Juan Valdez Instant Coffee
Juan Valdez instant is freeze dried Colombian Arabica coffee. Grocers and online stores sell the jars.
Updated . Edited by: Ilyass Ben Hakim.
Where to buy
- Juan Valdez Cafe storeOfficial site · juanvaldezcafestore.com
- Search AmazonLive search · amazon.com
- Search WalmartLive search · walmart.com
- Google ShoppingLive search · google.com
Look in the coffee aisle or the Latin foods aisle. Regional grocers like Lowes Foods list several flavors.
Professional insight
Coffee buyers prefer freeze dried instant for fuller aroma. Then they check origin and flavor.
- Freeze dried granules look like small glossy crystals.
- Flavored jars weigh slightly less than Classic.
- Colombian jars may differ from US labeled jars.
- Reseal tightly, granules clump fast in humid kitchens.
Check the label
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Types
| Flavor | Notes |
|---|---|
| Classic | Plain Arabica freeze dried coffee, about 3.5 oz jar. |
| Decaffeinated | Decaf version, about 3.3 oz jar. |
| Vanilla Cinnamon | Natural vanilla and cinnamon flavors added. |
| Dulce de Leche | Caramel style flavored instant. |
How to use it
- 1Heat water to about 190 °F, just off the boil.
- 2Add 1 level teaspoon to a cup.
- 3Pour in 4 oz of hot water and stir.
- 4Add more coffee or water to taste.
- 5Try hot milk instead for a richer cup.
Storage
- Close the lid right after each scoop.
- Keep the jar in a cool, dry cupboard.
- Use a dry spoon so granules do not clump.
- Keep it away from the kettle steam.
Common questions
- Is it 100% Colombian?
- Yes. The brand says it uses Colombian Arabica from its grower network.
- Is there a decaf?
- Yes, a decaffeinated freeze dried jar is sold alongside the Classic.
- Can I make iced coffee with it?
- Dissolve it in a little hot water. Then add cold water and ice.