Juan Valdez Instant Coffee Freeze-Dried, 100% Colombian, 8.8 oz (250 g) Zip Pack

Juan Valdez instant coffee in the 8.8 oz (250 g) resealable zip pack: freeze-dried, 100% Colombian Arabica, medium roast. This is the Juan Valdez Classic freeze-dried coffee sold in the 3.5 oz jar at US grocery stores, in a bag that holds about 2.5 jars.

What's in the bag

• Brand: Juan Valdez (a brand of the Colombian Coffee Growers Federation)
• Format: freeze-dried instant coffee granules
• Net weight: 8.8 oz / 250 g, resealable zip pack
• Bean: 100% Colombian Arabica, Caldas region, grown at 1,000 to 1,799 m
• Roast: medium
• Tasting notes: mild caramel, toasted nut, medium body, balanced acidity, clean finish
• Yield: about 139 cups of 4 oz (or about 69 mugs of 8 oz) at Juan Valdez's recommended 1 level teaspoon (~1.8 g) per 4 oz
• UPC: 7707211631964

How to make Juan Valdez instant coffee

Juan Valdez's instructions: 1 level teaspoon (~1.8 g) per 4 oz of hot water at about 190°F. For an 8 oz mug, use 2 level teaspoons. Stir and adjust to taste. Iced: dissolve 2 teaspoons in 2 tablespoons of hot water first, fill the glass with ice, then add cold milk or water. It also works in baking and coffee desserts. For ratios and recipes, see our Juan Valdez instant coffee guide.

Freeze-dried vs. regular instant coffee

Freeze-dried coffee is brewed, frozen, and dried under vacuum at low temperature, so more of the aroma survives than with spray-dried instant powder. That is why the granules look like small crystals rather than dust. More on the process: how freeze-dried coffee is made.

FAQ

Is Juan Valdez instant coffee good?
It is 100% Colombian Arabica and freeze-dried, the higher grade of instant coffee. Buyers on our site rate this bag 5.0 of 5 (4 reviews).

Does it dissolve in cold water?
Not well. Dissolve it in a little hot water first, then add ice and cold milk or water.

How much caffeine is in Juan Valdez instant coffee?
Juan Valdez does not publish a figure. Using the USDA average for instant coffee (3.14% caffeine), one level teaspoon (~1.8 g) has about 57 mg, roughly 45 to 65 mg depending on the batch. A brewed 8 oz cup of drip coffee has about 95 mg.

How long does it last once opened?
Reseal the zip pack after each use and keep it dry and away from heat. Use within a few months of opening for best aroma.

Where does it ship from?
Our Miami, FL warehouse. Free US shipping on orders over $85. Choose Subscribe and Save for 10% off every 2 to 10 weeks.

Want a bigger bag? Buendia freeze-dried instant coffee, 15.9 oz (450 g), comes from the same Colombian coffee growers' system. See all Colombian instant coffee.