Jot Dark Ultra Coffee Concentrate vs Waka Colombian Medium Roast Instant Coffee Singles
AheadThe verdict
Waka Colombian Medium Roast Instant Coffee Singles is the better buy on our scoring, 9.5 to Jot Dark Ultra Coffee Concentrate's 7.8. It leads on process & cup quality and convenience & format.
Who each one suits
Jot Dark Ultra Coffee Concentrate
The organic, fair trade Jot, at the same price as the uncertified one
Waka Colombian Medium Roast Instant Coffee Singles
A pocketable freeze-dried single origin, for a desk drawer or a bag
Scores higher on process & cup quality, convenience & format, 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 | Waka Colombian Medium Roast Instant Coffee Singles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Process & Cup Quality | 30% | 9.0 | 10.0 |
| Convenience & Format | 20% | 6.5 | 9.5 |
| Sourcing Transparency | 18% | 7.7 | 7.7 |
| 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 | Waka Colombian Medium Roast Instant Coffee Singles | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $26.60 | — |
| Best for | The organic, fair trade Jot, at the same price as the uncertified one | A pocketable freeze-dried single origin, for a desk drawer or a bag |
| What sets it apart | — | Freeze-dried Colombian single origin in a sachet, which almost no instant manages at once |
| Bean Type | — | 100% Arabica |
| Certifications | None published | — |
| Coffee Grams per Bag | — | 2.8 |
| 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 | Colombia |
| Packaging Type | Glass bottle, 6.8oz | Sachet |
| Price per Serving | 1.90 USD | — |
| Process Method | Liquid ultra-concentrate (20x), brewed then concentrated | Freeze-dried |
| Process Method Note | — | Printed on the box as FREEZE-DRIED. |
| Roast Level | Dark | Medium |
| Roast Level Note | — | Printed on the box and on each sachet as medium roast. |
| Roaster Named | Jot | — |
| Servings per Pack | 14 | 8 |
| 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 | citrus |
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
Waka Colombian Medium Roast Instant Coffee Singles
- +Single origin Colombia, named, which almost nothing else in this category does
- +Freeze dried, 100% Arabica medium roast, published for hot or iced
- +Pre-measured sachets, so nothing is guessed
- −8 servings a pack, the fewest here
- −No certifications are claimed
- −No price is published for it here
Every specification, side by side
| Jot Dark Ultra Coffee Concentrate | Waka Colombian Medium Roast Instant Coffee Singles | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Price | $26.60 | — |
| Who it suits | ||
| Best for | The organic, fair trade Jot, at the same price as the uncertified one | A pocketable freeze-dried single origin, for a desk drawer or a bag |
| What sets it apart | — | Freeze-dried Colombian single origin in a sachet, which almost no instant manages at once |
| Specifications | ||
| Bean Type | — | 100% Arabica |
| Certifications | None published | — |
| Coffee Grams per Bag | — | 2.8 |
| 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 | Colombia |
| Packaging Type | Glass bottle, 6.8oz | Sachet |
| Price per Serving | 1.90 USD | — |
| Process Method | Liquid ultra-concentrate (20x), brewed then concentrated | Freeze-dried |
| Process Method Note | — | Printed on the box as FREEZE-DRIED. |
| Roast Level | Dark | Medium |
| Roast Level Note | — | Printed on the box and on each sachet as medium roast. |
| Roaster Named | Jot | — |
| Servings per Pack | 14 | 8 |
| 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 | citrus |
Jot Dark Ultra Coffee Concentrate vs Waka Colombian Medium Roast Instant Coffee Singles: common questions
Which is better, Jot Dark Ultra Coffee Concentrate or Waka Colombian Medium Roast Instant Coffee Singles?
Waka Colombian Medium Roast Instant Coffee Singles scores 9.5 against 7.8, both computed from published specifications rather than opinion.
Is Jot Dark Ultra Coffee Concentrate or Waka Colombian Medium Roast Instant Coffee Singles cheaper?
Jot Dark Ultra Coffee Concentrate starts at $26.60, and Waka Colombian Medium Roast Instant Coffee Singles 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 Waka Colombian Medium Roast Instant Coffee Singles for?
A pocketable freeze-dried single origin, for a desk drawer or a bag
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