Instant Coffee
Freeze-dried or spray-dried coffee dissolved in hot water. 2g to 200ml is the honest ratio; the good freeze-dried stuff is better than its reputation.
Method
Instant
Typical volume
240 ml
Caffeine
55 mg
A reference figure for the drink, not a measurement of your cup.
Instant Coffee preparation
- Use 2g of instant coffee - a level teaspoon - per 200ml of water.
- Heat the water to 90°C, not boiling; boiling water scorches the solids and adds a burnt edge.
- Add a splash of water first, stir to a paste, then top up so it dissolves evenly.
Freeze-dried granules beat spray-dried powder every time. Two grams to 200ml is the honest ratio - most people use double that and then blame the coffee.
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