In the 1970s, Nestlé launched a marketing campaign celebrating Nescafé as the world's best-selling instant coffee. The promotion included mugs shaped like globes. (John Kelly/The Washington Post ...

Here’s how we know it’s the best: I filled up this mug at 6:30 a.m. with my morning coffee, and I felt the same level of heat after nursing it for around four hours.

Instant coffee has a place in the world, even as just a backup brew when your French press breaks. These are the brands to seek out in stores and those to skip.

Maybe, I told myself, instant had improved. The next morning, up again with the kids, I spooned a heaping tablespoon of instant-coffee crystals into a mug, poured in the hot water and … that was it.

The best smart mugs allow you to keep your drink at the precise temperature you prefer, and will keep your coffee or tea at, say, 131 degrees exactly throughout the rest of your afternoon meetings ...

To find the best instant coffee on the market, we blind-tested varieties from 11 different companies — from specialty roasters to supermarket brands.

This is shockingly good instant coffee with excellent strength and no bitterness. It felt full-bodied on the tongue and tasted like a true cup of joe—I’d drink this over my French Press at ...

Best Types of Coffee Mugs for Keeping a Brew Warm. Plus, how a smaller serving can make all the difference. By Anna Kocharian Senior Shopping Editor. Updated May 7, 2025.