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Instant coffee less than €10 - recommendations?

  • 08-06-2015 04:27PM
    #1
    mrcheez
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    Let me preface this by saying that I already have an espresso machine, plus Nespresso machine, so I have the facility to make "proper" coffee already. :)

    Sometimes though you just want to take a cup, put some grit in it, add water, walk out and be done. Please no mention of Aeropress machines etc, keep this to instant coffee only.
    I was rather surprised at how nice Azera was, Nescafe Barista style had a kick, although aftertaste wasn't great.

    Those are the only instants I've tried. What I'm looking for is strongest coffee, that also happens to taste pretty good for under €10, and available in the local supermarket (Supervalu/Aldi/Lidl)

    My local Supervalu has a dizzying array, including Carte Noir, Azera, etc. Are the Aldi/Lidl ones better?


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  • #2
    Batesy
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    Nescafe Espresso is very nice. 2 heaped teaspoons does the trick.

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  • #3
    mrcheez
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    Batesy wrote: »
    Nescafe Espresso is very nice. 2 heaped teaspoons does the trick.

    Azera seem to have an Espresso version out now too.

    Is Carte Noir strong too? Hear a few people recommend it.


  • #4
    mrcheez
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    Only one suggestion? I assume it's probably the wrong forum for instant coffee discussion :)


  • #5
    Glebee
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    Carte Noir is my choice for instant coffee. Have tried a good few different brands (all the so called fancy makes) for the office and always come back to Carte Noir as my number 1 choice instant.


  • #6
    mrcheez
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    Is it strong or any particular version to look out for?


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  • #7
    mrcheez
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    They didn't have the Nescafe Espresso, but I went to try the Azera Espresso as it's probably similar.

    Found it a bit too creamy and didn't give a good hit no matter how strong I made it (gave me stomach ache in fact).

    While in Lidl I picked up some Bellarom Instant "Strong Mocha Blend" (can't find any reference to it on Google search) and at first I didn't think it smelled great, but it tastes nice and smooth and has a nice caffeine hit. Only around €2-€3 for a large container.

    Will check out Carte Noir, although I spotted 2 versions.


  • #8
    eviltwin
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    I recently tried the Aldi version of Millicano...it was beautiful. I usually drink Kenco instant and this was much nicer.


  • #9
    mrcheez
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    Yeah I didn't think much of the Aldi/Lidl nespresso pods (also they apparently can break some machines), but the instants seem to be nice for the times when you gotta pour 'n' run out the door.


  • #10
    Bannasidhe
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    Douwe Egberts has been my instant of choice for over 20 years. Tried the Carte Noirs, Kencos etc but always go back to the Douwe.
    I have noticed that in soft water areas Pure Indulgence is the best but in hard water areas Pure Gold is better.


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