refuses to drink instant coffee but still requires something just as convenient and efficient. Do you have an option? You might find yourself asking, can you just pour hot water onto ground coffee beans in a cup? Or… Can You Turn Coffee Beans Into Instant Coffee?The short answer is No. You can’t turn coffee beans into instant coffee without all the expensive machinery that many factories in the world have and use. Instant coffee is brewed and then either freeze-dried or spray-dried before being broken up into many tiny soluble granules, which on contact with water, turn back into coffee. So, unless you have all the equipment at home, which is highly unlikely, you won’t be able to make instant coffee. But, it’s not all bad. You can, however, make an instant coffee powder using your roasted coffee beans. Once the powder is produced, you can store it in an airtight container, and when you are without your brewing equipment, simply pour some into a cup, add hot water and enjoy. Instant coffee powder is the perfect alternative to instant coffee. Some will almost go as far as saying it’s just as good as coffee brewed with freshly ground coffee beans. I tend to disagree with the above statement. I agree that instant coffee powder is better and fresher than store-bought instant coffee. What Do You Need To Make Instant Coffee Powder
Making Instant Coffee Powder
Any coffee grounds that didn’t dissolve will rest at the bottom of your cup, and it will only taste clumpy and gritty if you decide to drink the last bit. If stored correctly, the coffee powders will last between 7 to 10 days, often more than enough to take on an entire camping trip. Summary While you can’t create instant coffee identical to those bought in the store, you can make powdered coffee using roasted coffee beans that are often better than instant coffee. It doesn’t take too much time to grind it all up and store it away, but I’d advise against grinding bulk and keeping them for too long of a period. You might just end up brewing a cup of rancid coffee which isn’t fun to drink. To still have the best coffee powder freshness, grind smaller batches and don’t keep it stored away for too long. Just so you know, if you click on a product on RoastyCoffee.com and decide to buy it, we may earn a small commission. We’ve all had to settle for a gross cup of instant muddy water at a hotel, gas station, or relative’s house…because anything is better than nothing, right? Okay, okay…the jury’s still out on that one. But some would argue the convenience and low cost of instant coffee make it a necessary evil. And it’s that thought that leads us to
the question: is there a way to improve instant coffee by making it from quality coffee beans at home? Let’s find out. Short answer: No. Honestly, the fine technical and mechanical process involved in making instant coffee — manufacturers brew large batches of fresh coffee then use a freeze or spray-drying process to
evaporate the water — makes it impossible to recreate at home in the true sense. But let’s say you’re a highbrow coffee drinker going camping, but you don’t have space (or the electricity) for all your coffee paraphernalia; there has to be a way for us to have something better than the instant stuff. The closest we can get is to take inspiration from
Turkish coffee, a brewed coffee drink with the fine ground beans left in the cup. A true Turkish coffee requires special equipment, including a cezve and hand mill. But as it’s likely you won’t have them lying around your kitchen (or on the metaphorical camping trip we mentioned earlier), here’s a simpler approach that is popular in Slovakia and the
Czech Republic — who knew? If you want to end up with tasty coffee — Turkish style — use these expert tips to produce a good cup. The difference between fresh ground coffee and instant is night and day. And though there are a few kinds of instant style coffee on the market that can get you a decent cup of coffee, regular coffee always destroys
instant coffee granules in a contest. So, if making Turkish coffee doesn’t float your boat, and you’re starring down the barrel of an instant packet, there is a trick to elevate the taste. Mix a splash of cold water or cold milk into the powder first. Doing this before adding the hot water gently introduces the heat and lessens any harsh bitter flavors. You’ll get a much smoother cup this way. You can also spice up the instant coffee particles by adding ground cinnamon,
cocoa powder, nutmeg, vanilla…anything yummy works, really. Our rating: Medium roast, well balanced, smooth-bodied with notes of citrus. Rated best instant coffee by professional reviewers. CHECK PRICE How To Choose the Best Instant CoffeeHave you ever walked down the grocery store coffee aisle? It’s scary how many options there are! And Googling “what’s the best instant coffee” won’t help either! You’ll just come face to face with endless opinions and, ultimately, your taste isn’t the same as others; the only way to pick the best coffee for you is to rely on your own unique palate. Each manufacturer uses a different mix of beans and roasting processes to create its product. The taste is mostly determined by the bean with the most common two being arabica and robusta.
When picking a jar of instant coffee crystals, we recommend choosing a jar of 100 percent arabica beans that have been freeze-dried for the best flavor. Most think arabica simply tastes better, and freeze-drying preserves more of the coffee’s flavor than spray-drying. And if you can’t find anything that tastes good, at least aim for a coffee brand that does good; pick an ethical brand with Fair Trade and Rain Forest Alliance certifications. It’s Okay to Enjoy Instant CoffeeInstant coffee powder has developed quite a poor reputation and is doomed to be the last kid picked every time among coffee snobs. That’s because, in the past, many brands have done it a disservice by rolling it out as a cheap product rather than a quality, flavorful one. The tides are changing, though, as independent roasters enter the game and give us more options than we had before. So, perhaps it’s time we evolve our opinion of the stuff, too. While we won’t ever be sacrificing our burr grinders and pour-overs, we can appreciate the convenience of instant powder coffee, and we’ll certainly be enjoying a cup of it when we go camping, too. Happy Caffeinating! Share the goods Recommended Reads
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How do you crush coffee without a grinder?Put a small amount of coffee into your mortar. ... . Use your dominant hand to hold the pestle, while the other hand holds the mortar. ... . Use the pestle to forcibly crush down the coffee beans. ... . Continue adding the beans and crushing, until you have achieved the desired amount of coffee.. |