Highground Organic Instant Coffee vs Kopiko Premium 3 in 1 Instant Coffee Mix 10ct
AheadHighground Organic Instant Coffee
8.3/ 10
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Kopiko Premium 3 in 1 Instant Coffee Mix 10ct
7.8/ 10
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Visit Kopiko Premium 3 in 1 Instant Coffee Mix 10ct →The verdict
Highground Organic Instant Coffee is the better buy on our scoring, 8.3 to Kopiko Premium 3 in 1 Instant Coffee Mix 10ct's 7.8. It leads on process & cup quality and convenience & format.
Who each one suits
Highground Organic Instant Coffee
Freeze-dried organic at supermarket money, hot or iced
Scores higher on process & cup quality, convenience & format.
Kopiko Premium 3 in 1 Instant Coffee Mix 10ct
The Indonesian 3-in-1, pre-mixed with creamer and sugar and drunk across Asia
Scores higher on sourcing transparency, packaging & shelf life.
How they score, criterion by criterion
Both are scored the same way against the rest of their category, from what their makers publish. The weight is how much each criterion moves the total. How the score works
| Criterion | Weight in category | Highground Organic Instant Coffee | Kopiko Premium 3 in 1 Instant Coffee Mix 10ct |
|---|---|---|---|
| Process & Cup Quality | 30% | 9.0 | 7.0 |
| Convenience & Format | 20% | 8.5 | 8.0 |
| Sourcing Transparency | 18% | 7.3 | 7.7 |
| Packaging & Shelf Life | 16% | 6.7 | 10.0 |
What each one costs
| Price | Not publicly stated | Not publicly stated |
Where they differ
Every specification the two makers publish differently. Everything they match on is in the full table below.
| Highground Organic Instant Coffee | Kopiko Premium 3 in 1 Instant Coffee Mix 10ct | |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | Freeze-dried organic at supermarket money, hot or iced | The Indonesian 3-in-1, pre-mixed with creamer and sugar and drunk across Asia |
| What sets it apart | Organic and fair-trade certified, freeze-dried, and published as dissolving in cold water | Made from volcanic-grown Indonesian beans, sold as strong but never bitter |
| Additives | — | Coffee, creamer and sugar, being what 3 IN 1 denotes |
| Bean Type | 100% Arabica, medium roast | — |
| Certifications | Fairtrade, Organic | — |
| Dissolves in Cold Water | ✓ | — |
| Origin | — | Indonesia |
| Packaging Type | Jar | Sachet |
| Packaging Type Note | The jar states it is a 30% recycled plastic jar. | — |
| Preparation | — | Add hot water |
| Process Method | Freeze-dried | Instant |
| Servings per Pack | More than 40 per jar | 10 |
| Origin structure | — | Single origin, from 100% volcanic premium coffee beans per the maker |
| Tasting Notes | — | The maker describes a bold rich aroma, strong yet smooth and never bitter |
Pros and cons
From each full review, written from the same published facts as the scores above.
Highground Organic Instant Coffee
- +Organic and Fair Trade certified, which only Mount Hagen and Terrasoul also carry here
- +Freeze dried, 100% Arabica medium roast, more than 40 servings a jar
- +Highground publishes it for cold water as well as hot
- −A 3.53oz jar, which is a fraction of the Anthony's 14oz
- −A jar rather than sticks, so it stays at home
- −No price and no origin published
Kopiko Premium 3 in 1 Instant Coffee Mix 10ct
- +Single origin from Indonesia, from what the maker calls 100% volcanic premium beans, which is unusual detail for a 3-in-1
- +10 sachets at 7.1oz, needing only hot water
- +Individually sachetted, so it travels
- −Pre-mixed with creamer and sugar: this is a 3-in-1, not black coffee
- −10 servings, among the fewest here
- −No process method, certifications or price published
Every specification, side by side
| Highground Organic Instant Coffee | Kopiko Premium 3 in 1 Instant Coffee Mix 10ct | |
|---|---|---|
| Who it suits | ||
| Best for | Freeze-dried organic at supermarket money, hot or iced | The Indonesian 3-in-1, pre-mixed with creamer and sugar and drunk across Asia |
| What sets it apart | Organic and fair-trade certified, freeze-dried, and published as dissolving in cold water | Made from volcanic-grown Indonesian beans, sold as strong but never bitter |
| Specifications | ||
| Additives | — | Coffee, creamer and sugar, being what 3 IN 1 denotes |
| Bean Type | 100% Arabica, medium roast | — |
| Certifications | Fairtrade, Organic | — |
| Dissolves in Cold Water | ✓ | — |
| Flavoured | Not flavoured | Not flavoured |
| Origin | — | Indonesia |
| Packaging Type | Jar | Sachet |
| Packaging Type Note | The jar states it is a 30% recycled plastic jar. | — |
| Preparation | — | Add hot water |
| Process Method | Freeze-dried | Instant |
| Servings per Pack | More than 40 per jar | 10 |
| Ships to | US | US |
| Ships to Note | Confirmed on Amazon US, which is where this link points. Availability in other Amazon stores has not been checked, and a regional store may substitute a different product. | Confirmed on Amazon US, which is where this link points. Availability in other Amazon stores has not been checked, and a regional store may substitute a different product. |
| Origin structure | — | Single origin, from 100% volcanic premium coffee beans per the maker |
| Tasting Notes | — | The maker describes a bold rich aroma, strong yet smooth and never bitter |
Highground Organic Instant Coffee vs Kopiko Premium 3 in 1 Instant Coffee Mix 10ct: common questions
Which is better, Highground Organic Instant Coffee or Kopiko Premium 3 in 1 Instant Coffee Mix 10ct?
Highground Organic Instant Coffee scores 8.3 against 7.8, both computed from published specifications rather than opinion. Kopiko Premium 3 in 1 Instant Coffee Mix 10ct is still ahead on sourcing transparency.
Is Highground Organic Instant Coffee or Kopiko Premium 3 in 1 Instant Coffee Mix 10ct cheaper?
Highground Organic Instant Coffee starts at Not publicly stated, and Kopiko Premium 3 in 1 Instant Coffee Mix 10ct at Not publicly stated.
Who is Highground Organic Instant Coffee for?
Freeze-dried organic at supermarket money, hot or iced
Who is Kopiko Premium 3 in 1 Instant Coffee Mix 10ct for?
The Indonesian 3-in-1, pre-mixed with creamer and sugar and drunk across Asia
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