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How to Make Instant Coffee

This is a quick recipe to let you know how to make instant coffee. It's fast and easy and you'll enjoy it so much!
Prep Time5 minutes
resting time1 minute
Total Time6 minutes
Course: beverage
Cuisine: American
Keyword: How to make instant coffee
Servings: 1 Servings
Calories: 4kcal
Author: Wendi Spraker
Cost: $1

Equipment

  • 1 kettle
  • 1 teaspoon
  • Measuring spoons
  • mug or cup

Ingredients

  • 6 oz hot water
  • 1 tsp instant coffee
  • sugar and cream optional

Instructions

  • Heat water on high heat on the stove top in kettle until boiling OR use an electric kettle to heat water.
  • Pour 6 oz of water into a cup designed for such heat like a tea cup or mug.
  • Add 1 tsp of instant coffee and stir until dissolved.

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Notes

  • Make sure to stir the powder into the hot water very well.
  • Add sugar or cream to sweeten or to lighten the flavor slightly.
  • Add more water if it is just too strong for you.
  • Some folks enjoy a small bit of hot chocolate powder added in (but then, it isn't really coffee anymore, but who is telling?).
  • Add more or less flavor by adding more or less mix.

Nutrition

Serving: 6oz | Calories: 4kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 0.1g | Sodium: 0.4mg | Potassium: 35mg | Calcium: 1mg | Iron: 0.04mg