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Waka Medium Roast Premium Instant Coffee is a freeze-dried instant coffee made from 100% single-origin Colombian Arabica beans. It is a clean-label coffee: no added sugar or sweeteners, no fillers, and no artificial flavors or colors. The 3.5 oz pouch makes about 35 cups at the recommended 1.5 to 2 teaspoons per mug, making it an affordable everyday option. It needs no coffee maker, filter, or electricity, which is why it is a common choice for camping, travel, office desks, and hotel rooms. Each 2 teaspoon serving contains approximately 55 mg of caffeine.
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
- Net weight: 3.5 oz (99 g)
- Servings per pouch: About 35 cups
- Serving size: 1.5 to 2 tsp (about 2.5 g) per 8 to 10 fl oz of water
- Caffeine per serving: Approximately 55 mg per 2 tsp
- 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: Resealable pouch made with post-consumer recycled content, packed in the USA
- Shelf life: Exact "best by" date printed on the pouch
Common questions
How much caffeine is in Waka Medium Roast instant coffee?
One 2 teaspoon serving contains approximately 55 mg of caffeine, compared with roughly 95 mg in a standard 8 fl oz cup of drip coffee. Use more powder for a stronger cup.
How do you make iced coffee with instant coffee?
Dissolve the coffee in a small amount of hot water first, then top with cold water, milk, or ice. Instant coffee dissolves best in hot water, so this two-step method gives the cleanest result. You can also mix it directly into cold liquid using a handheld milk frother.
Is freeze-dried instant coffee different from spray-dried?
Yes. Freeze-drying removes water at low temperature under vacuum, which preserves more of the volatile aromatic compounds that carry flavor. Spray-drying uses hot air and tends to produce a flatter cup. Waka Medium Roast is freeze-dried.
How many cups does a 3.5 oz bag make?
About 35 cups at the recommended 1.5 to 2 teaspoons per cup.
Is instant coffee real coffee?
Yes. Waka instant coffee is made from brewed Colombian Arabica coffee that has had its water removed by freeze-drying. Adding water reconstitutes it. There are no fillers or additives.
Pour 1½-2 tsp of coffee 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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