Jot Dark Ultra Coffee Concentrate vs Mount Hagen Organic Instant Coffee Sticks 25ct
AheadMount Hagen Organic Instant Coffee Sticks 25ct
9.6/ 10
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Visit Mount Hagen Organic Instant Coffee Sticks 25ct →The verdict
Mount Hagen Organic Instant Coffee Sticks 25ct is the better buy on our scoring, 9.6 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 Instant Coffee Sticks 25ct
The best instant on this site, in the format that travels
Scores higher on convenience & format, 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 | Jot Dark Ultra Coffee Concentrate | Mount Hagen Organic Instant Coffee Sticks 25ct |
|---|---|---|---|
| Process & Cup Quality | 30% | 9.0 | 9.0 |
| Convenience & Format | 20% | 6.5 | 10.0 |
| Sourcing Transparency | 18% | 7.7 | 10.0 |
| Packaging & Shelf Life | 16% | 6.7 | 10.0 |
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 Instant Coffee Sticks 25ct | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $26.60 | — |
| Best for | The organic, fair trade Jot, at the same price as the uncertified one | The best instant on this site, in the format that travels |
| What sets it apart | — | The same freeze-dried organic coffee as the jar, dosed into sticks you can carry |
| Bean Type | — | Arabica |
| Certifications | None published | Fairtrade, Organic |
| Coffee Grams per Bag | — | 2 |
| 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 | Stick |
| Price per Serving | 1.90 USD | — |
| Process Method | Liquid ultra-concentrate (20x), brewed then concentrated | Freeze-dried |
| Process Method Note | — | Printed on each box as FREEZE-DRIED. |
| Roast Level | Dark | — |
| Roaster Named | Jot | — |
| Servings per Pack | 14 | 25 |
| 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 Instant Coffee Sticks 25ct
- +The same freeze-dried, USDA Organic and Fair Trade coffee as the jar, in 25 portable 2g sticks
- +Published for cold water and milk as well as hot
- +Arabica from Papua New Guinea, Peru and Honduras, the origins Mount Hagen names for the blend
- −25 servings against roughly 50 in the jar, for a format that is usually dearer per cup
- −No price is published for it here
Every specification, side by side
| Jot Dark Ultra Coffee Concentrate | Mount Hagen Organic Instant Coffee Sticks 25ct | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Price | $26.60 | — |
| Who it suits | ||
| Best for | The organic, fair trade Jot, at the same price as the uncertified one | The best instant on this site, in the format that travels |
| What sets it apart | — | The same freeze-dried organic coffee as the jar, dosed into sticks you can carry |
| Specifications | ||
| Bean Type | — | Arabica |
| Certifications | None published | Fairtrade, Organic |
| Coffee Grams per Bag | — | 2 |
| 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 | Stick |
| Price per Serving | 1.90 USD | — |
| Process Method | Liquid ultra-concentrate (20x), brewed then concentrated | Freeze-dried |
| Process Method Note | — | Printed on each box as FREEZE-DRIED. |
| Roast Level | Dark | — |
| Roaster Named | Jot | — |
| Servings per Pack | 14 | 25 |
| 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 Instant Coffee Sticks 25ct: common questions
Which is better, Jot Dark Ultra Coffee Concentrate or Mount Hagen Organic Instant Coffee Sticks 25ct?
Mount Hagen Organic Instant Coffee Sticks 25ct scores 9.6 against 7.8, both computed from published specifications rather than opinion.
Is Jot Dark Ultra Coffee Concentrate or Mount Hagen Organic Instant Coffee Sticks 25ct cheaper?
Jot Dark Ultra Coffee Concentrate starts at $26.60, and Mount Hagen Organic Instant Coffee Sticks 25ct 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 Instant Coffee Sticks 25ct for?
The best instant on this site, in the format that travels
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