Tiktak Excelente Instant coffee powder 500 g

Tiktak Excelente Instant coffee powder 500 g

With Tiktak Excelente you choose a high-quality freeze-dried blend of exclusively Robusta coffee beans. You can recognize the special character of this instant coffee by its delicious aroma, powerful body and full, mild aftertaste.

What is freeze-dried coffee?

Freeze-dried coffee, also known as instant coffee, is a type of coffee obtained by freeze-drying freshly brewed coffee. The process of freeze-drying preserves the flavor and aroma of the coffee while removing the moisture, making it easily soluble in water.

Here is a brief overview of the process of freeze-drying coffee:

1. Extraction: Fresh brewed coffee is made by running hot water through ground coffee beans. This creates an extraction process that extracts the flavor, aroma and soluble substances in the coffee.

2. Freezing: The fresh coffee extract is quickly frozen to very low temperatures, usually below freezing.

3. Freeze-drying: The frozen coffee extract is then subjected to freeze-drying, also known as sublimation. This involves the moisture from the frozen coffee passing directly from the solid state to the gaseous state, without first melting into a liquid. This process is carried out under vacuum, with the pressure reduced to facilitate sublimation.

4. Crumbling: The resulting frozen coffee extract, which is now a dry solid mass, is pulverized into small grains or powder. This facilitates the solubility of the coffee when hot water is added.

The main advantage of freeze-dried coffee is the ease and speed with which it can be prepared. The soluble powder dissolves easily in hot water, allowing a cup of coffee to be prepared within seconds. It requires no coffee makers or filters, making it ideal for quick coffee preparation in offices, campgrounds or while traveling, for example.

However, it is important to note that freeze-dried coffee is generally considered an alternative to freshly brewed coffee and may not offer the same complexity and flavor profiles as, for example, coffee brewed with freshly ground beans. The taste of freeze-dried coffee can vary depending on the brand and quality of coffee used for the freeze-drying process.