Customer Reviews

Folgers Classic Roast Instant Coffee, 4-Ounce Jars (Pack of 6)

5 star:		(7)
4 star:		(2)
3 star:		(1)
2 star:		(2)
1 star:		(6)

 

 

For instant coffee I think this is the best brand out there.

I see one of the 3 star reviewers wondered if the 5 star reviewer realized they were reviewing instant. Well, yeah. It is *instant* coffee, which I imagine some folks just don't like. But I like it.

Several positive points:

1: I like strong coffee. Office coffee is never strong enough. With this I can put in as much as I want.

2: I've tried the new Starbuck's instant coffee. I think this is as good, and WAY cheaper. I wouldn't say it tastes the same, but I'm not convinced that one is better than the other.

3: These 4oz jars are nice. You can slip one in a jacket pocket to take to work or pack for a trip.

4: It dissolves OK in cold liquids, if you like iced coffee, which I do. It doesn't dissolve completely, at least not at first, but neither does other brands of instant coffee. If you actually use a spoon (rather than the dump and swish that I use) it dissolves better. And if you stir (or swoosh) again when it's half gone and again at 2/3 and 3/4 gone, it'll get all of it. OR start with a bit of warm water, get it dissolved really well, then add cold water, milk and ice. OR just get used to the small amount that doesn't instantly dissolve on the surface and tell yourself that they're "sprinkles", and basically get over it. The Starbuck's stuff also doesn't dissolve 100% in cold liquids either.

So, for instant coffee, this is darn good, hot or cold. For cold, I suggest adding some milk. Iced coffee without milk tastes a bit harsh to me, regardless of the brand.

If you don't like instant coffee then you may not like this either.

Instant coffee is not my first choice when I drink coffee. I prefer fresh brewed. However, there are situations when you cannot brew a coffee of your choice: at the office or when I travel and want to have coffee in my room. In such situation I use Folgers coffee. I have a jar in my office, and take a small zip lock bag with Folders coffee when I travel.

I have tried other instant coffees and prefer Folders for the following reasons:

1. I like strong flavored coffee with deep color, other coffees do not give me the same flavor with just one tea spoon

2: Compared with Starbuck's Via instant coffee (which fits the bill for strong flavor) it is much more economical without large difference in taste.

3: It dissolves in hot and cold water (with a bit of extra stirring), which is important if you are using it when you are travelling, since you may or may not have hot water in the room.

4. Most frequently I drink my coffee black and Folders is not bitter black.

So, even though I generally prefer brewed coffee I always have some Folders instant coffee on hand for those occasions when brewed coffee is not an option.

Folgers Classic Roast Instant Coffee, 4-Ounce Jar (Pack of 6) is "aroma-roasted, specially ground and made from Mountain Grown® beans, the world's richest and most aromatic." It is the way we prefer coffee. It is nothing but coffee -- really great coffee. My friend tried to sneak another brand in, but I could not tolerate it. There are a few other kinds I like, but I always depend on Folgers to taste the way classic coffee is supposed to taste.

The history of Folgers goes back to the 1600's when the Folger family moved from England to Massachusetts Bay Colony. Shortly after arriving in America, Peter Folger married Mary Morrell.

In 1849, three Folger brothers went to the West Coast to mine for gold. One of the boys, James Folger, stayed in San Francisco because he did not have the money to finish the trip. In 1850, he went to work as a carpenter building a placed called The Pioneer Steam Coffee and Spice MIlls.

After working at the mill for a year, he had enough money to stake a claim and go to mine for gold. He carried spice and coffee samples with him.
(Before then, people had bought green coffee beans to be roasted at home. Factory roasted coffee was revolutionary.)

Eventually he returned to San Francisco, became a partner in the business, and bought the company in 1872. He called it J. A. Folger & Company. The family business expanded to Texas and Kansas City. (For more of the story go to www.folgers.com)

Now, for the history of our Folgers. My friend travels extensively and sometimes takes me along. He always has a jar of instant Folgers in his suitcase. He likes the instant coffee crystals classic roast better than brewed coffee.

I didn't know for a couple of years that he was toting his coffee around in his suitcase, but finally there was a time on a trip that he brought me a cup of coffee from his hotel room to mine. Wow! It really is great coffee.

I use this delicious coffee (along with pureed collard greens!) to make some of the best chocolate cake you ever put in your mouth. I tell all about this special practice in The Collard Patch.

This coffee tastes like instant because it IS instant. You can't expect it to taste like fresh brewed. I drink for effect, not taste. I can mix four heaping teaspoons in a twelve ounce cup and it has the effect of espresso. This saves time in the morning when I have better things to get to. The price is right also.

My cofee comes in 4oz jars, which is very convinient because cofee do not looses it's freshness to the end of the jar.
Cofee is very good and fresh.

I was brewing about 2 pots a day of Starbucks Columbian or other good Columbian coffees until recently at a relative that only had Folgers Instant. I reluctantly tried it and was amazed at the great taste. I couldnt believe how good it was and now I drink it everyday , even more than brewed coffee. I highly recommend trying this.!

My coffee pot broke and I haven't bought another one yet. Folgers instant is the next best thing for brewed coffee. Even when I get a new coffee pot I'll still use instant for iced coffee.

It is a great instant hot coffee. Usually drink with milk. So, I usually warm up 1 cup with 3/4 milk and some water. Then, add coffee to it. Great taste.

Also, a great price with Subscribe & Save.

If you like Folgers coffee crystals...which I do...this price is the buy of the month!! Time to stock up!!

Thank you Amazon!!!

This product has a terrible metallic after taste. No matter how I try to doctor it up, with extra sweeteners, flavored creamers, etc., the just awrful metallic taste comes through. The surprising thing, is, however, that the decaf version of this same product tastes much better.