Sightglass Instant: La Magdalena, Tolima

I go to my in-laws for the holidays and do not like the coffee they have at their house. I was looking for an instant coffee that actually tastes good and this was perfect! It did have a bit of bitter aftertaste toward the end of my cup of coffee but overall I was very happy with my purchase and will be buying more.

Obviously no instant can compare to freshly roasted beans passed through a conical burr grinder and rendered through an overpriced espresso machine. But when circumstances dictate speed and convenience, this instant is actually pretty darned good. And it took the top spot in a recent NYT Wirecutter taste test.

Smooth and delicious.

I am a big coffee drinker, and occasionally don't have time to create my normal pour-over. I was hesitant to purchase the instant version of this (my husband and I love the fresh version) as I don't usually have great luck with instant coffees. After my first packet, I immediately added more to my cart - this is a top tier instant coffee! I am ready to purchase more - it's a must have for anyone on the go. I have a few packets at my desk at work.

Excellent instant coffee! The best I've had after sampling many :)