Drink Asia March-April 2020 | Page 29

TASTE TEST INSTANT COFFEE By Emma Mannheimer I nstant coffee’s a known commodity among travelers and those too busy to brew, and now instant coffees are finding their way into the mugs of discerning coffee drinkers. Well- sourced beans and the development of proprietary freezing and dehydrating practices have helped dramatically improve the quality of instant coffee, and the results in the cup can be surprisingly satisfying. We taste-tested a range of options, from small producers to large—here are six we recommend. Drink Asia 29 March-April 2020