Best instant coffee according to redditors

Yesterday I discovered my new summer drink: vanilla protein powder + instant coffee granules + cold water + blender bottle = delicious vanilla iced latte

On a tangent, at the very end, when he says he doesn't drink coffee, she says she's got "Sanka." I had to google that and it turns out it's an early brand of instant decaf coffee. Amazon still sells it.

Their description makes me want Sanka like you wouldn't believe:

About the product

• Tastes like it's made from cornbread you just baked
  
  
• Quicker and easier to prepare than homemade stuffing
  
  
• Ready in just 5 minutes
  
  
• Versatile pantry staple; can be enjoyed as stuffing or as an ingredient in many dishes
  
  
• 110 calories per serving; 6 servings per package
  
  110 calories per cup and it tastes like fresh baked cornbread? Sign me up!

Mount Hagen has a pretty good instant coffee that I used to drink a lot.

If you want instant coffee this isn't terrible, or even Starbucks Via. Every other instant coffee I've tried has tasted like stomach acid.

Ok, here's the totally non-essential, and stupidly expensive for what it is, but I won't go out even overnight without is my Nalgene coffee press or the GSI Nalgene coffee filter. The filter weighs nothing, it's the coffee and sugar that gets you. Now, if you are good with typical Maxwell House/Folger's coffee, and you drink it with cream and sugar, there is one good alternative. Maxim Korean Coffee Packets are amazingly good. I use 2 packets every morning and sometimes again in the evening. The 100 pack does me good for about a month. If you're reading my post, checking out the product, and saying "Really, um... no.", then you are in the same shoes I was in until I tried it. Has sugar and cream already in it.

I'll also second the battery pack. Those who claimed that pillows and camp shoes are non-essential, I beg to disagree! That's like saying Gold Bond powder is non-essential! I'll admit that I'm not UL, but tax, tag, and title, out of town I'm weighing in right around 30 with 2 liters of water and food. Since I weigh 250, it's light enough.

I just use the instant coffee. Really not a big difference to me in fresh brewed or instant. Especially when I'm out hiking, anything tastes amazing after a long day.

http://www.amazon.com/Medaglia-Instant-Espresso-Coffee-Ounce/dp/B002BTI9B0

I'm really into the single serving Mountian House meals, they taste better than what I make at home. Walmart carries them like $5 each. One for breakfast, one for dinner, and for lunch snacks, Oh! Ricey instant noodles (way better than ramen) or whatever for lunch. Throw a couple Vinacafe sachets for the morning coffee and you're all set!

I'm not Asian but I've found out that the Asian markets (specifically Vietnamese) carry the BEST food for backpacking. They're big into freeze dried, dehydrated stuff with tons of flavor their culture isn't big into refrigeration.

As far as stoves go? I use this one, works great. Oh, and a Sawyer mini filter.

I put 2 spoonfuls of this is every chocolat KC shake I make:
https://smile.amazon.com/Medaglia-DOro-Espresso-Instant-Coffee/dp/B002BTI9B0?sa-no-redirect=1

I love Nescafe

Non-mobile: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B002BTI9B0/ref=redir_mdp_mobile/185-0789953-7073021

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Completely dependent on your location and availability, but Asian markets here in the West coast carry 10-packs of soup in different flavors all dehydrated about the size of a larger ramen seasoning packet for about $1.20. They come in a variety of flavors (miso: tofu, green onion, bean curd, etc.), I’ve eaten some over 2 years past shelf life and you’d never know it was expired. Plus they come with seaweed (a good source of vitamin c). You can also buy a jar of condensed seasoning (powdered) that will last about 40 meals - longer if rationed - they’re typically $4-6.

The Asian markets also sell coffee packs with creamer and sugar blended in shaped like Starbucks Via packets. I bought them on sale last time, 100-pack was $5.

Edit: Okay, so feel free to read what I wrote... but I found this article on BPL which should be pretty much what you're looking for. It appears to be a free one, too!

I have a pretty serious coffee addiction, so this is a question I've asked on multiple occasion. I've found several solutions. Here's my breakdown, in descending order of what I typically use while camping. Keep in mind I tend to go light and low-hassle just to get my fix.

• Instant coffee. Some people swear by Starbucks VIA, but they're way too expensive for me... but neither can I force myself to gag down Folgers or Maxwell House. I found the perfect instant for me: G7 black (I prefer black coffee). It's Vietnamese, and appears to be micro-ground like VIA, but costs about $4 for 20 sachets. Tastes pretty damn close to a real cup of coffee, and I would argue just as good (if not better) to a cup of VIA. Look for it on amazon or in your local asian market. FWIW, Vietnamese have been pretty damn good at coffee ever since their days as a French colony.
  
  
• Coffee bags. Kind of like tea bags, but filled with coffee instead. The coffee is usually stale in the bag, but still not too bad. The bags are generally completely biodegradable or combustible (except for possibly a small staple).
  
  
• Cowboy coffee. Take a ziploc of grounds, brew right in your cup. You'll get some sludge and grounds, but the coffee is real coffee and cleanup is a breeze.
  
  
  Finally, if you want espresso, and you're not scared of a little fuss and muss, why not try to make turkish coffee in a camping stove?

Basically, yeah. I use this one (although that's an absurd price).

I don't see why you couldn't use instant coffee, although I'd bump it to 1.5tsp because it's a little weaker. I use 2tsp of espresso powder when I make this because I like getting a little more coffee flavor.

Just to follow on here. I spend 1-2 months in China every year (and have done soe for the last 12 years) and tend to eat fairly healthy while there (although I drink way too much Baijiu and Tsingtao ;) )

What works for me is skipping breakfast (I usually IF anyway, so nbd), having a large, healthy lunch (ideally post training)- which I eat at a local restaurant- and then having a medium-large dinner, again at a local restaurant.

I would stock up on Starbucks Via if you are a coffee freak like me:

https://www.amazon.com/Starbucks-Ready-Italian-Roast-Coffee/dp/B00438ZXAM/ref=sr_1_1_s_it?s=grocery&ie=UTF8&qid=1498430033&sr=1-1&keywords=starbucks+via

And I never bring food or supplementation with me (for me) but you may want to bring whey protein and/or creatine with you.

I would strong suggest NOT to eat at KFC, but rather enjoy the local cuisine, which I'm sure is healthier and better than you might think.

I would guess you are staying in Shanghai, since boxes are plentiful there and basically are not plentiful anywhere else in China (maybe Beijing). If you are in Shang, of course you could even eat Western food in many places as well.

I've had some of the best meals of my life in China. There's a really great Iberian/Spanish place in the French Concession:

https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g308272-d3313967-Reviews-ElEFANTE_Happy_Restaurant_Bar-Shanghai.html

As I write this, I am living in Barcelona, and I still have fond memories of this little Spanish place in Shang. Weird.

completely disregard every comment on this board, your search is over:

https://www.amazon.com/Vinacafe-Instant-Coffee-Mix-sachets/dp/B00Q7DKXKQ/ref=sr_1_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1491538325&sr=8-1&keywords=vinacafe

No, not many people have heard of it. Yes, I spent lots of time to find the best coffee for the trail. Yes, this is hands down the best coffee I've ever had in my life. It mixes perfectly, and has the perfect amount of sweetness to it. It's absolutely delicious, and no you won't find a better coffee ON THE PLANET.

I use a coffee based rub at my places for braised pork shoulder. However I use [instant espresso] (http://www.amazon.com/Medaglia-DOro-Instant-Espresso-Coffee/dp/B002BTI9B0/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1407518248&sr=8-1&keywords=instant+espresso). the rub is made up of the coffee, smoked paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, cayenne, brown sugar, salt and pepper. Never tried it on short ribs, but its very tasty, the coffee is subtle though.

Found out about this stuff in korea. Instant coffee with the cream and sugar pre-added into the packets. Turns whatever the shit that comes from the DEFAC into something tolerable. Obviously not as good as fresh brewed but still pretty good. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005GV9RZC/ref=pd_lpo_sbs_dp_ss_2?pf_rd_p=1944579842&pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe-1&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=B003VCULUS&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=110VKJ4X9MJHDEWAQ1RJ

Try instant coffee. I picked up this brand at Market of Choice not too long ago, and it's actually really tasty. Just add water.

Try some Four Sigmatic Mushroom Coffee with Lion’s Mane & Chaga. It's not cheap, but you could probably brew a packet at a time and keep it in the fridge. Or brew it and make ice cubes then thaw as necessary.

This is the best trail coffee I have found in my opinion.

And it's still available! I always thought it was something from a bygone era, but sure enough, I saw some in the coffee aisle at the grocery store just last weekend!

Is this
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B002BTI9B0/ref=redir_mdp_mobile/185-0789953-7073021

What you're referring to? It's the best cup of coffee I've ever had while backpacking

I drink a lot of instant. Mainly because I use coffee as a milk-flavoring for my morning cup :)

I've been living on Cafe Bustelo Instant espresso for a month now. It is a perfectly palatable instant, and way better than Nescafe Taster's choice.

If you want a little (a lot?) more expensive look for Nescafe Gold and Davidoff Cuvee. Expensive for instant coffee but damn it's delicious!

Or maybe I am just showing my coffee-illiteracy :P

This Korean instant coffee is actually pretty alright. I drink it some nights when I'm feeling extremely lazy.

https://www.amazon.com/Maxim-Original-Korean-Coffee-100pks/dp/B005GV9RZC

I would like to make flavored lattes in my dorm room. Currently, all I have is instant coffee, skim milk, a Keurig machine (with no K-cups, but it can boil water), and a microwave. How can I make a latte/cappuccino (don't know the difference haha) in my room? Additionally, where can I buy some flavored syrups (maybe vanilla or pumpkin spice)?

If you order the Vias in bulk, its a lot less expensive. You can regularly find 50 counts on amazon for around $25, making it 50 cents a pack. Since it never really goes bad, you don't have to worry about not using them all up on a trip.

All ya'll VIA drinkers need to check your coffee game.

BOOM!

Vietnamese instant w/ creamer and sugar included. Do 2 packets if you have a large (>8-10oz cup). Like $0.23 a pack from Amazon. If you have a decent Asian market in your town they'll usually go for closer to $15 for the same 100 pack bag.

Seriously the truth. Unless you want your coffee w/out cream/sugar.

If you're willing to overpay for instant coffee, this stuff (Mount Hagen brand) is pretty good for instant. Additionally, the Starbucks via stuff is alright but also very overpriced.

There is some decent instant coffee on amazon that I've used while traveling/backpacking. It's not bitter at all and is hoenstly better than gastation and most restaurant coffee.

https://www.amazon.com/Mount-Hagen-Organic-Freeze-Instant/dp/B00N9TYGVS/ref=sr_1_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1480386777&sr=8-1&keywords=freeze+dried+coffee

https://www.amazon.com/Instant-Premium-Vietnamese-Servings-Sachets/dp/B00HMCMADE/ref=sr_1_3_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1550031805&sr=8-3&keywords=g7+coffee

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G7 Trung Nguyen brand coffee from Vietnam a.k.a land of the coffee. I personally think that the Starbucks cafe latte is quite weak and watery (i do get it cold w/ ice though). The consistency is a little thicker and creamier but the flavor is suuuuper rich and aromatic.

I think Ebony is meant to be a direct reference to the canned coffee brand BLACK.

Mountainhouse/Wise/Backpacker's Pantry are my go-tos. The lady loves Good to Go meals when we're in the woods. I'll admit, they're delicious, but they're also several dollars more per package. https://goodto-go.com/ - The Thai Curry is our favorite.

Beyond that...peanut butter, tortillas or wheat wraps, Lära and Clif bars, Stovetop Stuffing, oatmeal, dried salami, cheese, soup mixes. If you don't mind the weight, you'd be shocked at how good a SPAM and Stovetop burrito can be at the end of the day.

For coffee, I've fallen in love with Vinacafe for its low price, decent taste, and all-in-one creamer and sugar inclusion: https://www.amazon.com/Vinacafe-Instant-Coffee-2-Pack-sachets/dp/B00Q7DKXKQ . If the pack's still light enough this time around, I may add my AeroPress and some pre-ground coffee, plus some teabags for her.

It depends on what you're looking for. In my EDC bag I'll keep a few of the Starbucks Via just in case I need to make quick cup of coffee.

https://www.amazon.com/Starbucks-Ready-Italian-Roast-Coffee/dp/B00438ZXAM/ref=sr_1_1_s_it?s=grocery&ie=UTF8&qid=1473560696&sr=1-1&keywords=starbucks%2Bvia

Now if you're storing coffee at a bugout location you look into this stuff. It's got a 25 year shelf-life supposedly.

https://www.amazon.com/Franklins-Finest-Survival-Coffee-Servings/dp/B00OGMRPAG

At home though I keep some of these around for when I'm too lazy to grind any beans.

https://www.amazon.com/Medaglia-DOro-Instant-Espresso-Coffee/dp/B009LHXJPG/ref=sr_1_1?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1473560816&sr=1-1&keywords=megdalia+d%27oro

This One!
It’s the best espresso powder I’ve ever had. But it’s half the price at Smart ‘N Final. Not sure if a store like that is an option for where you’re located but just throwing that in there :) Lemme know if you try it and like it.

Oh wow cool. Ordered!

Amazon link. Sorry everyone for the long link

https://www.amazon.com/Four-Sigmatic-Mushroom-Coffee-Pack/dp/B06XCHS1W7/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?adgrpid=52817018581&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI_PqftaaK4gIVAlcMCh1F4Q0MEAAYAiAAEgIhKvD_BwE&hvadid=274713345353&hvdev=m&hvlocphy=1015254&hvnetw=g&hvpos=1t2&hvqmt=e&hvrand=7749515319032812087&hvtargid=aud-649564993678%3Akwd-299670222199&hydadcr=16927_9865166&keywords=four+sigmatic+mushroom+coffee&qid=1557262379&s=gateway&sr=8-4

You can find it here (it might even be available in store):

https://www.walmart.ca/en/ip/nescaf-gold-espresso-instant-coffee/6000197843405

or here (but it's an add-on item so they make you buy something else with it).

https://www.amazon.ca/NESCAFÉ-Gold-Espresso-Instant-Coffee/dp/B07BDVR6L8

I just put some water in a mug and then heated it up in the microwave.

Here's a link to the Nescafe - the directions just said hot water so that's how I did it D:

I buy this stuff on Amazon called G7. It’s cheap and I really really like it. Coffee, creamer, and sugar in one.

https://smile.amazon.com/Instant-Premium-Vietnamese-Servings-Sachets/dp/B00HMCMADE/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?keywords=g7+coffee&qid=1568182291&s=gateway&sprefix=g7&sr=8-3

Also, it’s in individual packs so it super convenient on the go or backpacking.

G7 because I am cheap. VIA is the best I have tried.

This shit right here. Teaspoon of that, hot water, and about 1/4 cup of half and half and you're golden. It's pure instant espresso, and somehow it forms a nice frothy crema on top, too, which gives it a creamy texture. I don't usually put sugar in my coffee, but two of these homemade Americanos do me wonders in the morning.

You can find it in the city, too. Walmart is cheapest at ~$6 a jar, Superstore is ~$7, everywhere else will be ~$9. Except sometimes it goes on sale and then it's $5 a jar, so maybe check some flyers or check back until you see it go on sale and then stock up!

A jar makes ~100 cups of coffee, so with cream it works out to maybe 75c a cup or so.

If you enjoy Nestle instant, then you will definitely enjoy Starbucks instant coffee. They come out to about 50 cents a cup and for someone who is new to coffee, these are a good start. I usually keep a couple in my backpack when we run out of coffee at work. Hope this helps!

Medaglia D' Oro Instant Espresso

I haven't made coffee since I found Medagalia Instant Espresso. It's expensive on Amazon, but I buy it locally for $3.50. It's honestly amazing stuff!

I would recommend this Korean instant coffee:

http://www.amazon.com/Maxim-Original-Korean-Coffee-100pks/dp/B005GV9RZC

Like everyone else is suggesting, it doesn't compare to drip coffee; however, cream and sugar are included in the individual packets and you can control how much goes into each cup by pinching the cream/sugar end of the coffee packet as you pour it into your cup.

It's not discontinued AFAICT, although S&D doesn't seem to do as much to promote it as you'd think.

There are competitors you could consider, though, like Milk Magic, Johnny Moo, or even a straw approach. Heck, there's even caffeinated versions.

Esbit stove, water from my camelback, and 2 packets of vinacafe instant coffee.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00Q7DKXKQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_454Mzb0ZV2B1R

I only drink a half cup of kefir a day, so I use a clean small espresso jar.

I use the jar's lid, only tightening it to "fingertip tight". Ferment 24 hours, remove grains and plop them into a clean jar, and let the kefir continue to ferment another 24 hours.

<$1.50/waffle: https://www.amazon.com/EGGO-WAFFLES-BUTTERMILK-12-3-PACK/dp/B079JYFJY1/ref=mp_s_a_1_4

pennies per cup of coffee:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01LB1J9BW#Ask

time for meal prep: boil water and run the microwave while you get dressed -> 0 minutes

Neither will go bad based on your stated consumption rate, and the total cost of your daily feast will be less than the tip you refuse to pay your server.

PS since it went completely over your head, I was calling out your irrelevant point about the higher cost of higher quality produce because you eat empty calorie trash.

Little late to the party, but I am a huge iced coffee fan and I'll tell you what worked for me.

I loved Starbucks Iced Coffees but they got too expensive after a while. I initially used regular VIA packets (not the Iced Coffee one) in a 32 ounce bottle filled with ice water, they were good, but again, got too expensive.

I then found this: [Cafe Bustelo Instant Coffee] (http://www.amazon.com/Cafe-Bustelo-Instant-Espresso-3-5-Ounce/dp/B001E95KUQ/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1376341585&sr=8-6&keywords=cafe+bustelo) Makes strong, tasty iced coffee.

If you need it sweet, add a scoop or two of Protein Powder (chocolate or vanilla). Makes it a Iced cafe mocha.

Muscle Milk is the best brand for this recipe (although higher in calories).

I use instant [coffee.] (http://www.amazon.com/Starbucks-Ready-Colombia-Coffee-count/dp/B00438XVGU/ref=pd_sim_gro_4) With a little Hersey chocolate syrup. Easy and not to bad

Four Sigmatic makes a mushroom powder that is an excellent pre workout stimulant.

No, it's a different thing. Here it is: instant expresso powder

When I make my chocolate cake, I mix cocoa powder and instant expresso powder in a bowl and then add boiling water and mix. Then I let it cool and add buttermilk and vanilla extract and those are my wet ingredients (that I then mix with the butter, sugar, eggs, and dry ingredients).

I'm a big fan of this off of Amazon.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00HMCMADE?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title

It has creamer and sugar already in the package, is cheap, & I really like the taste.

If you like that 3-in-1, try Maxim. It is MUCH better and the best I have ever tried in that style: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005GV9RZC/ref=crt_ewc_title_huc_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=AC40OSU6U7Q4G

Like all the Asian instants, they are a little weak. My wife and I use two of these + 2 vias for a 500ml shared cup of wake up.

I figured there's no noticeable difference. Here's my recipe:

2tbsp unsalted tillamook butter, 1tbsp coconut oil, 1tsp nestle vanilla sugar-free creamer, a small chunk of 85% coco, and a couple tablespoons of Medaglia Doro instant espresso. Add boiling water.

Everyone should seek and try "the Dag" at least once. I could write a short story on its virtues.

I'll put my vote in for Medaglia D'Oro Instant Espresso Coffee. I prefer it to Stabucks' Via and it comes in a reasonably small 2 ounce glass jar.

Are you talking about the instant espresso form of Bustelo? In the little packets? Or the kind you brew? If it's the latter, it's preferable because the finer grind works better. If it's actual espresso powder, the sort you mix with hot water and stir with a spoon? Don't use that.

You may want to try some of these in your 2.0. There are four coffee flavors in the pack, I was a little iffy with them at first, but came to love all four. They should have about 65mg of caffiene per squirt, one squirt is plenty to flavor a bottle of 2.0.

Get some really good shit.. I'm in love with the Starbucks VIA. >> ... <<<

http://www.amazon.com/Starbucks-Ready-Colombia-Coffee-count/dp/B00438XVGU/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1314116598&sr=8-2

They are 50% and come out to .58 cents per coffee. Though they expire soon, but someone mentioned that they don't affect the taste at all.

What about just mixing in espresso powder? Flavor, caffeine, basically no extra calories?

https://www.amazon.com/Four-Sigma-Foods-Mushroom-Coffee/dp/B00ZWA7LQ4?th=1&psc=1

Has anybody tried the sweetened Starbucks Via Iced (link: https://www.amazon.com/Starbucks-Instant-Sweetened-6-0-95oz-packets/dp/B01LTI9638?th=1)? Are they worth it or should I just go with the standard Via packs in cold water?

I really like this stuff:

https://www.amazon.com/Maxim-Original-Korean-Coffee-100pks/dp/B005GV9RZC/ref=sr_1_2_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1523158929&sr=8-2&keywords=korean+coffee

Time to break out your finest Sanka for those difficult guests. Just don't tell them its decaf.

I've been really happy with Cafe Bustelo. Recently started using their Instant Espresso when I didn't have access to a coffee maker. Now I prefer it for a quick drink in the morning. Makes excellent iced coffee as well. Big Lots has been carrying this (and their espresso grind) so you can pick them up pretty cheap.

I have a Keurig at home and I'm a little of a snob but also won't complain if I have regular coffee.

For camping I've been having the G7 3-1. All I have to do is heat up the water and I add 2 packets per cup.

Oh yea, I don't have an RV yet so I tent camp but once I get my RV I'll probably still drink the G7.

Depends on the ride:

• S240 - Starbucks doubleshot, and then plan on sit down coffee when I get back into town.
  
• Solo single cups - A mix of Medaglia D'Oro instant espresso and Mt Hagen instant coffee
  
• Group trips Ortlieb pour over kit

Or instant coffee crystals, like this one? https://www.amazon.com/Folgers-Instant-Coffee-Crystals-Classic/dp/B01LB1J9BW/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=instant+coffee&qid=1557420209&s=grocery&sr=1-3

Amazon has a few options, but this one is the most reasonably priced one: https://www.amazon.com/Authentic-Japanese-Black-Coffee-Unsweetened/dp/B013SMMGTO/ref=sr_1_2_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1488301561&sr=8-2&keywords=canned+coffee+japanese
Or if you are crazy like I am, you can order from Amazon Japan, have it shipped to an intermediary and then shipped to you. Expensive, but you get what you want. :)

I wish I was a wizard! I just started experimenting by always making a second batch and adding different things. Oh, I forgot to say with the tiramisu-type ones: add a dash of almond extract.

Some things I've found to be good in 'mallows:

Dehydrated berries, crushed into powder.

Peppermint extract (with or without adding cocoa powder)

Instant espresso

Vanilla bean paste - this has become my standby recipe, sometimes dusted with crushed candy canes.

*Matcha, though I'm still trying to get the balance right for that nice, creamy green tea flavor.

Your marshmallows look gorgeous, by the way!

I know this probably sounds crazy, but Starbucks Via is the best instant coffee I've tried. I can actually bare to drink it black.

http://www.amazon.com/Starbucks-Ready-Colombia-Coffee-count/dp/B00438XVGU#customerReviews

Maybe that could be your go-to rush coffee.

Instant coffee is terrible, until you try this one:
http://www.amazon.com/Medaglia-DOro-Instant-Espresso-Coffee/dp/B009LHXJPG/ref=sr_1_1?s=grocery&ie=UTF8&qid=1418356757&sr=1-1&keywords=medaglia+d%27oro

^ This. I have never tried cold brew or anything, but I've started making my own lattes at home. I made some cane sugar syrup to add to it, but you can buy it in the alcohol mixer section of a store. Syrup, espresso, milk, ice, done. You can also buy instant coffee packets designed to make iced coffee https://www.amazon.com/Starbucks-Instant-Sweetened-6-0-95oz-packets/dp/B01LTI9638