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Anyone recommend instant coffee that is like ground?

(14 Posts)
lilypollen Wed 09-Aug-17 17:43:39

I'm doing a family lunch next month for 40+ of DH's rellies. (I foolishly mentioned that he only saw his cousins at funerals) We only use filter or Nespresso but for large numbers this won't be on. I've seen Nescafe Azero recommended by Which? but would prefer real opinion.

Menopaws Wed 09-Aug-17 17:53:06

Yes love it use all the time

Riverwalk Wed 09-Aug-17 19:08:21

I'd stick with Nespresso or filter - out of 40 guests not many will want coffee in my experience. I've been served Azero and it tastes the same as any other instant.

At one time most guests would have coffee but now the majority say that they can't have coffee after 14.00 or they'll be awake all night.

Habits change!

GrandmaMoira Thu 10-Aug-17 12:12:22

I find the Kenco millicano instant (and other "barista" style instant coffees) taste better than some cheap filter coffees and nearly always use them. I've never had Nespresso so can't compare. Everyone has different tastes in coffee anyway. Not everyone will want coffee, some may want tea or soft drink.

Witzend Thu 10-Aug-17 12:17:19

Nescafé Alta Rica is IMO far and away better than most instants. I've known people who are very sniffy about instant to grudgingly say that it's pretty good.
Personally I prefer it to Azero.

seacliff Thu 10-Aug-17 12:26:53

Me too witzend. I like a strong flavor. It's the only instant I like.

Teetime Thu 10-Aug-17 13:12:04

I agree Alta Rica is lovely and rich - Azeero tastes powdery and strange.

paddyann Thu 10-Aug-17 13:18:22

Alta Rica is what I use even when looking for an espresso for baking with.

Liaise Thu 10-Aug-17 13:43:55

Nescafé Cap Columbie or Alta Rica if you want something a bit stronger.

starbird Thu 10-Aug-17 13:58:17

I find that Kenco Rich tastes almost if not better than ground coffee. Keep a new jar unopened until the event and when you open it there will be the lovely aroma of rich coffee.

lilypollen Thu 10-Aug-17 21:00:47

Great thanks or the suggestions I'll give a couple a try.

grannyticktock Thu 10-Aug-17 21:47:22

I am a bit of a coffee snob and don't normally drink instant, but Alta Rica gets my vote too.

rosesarered Thu 10-Aug-17 21:54:46

Mine too!

Anya Thu 10-Aug-17 22:10:54

No such animal.