HOW TO MAKE BETTER TASTING INSTANT COFFEE (Part 2)

CUSTOMIZING INSTANT COFFEE

Step 1: Replace the water with milk.

Some say that the coffee itself is a lost cause. If the techniques above don’t help. Try replacing all the water with hot milk. Heat the milk over the stovetop until it begins to bubble around the edges. Pour it onto the coffee powder instead of water.

• Keep an eye on the milk and stir occasionally. Unattended milk can overflow rapidly.

Step 2: Froth milk into a cappuccino.

Your “instant cappuccino” won’t impress an Italian, but a little froth can go a long way. If you don’t have a handheld frother, froth the milk and instant coffee by whisking or shaking it in a jar:

• To froth up the mixture with a spoon, add the instant coffee and sugar to a cup, then stir in enough water to make a paste. Beat this with a spoon until foamy, then stir in the hot milk.

Step 3: Add flavors.

Strong, usually sweet flavors  are another way to hide poor tastes. Here are a few suggestions:

• Replace the milk and sugar with flavored creamers, or home made flavored milk.
• Add flavorings such as vanilla extract, cocoa powder, or ground cinnamon, stirred in thoroughly. Careful – it’s easy to overdo these if making a single cup.
• Replace the sugar with the flavored syrup of your choice. You can even buy liquid coffee essence or extract to add a bigger punch of coffee flavor. Keep in mind that commercial syrups often include high fructose corn syrup.

Step 4: Add coconut oil or butter to your coffee.

Not everone loves this trend, but you might change your mind when you’re slogging through a jar of bad instant. After making your instant coffee, toss it in the blender with 1 tsp (5mL) coconut oil or butter and blend until frothy.

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