For some reason I think of it as an older concept. Now Starbucks and coffee chains are popular.

Seinfeld on instant coffee https://youtu.be/uDrh5pujB9I?si=VdlVEREjMTNd2Bs7

Highlighting carlcook’s advice:

dissolve in cold water, ONLY THEN add hot water. The rationale behind it is that aromatics evaporate too quickly when the instant powder is infused with too/boiling hot water.

    • Noblesavage@lemmy.world
      link
      fedilink
      arrow-up
      1
      ·
      8 months ago

      You’re right, I can’t even access the site outside of Australia. However, if I’m ever in Australia - I’ll look it up!

      • AgnosticMammal
        link
        fedilink
        arrow-up
        2
        ·
        7 months ago

        Fwiw, it’s the equivalent to store brand premium instant coffee granules. Costco, walmart or aldi may have something similar.

        • Noblesavage@lemmy.world
          link
          fedilink
          arrow-up
          2
          ·
          7 months ago

          Oh hey, hay čxʷ q̓ə for the reply! That’s good to know what the equivalent quality is. I juuuust discovered a good, high quality instant coffee that is decent. It’s called Davidoff. Pricey at anywhere from $15 - $20(!) CAD for 100g.

          I’m trying to avoid Nestle products on principle, and I find the Tim Horton’s original blend way too high acidity/bitterness but it’s okay in a pinch.

          I’ll take a look at more of the big box stores you mentioned.