I Tried 6 Instant Coffees for Camping - here's the best one (INSTANT COFFEE TASTE TEST)

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Instant coffee is a convenient way to get your caffeine fix on the go, so I wanted to test the most common easy-to-find instant coffee for all your camping trips and road trips. This instant coffee tasting was so much fun, and the results really surprised me...
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These are the coffees I tried.
Starbuck Via Instant: amzn.to/3mtAlQk
Folgers Classic Roast: amzn.to/3s4acc0
Mount Hagen Instant Coffee: amzn.to/3sYRCDj
Nescafe Tasters Choice: amzn.to/31VC8Ei
Alpine Start: amzn.to/3msDHTF
Cafe Bustelo*: amzn.to/39QhzND
*I'm not sure why the online price of this one is so high. I bought it at my local grocery store for about $1.
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@amanda.outside 3 года назад

This was so much fun!! Have you tried any of these instant coffees? Comment below with your reviews 🤗

@YNOTRC 3 года назад

Love this vid my wife and I watch ya often we too have tried all these over the past few years and found the bustello my fav of you're list and the Shug Emery recommended Medaglia Doro instant espresso to be the all time fav now.

@roselee_explores 3 года назад

I've been using the Alpine Start both their Dirty Chai and Coffee (+Creamer) ones on backpacking trips. I liked them because they blend up really well in cold water and I can just shake it up and sip as I'm hiking down the trail :) I'll have to try some of the others and see how they do.

@robaldridge6505 2 года назад

Cafe Bustelo AND starbucks are in my food box all the time

@dbf_91 2 года назад

You should check out Turkish coffee! You'll forget about filter issue that you've mentioned. I have a video on how to make it on my channel. Would love to hear your opinion about it

@ChrisJohnsonCJs-Kitchen 8 месяцев назад

I just bought the Cafe Bustello for the first time, but haven't tried it yet. I use instant coffee during the week when I'm the only one having coffee since I normally only have a single cup, it's just not worth it to make a whole pot. I'm hopeful now.

@acm5739 3 года назад

If anyone has an Indian/International store handy, my absolute favorite Instant coffee is called "Bru," which is very popular in India. Super cheap, and sort of has a touch of hazelnut aftertaste to it, which I like a lot. Comes in a big glass jar, so for backpacking I just toss a few scoops into a stasher bag.

@ashleyshields2268 3 года назад

This is incredibly important content. ❤🤎☕🏕

@amanda.outside 3 года назад

😂 someones got to do it

@rachelspurlock2423 3 года назад

Cafe Bustelo is our fav of the ones we have tried.

@amanda.outside 3 года назад

I agree! It was so good!

@chrys2953 3 года назад

I love Café Bustelo, and I can usually find the instant “sticks” at Dollar Tree!

@vernonprevatt-usmc 3 года назад

Bustelo is the go to when there is nothing else to go to. Editing this - I frequently travel and on the occasions where the hotel coffee is "swill", I dip into the assortment of Cafe Bustelo and Starbucks Via that I always have with me. Both are good but I prefer the Bustelo for taste and price.

@mandyinseattle 3 года назад

I've never heard of it but I'm gonna get some.

@amanda.outside 3 года назад

That's a good tip! I found it at my local grocery store for about $1, but online it's so much more expensive. I'm not sure why.

@jpwhataboutit 3 года назад

@@vernonprevatt-usmc Guessing this isn't a compliment for Bustelo.

@vernonprevatt-usmc 3 года назад

@@jpwhataboutit sorry, it absolutely is (if I have to have instant.)

@justinkeeling4858 3 года назад

Bustelo is a must on our trips! A surprisingly good coffee. Thanks for trying it!

@amanda.outside 3 года назад

It really surprised me! I even had another cup of it later in the day haha

@celestemetts7614 3 года назад

Café Bustelo is my FAVOrItE!!!! Coffee for camping!!!! And I drink it so much I’ve started drinking it at home too!!! I screamed when you liked it!!!! So glad you liked it too!!!

@susandavis5749 3 года назад

The Medaglia D’oro instant espresso is great! I like to add a spoonful to my cup along with the instant packet I’m using and it makes the flavor much better!

@brentthebloodhound Год назад

This was great to watch! I’m going to try it!

@caitlynbiel6013 3 года назад

omg, I'm so early! I'm getting ready for a backpacking trip through Northern California and your videos are giving me life! Thanks for all your help!

@amanda.outside 3 года назад

You're welcome!! I hope you have an awesome trip. Northern California is so beautiful!

@ritzafrancois4863 3 года назад

I grew up on Cafe Bustelo as a kid with my parents. However, mount Hagen has been a game changer for the quick coffee experience. Highly recommend for camping. Super delicious and bold!

@katieweiher 3 года назад

Mount Hagen is my favorite too. They make a decaf as well and it can be bought in jars (instead of single serve sticks).

@amanda.outside 3 года назад

I was so surprised how good it was, especially for an instant coffee!

@searchingforsquatchy3862 3 года назад

We were rooting for you to like Café Bustelo the best! We've never tried their instant coffee but their espresso grounds are good :)

@hammondhikes7784 3 года назад

I really like Trader Joe’s..their sticks have the cream and sugar added already, so no need to take those extras along

@laurabeth8616 3 года назад

My favorite!!!

@jenfate1869 2 года назад

The best!

@awkward-stranger 3 года назад

This was great! Thanks

@leed3796 3 года назад

For a minute there I really thought you weren't going to tell us Nick's choice.

@missk4934 3 года назад

Loved this taste test!

@wsieber89 3 года назад

It’s nice to see your channel growing!

@amanda.outside 3 года назад

Thank you!! 🤗

@cuteycake 3 года назад

Nice spread! Fun to watch 😄

@laurapodergois2802 3 года назад

I love Cafe Bustello. I think it’s essentially their espresso blend put in a single serve and ground just slightly finer. I keep them at work for an afternoon burst in those long days.

@sallymulcare5254 3 года назад

Bustelo is often used around here in Tampa Bay when making Cafe con Leche!

@jpwhataboutit 3 года назад

Hubby and I love Cafe Bustelo. We have it in canister form, brick vacuum pack sealed form, pod form and now we will get it in stick form. Loved the taste test!!

@MichelleCTorresGrant 3 года назад

I've had the Starbucks, which was low on the "OK" rating. As I recall (it was last year), it tasted a little burnt. On my last camping trip I brought Mt. Hagen, which I purchased at Whole Foods. I was pleasantly surprised on how good and full flavored it was. If I didn't know and someone just handed me a cup I wouldn't have guessed it was instant coffee.

@apen2152 3 года назад

Love your videos, long time fan, binge watch lol🥰❤️👍👏

@susiehulcher1494 5 месяцев назад

Mt Hagen gets my vote for taste and all the other features. Organic, fair trade, packed in glass.

@SamAlexander1 3 года назад

Thanks... I lead our scouts on a hike yesterday and wanted to take some coffee, so picked up some Cafe Bustello at Target. Packed some in a ziplock bag with coffee mate already mixed, so was super fast to get some coffee from the jet boil when we stopped for lunch. And it was quite yummy! Thanks....

@kendrasmith6637 2 года назад

This was fun to watch. Thanks. I am a new sub now. 😊 I love coffee ☕️

@Greenwitch_Garden 2 года назад

It took me a while to find an instant coffee that tasted good and when I found Mount Hagen my journey was complete! So glad you enjoy it in a blind taste test! I also tried cafe bustelo instant recently and found it to be a close second for taste preference!

@lurklingX 2 года назад

LOL on the high-speed second pass and the faces you made :D

@freddysflyz 3 года назад

That background music tho - awesome! Folgers or Starbucks are my go to choices. It’s very personal I suppose. 👍🏻

@ronaldrose7593 3 года назад

Hello Amanda, in recent months I got hooked on the Starbucks Via Pikes Place. I really enjoy its taste. Do not use the full packet, use only 1/2 to 2/3 of pouch. If you use the full pouch, the coffee tends to be too bitter. Thanks for sharing your taste test. Take care, be safe and stay 🙏 healthy. 🤗

@bettyjorodgers8552 3 года назад

Fun video. Thanks

@scottbutler1561 3 года назад

Great video, definitely deserves a round two with maybe a few different roasts of Starbucks instant, and some of the other instants out there.

@StephenAldaco Год назад

I remember when you had 12k subs last time I saw your channel wow! Congrats on your growth!!

@antoinette272 3 года назад

Cafe Bustello is my fave of ones I have tried so far

@amanda.outside 3 года назад

I agree! It makes a good cup of coffee!

@lurklingX 2 года назад

hey, just wanna drop a comment to say that i like your manner and personality. it's nice to watch, other than some people i've seen on here that feel fake and influencer-y and UGH. gonna check your channel. great vid. i especially enjoyed the musical interlude ahahahahaaaa (i feel like a kindred spirit in that moment LOL)

@mikefa5891 2 года назад

Nick is the WINNER because Folger's classic is truly the best instant coffee!

@techiyarenanabatyhuh7243 2 года назад

Hi! New subscriber here☺️ As a coffee drinker myself for many years. The coffee that I would make on the regular was Muletown's Woodsman whole been coffee. But my family and I recently moved off grid and my husband and I wanted something easy to make in the morning. But we tried every instant coffee we could try and most tasted horrible! The one instant coffee we absolutely fell in love with would be Elite, it's exactly what we wanted in taste.

@southernexposure123 2 года назад

This was a fun video. The kicker about taste tests is no matter whether instand, perk, drip or whatever eise is people have different "tastes" whether it's coffee or vegetables. Since I was a toddler I liked turnip greens and not many other kids would tolerate that taste. The best one to ask is yourself with your tongue.

@colinspratt9580 3 года назад

I find the coffee bags(similar to tea bags) convenient & taste quite good. There are a variety of flavours.

@FreedomForAllForever 3 года назад

Cafe Bustelo is my favorite coffee!! 😍☕

@LydiaKrow 3 года назад

I've tried the Mount Hagen, and I like it! It's very mild, but still gives a good buzz. It's one of the only coffees I can drink without cream or sweetener. That might be a turn-off for some, but I like it. Good coffee flavor, not a lot of bitterness. I really want to try the cafe bustelo now, especially if the price point is better.

@titaa56 2 года назад

I totally agree!! Great premium pure delicious coffee from Mount Hagen

@Out.on.the.Trails 3 года назад

Great idea! I’ll have to try Cafe Bustelo. I love Maxim instant coffee that is usually available at Asian markets. It has cream and sugar already mixed in with the perfect proportions.

@Virgo_Victoria0830 2 года назад

Cafe Bustelo all the way! 🙌🏼💯☕️☕️☕️ 10/10!

@herbsmith6871 3 года назад

Black Rifle instant 🤠 very cool video, thanks!

@sunshines9186 3 года назад

Loved the beginning 😊

@amanda.outside 3 года назад

Thank you!! Those few seconds took me so long to edit 😂

@minormisfit9747 Год назад

lots of lol's thanks :D

@melaniecruz3190 3 года назад

Café Bustelo is EVERYTHING!!! Grew up on it. It's best when made with a stove-top percolator....simply divine.

@sarahkim4835 3 года назад

your personality literally makes me smile so hard and I wish we could hike together

@TheMrsKKB 3 года назад

I’ve been using Mount Hagen for a year now after finding it at Sprouts (I love Trader Joe’s Instant but they don’t have that one as single serve). I drink my coffee black so I really can taste the difference :) this was super fun!! Thank you 😁

@amanda.outside 3 года назад

You definitely can taste the differences so much more without cream or sugar! The Mt Hagen was so good! Glad you enjoyed the video 🤗

@72shely Год назад

I have been buying "tea bags" filling them with ground coffee and put them in the percolator. Can also be used like tea bags and let it steep. I am interested in trying some instant coffee now!

@deannefalise2784 3 года назад

I always use Folgers decaf. I like it better than some of the coffee I've brewed. I will have to try some of the others. The faces you were making were hysterical! 😂

@Mamabella59 2 года назад

I love Cafe Bustelo in any way or form.

@titaa56 2 года назад

Great premium pure delicious coffee from Mount Hagen! Our #1!!! It’s expensive for a reason. But sooooo worth it!! I knew you were gonna pick Mount Hagen. It’s just so good

@kimberlyt4361 2 месяца назад

Cafe Bustelo is my favorite instant coffee!❤

@denniskuenze659 2 года назад

Great review. I'm with Nick. Folgers is my favorite also.

@sar4x474 3 года назад

Fun video! 👍

@nicolemathieu1650 3 года назад

I drink iced brewed coffee when the temps are warm . Foldger's instant Hazelnut is my first choice; but for a nice hot cup of instant coffee I reach for Foldger's and add a non-fridge French vanilla creamer .

@DarinMcGrew Год назад

When car camping, I use a (stainless steel) coffee press, and I keep half-and-half in the cooler. When backpacking, I use instant, with individual ultra-pasteurized half-and-half (Mini Moo's). With the instant coffee, it's worth experimenting (brand, roast, water-to-coffee ratio, etc.) to find what you like the best. One of the guys I've backpacked with would use twice as much water (or half as much instant coffee) as the package recommended, but that worked for him.

@gypsybelle4757 3 года назад

Trader Joe’s Instant Espresso is in a jar but could easily be transferred to a hike/camp friendly container. Love it! And they will sample it for you at any TJ’s before you buy. Just ask at their sample counter! Folgers came out with a Folgers Noir Golden Dusk medium-dark instant (in a black box) that is good as well. I like it better than their original. Great video! Love the comments! I’ve got some new camping coffees to sample. 😃

@gemcityadventures9240 3 года назад

I usually go for bustello if I need something cheap and fast, but lately it’s so good I’ve been switching for cascadia instant coffee. I bought it on grange grown gears website. Also for a good cup try steeped coffee bags on there, really good too!

@quentinandashtonbyers9797 3 года назад

I'm honestly surprised! But I think what also plays in this, is if you like bitter black coffee or if you like flavorful black coffee. There's a huge gap even without creamers! 😫 Who knew coffee could be so complicated! Either way, we use a coffee maker while camping. Glamping! Lol.... not sure I could get on board to the instant. The only instant I've had.. was YUCK! ...... brand was walmart incase you were wondering. But I loved watching this so much. Thanks for sharing!

@TheTrailDancer 3 года назад

So many other coffees!!!! Here in Bend, OR our best roasters recently made an instant for all the hikers!!! It’s pour over good!!! Love the vid, you should do It again with more choices!! 😬☕️

@raegolematis5281 3 года назад

I usually love Black Rifle Instant but now I’m going to have to give Cafe Bustelo a try.

@jamiereith7698 3 года назад

Folgers has always been my go-to instant coffee, but I’m going to try Cafe Bustelo since it’s so affordable. Thank you for your video!

@pjmnica 3 года назад

If you get it from their site you can get a six month supply with free shipping. Compared to a month or week of going to Starbucks.

@jamiereith7698 3 года назад

@@pjmnica Thanks for the tip!

@amanda.outside 3 года назад

You're welcome! I hope you like the Cafe Bustelo. I really enjoyed it!

@williamandaudreymenjivar85 2 года назад

**Thank You 😊 for you taste test video **

@jc6721 3 года назад

I just stumbled upon this video. I drank CB instant and regular for years and started wanting to try something new. So I went with Chock-Full-O-Nuts instant, and it's really good. A bit acidic so don't over do it. Good coffee flavor for sure!

@FX-lover 3 года назад

What a FA”BREW”LOUS video as alway! I couldn’t of BEAN happier.

@amanda.outside 3 года назад

😂 glad you liked it!

@ashleymanring7629 2 года назад

I'm with Nick, my fav instant is folgers!

@tybooskie 3 года назад

Dellalos instant espresso and Cafe Bustelo are my personal favs. Medaglia D'Oro is hard to find in my area but it's a great option. I also like like the toasted flavor of Nescafe dark roast packets but it tastes different from the jar.

@therealshellywymer 2 года назад

Loved this video. Coffee is a must have any time. We use Café Bustelo in our espresso machine. I like it better than Starbucks.

@aw8674 2 года назад

I like the Alpine one with creamer. It looks like a little latte minus the loads of sugar though. It's delicious

@Bulky-Bulky 3 года назад

New to your channel. Love it, subbed.

@amanda.outside 3 года назад

Welcome! Thank you so much for subscribing!

@Droptineful 3 года назад

I too, went on the search for the best instant coffee about 6 months ago, tried a lot of them. Even though you can’t buy it in a grocery store, Black Rifle Coffee Co. intstant packets were the best that I found. Great review!

@amanda.outside 3 года назад

Black Rifle Coffee Co makes some really great coffee! The Freedom roast is my favorite one that I've tried so far.

@lightwalker4558 3 года назад

Nice review. I bought the french press for my jetboil because the worst fresh ground coffee is better than the best instant coffee IMO.

@Julie-ly8tg 3 года назад

Agree with 100%!!!

@tonyv8925 2 года назад

Thanks for taking the time to share. I prefer Folger's 100% Columbian drip blend, 2nd choice Maxwell House 100% Columbian drip blend. I am looking for instant coffee that compares to my favs to put in my bug out bags (bob).

@AFizz-cw3on 3 года назад

Nice comparison. I always use cafe bustello.

@katgerbz 3 года назад

Yes! Cafe bustelo is my go to. I’m glad it was in your top 2 so I will just stick with it. I would love to hear which ones you didn’t like or just rank them in order. I had tasters choice once and genuinely gagged. Lol. Folgers is all right but bustelo wins in my book. And now I don’t have to try the expensive ones. Yay!

@captaincoyote1792 2 года назад

Amanda….the world right now most definitely does need you on six cups of coffee!

@lesoutside 2 года назад

Black Rifle Coffee Company and thank you! You kids are awesome!

@devinbraun1852 3 года назад

This was priceless and entertaining. Yeah, instant generally sucks; for emergency use only. Generally drink cold while backpacking and not wanting to take the time in the AM to fire up the stove to boil water (my face puckers just thinking about it). I was surprised you didn’t include Nescafé, it’s bearable once you’re used to it. I lived in SE Europe for a few years and coffee was either the most amazing cappuccino and espresso you’ve ever had... or Nescafé instant.

@JoshuaJoshua0 3 года назад

Cool! Did you include a pasta water comparison?

@techiegrrl13 3 года назад

Cafe Bustelo is my everyday favorite year round.

@bobbycamarillo 3 года назад

been obsessed with my black riffle coffee, still manage to bring it when i head out camping! 🙌🏽 if i actually decide to bring instant alway choose the nescafé. 👌🏽

@amanda.outside 3 года назад

I really like Black Rifle coffee as well! The Freedom roast is my favorite that I've tried so far.

@momskelton5794 2 года назад

Have you tried Medaglia D'Oro instant Espresso? Its pretty good! I use it to make coffee ice cream too. Thanks for the great info on your channel.

@flynnmalin3036 3 года назад

My favorite is Cafe' Bustelo. Hands down.

@SarahKate365 Год назад

My favorite is Starbucks Via Columbia blend.

@Kathy_Is_Blessed 3 года назад

I like Cafe Bustelo, but my favorite for a very long time is the Folgers Instant. I use the Folgers’ Black Silk as my our-over coffee daily.♥️

@tonyv8925 2 года назад

A coffe lover after my heart and a cat lover to boot. Love Black Silk drip blend, just to expensive locally.

@Hiker33 3 года назад

I’ll have to get the Cafe Bustello. My favorite of those I have tried is the Alpine Start. I’m surprised it didn’t finish higher. I switched to it from Folgers which I thought was so-so.

@wehrmeister 3 года назад

Cafe Bustelo is my backpacking go to. I more than satisfied with the plain coffee, but their Cafe con Dulce de Leche is a special treat. But what do I know, my taste buds aren't sophisticated enough to pick out the undertones of citrus, caramel, berries, etc.! Thankfully my dollar store sells the ground bricks, sticks, and the Dulce de Leche.

@sophia-O 3 года назад

I also do a pour over when im hiking 💁‍♀️☕

@saraladz820 3 года назад

You need to try Four Sigmatic. I'm a bit of a coffee snob and if I must do instant it isn't absolutely horrible.

@Zapporah85 3 года назад

I use NesCafe's instant espresso. It's so strong, that it doesn't really have flavor anymore. It's hard to explain, but I hate coffee so I use that instead 🤣 It also makes great Tirimasu

@jessys9868 3 года назад

I’m going to try Bustelo, but my fav right now is 1- Starbucks Pike Place and :(believe it or not) Folgers decaf!

@natashamariani5823 2 года назад

Trader Joe's cold brew instant is really, really good. it's just coffee so non dairy folks can add sweeteners and creamer options of their choice. because of that, it is our first thing we check on "food" the packing list.

@midnight_prepper Год назад

Tasters choice with a pinch of salt! Yumm

@lindam1102 3 года назад

Hey! Do you have any videos where you've hiked / camped in Colorado? Love from Colorado 🗻🌻🌲

@casperspack951 2 года назад

I don't do coffee....but hubby LOVES coffee, he likes the Folgers coffee bags....they look and act like little tea bags

@515aleon 2 года назад

My favorites are Medaglia D’oro and Hagen (never had Bustelo). I think all the instants seem on the more earthy/acid side. Not sure why that is, but I had thought that sweet vs earthy/acid due to wear they were grown (volcanic, Central American, Mexican) are sweeter/milder.

@markjones127 2 месяца назад

Best I've tried is Nescafe Azera Americano which is pretty decent, on shorter trips I use an Aeropress.

@Noypi54494 2 года назад

Go to Walmart and go to Hispanic items aisle for some Nescafe Clasico Columbian. Best instant I've had and have tried dozens from Asia, Europe, and the Americas. Truly smooth, fruity, and aromatic.