Jot Dark Ultra Coffee Concentrate vs Mount Hagen Organic Freeze Dried Instant Coffee
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8.7/ 10
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Visit Mount Hagen Organic Freeze Dried Instant Coffee →The verdict
Mount Hagen Organic Freeze Dried Instant Coffee is the better buy on our scoring, 8.7 to Jot Dark Ultra Coffee Concentrate's 7.8. It leads on convenience & format and sourcing transparency.
Who each one suits
Jot Dark Ultra Coffee Concentrate
The organic, fair trade Jot, at the same price as the uncertified one
Mount Hagen Organic Freeze Dried Instant Coffee
The instant to buy if you have decided instant is beneath you and want to be proved wrong
Scores higher on convenience & format, sourcing transparency.
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 | Jot Dark Ultra Coffee Concentrate | Mount Hagen Organic Freeze Dried Instant Coffee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Process & Cup Quality | 30% | 9.0 | 9.0 |
| Convenience & Format | 20% | 6.5 | 8.5 |
| Sourcing Transparency | 18% | 7.7 | 10.0 |
| Packaging & Shelf Life | 16% | 6.7 | 6.7 |
What each one costs
| Price | $26.60 | Not publicly stated |
| Cost per cup The figure that decides what the choice costs over a year, not on the day. | $1.90/cup | Not published |
Where they differ
Every specification the two makers publish differently. Everything they match on is in the full table below.
| Jot Dark Ultra Coffee Concentrate | Mount Hagen Organic Freeze Dried Instant Coffee | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $26.60 | — |
| Best for | The organic, fair trade Jot, at the same price as the uncertified one | The instant to buy if you have decided instant is beneath you and want to be proved wrong |
| What sets it apart | — | Freeze-dried, organic and fair-trade, in glass, and it dissolves in cold water |
| Bean Type | — | Arabica |
| Certifications | None published | Fairtrade, Organic |
| Decaf in the range | ✕ | — |
| Dissolves in Cold Water | — | ✓ |
| Dose per Serving | 1 tablespoon | — |
| Format | Liquid concentrate | — |
| Hot or Cold | Both, and it mixes into cold milk without clumping | — |
| Origin | Colombia, Sumatra | Papua New Guinea, Peru and Honduras |
| Origin Note | — | Mount Hagen names the blend on its own site as the finest Arabicas from Papua New Guinea, Peru and Honduras. The jar does not carry it. |
| Packaging Type | Glass bottle, 6.8oz | Jar |
| Price per Serving | 1.90 USD | — |
| Process Method | Liquid ultra-concentrate (20x), brewed then concentrated | Freeze-dried |
| Process Method Note | — | Printed on the jar as FREEZE-DRIED. |
| Roast Level | Dark | — |
| Roaster Named | Jot | — |
| Servings per Pack | 14 | 50 per jar, approximately |
| Ships to | — | 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. |
| Origin structure | Blend | — |
| Storage | Refrigerate after opening | — |
| Subscription Available | ✓ | — |
| Tasting Notes | Bold, complex, effortlessly smooth | — |
Pros and cons
From each full review, written from the same published facts as the scores above.
Jot Dark Ultra Coffee Concentrate
- +$1.90 a cup, or $1.43 on the subscription, under specialty instant
- +The bolder of Jot's two core blends, for anyone who finds Original too mild
- +Organic Colombian and Sumatran beans, in Jot's own words
- +Stirs into cold milk without clumping, so an iced latte takes seconds
- −Refrigerated once opened
- −About fourteen cups a bottle
- −No certification or certifier shown on the product page
- −No roast date, processing method, producer or tasting notes published
Mount Hagen Organic Freeze Dried Instant Coffee
- +USDA Organic and Fair Trade, freeze dried, roughly 50 servings a jar
- +Mount Hagen publishes it for cold water and milk as well as hot
- +Arabica in a glass jar rather than plastic
- −A 3.53oz jar, and no price published
- −A jar does not travel, which is what the same maker's sticks are for
Every specification, side by side
| Jot Dark Ultra Coffee Concentrate | Mount Hagen Organic Freeze Dried Instant Coffee | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Price | $26.60 | — |
| Who it suits | ||
| Best for | The organic, fair trade Jot, at the same price as the uncertified one | The instant to buy if you have decided instant is beneath you and want to be proved wrong |
| What sets it apart | — | Freeze-dried, organic and fair-trade, in glass, and it dissolves in cold water |
| Specifications | ||
| Bean Type | — | Arabica |
| Certifications | None published | Fairtrade, Organic |
| Decaf in the range | ✕ | — |
| Dissolves in Cold Water | — | ✓ |
| Dose per Serving | 1 tablespoon | — |
| Flavoured | Not flavoured | Not flavoured |
| Format | Liquid concentrate | — |
| Hot or Cold | Both, and it mixes into cold milk without clumping | — |
| Origin | Colombia, Sumatra | Papua New Guinea, Peru and Honduras |
| Origin Note | — | Mount Hagen names the blend on its own site as the finest Arabicas from Papua New Guinea, Peru and Honduras. The jar does not carry it. |
| Packaging Type | Glass bottle, 6.8oz | Jar |
| Price per Serving | 1.90 USD | — |
| Process Method | Liquid ultra-concentrate (20x), brewed then concentrated | Freeze-dried |
| Process Method Note | — | Printed on the jar as FREEZE-DRIED. |
| Roast Level | Dark | — |
| Roaster Named | Jot | — |
| Servings per Pack | 14 | 50 per jar, approximately |
| Ships to | — | 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. |
| Origin structure | Blend | — |
| Storage | Refrigerate after opening | — |
| Subscription Available | ✓ | — |
| Tasting Notes | Bold, complex, effortlessly smooth | — |
Jot Dark Ultra Coffee Concentrate vs Mount Hagen Organic Freeze Dried Instant Coffee: common questions
Which is better, Jot Dark Ultra Coffee Concentrate or Mount Hagen Organic Freeze Dried Instant Coffee?
Mount Hagen Organic Freeze Dried Instant Coffee scores 8.7 against 7.8, both computed from published specifications rather than opinion.
Is Jot Dark Ultra Coffee Concentrate or Mount Hagen Organic Freeze Dried Instant Coffee cheaper?
Jot Dark Ultra Coffee Concentrate starts at $26.60, and Mount Hagen Organic Freeze Dried Instant Coffee at Not publicly stated. Per cup they work out at $1.90/cup and Not published.
Who is Jot Dark Ultra Coffee Concentrate for?
The organic, fair trade Jot, at the same price as the uncertified one
Who is Mount Hagen Organic Freeze Dried Instant Coffee for?
The instant to buy if you have decided instant is beneath you and want to be proved wrong
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