Granulated coffee: features and ranking of the best brands

Coffee is one of the most popular drinks in the world. Millions of people cannot imagine the beginning of the day without a cup of this tasty and fragrant drink.There is a huge number of its varieties, in particular - granulated coffee.

Many people do not know how coffee granules differ from ordinary soluble or sublimated coffee. To obtain granules, the raw coffee is dried and pressed under high pressure to form granules. For the preparation of taking only high quality raw materials, so there is no doubt that the granulated coffee will be good. The structure of this raw material is rather crumbly and dry, it will not stick together in lumps. Also, the granules have a dark rich shade, and the taste of the drink remains natural, since in the process of creating the granules are not used any extraneous flavors and flavor enhancers.

Coffee granules are quick and easy to prepare, you do not have to spend time and effort on grinding the beans and cooking them. Simply add a couple of tablespoons of powder to the cup and pour hot water over everything. Also, granulated coffee retains its taste and aroma over a long period without any changes.

Modern stores have a huge selection of different jars and bags. They differ in cost, volume, brand and many others. It is important to note that not always expensive granulated coffee can be really tasty and of high quality. Therefore, so that you do not mess up in a variety of proposals, consider the ranking of the best brands.

This brand is owned by a Swiss corporation that produces several types of coffee, including granulated. Arabica grains are used as raw materials, and the amount of caffeine in it is quite large - about 4 percent. The drink has a strong, rich taste and pronounced aroma, both after brewing and in the form of powder. Also, the taste is distinguished by a slight bitterness and sharpness. Nescafe Gold coffee granules have a light uniform shade. They quickly dissolve in hot water, leaving no residue. The cost of one jar is quite budget.

This coffee is produced in the domestic market. The quality of the raw materials is pretty good, but such a drink definitely cannot be attributed to the premium segment. Make granules from both Arabica and Robusta. They are distinguished by their small size, uniform light color. Maxwell House coffee does not have a pronounced rich flavor. If you use it in a small concentration, the taste is quite pleasant. However, an increase in the number of granules leads to bitterness and mild acidity. Such coffee dissolves rather quickly, sometimes a small precipitate may remain. You won't have to pay much for it either.

Another fairly large coffee producer in Russia. Most of all, this brand has become famous thanks to all the known small sachets of 3 in 1 instant drink, which consists of cream, sugar and coffee powder. Also, "Makkofe" makes sublimated and granulated coffee. Raw materials for the product are brought from Brazil.

After processing, the granules are even and large. The smell of dry matter is quite bright, but after brewing it becomes noticeably softer. This drink is also characterized by bitterness when brewing in high concentration. The price for one jar of this product does not exceed a couple of hundred rubles.

No matter what brand you prefer, before buying we recommend to follow these steps.

• Check the integrity and integrity of the packaging. If you find any damage, it means that the goods were stored incorrectly. Consequently, its quality may significantly deteriorate. Do not buy such a product.
• When you take coffee in a metal container, it is imperative to check whether there are any signs of corrosion, noticeable dents and damage. If the bank of glass, then it should also not be chipped and cracked.
• Pay attention to print quality - this is a much more significant indicator than you might think. The font should be clear, the barcode data should be the same as that of the provider country. On the packaging of domestic products there is a special symbol that confirms the conformity of the goods to the state standard.
• Be sure to follow the shelf life of the product. By the way, the storage period of this high-quality coffee can not exceed 24 months.

Now you know exactly about granulated coffee and how to choose it correctly.

For information on how to make instant coffee, see the following video.