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Instant Foundation Blend

Roasted by ReAnimator Coffee

This instant coffee is freeze-dried in collaboration with Swift Cup Coffee to provide a great tasting cup anywhere you go.

Instant Foundation Blend — ReAnimator Coffee
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Dark CocoaAlmondRipe Blueberry

From the roaster

We Taste: Dark Cocoa, Almond, Ripe Blueberry

We know what you're thinking -- but the answer is that yes, this instant coffee actually tastes great. 

Processed in collaboration with our friends at Swift Cup Coffee, the careful brewing practices and attention to detail paid throughout the freeze drying has helped us create an instant coffee that won't bum you out.

The potential uses are endless. We've been saved countless times on airplanes, in gas stations during a road trip, camping, or in hotel rooms when there's no great coffee around. Just add hot water (or cold if you want iced coffee) and stir. Each box contains 6 single serve packets.

Big trip coming up? Stock up with 3 boxes and save.

— ReAnimator Coffee

Context

The Instant Foundation Blend, crafted by ReAnimator Coffee, serves as a quintessential example of a balanced, approachable profile designed for daily brewing. By combining the deep, grounding base of dark cocoa and toasted almond with the subtle, sweet lift of ripe blueberry, this blend demonstrates how roasters can harmonize contrasting flavor categories. When evaluating such profiles, enthusiasts often look to the flavor wheel to categorize these distinct sensory experiences, moving from the savory, nutty foundations of the roast toward the brighter, fruit-forward top notes.

While blends are frequently utilized to provide consistency across seasons, the inclusion of fruit-toned characteristics alongside traditional chocolatey depths highlights a versatile approach to roasting. This specific combination offers a structured cup that remains accessible to a wide range of palates, bridging the gap between classic, comfort-oriented profiles and the more nuanced, complex expressions found in modern specialty coffee.

Buy — $28 from ReAnimator Coffee

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Frequently asked questions

What does Instant Foundation Blend taste like?

Expect tasting notes of Dark Cocoa, Almond, and Ripe Blueberry.

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