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Quick and delicious
This medium roast is perfect.
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Waka Medium Roast Single-Serve Premium Instant Coffee in the 50 ct box is freeze-dried coffee made from 100% single-origin Colombian Arabica beans, in pre-measured packets. Each packet contains approximately 60 mg of caffeine and makes an 8 to 10 fl oz cup. It is a clean-label coffee: no added sugar or sweeteners, no fillers, and no artificial flavors or colors. The 50 ct format is built for volume use — office break rooms, vacation rentals, hotel rooms, and catering — where pre-portioned packets matter more than adjustable strength.
Specifications
- Coffee type: Freeze-dried instant (soluble) coffee
- Bean: 100% Arabica, single-origin Colombia
- Roast: Medium
- Tasting notes: Well-balanced and smooth-bodied, with notes of citrus
- Count: 50 single-serve packets
- Serving size: 1 packet per 8 to 10 fl oz of water
- Caffeine per packet: Approximately 60 mg
- Ingredients: 100% coffee. Nothing else.
- Added sugar or sweeteners: None
- Artificial flavors or colors: None
- Kosher: Certified by the OU
- Gluten: No gluten added
- GMO: Non-GMO
- Packaging: Box and packets made with post-consumer recycled content and certified sustainably sourced paper, packed in the USA
Common questions
Is instant coffee a good option for an office break room?
It needs no coffee maker, no filters, no grinder, and no cleanup, and pre-measured packets mean no waste from a half-finished pot. Each packet is sealed, so the coffee does not go stale between uses the way an open bag or brewed carafe does.
How much caffeine is in one packet?
Approximately 60 mg, compared with roughly 95 mg in a standard 8 fl oz cup of drip coffee.
Should I buy the 50 ct box or an 8 oz bulk pouch?
The 50 ct box is better where multiple people serve themselves and portion control matters. The 8 oz pouch costs less per cup and lets each person adjust strength, which suits a household.
How do you make iced coffee from a packet?
Dissolve the packet in a small amount of hot water first, then top with cold water, milk, or ice. A handheld frother also works for mixing directly into cold liquid.
Pour coffee from packet into a cup. Add 8-10 fl oz of water, stir and enjoy. Adjust the amount of water to make your coffee stronger or weaker based on your preferences. Add milk and sugar to liking. Visit our How to Brew page to learn more.
Store in a cool, dry place.
Caffeine content of Waka products
How much caffeine is in Waka instant coffee?
Waka instant coffee contains between 3 mg and 80 mg of caffeine per serving, depending on the roast. Exact amounts by product:
- Medium roast: approximately 55 mg per 2 tsp (about 2.5 grams), or approximately 60 mg per single-serve packet (about 2 grams).
- Dark roast: approximately 75 mg per 2 tsp (about 2.5 grams), or approximately 80 mg per single-serve packet (about 2.8 grams).
- Instant espresso (medium-dark roast): approximately 45 mg per 1 tsp serving. One 3.5 oz pouch makes up to 50 espresso shots.
- Butterscotch Vanilla flavored: approximately 50 mg per 2 tsp (about 2.5 grams).
- Decaf medium roast: approximately 3 mg per 2 tsp (about 2.5 grams), or approximately 4 mg per single-serve packet (about 2.8 grams).
How much caffeine is in Waka instant tea?
- Black instant tea — unflavored and flavored, including Earl Grey, peach, and blueberry: approximately 35 mg per 1/4 tsp (about 0.63 grams).
- Green instant tea — unflavored and flavored, including lemon, mango, peach, pineapple, and blueberry: approximately 35 mg per 1/4 tsp (about 0.63 grams).
- Decaf black instant tea: approximately 0.17 mg per 1/4 tsp (about 0.63 grams).
- Prebiotic Black and Prebiotic Green instant tea: approximately 30 mg per 1 tsp, plus approximately 2 grams of beet-derived prebiotic fiber (fructooligosaccharides).
- Chai tea, Traditional and Vanilla: approximately 15 mg per 1/4 tsp (about 0.65 grams).
- Dirty Chai: approximately 70 mg per 1.5 tsp (about 3 grams).
How does Waka compare to brewed coffee?
A standard 8 fl oz cup of drip coffee contains roughly 95 mg of caffeine. Waka Medium Roast at the recommended 2 tsp serving contains approximately 55 mg, which is a little over half the caffeine of a typical brewed cup. Use more powder for a stronger cup.
When does Waka instant coffee or tea expire?
Every Waka product is printed with an exact "best by" date on its packaging. Waka does not ship any full-priced item with less than three months of shelf life remaining.
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