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Whether you are camping, staying in a hotel, flying or very busy, it is difficult to find time to make a good cup of coffee. Under such circumstances, I would drink instant coffee, which is usually criticized for being dull and papery. However, this innovative caffeine-stimulated updated version is not boring at all.

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We have compiled a list of some of our favorite instant coffees for your next trip (or just sleeping).

It’s no surprise that Counter Culture, the best coffee subscription maker we’ve tested, also offers instant coffee in its diverse coffee product catalog. Counter Culture instant coffee is packaged in disposable coffee bags, which you can brew by soaking the bag and repeatedly immersing it in hot water.

This process does take a few minutes, just like brewing a cup of tea, so if you are looking for a faster cup, it may not be your first choice. And make sure you have an electric kettle or stove teapot on hand to make this instant coffee.

Big Trouble blended instant coffee tastes almost as good as a freshly brewed cup, making your instant coffee worth it. Counter Culture also offers its 46 blends and decaffeinated instant coffee.

Buy a 5-pack of Counter Culture Big Trouble Medium Roast Coffee Single Serving at Target for only $9.99

We tried the instant coffee by YouTube star Emma Chamberlain, from her first coffee brand Chamberlain Coffee. Chamberlain’s instant coffee also uses a coffee bag format, and we like the packaging design and taste the same.

You can choose from five different varieties of instant coffee in Chamberlain-we tried Original Family Blend and definitely recommend it, although it is a bit darker than Counter Culture. It's best to sip while watching YouTube...Of course it's a joke!

Buy Family Blend Chamberlain Steeped Bags at Chamberlain Coffee for $20

If you like sweet, creamy and adaptogen-rich coffee, then Clevr's SuperLatte may be for you. The SuperLatte blend tastes like a coconut and coffee blend, with an adaptogen added (much like some of our favorite non-alcoholic straws).

We think this mixture can be added to smoothies or milkshakes well, not a substitute for black coffee. SuperLatte powder is vegan and must be mixed with water or non-dairy milk to keep it intact, but if you don't mind a small amount of dairy products, you can choose traditional milk.

Buy Clevr Coffee SuperLatte at Clevr Blends for only $28

In terms of single serving and one-off pours, the United States was late, and we missed it. We tried Copper Cow's instant Vietnamese coffee dump and we couldn't love it. To brew, you can tear open the filter bag and pull out the small cardboard label on the side of the cup. Then, like traditional coffee pouring, pour the hot water into the open filter bag-the gooseneck kettle is really best for the work here.

This instant coffee option is very fun to make and will make you feel like a professional. The only downside is that it does take an extra few minutes. Copper Cow also provides flavored creamer, so you can make Vietnamese coffee at home.

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Blessed are ice coffee lovers! Jot makes instant coffee in liquid form-it is essentially a super espresso that you can enjoy by diluting. This means you can use it to make iced coffee and iced latte, or make delicious hot coffee with hot water.

Each bottle contains 14 servings, which is more than most other instant coffees on this list. Jot comes in two flavors: original and dark. We suggest you try two flavors to see which one suits your taste best.

Get Jot Ultra coffee for only $24

Tandem's whole bean coffee never disappoints, nor does instant coffee disappoint. Tandem's instant coffee is a disposable instant powder, packed in a small paper bag, very easy to pack for travel.

Just put the powder in a cup and pour 8 ounces of hot water! We like their time and temperature mixture and will definitely buy it again for camping trips next summer. They also offer single origin, dark roast and decaffeinated instant coffee.

Buy Tandem's Time and Temperature Instant Coffee 6-pack for $15

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