Instant Espresso Powder
Instant espresso powder made from 100% single-origin Colombian Arabica, medium-dark roast. Stir 1 teaspoon into 2 fl oz of hot water for an espresso-style shot with crema, with no machine, pods, or grinder. Use it for lattes, iced drinks, and baking.
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Waka Coffee & Tea guide
Your guide to instant espresso powder
- 100% Colombian ArabicaSingle-origin beans, medium-dark roast. The only ingredient is coffee.
- Crema, no machineDissolves in hot water and produces crema without pressure, pods, or equipment.
- About 45 mg per shotOne teaspoon in 2 fl oz of hot water makes one shot.
- Up to 50 shotsEach 3.5 oz resealable pouch makes up to 50 shots at 1 tsp.
What is instant espresso powder?
Instant espresso is a soluble coffee powder made to dissolve completely in a small amount of water. Compared with regular instant coffee it is roasted darker, processed finer, and made to dissolve at a higher concentration, which is what gives it crema and a more intense flavor.
Waka instant espresso is made from 100% single-origin Colombian Arabica, medium-dark roast. Tasting notes: bold and full-bodied with a rich aroma, medium-low acidity, and a lingering finish.
Instant espresso vs. instant coffee
- Waka instant espresso: 1 tsp per 2 fl oz of hot water for a single shot, about 45 mg caffeine.
- Waka instant coffee: 2 tsp per 8 to 10 fl oz of water for a full cup.
- Espresso is the more concentrated of the two, so it is the one to use for milk drinks and baking.
How to use it
- Espresso shot: stir 1 tsp into 2 fl oz of hot water until dissolved.
- Americano: make the shot, then add hot water to taste.
- Hot latte: make the shot, then add steamed or frothed milk.
- Iced latte: make the shot with hot water first, then pour it over cold milk and ice.
- Baking: commonly used in tiramisu, brownies, chocolate cake, and frosting to deepen chocolate flavor.
What is in it
100% coffee. Unsweetened, with no fillers and no artificial flavors or colors. Packed in the USA in a resealable pouch made with post-consumer recycled content.
Frequently asked questions
How much caffeine is in Waka instant espresso?
Approximately 45 mg per 1 teaspoon shot. A cafe espresso shot typically contains around 60 to 75 mg, so one Waka shot is slightly below a standard single shot.
Do I need an espresso machine?
No. The powder dissolves in hot water on its own and produces crema without pressure, pods, or equipment.
How do I make an iced latte with instant espresso?
Dissolve 1 tsp in 2 fl oz of hot water to make the shot, then pour it over cold milk and ice. Making the shot with hot water first gives the cleanest dissolve. A handheld frother also works for mixing directly into cold milk.
Can I use instant espresso powder for baking?
Yes. Because it dissolves completely and is more concentrated than instant coffee, it is commonly used in tiramisu, brownies, chocolate cakes, and frostings to deepen chocolate flavor.
What is the difference between instant espresso and instant coffee?
Instant espresso is roasted darker, processed finer, and made to dissolve at a higher concentration in a small amount of water, which produces crema and a more intense flavor. Waka instant espresso uses 1 tsp per 2 fl oz; Waka instant coffee uses 2 tsp per 8 to 10 fl oz.
How many shots are in a pouch?
Up to 50 shots per 3.5 oz pouch at the recommended 1 teaspoon serving.
What roast is it?
Medium-dark roast, made from 100% single-origin Colombian Arabica beans.