Can You Bloom Instant Coffee? – CoffeeTalk

Blooming coffee grounds is a simple process that helps extract hidden flavors from freshly ground coffee. Excess carbon dioxide in freshly ground coffee can create extra bitterness if left alone, blocking essential flavors during brewing. To remove this air, warm water is poured over the grounds in a slow, circular motion until they are barely saturated. Waiting 30 seconds for bubbles to appear, the carbon dioxide is released, allowing water to come into full contact with the beans.

Blooming coffee naturally amplifies the usual brew, but instant coffee is more of a coffee extract, so the preparation process is slightly different. Instant coffee doesn’t usually bloom, as it is older and freeze-dried, which removes aromatic qualities and carbon dioxide from the coffee. When instant coffee meets water, the granules melt almost instantly. Fans love instant coffee for its convenience, long shelf life, simple brewing process, and affordability, but it’s not known for its fresh qualities.

To get deeper into blooming coffee, go with fresh grounds instead of instant coffee. Once you have the blooming method mastered, you can focus on adding sugar and cream to your coffee.

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