Everything you need to know about Instant Coffee
If you've ever been stuck in the office with no coffee, you'll know that instant coffee can be a lifesaver. It's cheap, easy to make, and convenient for when you're in a rush. But what is instant coffee? Traditionally, instant coffee purchased at the grocery store was a mass produced, dark roasted, low quality coffee option. However, if you’ve been paying attention to the specialty coffee world lately, instant coffee made with quality coffee in mind, is in now an option! If you’ve ever wondered how it was made, hopefully we can shed a little light for you and maybe even change your bias towards it.
Instant coffee is a type of coffee made from dried coffee extract
Instant coffee is made from freeze-dried coffee extract or concentrate. At Weathered Hands, the process begins with the beans, which are roasted to perfection, ground, brewed into a concentrate then freeze-dried. The freeze-dried concentrate is then ground into a powder. Once in this powder form, the coffee will last for a very long time when stored properly.
When was instant coffee invented?
Instant coffee was invented in 1901, by a German scientist named Satori Kato. He was working on a way to preserve coffee beans and developed an extract called "coffee extract," which was sold by Nestle in 1911. The product didn't catch on until World War II when caffeine was scarce and instant coffee became popular with soldiers as well as civilians who were tired of rationing their coffee rations and wanted something stronger than tea or cocoa to get them through the day.
When should you use instant coffee?
Instant coffee was created to be convenient when time is of the essence. Some folks cherish the process of making a fresh cup of coffee. For some, coffee is simply a way to take in caffeine. Either way, instant coffee can come in handy when you least expect it. It's great in situations where you don't have time to brew fresh grounds or for when you're camping, traveling, or working outside the home and want a quick cup of Joe. Now, what’s even more impressive, is the fact that the coffee quality doesn't have to be sacrificed. Many specialty coffee roasters are offering their versions of instant coffee. If you’re used to having your Weathered Hands coffee every morning, now you can have our specialty instant coffee option to take along with you! You can rest assured that the same care and quality of coffee are what you will get in each pack!
What are some benefits of instant coffee?
There are many benefits to adding instant coffee to your life. It's quick and convenient, easy to make, and less expensive than a pour-over of coffee at your local shop. The best part about it is that you can even take instant coffee on the go! Instant coffees are perfect for travel; they're lightweight and compact, so you can carry them anywhere without wasting too much space in your bag or suitcase.
Instant coffees are also environmentally friendly; since instant coffee doesn't require filter papers or grounds (the only thing that needs disposal is the packaging), their carbon footprint is much lower than regular coffee.
Conclusion
We hope you learned something new about instant coffee! Knowing that there’s an option for specialty instant coffee is amazing knowing that coffee quality does not have to be sacrificed! When convenience is a necessity or preference, specialty instant coffee can provide a great solution.
About Weathered Hands Coffee
We are a small-batch coffee roaster based in the Texas Hill Country outside of Austin, Texas. We are committed to sourcing exceptional specialty coffee and roasting in a calculated manner that highlights the inherent elements that make up the coffee’s unique flavor profile.
