Instant coffee

Instant coffee is coffee which has been brewed then dried through one of two methods. The first and most expensive method involves freeze-drying and spray drying the brewed coffee.  This method produces the best tasting coffee.  The alternate and less expensive method uses a spray-drying process only.  For more information follow the read more link. 

Substitute For Instant Coffee

If you don't have instant coffee you can substitute:

• As a beverage you can use brewed coffee of course.
• OR - For baking, brew double-strength coffee. 1 teaspoon of espresso powder is equal to 3 ounces of espresso or double-strength coffee.
• OR - Use a grain-based coffee substitute like Postum or Pero.  Postum is made with roasted wheat bran, and molasses.  Pero is made with barley, malted barley, chickory and rye.
• OR - Use a chicory coffee alternative.  A famous brand is Community Coffee, pure chicory.
• OR - Use instant espresso powder which works well for baking or drinking.
• OR - Ovaltine is a malt and chocolate beverage which can be served warm.