How is freeze-dried instant different from regular instant?

Freeze-drying removes water from brewed coffee at low temperature, which preserves more of the beans' oils and aroma. Regular spray-dried instant uses heat that drives off more of those compounds, so the cup tastes flatter.

Does it taste strongly of vanilla and cinnamon?

Yes. Both flavors are added to the Colombian Arabica base, giving a sweet, spiced cup. If you want pure coffee flavor, a plain Juan Valdez instant is the better pick.

Stir a spoonful into hot water or hot milk until dissolved. Adjust the amount to taste; milk brings out the vanilla and cinnamon more than water does.

The flavoring adds sweetness, but check the ingredient list on the jar for added sugar if you are watching intake.

Yes. Dissolve it in a small amount of hot water first, then pour over ice and cold milk.

Is it the same as Juan Valdez's regular instant coffee?

No. It uses the same Colombian Arabica and freeze-dried process but adds vanilla and cinnamon flavoring, so the cup is sweeter and spiced rather than plain.

What do buyers say about the Vanilla Cinnamon Freeze Dried Instant Coffee 3.4oz?

Rated 5 out of 5 from 5 ratings.

Vanilla Cinnamon Freeze Dried Instant Coffee 3.4oz

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Vanilla Cinnamon Freeze Dried Instant Coffee 3.4oz

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Last seen at $15.99 at Juan Valdez on Nov 10.

Our take on the Vanilla Cinnamon Freeze Dried Instant Coffee 3.4oz

Juan Valdez Vanilla Cinnamon is a freeze-dried instant coffee made from 100% Colombian Arabica beans, flavored with vanilla and cinnamon. Freeze-drying preserves more aroma and natural oils than standard spray-dried instant, so it dissolves fast and tastes fuller than most flavored instants. It suits people who want a sweet, spiced cup in seconds at home, at work or while traveling. Against plain single-origin instants it trades clean coffee flavor for a dessert-like profile; against other flavored instants, the single-origin base and freeze-dried process are its edge.

Best forFlavored-coffee drinkers who want a sweet, spiced cupOffice and travel use where brewing isn't possiblePeople who find regular instant coffee thin or bitterFans of Colombian Arabica who want a flavored option

Pros

Freeze-dried, which keeps more aroma than spray-dried instant
100% Colombian Arabica single-origin base
Vanilla and cinnamon give a dessert-like cup without syrups
Dissolves quickly in hot water or milk
Traceable farmer-cooperative sourcing

Cons

Flavoring divides drinkers who want pure coffee taste
Sweetness and spice can mask the bean character
Not suited to espresso-style or milk-heavy recipes without adjusting strength
Flavored instant loses aroma faster once the jar is open

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About the Vanilla Cinnamon Freeze Dried Instant Coffee 3.4oz

Juan Valdez Vanilla Cinnamon Freeze Dried Instant Coffee is a flavored instant coffee made with 100% Colombian Arabica beans. It has notes of sweet vanilla and warm cinnamon spice. It comes in a 3.4 oz jar.

The coffee is freeze-dried, a process that preserves the beans' natural oils and aromas. It is quick to prepare. The beans are single origin, grown at altitude by Colombian farmers using natural farming practices.

The coffee is traceable from seed to roast. It is grown, harvested and roasted by Juan Valdez's farmer cooperative in Colombia. The jar supports sustainable coffee practices.

Brand: Juan Valdez
Flavor: Vanilla cinnamon
Type: Freeze-dried instant coffee
Bean: 100% Arabica
Origin: Single origin, Colombia
Net weight: 3.4 oz
Packaging: Jar

Questions and answers

How is freeze-dried instant different from regular instant?: Freeze-drying removes water from brewed coffee at low temperature, which preserves more of the beans' oils and aroma. Regular spray-dried instant uses heat that drives off more of those compounds, so the cup tastes flatter.
Does it taste strongly of vanilla and cinnamon?: Yes. Both flavors are added to the Colombian Arabica base, giving a sweet, spiced cup. If you want pure coffee flavor, a plain Juan Valdez instant is the better pick.
How do I make a cup?: Stir a spoonful into hot water or hot milk until dissolved. Adjust the amount to taste; milk brings out the vanilla and cinnamon more than water does.
Is it sweetened?: The flavoring adds sweetness, but check the ingredient list on the jar for added sugar if you are watching intake.
Can I drink it iced?: Yes. Dissolve it in a small amount of hot water first, then pour over ice and cold milk.
Is it the same as Juan Valdez's regular instant coffee?: No. It uses the same Colombian Arabica and freeze-dried process but adds vanilla and cinnamon flavoring, so the cup is sweeter and spiced rather than plain.
Where is the Vanilla Cinnamon Freeze Dried Instant Coffee 3.4oz cheapest?: At Juan Valdez, for $15.99, as of our latest check.
What do buyers say about the Vanilla Cinnamon Freeze Dried Instant Coffee 3.4oz?: Rated 5 out of 5 from 5 ratings.