Instant

Brew guide

Instant

Actually good. We promise.

Not all instant coffee is created equal. Ours is made from specialty-grade coffee and brewed properly before it's dried — so it tastes like coffee, not like an approximation of it. Ready in seconds, no equipment required.

Instant coffee has a reputation problem. Most of it is earned — decades of low-grade robusta dissolved in hot water didn't do the category any favours. But specialty-grade instant coffee is a different thing entirely.

Ours starts with properly sourced coffee, brewed correctly, and then dried using a process that preserves flavour rather than just removing water. The result tastes like coffee — because it is.

It won't replace a dialled-in pour over or a well-pulled espresso. But for the mornings when you don't have time, for travel, for camping, or for the office kitchen — it's a genuinely good option.

For fun, add a package of instant to 2oz of hot water, pour onto ice, and add cold milk, and enjoy a killer iced latte!

how to brew

equipment list

One sachet or measured portion of Drumroaster instant coffee
Hot water — just off the boil
Cup
Stirring implement

That's it.

at-a-glance recipe

Coffee 1 sachet (or approx. 2–3g per cup)
Water 200-250ml
Water temperature 90–96°C / 195–205°F — just off the boil
Total brew time Under a minute

Adjust the water volume to taste — less water for a stronger cup, more for something lighter.

step-by-step instructions

There's not much to it, but a couple of small things make a difference.

1. Boil your water - or just heat it. The coffee will even dissolve in cold water!

Bring water to a boil and let it sit for 30–60 seconds. Instant coffee can taste flat if the water is too hot — just off the boil is the right temperature.

2. Add coffee to your cup

Empty the sachet (or measure out 2–3g) into your cup.

3. Add a small amount of water first

Pour a tablespoon or so of hot water onto the powder and stir briefly. This dissolves the coffee properly before you add the rest of the water — it prevents clumping and improves flavour.