How to Make Instant Coffee

How to Make Instant Coffee

Are you craving a delicious cup of coffee but don’t want to wait for it to brew? With instant coffee, just add hot water and you’ve got a fresh cup in seconds! You can even use it for your favorite specialty drinks, like lattes and frappés, if you want to make instant coffee more flavorful. No matter how you drink your coffee, we’ll walk you through exactly how to make it. Keep reading, and you’ll be sipping on a cup of joe in no time.

Best Instant Coffee Recipes

1. Basic Instant Coffee
   • Boil water in a kettle or on the stove.
   • Add 1-2 teaspoons of instant coffee to a mug.
   • Pour hot water over the coffee granules.
   • Stir well and add sugar or milk, if desired.
2. Instant Latte
   • Boil water as in the basic recipe.
   • Mix 1 teaspoon of instant coffee with sugar in a mug.
   • Add 2 tablespoons of hot water and stir to dissolve.
   • Heat a cup of milk until hot, but not boiling.
   • Froth the milk using a milk frother or whisk.
   • Pour the frothed milk over the coffee mixture.
3. Instant Iced Coffee
   • Mix 2 teaspoons of instant coffee with a little hot water to dissolve.
   • Add sugar to taste, then pour over a glass filled with ice cubes.
   • Fill the rest of the glass with cold water or milk.
   • Stir well and enjoy.
4. Instant Frappé
   • Add 1 teaspoon of instant coffee and sugar to a shaker.
   • Add a splash of hot water to dissolve the coffee.
   • Fill the shaker with cold water and ice cubes.
   • Shake vigorously until frothy and serve in a tall glass.

Making Your Own Instant Coffee from Beans

To make instant coffee from whole beans, you'll need to brew a strong coffee concentrate using regular coffee-making methods. Once brewed, follow these steps:

• Spread the coffee on a flat baking sheet.
• Allow it to cool and then freeze-dry in a dedicated machine.
• Alternatively, use a dehydrator if you're experienced with its settings.
• Grind the dried coffee into a powder using a coffee grinder.

Store your homemade instant coffee in an airtight container.

Looking for how to brew regular coffee grounds? Learn how to use a coffee maker here.