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What's the best instant coffee (normal and decaf)?

42 replies

boogaloola · 29/01/2024 13:06

I want (need!) to restart intermittent fasting this week. Black coffee and green tea are a big part of my diet when I do this. So, I need a really nice coffee. It has to be instant for ease. And I need both caffeine and decaf options as I don't want to be wired!
Tell me your best coffee secrets please Smile

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NewName24 · 29/01/2024 23:54

Going against the grain here, but I'm really not keen on Azera.

A surprising outlier here. I like Sainsbury's own Rich Roast De-caff. I prefer it to any other I've tried, even before factoring the £££ savings.

upanddowns · 30/01/2024 00:32

Talipesmum · 29/01/2024 13:14

Azera is ok. I prefer coffee bags if I’m going instant - these are good and they have decaf options too:
Moreish Coffee Bags - Smooth Colombian Fairtrade (50 Single Origin Coffee Bags) https://amzn.eu/d/cpN0chW

Thanks for that tip, I've been buying Taylor's coffee bags in the supermarket but they work out quite expensive compared to those. They are nice though.

Surelyitscoffeetime · 30/01/2024 08:55

nougatcougar · 29/01/2024 23:47

Yes Percol all the way! But I love the espresso one, it doesn't have that horrible bitter burnt flavour that all the coffee in the uk has. It's barely available in any shops so I order online 6 jars at a time.

I’ve been meaning to try the espresso one. Will give it a whirl.

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pastypirate · 29/01/2024 23:35

Completely agree and it's not dirty nestle either. Aldi barista decaf is ok - all of the decafs taste like fag ash but it's nice enough.

On the same lines, I love LIDL's Barista too here. Just as good as Azera, and way better than Millicano and the one Costa have recently introduced.

Bellarom Barista Instant Coffee - | Lidl UK

Bellarom Barista Instant Coffee - At Lidl UK

https://www.lidl.co.uk/p/bellarom-barista-instant-coffee/p139987

WmFnKdSg1234 · 30/01/2024 09:09

M&S Gold decaff.

TeaTurtle · 30/01/2024 09:13

Clipper Organic Super Special (decaff) lovely

Swizzlersandtwizzlers · 30/01/2024 09:13

Another one for Azera. I didn’t like Aldi’s decaf at all, I bought it once and just kept it in my cupboard to use if I ran out of coffee before my next shop, as I didn’t want to throw it out.

I’m currently using Nescafé decaf but I usually buy Azera. May try Percol next time.

DRS1970 · 30/01/2024 09:14

L'or here.

Heatherbell1978 · 30/01/2024 09:14

I love Lidls version of Gold Blend!

StarlightLady · 30/01/2024 09:15

Best instant coffee? There’s no such thing.

Frightenthedark · 30/01/2024 09:17

Another vote for Azera . Often on offer though so wait till it is

TeaTurtle · 30/01/2024 09:18

TeaTurtle · 30/01/2024 09:13

Clipper Organic Super Special (decaff) lovely

Although just seen they have now only got a jar called Organic Decaf Coffee. I don’t know if the recipe has changed. I hope not 😭 I preferred it to their decaf Latin American jar.

Enko · 30/01/2024 09:26

I have yet to find a good instant coffee. However both M&S and Taylors do a decent single cup filter coffee. Would that be an option?

newrubylane · 30/01/2024 09:30

I use Taylor's coffee bags, although it's not the cheapest option. Azera decaff is nice. And I think Douwe Egberts is the best of the 'standard' instants.

Cotswoldmama · 30/01/2024 09:44

Percol coffee is nice and strong. I used to buy Azera but actually don't find it that strong. My go to is Nescafe if I can't get Percol

fernsandlilies · 30/01/2024 09:50

Another vote for Aldi and Lidl Baristas. I prefer them to the M&S blue top decaf.

I have instant at work but at home we have decaf in a cafetière. Currently on Cafe Direct Macchu Picchu, delicious 😋

PaulCostinRIP · 30/01/2024 11:02

Lavazza Prontissimo and Lidl do one called Bellarom Barista.

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