Skip to content
  • Coffee
    • Subscribe & Save
      • Start a Subscription
      • Society Benefits
      • Society Exclusive Merch
    • Brew Format
      • Bagged
      • Single-Serve Pods
      • Canned Lattes
      • Espresso Capsules
      • Instant
    • Organic Coffee
      • Light Roast
      • Medium Roast
      • Dark Roast
      • Espresso Roast
      • Valhalla Java Odinforce Blend
      • Organic Coffee Bundles
    • Flavored Coffee
      • Blueberry
      • Chocolate Hazelnut
      • Coconut Caramel
      • Vanilla
      • Flavored Coffee Bundles
  • Merch
    • All Merch
      • Apparel
      • Accessories
      • Mugs
      • On-the-Go Drinkware
      • Storage & Brewing
      • Sale
    • Gifting
      • Gift Cards
      • Flavored Variety Packs
      • Roast Variety Packs
    • Society Exclusives
      • Society Exclusive Merch
      • Join the Society
  • Society of Strong Coffee
  • Ritual Rewards
  • Account
  • Careers
  • Help & FAQs
  • Find In Store
  • About
  • Blog & Content
Log in
  • Twitter
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • YouTube
  • Coffee
    • Start a Subscription to join the Society of Strong Coffee.
      Subscribe & Save
      • Start a Coffee Subscription
      • Society Benefits
      • Society Exclusive Merch
    • Shop Light Roast Death Wish Coffee.
      Organic Coffee
      • Light Roast
      • Medium Roast
      • Dark Roast
      • Espresso Roast
      • Valhalla Java Odinforce Blend
      • Organic Coffee Bundles
    • Shop Coconut Caramel flavored Death Wish Coffee.
      Flavored Coffee
      • Blueberry
      • Chocolate Hazelnut
      • Coconut Caramel
      • Vanilla
      • Flavored Coffee Bundles
    • Death Wish Coffee's lineup of premium canned lattes including Mocha, Vanilla and Original.
      Brew Format
      • Bagged
      • Single-Serve Pods
      • Espresso Capsules
      • Instant
      • Canned Lattes
  • Subscribe & Save
  • Merch
    • Shop the Death Wish Coffee Chemex Cowboy Collection.
      All Merch
      • Apparel
      • Accessories
      • Mugs
      • On-the-Go Drinkware
      • Storage & Brewing
      • Sale
    • Gifting
      • Gift Cards
      • Flavored Variety Packs
      • Roast Variety Packs
    • Shop Death Wish Coffee Society Exclusive Merch.
      Society Exclusives
      • Society Exclusive Merch
      • How to Join the Society
Death Wish Coffee
  • Find in Store
  • Blog
  • About
    • Start a Subscription to join the Society of Strong Coffee.
      Coffee Subscription
      • Member-Only Benefits
      • Start a Subscription
    • Join Ritual Rewards to earn points and redeem them for free coffee and merch.
      Ritual Rewards
      • How to Earn + Redeem
    • Learn more about the history of Death Wish Coffee.
      Our Story
      • History & Brand Values
Log in
Cart

Item added to your cart

View cart
Access Denied
IMPORTANT! If you’re a store owner, please make sure you have Customer accounts enabled in your Store Admin, as you have customer based locks set up with EasyLockdown app. Enable Customer Accounts
A campground scene featuring a pile of birch trees on the leafy ground with instant coffee, two mugs and a camping bag.

6 Ways to Use Instant Coffee

December 1, 2022Coffee Talk
Twitter Facebook

Spice up your cooking—in an instant

When you think of instant coffee, you probably associate it as your go-to caffeine fix when you’re in a pinch. You need caffeine—ASAP. Whether you’re stuck in a hotel room, camping in the woods or blasting off to space, the often-overlooked instant coffee has a lot more to offer than just brewing and drinking it.

Instant coffee sitting near a campfire with two black mugs.

Just a pinch of the Death Wish Dark Roast Instant Coffee has the power to transform any meal. Level up your cooking or baking game—in an instant. From savory dinners to mouthwatering desserts, instant coffee is about to become your pantry staple.

6 Ways to Use Instant Coffee

1. Smoothies and Milkshakes

Next time you’re blending up your power breakfast, lace it with a little sprinkle of instant coffee. That little pinch of caffeine will have you feeling ready hit the gym, survive the morning carpool or crush that 12-hour work shift.

 

A blueberry smoothie with instant coffee on top.

[Image Credit: Regina Barker via Unsplash]

2. Marinades

Backyard BBQ? Date night? Impromptu visit from the in-laws? Instant coffee saves the day. Brew up some instant coffee and marinate your steak, chicken, tofu or asparagus—a guaranteed crowd pleaser.

Two marinated steaks cooking on a top of a grill.

[Image Credit: Paul Hermann via Unsplash]

3. Oatmeal or Cereal

Spice up your morning routine by adding a tablespoon of instant coffee to your usual oatmeal slosh or cereal and milk. Combining your breakfast and morning coffee into one magically caffeinated meal is like killing two birds with one stone.

A bowl of oatmeal topped with bananas, nuts and instant coffee.

[Image Credit: Alexandru Acea via Unsplash]

4. Ice Cream Topping

Do you have a sweet tooth? Garnish your favorite ice cream with a sprinkle of instant coffee and enjoy the flavors as the ice cream melts into a caffeinated treat.

Ice cream with coffee topping.

[Image Credit: Keriliwi via Unsplash]

5. Salad Dressing

No good story ever started with a salad. Make vegetables more enjoyable by whipping up a coffee vinaigrette. All it takes is a little instant coffee mixed with your favorite salad dressing—game changer.

A bowl of salad topped with an instant coffee vinaigrette dressing.

[Image Credit: Jasmin Schreiber via Unsplash]

6. Cookies and Brownies

Add a teaspoon (or four) to your go-to chocolate chip cookie or brownie recipe. Instant coffee is the perfect addition to make your favorite chocolate treat even more indulgent.

A stack of three brownies made with instant coffee.[Image Credit: iMattSmart via Unsplash]

RELATED: What's an Affogato?

Prev Blog Next Blog
Invalid password
Enter

LET'S DRINK COFFEE AND THROW THINGS AT HAPPY PEOPLE

End of the road, jack.

Company

  • Help + FAQ
  • Refund Policy
  • Careers
  • Wholesale

Accounts + Orders

  • Your Account
  • Shipping + Delivery
  • Subscription
  • Track Your Order

Legal

  • Terms + Conditions
  • Privacy Policy
  • PROP 65

GET WIRED WITH US

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • YouTube
  • Twitter
© 2025, Death Wish Coffee. All rights reserved.

GET WIRED WITH US

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • YouTube
  • Twitter
  • Choosing a selection results in a full page refresh.
  • Opens in a new window.