best instant coffee?

chyllyphylly · 27-12-2007, 14:38

whats the best instant coffee (as I don't have time phaffing with ground coffee)?

I quite like nescafe's Alta Rica, but is they a better one?

sezegg · 27-12-2007, 14:41

I like the Dowe Egberts one, its really nice.

Snowfairy · 27-12-2007, 14:47

I like Kenco (the one with the blue lid - rich roast?). Also, Whittard's rich hazelnut is delicious and makes a nice change from regular instant coffee.

tangsman · 27-12-2007, 15:11

DE Continental Gold however I prefer filter coffee.

stinkyboo · 27-12-2007, 17:43

my fav has to be Kenco Rapport

saboo · 28-12-2007, 23:58

I love NESCAFÉ Cap Colombie - a really nice smooth rich taste.

Bluenile · 29-12-2007, 00:01

Percol Espresso. Gorgeous stuff.

http://www.percol.co.uk/products/instant/espresso100/

jojo01 · 29-12-2007, 00:08

Alta Rica is by far the best IMO.

Whirliegig · 29-12-2007, 10:13

I like to use Rombouts (or the supermarket own brand ones which are cheaper) - real coffee, no faff - much, much better tasting than instant - very easy and very portable (if you are in work).

Ok, if you drink gallons its going to be expensive - I think it works out at about 15p a cup. but for one or two a day, its ok.

(I tried Lyons coffee bags, but they weren't very good, i didn't think. )

alsmama · 29-12-2007, 10:20

Not convinced there's such a thing as good instant coffee. Not sure why people bother with it when you can make a speedy decent cup of the real stuff with a cafetiere anyway. There's a reason why many places in the world don't even count the instant stuff as coffee

ElleFCee · 02-01-2008, 21:12

Nescafe Classic

fat controller · 02-01-2008, 22:18

I like Carte Noir - although that said, I haven't tried Alta Rica, I tend to stick to the Carte Noir out of habit as much as anything.

urbanmiffed · 03-01-2008, 01:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by jojo01

Alta Rica is by far the best IMO.

Tend to agree with you on that one as far as big jar coffees go.

threecheeses · 03-01-2008, 09:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by sezegg

I like the Dowe Egberts one, its really nice.

I bought some of this yesterday as it is half price in Tesco at the moment

dollylovesshoes · 03-01-2008, 12:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by Whirliegig

I like to use Rombouts (or the supermarket own brand ones which are cheaper) - real coffee, no faff - much, much better tasting than instant - very easy and very portable (if you are in work).

Ok, if you drink gallons its going to be expensive - I think it works out at about 15p a cup. but for one or two a day, its ok.

(I tried Lyons coffee bags, but they weren't very good, i didn't think. )

I also have the filters....I buy Tesco's own brand £1 29 ! I use to drink instant but since using the filters I Cant stand the taste of instant its so bitter.

Justabloke · 03-01-2008, 12:57

Now that is a contradiction in terms if I've ever read one...

*ALL* instant coffee tastes the same.

kit123 · 03-01-2008, 14:47

ringtons coffee is lovely!

flicker · 03-01-2008, 20:19

I like Nescafe Half-Caff, currently on half-price offer in Tescos, I discovered to my great pleasure today.

Mr Giggles · 03-01-2008, 20:57

NESCAFÉ Cap Colombie and Alta Rica were my favorites before I started drinking ground coffee.

*note, I drank ground coffee for a couple of years, one day made some instant and couldn't drink it. Even drinking Alta Rica tastes like crap and used to love it once. Hence drinking ground coffee all the time changed my taste buds.

tigger_lily · 03-01-2008, 23:48

i like Kenco ( Blue Lided one)

Creamtea · 20-09-2011, 15:22

Bumpy bump. I've recently got into drinking coffee and really have no idea which is the best. I like mild coffee and also Decaf would be ideal. I'm currently road-testing M&S Cafe Gold Decaf and Clipper Medium Roast Decaf, neither of which I'm enamoured by. So do I need to spend a bit more money or are there some tastier alternatives out there yet to be discovered?

Rossall · 20-09-2011, 15:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by Justabloke

Now that is a contradiction in terms if I've ever read one...

*ALL* instant coffee tastes the same.

Try comparing Tesco value instant coffee with Gold Blend and you might change your view.

Nescafe Gold Blend is my favourite.

Porcupine · 20-09-2011, 15:59

I've always liked Kenco, and thats what i tend to buy at home / work. I also like Millicano coffee (which is also made by Kenco) but its a lot smoother.

Creamtea · 20-09-2011, 16:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by Porcupine

I've always liked Kenco, and thats what i tend to buy at home / work. I also like Millicano coffee (which is also made by Kenco) but its a lot smoother.

Is Kenco reasonably priced? Never even heard of Millicano, will have to keep a look out for that one! and what does it mean when coffee is described as "smooth" etc?

Porcupine · 20-09-2011, 16:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by Creamtea

Is Kenco reasonably priced? Never even heard of Millicano, will have to keep a look out for that one! and what does it mean when coffee is described as "smooth" etc?

Kenco is reasonably priced yes, but look out for the offers. Millicano is a new coffee they have brought out http://www.kenco.co.uk/range/kenco-millicano/685 Some coffees are quite harsh / strong and could make a fledgling coffee drinker get put off. Millicano is very easy to drink. Its lovely stuff and slips down a treat. Im not sure if they do a decaf version though.

Edited to say, I only tend to drink the Millicano for a treat as it is quite expensive. It is my sunday cup. I have just had a look on Sainbsury and Kenco is about £3,25/100g (unless you get a refil which brings it down to £1.78/100g). Millicano is £4.19 for the same amount, but they have started doing refils which makes it cheaper.

27-12-2007, 14:38	#1
chyllyphylly Forum Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 845	best instant coffee? whats the best instant coffee (as I don't have time phaffing with ground coffee)? I quite like nescafe's Alta Rica, but is they a better one?

27-12-2007, 14:41	#2
sezegg Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Hindley,Wigan Posts: 793	I like the Dowe Egberts one, its really nice.

27-12-2007, 14:47	#3
Snowfairy Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Half asleep 'neath the stars.. Posts: 2,928	I like Kenco (the one with the blue lid - rich roast?). Also, Whittard's rich hazelnut is delicious and makes a nice change from regular instant coffee.

27-12-2007, 15:11	#4
tangsman Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 3,597	DE Continental Gold however I prefer filter coffee.

27-12-2007, 17:43	#5
stinkyboo Banned User Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 909	my fav has to be Kenco Rapport

28-12-2007, 23:58	#6
saboo Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 237	I love NESCAFÉ Cap Colombie - a really nice smooth rich taste.

29-12-2007, 00:01	#7
Bluenile Inactive Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Wigan, Lancashire. Posts: 11,428	Percol Espresso. Gorgeous stuff. http://www.percol.co.uk/products/instant/espresso100/

29-12-2007, 00:08	#8
jojo01 Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 9,215	Alta Rica is by far the best IMO.

29-12-2007, 10:13	#9
Whirliegig Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: the Celtic Fringe Posts: 2,730	I like to use Rombouts (or the supermarket own brand ones which are cheaper) - real coffee, no faff - much, much better tasting than instant - very easy and very portable (if you are in work). Ok, if you drink gallons its going to be expensive - I think it works out at about 15p a cup. but for one or two a day, its ok. (I tried Lyons coffee bags, but they weren't very good, i didn't think. )

29-12-2007, 10:20	#10
alsmama Forum Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 4,456	Not convinced there's such a thing as good instant coffee. Not sure why people bother with it when you can make a speedy decent cup of the real stuff with a cafetiere anyway. There's a reason why many places in the world don't even count the instant stuff as coffee

02-01-2008, 21:12	#11
ElleFCee Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Malta Posts: 346	Nescafe Classic

02-01-2008, 22:18	#12
fat controller Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Slightly round the bend Posts: 12,685	I like Carte Noir - although that said, I haven't tried Alta Rica, I tend to stick to the Carte Noir out of habit as much as anything.

03-01-2008, 01:14	#13
urbanmiffed Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: In Your Wheelibin. Help!! Posts: 2,395	Quote: Originally Posted by jojo01 Alta Rica is by far the best IMO. Tend to agree with you on that one as far as big jar coffees go.

03-01-2008, 09:37	#14
threecheeses Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Left London Posts: 19,883	Quote: Originally Posted by sezegg I like the Dowe Egberts one, its really nice. I bought some of this yesterday as it is half price in Tesco at the moment

03-01-2008, 12:32	#15
dollylovesshoes Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: East London Posts: 14,258	Quote: Originally Posted by Whirliegig I like to use Rombouts (or the supermarket own brand ones which are cheaper) - real coffee, no faff - much, much better tasting than instant - very easy and very portable (if you are in work). Ok, if you drink gallons its going to be expensive - I think it works out at about 15p a cup. but for one or two a day, its ok. (I tried Lyons coffee bags, but they weren't very good, i didn't think. ) I also have the filters....I buy Tesco's own brand £1 29 ! I use to drink instant but since using the filters I Cant stand the taste of instant its so bitter.

03-01-2008, 12:57	#16
Justabloke Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: up the stairs! Posts: 11,649	Now that is a contradiction in terms if I've ever read one... ALL instant coffee tastes the same.

03-01-2008, 14:47	#17
kit123 Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 1,115	ringtons coffee is lovely!

03-01-2008, 20:19	#18
flicker Forum Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: West Wales Posts: 14,065	I like Nescafe Half-Caff, currently on half-price offer in Tescos, I discovered to my great pleasure today.

03-01-2008, 20:57	#19
Mr Giggles Inactive Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Croydon, Surrey ♂ Posts: 17,698	NESCAFÉ Cap Colombie and Alta Rica were my favorites before I started drinking ground coffee. *note, I drank ground coffee for a couple of years, one day made some instant and couldn't drink it. Even drinking Alta Rica tastes like crap and used to love it once. Hence drinking ground coffee all the time changed my taste buds.

03-01-2008, 23:48	#20
tigger_lily Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Shropshire & Liverpool Posts: 126	i like Kenco ( Blue Lided one)

20-09-2011, 15:22	#21
Creamtea Forum Member Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 8,646	Bumpy bump. I've recently got into drinking coffee and really have no idea which is the best. I like mild coffee and also Decaf would be ideal. I'm currently road-testing M&S Cafe Gold Decaf and Clipper Medium Roast Decaf, neither of which I'm enamoured by. So do I need to spend a bit more money or are there some tastier alternatives out there yet to be discovered?

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20-09-2011, 15:57	#22
Rossall Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 9,433	Quote: Originally Posted by Justabloke Now that is a contradiction in terms if I've ever read one... ALL instant coffee tastes the same. Try comparing Tesco value instant coffee with Gold Blend and you might change your view. Nescafe Gold Blend is my favourite.

20-09-2011, 15:59	#23
Porcupine Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Suffolk Posts: 21,392	I've always liked Kenco, and thats what i tend to buy at home / work. I also like Millicano coffee (which is also made by Kenco) but its a lot smoother.

20-09-2011, 16:14	#24
Creamtea Forum Member Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 8,646	Quote: Originally Posted by Porcupine I've always liked Kenco, and thats what i tend to buy at home / work. I also like Millicano coffee (which is also made by Kenco) but its a lot smoother. Is Kenco reasonably priced? Never even heard of Millicano, will have to keep a look out for that one! and what does it mean when coffee is described as "smooth" etc?

20-09-2011, 16:28	#25
Porcupine Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Suffolk Posts: 21,392	Quote: Originally Posted by Creamtea Is Kenco reasonably priced? Never even heard of Millicano, will have to keep a look out for that one! and what does it mean when coffee is described as "smooth" etc? Kenco is reasonably priced yes, but look out for the offers. Millicano is a new coffee they have brought out http://www.kenco.co.uk/range/kenco-millicano/685 Some coffees are quite harsh / strong and could make a fledgling coffee drinker get put off. Millicano is very easy to drink. Its lovely stuff and slips down a treat. Im not sure if they do a decaf version though. Edited to say, I only tend to drink the Millicano for a treat as it is quite expensive. It is my sunday cup. I have just had a look on Sainbsury and Kenco is about £3,25/100g (unless you get a refil which brings it down to £1.78/100g). Millicano is £4.19 for the same amount, but they have started doing refils which makes it cheaper.