Rating of the best instant coffee for 2022

Coffee is an energy drink that allows you to be alert, especially in the morning. With a busy pace of life, there is not always enough time to prepare it. Instant coffee helps to solve the problem, requiring minimal money and cooking time. On the shelves of stores flaunt various types of coffee drinks of domestic and foreign production. The TOP includes the most common brands of instant coffee for 2022, which, according to buyers and other quality control services, are considered to be of high quality.

Instant coffee - classification and selection criteria

The list of products is so huge that it is not easy to make a choice. All your favorite recipes for making coffee drinks are now available ready-made. Each type of coffee has its own characteristics and composition. It can be produced in cans or special packages. The dosage can be any, especially in the second case.

On a note! Instant (freeze-dried) coffee is a crystalline particles that are formed during the drying of frozen coffee beans.

A piece drink, as a rule, is designed for one cup. It is good for those who spend a lot of time on the road or do not have it at all at work. The release form of both canned and packaged versions can be anything, especially in the first case. For the second option, choose a rectangular or square concept.

Note! Before buying a large volume of coffee, it would be advisable to use the piece option to determine the product by quality.

When buying coffee, any person asks the question: what to look for when choosing a product? The main criteria include: the type of drink, its composition, brand, dosage and cost. To choose the right product, you need to know what drinks are. Based on the dosage, several categories are distinguished: disposable or large volume.

Piecemeal variant. It can be with or without sugar, with or without milk, as well as a combined version, the prominent representatives of which are drinks: mocha, latte, arabica, cappuccino, ristretto, espresso and americano.

Large packs. They can vary from 35 to 500 grams. The mixture is produced without sugar. It is classified into groups: instant coffee, natural or ground coffee.

Description of the finished drink according to the composition:

• Mocha is a milk chocolate product. After the contents of the bag are poured with boiling water, foam forms on top. Chocolate chips are poured onto it, which are attached to a bag of coffee in a small package;
• "Latte" - natural black coffee with milk (milk content is many times higher than coffee, approximately 4 times). To prepare this drink, you need a tall cup;
• Arabica is the natural and most common type of coffee. When brewed, it is black in color. Requires the addition of sugar (optional), designed for a small cup;
• "Espresso" - a drink with ground coffee, passed through the filter of a coffee machine at a pressure of 90 bar and water, the temperature of which is 90 degrees (small cup);
• "Cappuccino" - espresso with foam for a small cup;
• Ristretto is ground coffee that is brewed like an espresso. The dosage is one - 7-11 grams, but the extraction time is a maximum of 15 seconds. Taste depends on the degree of grinding. If it is large, then the drink will seem watery, without aroma, and too fine grinding will give a bitter taste;
• Americano is espresso diluted with water. How to make: In a 1:3 ratio, there are approximately 7 grams of coffee powder per 150 gram cup.

Instant coffee contains less caffeine, so the price segment for it is much lower than that of the ground or grain "brother". How to choose a sublimated product? If you take it by the piece, for testing, then there will not be much change in the budget. Another thing is a large volume. Here you should look at the cost and net weight, as well as the number of calories.

Selection Tips:

1. 1-2 brands are taken into consideration.
2. A calculation is made for each package by dividing the weight by the cost. Thus, the price per 1 gram is obtained.
3. After comparing the composition of trade units and prices, it is easier to decide which brand is better for instant coffee.

Note! Sometimes the cost of products is too high due to the brand's fame, although the composition and taste may seem identical. Which is better to buy coffee in this case - everyone decides for himself, however, according to the control purchase, Russian-made products are no worse than foreign representatives and, at the same time, much cheaper.

Question-answer - coffee and its features

A common question of the population - what are the benefits and harms of drinking coffee? In fact, it is a "double-edged sword". Coffee in its original form - grains that contain up to 10 different groups. These include:

• alkaloids;
• vitamins;
• mineral salts;
• Microelements;
• Essential oils;
• acids;
• Tannins;
• Proteins, fats and carbohydrates, as well as water.

As a result of roasting, the proportions of substances change and new compounds are formed. In this regard, the taste and composition of the coffee drink depends on this process, but most importantly, what kind of coffee is used.

Table - "Useful properties of coffee components for the human body"

Name:	Explanation:
Caffeine :	excitation of the nervous system;
	high performance;
	energy;
	smoothing physical fatigue;
	elimination of drowsiness.
Trigonelline:	improvement of microcirculation;
	lowering cholesterol;
	conveying the taste and aroma of coffee.
Chlorogenic acid:	improves nitrogen metabolism;
	normalizes the work of the gastrointestinal tract;
	astringent taste.
Vitamin "P":	strengthening the walls of capillaries
Essential oils:	create an antiseptic effect;
	contribute to the formation of coffee aroma.
Taniths:	have a beneficial effect on digestion;
	give a bitter aftertaste.

Can you drink coffee regularly? Answer: observing the daily rate of coffee has a positive effect on the human condition. Thanks to the drink, mental activity and the work of the heart are enhanced, joy and fun appear, the stomach works better.

What is the daily intake of coffee? Answer: in 24 hours, an adult can drink up to 4 cups of coffee - this is approximately 300-500 mg of caffeine.

What effect does coffee have on the heart? Answer: Healthy people who drink coffee regularly do not develop heart disease. As for the population with heart problems, it is advisable for them not to consume coffee drinks, as well as products containing caffeine.

Does coffee increase blood pressure? Answer: yes, it can, but the effect is short-lived. Numerous studies have shown that blood pressure rises in people who are not accustomed to such a drink. Among those who drink the drink regularly, little or no jumps were observed at all.

Can pregnant women drink coffee? Answer: girls / women in the position of drinking coffee is undesirable. This is due to the fact that the drink prevents the full absorption of calcium, even foods containing calcium are pointless to use if coffee is still left in the diet.

On a note! After drinking 15 cups of coffee a day, a person may experience hallucinations and other disorders associated with the nervous system.

Buying instant coffee - points of sale

You can buy instant coffee in almost any store, stall, market or kiosk. Inexpensive options (by the piece, for one cup) are sold everywhere. Large packs can be found in stores, kiosks or markets, but where to buy a high-quality, elite coffee drink is not an easy question. The easiest way is to order online, but you will additionally need to pay for shipping or shipping. It is easier to look for goods in supermarkets or specialty tea shops. An online search will help simplify the task, where a list of places with the desired brand will immediately appear.

Best Quality Ground Coffee Substrates for 2022

According to numerous studies, the most delicious drinks are obtained when buying coffee in this category. Popular models of mixtures among the population are of foreign and domestic origin. Well-known brands include:

• bushido;
• Lavazza;
• Jacobs.

The Bushido company produces 5 varieties of goods. The main containers for mixtures are glass jars.The cost, depending on the composition of the product, varies from 250 to 1,600 rubles. The TOP includes one commodity unit that has earned the trust of thousands of buyers.

The Lavazza company has been on the market for over a century, producing a huge number of elite coffee varieties, but only a few are represented in Russia. As containers, in most cases, cans are used. The price segment for this category of coffee starts from 390 rubles.

Jacobs is one of the largest in the Russian market. The only competitor for her is Carte. The company itself comes from Finland, but in Russia there are 3 plants for the production of the drink. The range of the manufacturer is huge, as is the experience (about 100 years on the market). Delivery is carried out both in glass and tin, and packaged containers. The price segment is diverse, but accessible to everyone.

Kodo from manufacturer Bushido

The Swiss brand has gained popularity among gourmets and novice coffee lovers due to its unusual taste (shades of nutmeg and dark chocolate). The mixture combines instant and ground coffee, raw materials for which are supplied from Ethiopia and South America. Natural Arabica beans are processed using modern In-Fi technology.

Main characteristics:

Net weight:	95 grams
Packing material:	glass
How many spoons per cup:	2 pcs.
Producing country:	Switzerland
Shelf life:	1.5 years
Implementation:	Japan, Russia
Price:	500 rubles

• Ergonomic packaging;
• Invigorates;
• Lots of positive feedback;
• Smell and taste like freshly brewed natural coffee.

• Expensive;
• Presence of sediment.

Prontissimo Intenso from the manufacturer Lavazza

To prepare the coffee blend, natural Arabica beans are used, which are well roasted (a dark color is formed). The composition of the product includes 90% instant and 10% ground coffee. How to prepare a drink is indicated in the instructions.

Main characteristics:

Net weight:	95 grams
On the market:	since 1895
Roasting:	dark
Packing material:	in a tin can
Number of cups per jar:	52 pcs.
Production:	Italy
Country of origin:	Colombia
Average price:	390 rubles

• It dissolves well, leaves no residue;
• Tart aftertaste;
• Mild scent.

• Price.

Monarch Millicano by Jacobs

Coffee is made from 2 varieties of beans - Arabica and Robusta, by sublimation. For cooking, coarse grinding with a medium degree of roasting is used. By introducing advanced technologies, the company has ensured that each granule contains particles of whole grains (ultrafine grinding).

Main characteristics:

Net weight:	95 grams
Package:	glass jar
Origin:	Finland
Production:	Russia
Average cost:	280 rubles

• Fast cooking;
• Delicious;
• Value for money;
• No sediment;
• Unique aroma.

• Not identified.

The best instant coffee made from multiple beans for 2022

The list was made up of the best manufacturers of foreign countries, as well as the domestic contingent:

• Tchibo;
• Nescafe;
• Maestro.

The popularity of products in this category depends on two parameters - inexpensive prices and various taste solutions. One pack contains several varieties of freeze-dried coffee, most often Arabica and Robusta.

Gold Selection from the manufacturer Tchibo

The beans are medium roasted, done in small batches until a golden color with a brown tint is formed. Subject to storage standards, you can drink a soluble mixture for several years (temperature - no more than 20 degrees, humidity - up to 75%). The main composition is Arabica + Robusta.

Main characteristics:

Net weight:	40 grams
Spoons per cup:	1-2, about 2g
Package:	vacuum seal bags
Number of cups:	20 pcs.
Shelf life:	2 years
Country of origin:	Ethiopia
Producing country:	Russia
Average cost:	200 rubles

• Convenient ergonomic packaging;
• Pleasant aroma;
• Affordable price.

• Peculiar taste.

Gold Origins by Nescafe

Nice packaging and logo. Grains of medium roast and grinding. Taste qualities for an amateur, although according to many reviews, the coffee is not bad. There are much more calories in this mixture than other representatives - more than 100.

Main characteristics:

Net weight:	85 grams
The energy value:	118 kcal
Content of substances (in grams):	7.8 - proteins, 0.2 - fats, 3.1 - carbohydrates
Packing material:	glass
Country of origin:	Kenya, Uganda
Average price:	210 rubles

• Fragrant;
• Delicious;
• Saturated;
• Affordable price.

• For gourmets: not everyone likes the aroma and aftertaste.

Di Caffe Original by Maestro

Coffee is produced in any container, but it is cheaper to buy it in a bag. The company itself produces a wide range of products, but among this category, this option is the leader in sales. Light colored granules. The packaging is waterproof, long-term storage, preserving the aroma and taste of a fresh natural grain drink.

Main characteristics:

Net weight:	90 grams
The energy value:	400 kcal
Package:	package
Country of origin:	Brazil, Guatemala
Roasting:	average
Manufacturer:	Russia
Best before date:	24 months
Average price:	160 rubles

• Delicious;
• Big packing;
• Inexpensive;
• Fragrant.

• High-calorie for those who keep the figure.

The best instant coffee blends of natural origin for 2022

According to Roskontrol, the following companies have high-quality commodity units:

• jardin;
• Davidoff;
• "Moscow coffee house on payah".

Guatemala Atitlan by Jardin

Natural coffee from Arabica beans of medium grinding. It will delight lovers and novice coffee gourmets with its taste. Produced in a glass jar of a cylindrical shape. The corrugated lid makes it easy to unscrew the container and remove the mixture.

Main characteristics:

Net weight:	95 grams
Origin:	Guatemala
Flavor Intensity:	4th number
Calculation per cup:	1-2 spoons
Best before date:	2 years
Roasting:	average
Price:	160 rubles

• Simple;
• From the "budget" drinks series;
• Delicious;
• Ergonomic packaging.

• Weak aroma.

Fine Aroma by Davidoff

Freeze-dried natural coffee from Arabica beans of medium roast. Supplied in an ergonomically shaped glass barque. At a storage temperature of 20 degrees and an air humidity of 75%, coffee can be stored for up to 24 months.

Recommendations: 1-2 tablespoons of the coffee mixture are taken per cup, the water should be hot, but not 100 degrees. You can add cream or milk if you like.

Main characteristics:

Net weight:	100g
Calories:	76 kcal
Components per 100 grams (g):	15.9 - proteins, 0.2 - fats, 2.6 - carbohydrates
Roasting:	medium degree
Best before date:	2 years
Country of origin:	Brazil
Manufacturer:	Poland
Container material:	glass
Cost in the middle price segment:	240 rubles

• Value for money;
• Long service life;
• Leaves no residue.

• Not identified.

"Arabica" from the manufacturer "Moscow coffee house on payah"

This brand of coffee is produced in various volumes, but the cost depends on the container in which the mixture is sold. The best option is soft packaging up to 200 grams. The color of the granules is light brown, like the packaging itself.

Main characteristics:

Net weight:	190 grams
Calories:	4.5 kcal
Production standard:	GOST 32776-2014
Bean roasting:	average
Compound:	Arabica
Country of origin:	Colombia
Package:	waterproof package
Average price:	180 rubles

• Delicious;
• Nice smell;
• Cheap;
• Convenient pack;
• Large volume.

• Not identified.

The best instant coffee with foam for 2022

This category of mixes is for those who like to experiment (like making latte). Due to the fact that a lush mass appears on top, a person needs to add only the main ingredients to prepare the desired drink in compliance with the dosage. After studying customer reviews and demand for goods, the following manufacturers were among the leaders:

• Jacobs;
• Nescafe.

Crema by Jacobs

The novelty of this year from the company "Jacobs" allows you to make coffee with thick foam. Suitable for preparing drinks that require such parameters. Granules of medium grinding and roasting give the mixture a light brown, and sometimes even golden, hue.

Main characteristics:

Net weight:	95 grams
Compound:	Arabica
Package:	glass jar
Recommended spoons of coffee per cup:	1-2 pcs.
Average cost:	290 rubles

• Allows you to prepare various types of coffee drinks;
• Velvety foam;
• Fragrant;
• Novelty;
• Delicious.

• Not identified.

Millicano Crema Espresso by Jacobs

Purpose: for making espresso.

Ground coffee in instant. It gives energy in the morning. Taste qualities are comparable to a freshly prepared drink in a coffee machine or a Turk. A small foam on top dips you into the atmosphere of a coffee shop, where a professional has prepared coffee for you.

Main characteristics:

Net weight:	75 grams
Compound:	Arabica
Roasting:	strong
Grinding:	medium, ultra-thin
Drink color:	the black
Cup spoons:	1-2 pcs.
By price:	240 rubles

• Value for money;
• invigorating;
• Delicious;
• The presence of foam.

• narrow assignment.

GOLD Espresso from the manufacturer Nescafe

Purpose: for espresso.

Black coffee with golden crema, very strong. For lovers of the drink - a good option for a reasonable price.

Main characteristics:

Net weight:	70 grams
Compound:	100% Arabica
Package:	soft
Cooking methods:	2
Grinding:	small
Saturation degree:	5th
Price:	230 rubles

• Tonic;
• invigorating;
• Fragrant;
• Delicious.

• Not identified.

Table - "The best instant coffee for 2022"

Name:	Brand:	Net weight:	Average cost (rubles):	Price for 1 gram (rubles):
Kodo	"Bushido"	95	500	5.26
"Prontissimo Intenso"	"Lavazza"	95	390	4.1
Monarch Millicano	Jacobs	95	280	2.94
«Gold Selection»	"Tchibo"	40	200	5
"Gold Origins"	"Nescafe"	85	210	2.47
Di Caffe Original	Maestro	90	160	1.77
"Guatemala Atitlan"	Jardine	95	160	1.68
"Fine Aroma"	"Davidoff"	100	240	2.4
Arabica	"Moscow coffee house on payah"	190	180	0.94
Crema	Jacobs	95	290	3.05
Millicano Crema Espresso	Jacobs	75	240	3.2
GOLD Espresso	"Nescafe"	70	230	3.28

Conclusion

Instant coffee can be different: medium and fine grinding, from one or more varieties, 3 degrees of roasting, etc. . The cost of production is best calculated based on one gram.