These pros, who have more than 35 years of combined experience making coffee, recommend only one brand.

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I never buy instant coffee for drinking.

Some of my favorites: Gingerbread latte muffins andcoffee oreo ice creamcall for strongly brewed coffee for flavor.

Glass iced coffee being poured with granules in the forground

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Even Ina Garten says you need instant coffee for the bestchocolate cake.

Actually, sipping on a cup of instant coffee?

I have yet to find a brand that I truly love.

jar of “Craft Instant Coffee” granules on a graphic blue background

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And yet, I love theideaof instant coffee.

It truly is the best I’ve ever had.

Youll prepare shots of espresso and then make your coffee from there.

Want a regular cup of coffee?

Add hot water for an Americano.

This will always shock the coffee and make it astringent.

Instead, mix a few tablespoons of cold or room temperature water to dissolve the coffee.

Then, top off with hot water to your desired strength and temperature.

Simple Tip!

A jar of Blue Bottle Instant Coffee costs $25, which makes about 15 cups of coffee.

The company also sells instant coffee in single-serve, five for $15.