marbel Posted October 26, 2017 Share Posted October 26, 2017 Looking for recommendations for instant coffee packets. I'm teaching a class to 5 or 6 people at my church on Saturday. I don't really know their morning beverage preferences and don't want to mess with making a pot of coffee if no one is going to drink it. So I thought instead I would heat up the kettle of water and put out instant stuff. But I don't have a clue about instant coffee. (We have tea and hot cocoa packets there already.) I know about Starbucks Via though I have never tried it. Any others to look for? I'm not a fan of Starbucks in general, but I will get that if it's the most recommended. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah CB Posted October 26, 2017 Share Posted October 26, 2017 I may be biased because I am a Starbucks fan, but Starbucks Via is the only instant coffee I've ever enjoyed. It doesn't even taste like instant coffee. I'd go with that. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktgrok Posted October 26, 2017 Share Posted October 26, 2017 (edited) Either the Via or some stores have Barnie's instant...it's a small tube of liquid concentrate instead of powder and is really good. I actually keep it on hand for flavoring desserts and stuff, lol. https://www.barniescoffee.com/pages/brewstickspr Although what age range are you expecting? Senior citizen age I'd just stick with a known quantity like Folgers, probably. Edited October 26, 2017 by ktgrok 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marbel Posted October 26, 2017 Author Share Posted October 26, 2017 Either the Via or some stores have Barnie's instant...it's a small tube of liquid concentrate instead of powder and is really good. I actually keep it on hand for flavoring desserts and stuff, lol. https://www.barniescoffee.com/pages/brewstickspr Although what age range are you expecting? Senior citizen age I'd just stick with a known quantity like Folgers, probably. Age range is mid-20s. So probably not Folger's fans. :-) I'll look into Barnie's, that sounds interesting for me! Though I think for this purpose something familiar (ie. quick, no fiddling around) might be best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SparklyUnicorn Posted October 26, 2017 Share Posted October 26, 2017 Instant is awful. Would it really be too much trouble to brew a pot of coffee? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SparklyUnicorn Posted October 26, 2017 Share Posted October 26, 2017 The ones that are like tea bags are tolerable to me in a pinch. I don't prefer it though...that's for sure. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnE-girl Posted October 26, 2017 Share Posted October 26, 2017 I’m very particular about my coffee, and Starbucks Cafe Verona via is the only instant that tastes like real coffee. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marbel Posted October 26, 2017 Author Share Posted October 26, 2017 Instant is awful. Would it really be too much trouble to brew a pot of coffee? It's not that big a deal but I'd rather not take the time and waste the coffee if no one is going to drink it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktgrok Posted October 26, 2017 Share Posted October 26, 2017 It's not that big a deal but I'd rather not take the time and waste the coffee if no one is going to drink it. Can you pick up a "box" of coffee already brewed at Dunkin Donuts or Panera, and then if they don't drink it take it home to drink? Assuming you drink coffee? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marbel Posted October 26, 2017 Author Share Posted October 26, 2017 Can you pick up a "box" of coffee already brewed at Dunkin Donuts or Panera, and then if they don't drink it take it home to drink? Assuming you drink coffee? I may go ahead and do that. I didn't think of it before, till Sparkly asked about just making a dang pot of coffee (paraphrasing, LOL). We do drink coffee here, and like leftover coffee iced. Another thing I could do, which I hadn't thought of before, is to make a big pot at home take it in an insulated carafe, and bring the leftovers home with me. It's just easier for me to do it at home rather than fiddling with the big urn-type coffeemaker at the church, kwim? I mean, I can adjust the number of cups, to the size of (anticipated) crowd but it's a hassle and then cleaning the thing, oy! This is where a Keurig would be nice, though then people have to wait. Dang, it's never perfect, is it? There is a Dunkin Donuts on the way to the building... hmmm... See, the hive can help with everything! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiffnkids Posted October 26, 2017 Share Posted October 26, 2017 My dd20 likes the Trader Joe's instant coffee singles. They have a bit of creamer and sugar already mixed in. So no good for people who do not like cream and/or sugar in their coffee. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kebo Posted October 26, 2017 Share Posted October 26, 2017 You could bring concentrated cold brew, and add hot water as needed. It's easy to make at home, and it's also commercially available. For an instant packet, I've taken these on vacation and found them actually pretty decent. Better than some cups I've made at home. https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B0055B6J9A/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&th=1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marbel Posted October 26, 2017 Author Share Posted October 26, 2017 So many options! LOL. I like them all. I'll ponder and then decide by tomorrow morning! Thanks all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8circles Posted October 26, 2017 Share Posted October 26, 2017 Those Folger's tea-bag coffees are horrid IMO. I'd rather drink Folger's instant. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinder Posted October 26, 2017 Share Posted October 26, 2017 It's not that big a deal but I'd rather not take the time and waste the coffee if no one is going to drink it. OTOH a box of Sbucks instant is nearly the same price as a bag of coffee and you get a lot more cups of coffee from the bag. You might be surprised by how many will take you up on the coffee. Years ago we attended a small (50-ish people) church that had 2 boxes of coffee (as well as juice and hot chocolate) at each service and they were nearly always empty by the time church was over. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktgrok Posted October 26, 2017 Share Posted October 26, 2017 Yeah, I'd just go through the Dunkin drive thru and get a box of coffee already made. Easy enough. I think they will give you stuff to go with it too, as far as cream/sweeteners. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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