Folgers Classic Roast Instant Coffee in the 8 oz Plastic Jar is the most recognizable, flagship instant coffee product from the brand. It is engineered to give you the classic, familiar taste of Folgers' traditional ground coffee instantly, eliminating the need for a coffee maker or filters.
Flavor Profile & Core Features
- The Taste: It is a Medium Roast coffee made from 100% pure coffee beans. It is celebrated for its balanced, smooth flavor profile and comforting, rich aroma ("The best part of waking up..."). It is designed to be well-rounded—not overly acidic or intensely bitter.
- Instant Crystals: Unlike fine powder instant coffees, Folgers uses distinct coffee "crystals" that are freeze-dried at peak freshness to preserve the oils and aroma of the beans.
- The Packaging: Packaged in a signature red, lightweight, and shatterproof 8 oz plastic jar (which replaced the older glass versions for better durability and recycling). It features an ergonomic grip shape and a handy, snap-tight flip-top lid that lets you open and close the container quickly with one hand while keeping moisture out.
Yield & Serving Sizes
An 8 oz jar is highly concentrated and designed to stretch quite a long way:
- Total Yield: A single 8 oz jar makes up to 120 cups of standard 6-fluid-ounce coffee.
- Caffeine Content: It contains roughly 60 to 80 mg of caffeine per rounded teaspoon, putting it on par with a standard cup of brewed drip coffee.
How to Prepare It
Because of how the crystals are processed, this instant mix is incredibly versatile and dissolves in seconds:
- The Classic Hot Mug: Add 1 rounded teaspoon of coffee crystals into a mug, pour in 6 fluid ounces of hot water (or warm milk for a quick café au lait style), and stir.
- Iced Coffee or Dalgona: While Folgers makes a specific "Iced" line, these standard Classic Roast crystals will also dissolve easily in cold water or cold milk with an extra few seconds of vigorous stirring. It is a favorite base for making trendy whipped "Dalgona" coffee by whisking the crystals with equal parts sugar and hot water until it forms a thick froth.
Best Suited For
This is an ultimate pantry, office breakroom, or camping staple. It is perfect for anyone looking for a reliable, low-cost cup of coffee without the hassle of cleaning a machine, or for bakers who need a quick teaspoon of coffee crystals to deepen the flavor of chocolate cakes and brownies.