What is the best instant coffee?

[Phoenix]

please respond and give your reason (I'm sick of getting ripped off at Starbucks)

[Phoenix]

... I'm talking instant, i.e., put some water in the microwave and add a teaspoon of coffee... don't want to even mess with the coffee maker

[Coffee Warlord]

Dude.

No.

[JonInMiddleGA]

There's no such thing as good instant coffee, therefore they'd all be tied for 2nd.

[clintl]

There is no such thing as good coffee. Drink tea instead.

[Phoenix]

is Foldger's up there? I've had good luck with it in the past.

[Coffee Warlord]

I am going to set you on fire in a minute here, if you keep spouting blasphemy.

[corbes]

These responses are almost as harsh as the taste of instant coffee.

[TargetPractice6]

I like the decaf generic brand of instant coffee I get from my local grocery store.

[TargetPractice6]

Dola

Just seeing how many death threats I can get from CW.

[finkenst]

Originally Posted by Coffee Warlord

Dude.

No.

wow.. this way more subdued than I thought we'd get.

[finkenst]

Originally Posted by Coffee Warlord

I am going to set you on fire in a minute here, if you keep spouting blasphemy.

dola,

ahhh. there's the CW we know.

[Fritz]

I think this thread calls for a French Press and some regular coffee.

[korme]

coffee, smhmoffee

a glass of everclear ought to do the trick

[Philliesfan980]

Coffee Sucks..

[Coffee Warlord]

I didn't want to have to do this, but you leave me with no choice.

May you be mounted by a diseased yak!

[BigJohn&TheLions]

Forget instant. Get one of those 1 cup coffemakers, some good gormet coffee (i have a scandonavian blend right now, you'll never have that crap in a can again)and some baileys.

YOU'LL THANK ME!

[VPI97]

instant coffee?

LOL

[Philliesfan980]

Originally Posted by Coffee Warlord

I didn't want to have to do this, but you leave me with no choice.

May you be mounted by a diseased yak!

Haha. I figured you might say that.

The problem isn't with Coffee itself, its the fact that some people actually NEED it every day. There are many people in my office who get these migranes and crap if they don't have it in the morning, its crazy. That and the fact that I could never get into the taste.

[Coffee Warlord]

Yep. I'm (surprise) one of those addicted folks.

Take the addiction away, and mind you, caffeine ROCKS, and I'd still drink it. I appreciate the taste of a quality cup (pot) of coffee.

Edit: And I thought I might unleash the other Major Curse of my arsenal, but we'll save that for a later date.

[Craptacular]

Originally Posted by Philliesfan980

There are many people in my office who get these migranes and crap if they don't have it in the morning, its crazy.

That's what a case of Jolt in the morning is for.

[Ryche]

Coffee doesn't taste good enough to drink bad coffee.

[bbor]

Skanka...errr.....Sanka i mean

[yabanci]

In most places in the world where real coffee isn't widely available, Nescafe is the brand of choice.

[BigJohn&TheLions]

Originally Posted by yabanci

In most places in the world where real coffee isn't widely available, Nescafe is the brand of choice.

What are you talking about? Where is this, Nebraska? Most places in the world seem to have better coffee than the US. Which is better, Max House or Jamaica Blue Mountain? Foldgers or Columbian? I can't see taking a trip to a remote villiage in the mountains of central asia and they offer me a cup of nescafe...

[yabanci]

Turkey, for example. Turkish coffee is completely different. If you want American-style coffee, most cafes, restaraunts, and hotels there will offer you Nescafe. I've never traveled in the mountains of Central Asia, but I strongly expect that you are more likely to find Nescafe there too than a Mr. Coffee machine and can of Folgers.

[Peregrine]

There's no good instant coffee. If you don't want Starbucks, get yourself a coffee maker and make regular coffee at home.

[corbes]

Originally Posted by Philliesfan980

Haha. I figured you might say that.

The problem isn't with Coffee itself, its the fact that some people actually NEED it every day. There are many people in my office who get these migranes and crap if they don't have it in the morning, its crazy. That and the fact that I could never get into the taste.

Yeah, it's something like ANGRY ANGRY MIGRAINE ANGRY mmm coffee...

So don't harsh my mellow, man.

[Honolulu_Blue]

Originally Posted by bbor

Skanka...errr.....Sanka i mean

bbor, why do you have to go talkin' about klayman's mama behind his back again?

[Desnudo]

Originally Posted by Phoenix

please respond and give your reason (I'm sick of getting ripped off at Starbucks)

The best instant coffee:

1. (optional) Take the cheapest instant coffee you can find (it's all the same)
2. (optional) Brew
3. (optional) Pour into one normal sized coffee mug
4. Flavor with Bushmill's Irish Whiskey to taste

[Bubba Wheels]

Folger's singulars.

[WussGawd]

Dude. Buy a coffeemaker and a grinder. Go get some good whole bean coffee. Many coffeemakers, even cheap ones, have a timer. Grind the beans the night before, fill the reservoir, set the timer for about five minutes prior to when you want to drink the stuff, and you'll save yourself a ton of money over Starbucks and still wind up with better coffee than the best instant coffee anybody could ever make. Instant coffee's fine, if you like the taste of coffee after its been run through a camel's digestive system.

As for looking for the best instant coffee. There's got to be a few jokes here somewhere. I'll see what I can come up with.

[Bubba Wheels]

Originally Posted by Phoenix

please respond and give your reason (I'm sick of getting ripped off at Starbucks)

Starbucks does make me laugh (and I do go there myself, though not everyday!) You basically pay 2.50 + for coffee so that a minimum-wage worker can have healthcare benefits! Probably should start thinking of it more as donating to a charity.

[WussGawd]

Originally Posted by Bubba Wheels

Starbucks does make me laugh (and I do go there myself, though not everyday!) You basically pay 2.50 + for coffee so that a minimum-wage worker can have healthcare benefits! Probably should start thinking of it more as donating to a charity.

Um. You do know that Starbucks has a pretty good reputation for how they treat their employees, including pay and benefits, right? They're perennially in Fortune's 100 Best Companies to Work For list.

And frankly, Bubba, I'd rather they have health care benefits than add to the burden of an already overtaxed public health system.

Some people just don't get it.

[Bubba Wheels]

Originally Posted by WussGawd

Um. You do know that Starbucks has a pretty good reputation for how they treat their employees, including pay and benefits, right? They're perennially in Fortune's 100 Best Companies to Work For list.

And frankly, Bubba, I'd rather they have health care benefits than add to the burden of an already overtaxed public health system.

Some people just don't get it.

What's not to get? I didn't criticize Starbucks for doing what they're doing (though the fact that you took it that way says more about you than me, my friend!) But your post info basically confirms just what I said...when you buy from Starbucks your paying for alot more than just the coffee (not that there's anything wrong with that!) And weather you consider that donating to charity-at-large or donating to someone's health-care plan, what's the difference? Remember, I am NOT saying don't do it, just remember why your paying what you are for the coffee!!!

[WussGawd]

Originally Posted by Bubba Wheels

What's not to get? I didn't criticize Starbucks for doing what they're doing (though the fact that you took it that way says more about you than me, my friend!) But your post info basically confirms just what I said...when you buy from Starbucks your paying for alot more than just the coffee (not that there's anything wrong with that!) And weather you consider that donating to charity-at-large or donating to someone's health-care plan, what's the difference? Remember, I am NOT saying don't do it, just remember why your paying what you are for the coffee!!!

Well...not to put too fine a point on it...but study after study shows that if you treat your employees well, they'll treat your clients better. Starbucks has enjoyed double digit growth for years now despite price. There must be some reason for it besides charity. I don't go a lot, but once in a while in the morning. The folks are friendly, they know me by name (hell, they know my usual order by now). It's a hell of a lot more than you'd get walking into a McDonald's ordering a friggin' Egg McMuffin every morning.

[Bubba Wheels]

Originally Posted by WussGawd

Well...not to put too fine a point on it...but study after study shows that if you treat your employees well, they'll treat your clients better. Starbucks has enjoyed double digit growth for years now despite price. There must be some reason for it besides charity. I don't go a lot, but once in a while in the morning. The folks are friendly, they know me by name (hell, they know my usual order by now). It's a hell of a lot more than you'd get walking into a McDonald's ordering a friggin' Egg McMuffin every morning.

That's the beauty of the free market system, you get what you pay for! And paying for a little better service is not a bad thing. Does make me wonder why it doesn't work that way in other areas, though. For instance, personal-service retail stores of all kinds have gotten run into the ground by the Best Buys and Walmarts...shouldn't it work that way too? Maybe folks will pay more for the service if the item itself isn't too expensive...it is an interesting thing to look at though.

[WussGawd]

Originally Posted by Bubba Wheels

That's the beauty of the free market system, you get what you pay for! And paying for a little better service is not a bad thing. Does make me wonder why it doesn't work that way in other areas, though. For instance, personal-service retail stores of all kinds have gotten run into the ground by the Best Buys and Walmarts...shouldn't it work that way too? Maybe folks will pay more for the service if the item itself isn't too expensive...it is an interesting thing to look at though.

Right. We agree on something here at least.

I have a theory on the success of Best Buy. Frankly, I've never had a useful discussion with somebody trying to sell me electronics. And that's just the problem.

You walk into a lot of places and head into the big electronics sections (thinking of Circuit City in particular, but I've experienced others) and they immediately descend on you the moment you start looking at the TVs to make that sale. They don't actually know as much about what I'm interested in purchasing as I do (something I usually discover within 30 seconds of talking to them, much to their detriment). On the other hand, if I'm looking for something small and complex that won't be much of a sale for them, they scurry away like roaches when you turn on the kitchen light in a cheap apartment.

When I get ready to make a TV purchase, or something along the same lines, I've already done quite a bit of research. I've looked at things. I've comparison shopped, I've already got a good idea what price range, features, etc, that I'm looking for. There's very little value from that point forward that a commission-paid dweeb in a polyester tie and cheap polyester blend button-down collar shirt is going to be able to add to the transaction. On the other hand, there's a whole lot that he/she is going to be able to do to detract from an otherwise seamless experience. I like the fact that I'm generally not hassled in a Best Buy beyond maybe one guy offering help (which I generally decine until I'm ready to make a decision) when I first walk into his area. I like the fact that I don't have to tell 10 people trying to make a commission that I'm just looking, and that I already have a pretty good general idea of what I'm looking for.

Is Best Buy perfect? Naw. Can I get in and out of there quick if there's something small and easy I need without having to deal with 20 salespeople. Yep, generally.

[Desnudo]

Originally Posted by Bubba Wheels

That's the beauty of the free market system, you get what you pay for! And paying for a little better service is not a bad thing. Does make me wonder why it doesn't work that way in other areas, though. For instance, personal-service retail stores of all kinds have gotten run into the ground by the Best Buys and Walmarts...shouldn't it work that way too? Maybe folks will pay more for the service if the item itself isn't too expensive...it is an interesting thing to look at though.

It depends whether you classify something as a luxury or a necessity.

[Pumpy Tudors]

I work for a ship supply company, and most of the vessels that we supply are from overseas. With the exception of the Greeks, most of our customers order Nescafe when they want coffee. I don't know if that means anything, but it's a fact.

[GrantDawg]

Originally Posted by Pumpy Tudors

I work for a ship supply company, and most of the vessels that we supply are from overseas. With the exception of the Greeks, most of our customers order Nescafe when they want coffee. I don't know if that means anything, but it's a fact.

We got two. Anybody else know if most of the known world drinks crappy coffee?

[Desnudo]

Originally Posted by GrantDawg

We got two. Anybody else know if most of the known world drinks crappy coffee?

Yes, but he's talking about supplying a ship with something that needs to be storable. Everywhere I've been outside the U.S., Maxwell House has been nowhere in site. Even the seediest cafe usually serves decent coffee. Except Canada.

[Bubba Wheels]

Originally Posted by Desnudo

Yes, but he's talking about supplying a ship with something that needs to be storable. Everywhere I've been outside the U.S., Maxwell House has been nowhere in site. Even the seediest cafe usually serves decent coffee. Except Canada.

Ouch! Picking on Canada again! Spent some time in Germany in the 80s and always did love the coffee over there. Found out later that Europeans brew coffee individually by the cup and leave in the oils that we Americans like to filter out. Just thought it was interesting.

[albionmoonlight]

You don't even have to go the grinding route. Just get some Starbuck's blend (since you know you like it) pre ground. Get a small Mr. Coffee maker (you don't even need one with a timer). Every night, scoop and fill with water (takes under a minute). Every morning, press the on button. Coffee in five minutes with under 1 minute of prep time.

You can get a better cup, of course, with a french press and fresh ground beans, etc., but you sound like you don't want the hassle.

[Desnudo]

Originally Posted by WussGawd

Dude. Buy a coffeemaker and a grinder. Go get some good whole bean coffee. Many coffeemakers, even cheap ones, have a timer. Grind the beans the night before, fill the reservoir, set the timer for about five minutes prior to when you want to drink the stuff, and you'll save yourself a ton of money over Starbucks and still wind up with better coffee than the best instant coffee anybody could ever make. Instant coffee's fine, if you like the taste of coffee after its been run through a camel's digestive system.

As for looking for the best instant coffee. There's got to be a few jokes here somewhere. I'll see what I can come up with.

You don't even need to buy a coffee maker. Buy a cheap French coffee press and you're good to go. A good sack of preground beans will only cost you around $8-12. This will provide you with a lot of coffee and a conversation piece.

[rkmsuf]

Originally Posted by albionmoonlight

You don't even have to go the grinding route. Just get some Starbuck's blend (since you know you like it) pre ground. Get a small Mr. Coffee maker (you don't even need one with a timer). Every night, scoop and fill with water (takes under a minute). Every morning, press the on button. Coffee in five minutes with under 1 minute of prep time.

You can get a better cup, of course, with a french press and fresh ground beans, etc., but you sound like you don't want the hassle.

Man you are a lifesaver...no wonder I wasn't getting coffee...

[Easy Mac]

I prefer the kind that tastes good with some Bailey's.

[Craptacular]

Why don't you just be like my dad and hire Juan Valdez and his trusty burro to deliver fresh cups right to your window?