Best tasting instant coffee?.....I listened to...

[TheChop]

I really should try the Nescafe packets. I've been using the Via. In real life I like to get a great cup of coffee from our local roasters with just a little skim milk to sweeten it. On the trail when I'm tired, cold and just woke up I kind of like getting kicked in the nuts by my coffee and the Via does that well.

[RGB]

Via is great when my budget allows for it. It's better than Starbuck's normal overpriced *****ty coffee.

[Papa D]

Ok - you folks are in my orbit - I have done the Starbucks Via thing for quite a bit - I end to ended the Long Trail with a zip-lock of about 30 of the things and they are pretty good - for the last month I've been working on 2 jars of medagliadoro instant espresso - this stuff is amazing - it has a creamy taste and needs no cream - i've done it with a little sugar and without - it's so good either way. Mine came from Earth Fare Grocery Store but I've got a link for you cats here: www.medagliadoro.com/
Enjoy!

[zeus307]

I have to agree Taster's Choice has my vote. Easy to find in stores and tastes good. That is what my girlfriend and I drink when we go out on any trail!! Coffee a must have!!!!
Good place to find it is at a Dollar General store. 7 tubes in a box for a $1

[mikec]

I found some packets of coffee-cream-sugar or coffee-cream at some dollar stores that I often take backpacking. It's nice to have to just empty one packet into a cup, then add hot water.

[58starter]

Tasters Choice, good and very affordable, Target has it on sale from time to time and I get several 10 and 20 packs.

[RGB]

If I could get some Yemeni coffee out there, that would be a dream.

[Skidsteer]

What's stopping you?

[OldStormcrow]

the suggestions from the Spring Backpacker issue. They raved about the Starbuck's Via coffee...I decided to try them. I was not impressed and didn't care for the taste. I know everybody has a certain preference, but I am used to excellent New Orleans coffee and on short trips, I bring the Community coffee bags!! Excellent.

However, I am trying to avoid packing out coffee bags, so I tried the Starbuck's..Not a Starbuck's fan for regular coffee, and the instant coffee (Via) tastes as burned and strong as the regular.

Anybody have luck with other instant coffees they want to share?

I carried some of the new Starbucks instant coffee packs last fall and found them to be pretty good, although outrageously priced. I find it hard to pay $3.99 for three cups of instant coffee, no matter what fancy yuppie brand is on it. I also tried one with Bushmill's Irish whiskey......not bad at all. I still prefer to carry my old press-pot/cup and put some freshly ground Kenyan in it. If you can't be good to yourself, who else will?

[Woodhawk]

try blending coffees and/or flavors (if you want) and you can make batch amounts and keep it folded in filters ready to go whenever

[sbhikes]

I like to get some of that Cafe Vienna (those square tins) and mix in some instant Nescafe to make it stronger and more coffee-flavored. Carry it in a baggie.

[LDog]

What sort of strainer? I make cowboy coffee, too, but object (just a little) to the grounds in my cup.

Here's what I use for cowboy coffee. Got it at World Market.

[300winmag]

VIA seems too strong tasting. I like similar "tubes" of Taster's Choice. Sometimes I fine grind my beans and put a heaping tablespoon in a sealable tea bag. I got a box of 'em at a kitchen store at THE GROVE in LA.

Eric

[caffeine]

Hey there. Java Juice is coming back to Amazon and you can get it from there
warehouse. I know lots of folks are on a budget, but this stuff is from high
end beans and was made for the gourmand hiker. It's not instant. It's brewed extract from
fair trade Arabica beans, and for my money 1.50 for organic brew in the am is wayyyyyy cheaper than a 4.00 latte at a corp coffee house. Yes. I've been a fan of their field coffee since I discovered it at Cumberland Gap. Yes, I have scoured the globe looking for something I could really enjoy on the trail...and Yes, I am one of those coffee snobs. But I've had the same tent and gear for 20 years and counting. Java Juice is my outdoor splurge. I like Filson too.

[caffeine]

Hey there. Java Juice is coming back to Amazon and you can get it from there<br>warehouse. I know lots of folks are on a budget, but this stuff is from high<br>end beans and was made for the gourmand hiker. It's not instant. It's brewed extract from <br>fair trade Arabica beans, and for my money 1.50 for organic brew in the am is wayyyyyy cheaper than a 4.00 latte at a corp coffee house. Yes. I've been a fan of their field coffee since I discovered it at Cumberland Gap. Yes, I have scoured the globe looking for something I could really enjoy on the trail...and Yes, I am one of those coffee snobs. But I've had the same tent and gear for 20 years and counting. Java Juice is my outdoor splurge. I like Filson too.<br>

[jeramie75]

The best tasting product I found is Mazel. Coffee, creamer and sugar all in one.

[oldnevada]

A very nice signature, Rain Man. Thanks for the reference.

[Rain Man]

A very nice signature, Rain Man. Thanks for the reference.

You are very welcome, ON.

RainMan

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[winnowedsoul]

I am by far a Turkish coffee fan, yes I take sugar, though it takes time to make(Imena more than boil and dump), it's rich, delicious, packs a punch and no need to strain as you just let the grounds settle

PSST
those that don't know it's a fine ground coffee with cardamon, often drank in small cups like espresso but the sugar is boiled in before the grounds are added

[Bridget11]

I personally prefer Nescafe Blend 37. It is good in taste and very aromatic. Also it is excellent and usually affordable.