Kopiko Premium 3 in 1 Instant Coffee Mix 10ct vs Waka Colombian Medium Roast Instant Coffee Singles

The verdict

Waka Colombian Medium Roast Instant Coffee Singles is the better buy on our scoring, 9.5 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

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.

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

CriterionWeightKopiko Premium 3 in 1 Instant Coffee Mix 10ctWaka Colombian Medium Roast Instant Coffee Singles
Process & Cup Quality30%7.010.0
Convenience & Format20%8.09.5
Sourcing Transparency18%7.77.7
Packaging & Shelf Life16%10.010.0

What each one costs

PriceNot publicly statedNot 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 10ctWaka Colombian Medium Roast Instant Coffee Singles
Best forThe Indonesian 3-in-1, pre-mixed with creamer and sugar and drunk across AsiaA pocketable freeze-dried single origin, for a desk drawer or a bag
What sets it apartMade from volcanic-grown Indonesian beans, sold as strong but never bitterFreeze-dried Colombian single origin in a sachet, which almost no instant manages at once
AdditivesCoffee, creamer and sugar, being what 3 IN 1 denotes—
Bean Type—100% Arabica
Coffee Grams per Bag—2.8
Dissolves in Cold Water—✓
OriginIndonesiaColombia
PreparationAdd hot water—
Process MethodInstantFreeze-dried
Process Method Note—Printed on the box as FREEZE-DRIED.
Roast Level—Medium
Roast Level Note—Printed on the box and on each sachet as medium roast.
Servings per Pack108
Origin structureSingle origin, from 100% volcanic premium coffee beans per the maker—
Tasting NotesThe maker describes a bold rich aroma, strong yet smooth and never bittercitrus

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
Full Kopiko Premium 3 in 1 Instant Coffee Mix 10ct review →
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
Full Waka Colombian Medium Roast Instant Coffee Singles review →

Every specification, side by side

Kopiko Premium 3 in 1 Instant Coffee Mix 10ctWaka Colombian Medium Roast Instant Coffee Singles
Who it suits
Best forThe Indonesian 3-in-1, pre-mixed with creamer and sugar and drunk across AsiaA pocketable freeze-dried single origin, for a desk drawer or a bag
What sets it apartMade from volcanic-grown Indonesian beans, sold as strong but never bitterFreeze-dried Colombian single origin in a sachet, which almost no instant manages at once
Specifications
AdditivesCoffee, creamer and sugar, being what 3 IN 1 denotes—
Bean Type—100% Arabica
Coffee Grams per Bag—2.8
Dissolves in Cold Water—✓
FlavouredNot flavouredNot flavoured
OriginIndonesiaColombia
Packaging TypeSachetSachet
PreparationAdd hot water—
Process MethodInstantFreeze-dried
Process Method Note—Printed on the box as FREEZE-DRIED.
Roast Level—Medium
Roast Level Note—Printed on the box and on each sachet as medium roast.
Servings per Pack108
Ships toUSUS
Ships to NoteConfirmed 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 structureSingle origin, from 100% volcanic premium coffee beans per the maker—
Tasting NotesThe maker describes a bold rich aroma, strong yet smooth and never bittercitrus

Kopiko Premium 3 in 1 Instant Coffee Mix 10ct vs Waka Colombian Medium Roast Instant Coffee Singles: common questions

Which is better, Kopiko Premium 3 in 1 Instant Coffee Mix 10ct 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 Kopiko Premium 3 in 1 Instant Coffee Mix 10ct or Waka Colombian Medium Roast Instant Coffee Singles cheaper?

Kopiko Premium 3 in 1 Instant Coffee Mix 10ct starts at Not publicly stated, and Waka Colombian Medium Roast Instant Coffee Singles 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 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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