Kopiko Premium 3 in 1 Instant Coffee Mix 10ct vs Starbucks Premium Instant Coffee Blonde Roast
Kopiko Premium 3 in 1 Instant Coffee Mix 10ct
7.8/ 10
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8.0/ 10
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Starbucks Premium Instant Coffee Blonde Roast is narrowly ahead, 8.0 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
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.
Starbucks Premium Instant Coffee Blonde Roast
Somebody who drinks Starbucks and wants the same cup without the shop
Scores higher on process & cup quality, convenience & format.
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 | Kopiko Premium 3 in 1 Instant Coffee Mix 10ct | Starbucks Premium Instant Coffee Blonde Roast |
|---|---|---|---|
| Process & Cup Quality | 30% | 7.0 | 9.0 |
| Convenience & Format | 20% | 8.0 | 8.5 |
| Sourcing Transparency | 18% | 7.7 | 5.0 |
| Packaging & Shelf Life | 16% | 10.0 | 6.7 |
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.
| Kopiko Premium 3 in 1 Instant Coffee Mix 10ct | Starbucks Premium Instant Coffee Blonde Roast | |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | The Indonesian 3-in-1, pre-mixed with creamer and sugar and drunk across Asia | Somebody who drinks Starbucks and wants the same cup without the shop |
| What sets it apart | Made from volcanic-grown Indonesian beans, sold as strong but never bitter | A light roast instant, which almost nothing else in this category is |
| Additives | Coffee, creamer and sugar, being what 3 IN 1 denotes | — |
| Bean Type | — | Arabica, blonde roast |
| Dissolves in Cold Water | — | ✓ |
| Dosing | — | Scoopable rather than a fixed sachet, so the strength is yours to set |
| Origin | Indonesia | — |
| Packaging Type | Sachet | Tin |
| Preparation | Add hot water | — |
| Process Method | Instant | Microground |
| Process Method Note | — | The tin reads INSTANT & MICROGROUND COFFEE. |
| Roast Level | — | Light |
| Roast Level Note | — | Printed on the tin as STARBUCKS BLONDE ROAST. |
| Servings per Pack | 10 | 35 |
| 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 | Bright and caramelly |
| Tasting Notes Note | — | Starbucks' own words, printed under the product name. |
Pros and cons
From each full review, written from the same published facts as the scores above.
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
Starbucks Premium Instant Coffee Blonde Roast
- +Scoopable rather than a fixed sachet, so the strength is yours to set, which no stick format allows
- +About 35 servings a tin, Arabica blonde roast with published caramel notes
- +Starbucks publishes it for hot or iced
- −A 3.17oz tin, so it stays at home
- −No process method is published: it does not say freeze dried
- −No certifications, origin or price published
Every specification, side by side
| Kopiko Premium 3 in 1 Instant Coffee Mix 10ct | Starbucks Premium Instant Coffee Blonde Roast | |
|---|---|---|
| Who it suits | ||
| Best for | The Indonesian 3-in-1, pre-mixed with creamer and sugar and drunk across Asia | Somebody who drinks Starbucks and wants the same cup without the shop |
| What sets it apart | Made from volcanic-grown Indonesian beans, sold as strong but never bitter | A light roast instant, which almost nothing else in this category is |
| Specifications | ||
| Additives | Coffee, creamer and sugar, being what 3 IN 1 denotes | — |
| Bean Type | — | Arabica, blonde roast |
| Dissolves in Cold Water | — | ✓ |
| Dosing | — | Scoopable rather than a fixed sachet, so the strength is yours to set |
| Flavoured | Not flavoured | Not flavoured |
| Origin | Indonesia | — |
| Packaging Type | Sachet | Tin |
| Preparation | Add hot water | — |
| Process Method | Instant | Microground |
| Process Method Note | — | The tin reads INSTANT & MICROGROUND COFFEE. |
| Roast Level | — | Light |
| Roast Level Note | — | Printed on the tin as STARBUCKS BLONDE ROAST. |
| Servings per Pack | 10 | 35 |
| 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 | Bright and caramelly |
| Tasting Notes Note | — | Starbucks' own words, printed under the product name. |
Kopiko Premium 3 in 1 Instant Coffee Mix 10ct vs Starbucks Premium Instant Coffee Blonde Roast: common questions
Which is better, Kopiko Premium 3 in 1 Instant Coffee Mix 10ct or Starbucks Premium Instant Coffee Blonde Roast?
Starbucks Premium Instant Coffee Blonde Roast scores 8.0 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 Kopiko Premium 3 in 1 Instant Coffee Mix 10ct or Starbucks Premium Instant Coffee Blonde Roast cheaper?
Kopiko Premium 3 in 1 Instant Coffee Mix 10ct starts at Not publicly stated, and Starbucks Premium Instant Coffee Blonde Roast at Not publicly stated.
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
Who is Starbucks Premium Instant Coffee Blonde Roast for?
Somebody who drinks Starbucks and wants the same cup without the shop
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