Why you'll love it: Instant black coffee is great and all, but for when you need a burst of sweetness and flavor in the next few seconds, a packet of Alpine Start Coconut Creamer Latte has you covered.
Black coffee is not only a fine beverage in and of itself, but it's also the starting point for all sorts of beloved drinks, from the latte to the cappuccino to the dirty chai and beyond. So with great instant coffee, you can quickly make your favorite fancy coffee treat. Or you can cut out all the steps beyond stirring powder into hot water and make a tasty latte in one step with Alpine Start Coconut Creamer Latte instant coffee.
The coffee crystals and sweetened creamer powder found in a packet of Alpine Start Coconut Creamer Latte produce a rich, smooth drink that might not taste like it was just whipped up by Brooklyn's hippest Barista, but is plenty good for instant and will satisfy your sweet tooth and caffeine craving at the same time.
Because the stuff is made with a non-dairy coconut based creamer, it's safe for people who avoid milk. Don't worry if you don't much care for coconut, you'll hardly taste that flavor at all, but instead will enjoy a taste more akin to actual creamer.
Each serving of Alpine Start Coconut Creamer Latte costs $1.79, making it the priciest instant coffee on the list by a long shot, but it's also the only one that whips up more than mere black coffee, of course.
With nearly 200 reviews posted and counting, Alpine Start Coconut Creamer Latte has a four-star overall rating at present. A reviewer named Cynthia called it "the best instant type coffee [she'd] had yet," while a buyer named Paully was quite direct when said it "really is instant coffee that doesn't suck," praising its "smoothness" and the fact that it had "no bitterness."
Do note that the writers from OutdoorGearLab were less taken with the brand, saying that although "Alpine Start is a way to get your fix anywhere and anytime," they said it was "not the best flavor compared to fresh brewed" and that the "price adds up."
Pros: Instant sweet latte, soy and dairy free creamer, rich smooth taste
Cons: Quite pricey compared to other instant options
Buy a box of Alpine Start Coconut Creamer Latte instant coffee on Amazon for $7.65