Kenco Pure Brazilian Dark & Smokey

~~~~~~~~~~~ INTRODUCTION ~~~~~~~~~~~ I'm not a huge fan of instant "freeze-dried" coffee, but given that my choice at work is limited to a vending machine that dispenses black sludge approximating tar in both consistency and taste, its my only viable option. We do have a Starbucks and a Costa Coffee in the vicinity, but both are too expensive for anything other than an occasional treat, and the 20 minute round trip is not really feasible time-wise during the hustle and bustle of an average day. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ SO HOW DO WE GET INSTANT? ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ It suddenly occurred to me that I know nothing ...  Read the complete review

As an ex-Barista of many years I have to faithfully say that it isn't particularly easy drinking instant coffee and loving the taste when used to espresso blends. Although as a child I was more of a tea drinker I never really fully appreciated the joy of coffee until I became a student and swapped the Pro Plus for a healthier cup of instant caffeine in coffee or Coca Cola form. Therefore I've had the cheapest brands in my food cupboards to the premium brands where instant coffee powder is concerned, and Kenco is one of my favourite brands, discovered at a time when "Red Mountain," no longer became available and before they changed the taste quite dramatically a ...  Read the complete review