You don't need to wait ages, or buy a fancy multi-temperature kettle for the best results. Instead, just wait 10 seconds or so after boiling before you pour. When our coffee expert tried this out, he found this amount of time gives a rich, smooth style – but warns against waiting too much longer as you could end up with a thin taste. 2. Choose the right milk

But although you'll have to pay more for a taste of these coffees, which are a blend of instant and ground coffee, it's worth considering the trade-up if you're after a high-end home brew. It was very strong and smelt bitter so it wasn’t the star I was hoping - in spite of this I put more milk in than I usually do.

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The first sip, well put it this way, I didn’t really want to drink anymore but it got better. It wasn’t the smoothest coffee I’ve ever had but comparing it to the one I usually drink didn’t help. We tried: Nescafé Azera Americano, Nescafé Azera Intenso, Kenco Millicano Americano Instant Coffee, Sainsbury's Americano Microground, Lavazza Prontissmo Intenso Our coffee expert was impressed by this corner of the coffee aisle, describing the microgrounds as ‘a great creation. The blend works very well, increasing the coffee character and flavours. The fineness of the ground coffee prevents any gritty effect, and they all brew easily and cleanly'.

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It may not have the loftiest reputation among coffee snobs, but good old instant has come a long way. There are now a wide range of options to choose from, including rich everyday blends, single-origin, premium instant and espresso-style options. Semi-skimmed cow’s milk worked better with coffee than plant-based milks, adding smoothness without swamping the character of the coffee. Of the plant-based milks, oat went down best.We enlisted the help of our long-time coffee expert Giles Hilton to bring you unrivalled insight into what's on the shelf. For reasons of hygiene and safety, personal grooming products, cosmetics or items of intimate clothing cannot be returned. After realising my error, I then followed the instructions, well tried to, by putting it through a cafetiere and it didn’t go well. Store all types of coffee in an airtight container, in a cool, dark place, away from direct sunlight. This will help to prevent the flavourful essential oils from evaporating. Unwanted Food or Drink Products - Once supply conditions are broken, there are a number of factors outside of our control that can affect the quality of a product. Therefore perishable goods such as food and drink cannot be returned.

Nescafe’s Cap Colombia instant coffee drew praise for its ‘bright, stylish flavour’ that ‘stood out as being close to real coffee’. But you don't need to spend more on branded coffee to get a quality drink – M&S, Waitrose and Sainsbury’s own-label Colombian instants were also all considered good options by our expert. How where coffee is grown affects the taste Coffee brands don't have a standardised system for rating strength, but understanding typical types and terms should help you navigate the aisles successfully.Don’t pour freshly boiled water straight onto your coffee, as it can lead to a harsh, bitter flavour.