Alpine Start Instant Coffee Original Blend Medium Roast - Individual Powder Mix From High Altitude Arabica Coffee Beans - Hot or Cold Brew for Home, Travel, Camping, Hiking, Backpacking (Coffee and Creamer)

Let me be clear up front -- I am not a coffee connoisseur by any means. I am not a fan of coffee houses and do not frequent Starbucks or such. I don't even drink coffee every day like a lot of folks do. But occasionally, I like a good cup of joe with breakfast or to warm up on cold mornings. I don't want anything fancy--just coffee. BUT...even though I am not a coffee snob, I generally haven't liked instant coffee much in the past. It doesn't usually taste like freshly-brewed coffee to me. When I make coffee at home, I normally make it in an old-style percolator on my stove. And I normally use regular coffee brands like Maxwell House or Folgers. I bought this coffee to carry with me when camping and backpacking. Lugging a coffee pot and bag of coffee grounds around in your backpack and then lugging the used grounds back out with you is not something I want to have to do to be able to enjoy a cup of coffee in the backcountry or even in a campground. I was planning to sacrifice a little on the quality and flavor for the sake of convenience -- this coffee is premeasured into the little tubes like you can get to mix with water for lemonade and such. Just open a tube and add it to hot water and you have coffee...only thing you have to lug out is a little empty foil tube for each cup you make. Not a huge deal, right? Turns out that this actually tastes pretty good! It is comparable to the regular coffee I brew at home or get with breakfast in a restaurant. It is not coffee-house coffee if that is what you are looking for. It isn't some foo-foo-flavored coffee either. But it is a solid cup of coffee that is a LOT easier to make than by brewing with coffee grounds and will work very well for the purpose I bought it, but it also is very convenient for making a single-cup quickly without needing to do the whole Keurig thing. Since it was down in the 20s here this morning, I wanted a cup of coffee first thing when I got up, and this was quick and easy--pour the contents of a tube into my cup, run some hot water in from the faucet, and then nuke it in the microwave for a minute or so and I was ready to go! I am likely to buy this again in the future. Again, for the purpose I bought this, it is perfect as well as a great value. The fact that it tastes better than I expected is a plus and makes it pretty much a lock that I will buy it again.

The best feature of this coffee is its flavor - very smooth and easy drinkin'. It's simple to make and convenient, but that's not unusual for this sort of product. The caffeine level is good - I drink a lot of coffee but I don't like the jitteriness I get from too much caffeine. Price-wise, it's not a bargain (similar to Starbucks Via), but I like supporting a small business. Oh, and although they recommend using 8 oz of water, I find that I get a great mug of coffee with up to 12 oz per single packet.

All I needed was some hot water. Strong nice flavored coffee & the creamer melted within seconds .. I was apprehending a bad smell that used to accompany dried vegan creamers even up until few years back but there was NONE of that .. Perfect coffee! I've had issues finding vegan tea/coffee during long flights & travels. Now, the search is over.

I am preparing for a horse pack trip next month so I ordered these for my morning coffee. With just a jet boil to cook with, I needed something instant. Last night we headed out with the horses all loaded down with our gear and went out our back gate for a practice pack camp. This morning, after sleeping terribly, I enjoyed two cups of this instant coffee. It was good and it helped to keep me awake. I used 1 packet for about 8 oz of water and that seemed just about right. I drink my coffee strong and black so there was no diluting the flavor of this coffee. Overall, it's not as good as fresh brewed, but when brewing isn't an option, this will hit the spot.

This actually tastes better than almost anything I've had in the wave instant coffee. It's not acidic, it's got a sweet aftertaste, and it's got a delicious flavor. I am really pleased with this.

Fantastic coffee and a great company. We take this on ultralight backpacking trips and it is the best! The creamer really blends well when stirring with hot water.

I’ve tried several instant coffee’s for backpacking and this one hit the nail on the head! Perfect in taste, light packing, easy to use (just add boiling water and stir 😊 Perfect!

It dissolved easily, I had hopes for it. The taste was terrible. Very bitter to me.

It’s unbelievable awful