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Does instant coffee taste different than brewed coffee?

Instant coffee can lack some of the complexity and richness that brewed coffee can have, but many people prefer the taste of instant coffee. Instant coffee is lower in caffeine and can be easier to tolerate for some. Some instant coffees will have a slightly bitter taste depending on how the beans are roasted before the coffee is ground and dehydrated.

Does instant coffee have lower caffeine content?

Instant coffee does have slightly less caffeine than regular brewed coffee when compared cup to cup. An 8-ounce cup of coffee made with instant coffee grounds has between 30 and 90 milligrams of caffeine, whereas an 8-ounce cup of regular brewed coffee can contain up to 140 milligrams of caffeine depending on the roast.

Can you use instant coffee to make iced coffee?

It’s very easy to make iced coffee using instant coffee grounds. Instant coffee grounds, unlike regular coffee grounds, does not need hot water to dissolve. Instant coffee can be dissolved right into cold water or cold milk. Dissolve the grounds into your liquid of choice per the packaging instructions, add ice and sweetener of your choice.