Your New Favorite Travel Hack: Instant Coffee That Tastes Like a Pour Over

Introduction

You’re racing out the door for day camp drop-off. Or halfway up Mount Ellinor with the sunrise. Or juggling TSA bins with one hand and your carry-on in the other.

And all you can think about is coffee.

We get it. That’s why we made something that’s easy to pack, easy to make, and actually tastes good. Cutters Point Instant Coffee is your go-anywhere, brew-anytime solution for when you want a consistent, high-quality cup, without slowing down to grind, weigh, and brew.

In this post, we’ll break down why today’s instant coffee is a whole different experience, how we make ours stand out, and how it fits into your on-the-go lifestyle, whether that’s trailhead, terminal, or just Tuesday morning chaos.

1. Why Instant Coffee Isn’t What It Used to Be

For years, instant coffee had a reputation: bitter, stale, and a last resort. But thanks to advances in freeze-drying technology and the rise of specialty roasting, instant coffee has officially had its glow-up.

Instead of relying on over-roasted, commodity-grade beans, specialty roasters (like us) are now crafting instant coffee from thoughtfully sourced, high-quality beans that have been roasted and brewed with care before ever hitting the freeze-dryer. The result? A cup that retains the flavor, nuance, and integrity of a fresh-brewed pour over, but is ready in 10 seconds.

Cutters Point Instant is made from the same craft coffee you’d find at our cafes. It’s not just drinkable instant , it’s delicious, in an instant.

2. Convenience Without Compromise

Let’s be honest, some mornings don’t leave room for a full brew ritual. Whether you're running late, wrangling kids, or halfway to the summit, the last thing you need is to fuss with grinders, scales, or timers.

That’s where instant coffee shines. But not just any instant coffee—instant coffee that tastes like you tried.

With Cutters Point New Horizons Instant, you don’t sacrifice flavor for speed. Just add hot (or cold) water, stir, and sip. No special equipment. No cleanup. No guesswork. You get the same balanced, flavorful cup every time. Smooth, rich, and never bitter.

Perfect for:

• Rushing out the door to work or school
  
  
• Travel days with early flights and tight layovers
  
  
• Hotel rooms without decent coffee
  
  
• Mornings when even a Keurig feels like too much effort
  
  

In short: it’s the busy person’s dream. Especially if that busy person has great taste.

3. How Our Instant Coffee Fits Your Summer Life

Summer in the Pacific Northwest is full of movement. Trailheads before dawn, road trips down the coast, chaotic mornings packed with swim lessons and sunscreen hunts. Wherever you’re headed, Cutters Point Instant is built to go with you.

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On the Trail

You’re up before the sun. Your pack is dialed in, your boots are broken in, and your reward at the summit deserves better than burnt gas station coffee. Just tuck a few instant packs in your bag, bring a Jetboil or thermos of hot water, and enjoy a legit cup with a view. Lightweight, no mess, all reward.

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‍In the Terminal

Red-eye flight? Delayed layover? Hotel coffee situation bleak? Just ask for hot water (or grab a bottle of cold), mix, and take a sip of something that feels a little like home, even 30,000 feet up. TSA won’t blink at a pouch of instant. Your future self will thank you.

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In the Rush of Real Life (a.k.a. Chaos Central)

Getting the kids to summer camp on time, fielding laundry, and trying to remember where you left your keys. Sound familiar? With instant coffee, your morning cup doesn’t fall victim to the madness. Boil water. Stir. Done. Still delicious.

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‍4. How We Preserve Quality in Every Pack

Behind every packet of Cutters Point Instant is the same intentionality we bring to every roast.

We start with the same beans we serve in our cafés. Sourced from trusted farms, roasted in small batches in Gig Harbor, and crafted to highlight the character of each origin. From there, we partner with SWIFT Coffee, the leaders in specialty instant processing.

Here’s how it works:

1. We roast the coffee to our exact specifications, just like we would for pour over or batch brew.
   
   
2. SWIFT brews it to peak flavor, using precise ratios and methods to preserve the depth and clarity we’re known for.
   
   
3. The coffee is then freeze-dried, never spray-dried, which locks in the aroma, sweetness, and nuance without the harsh bitterness or dull taste you get from traditional instant.
   
   

What you get is not a replica of our coffee, it is our coffee. Just made ready for real life.

5. Pro Tips for the Perfect Cup—Anywhere

One of the best things about Cutters Point Instant? It brews anywhere. Literally.

Trailhead? ✔️
Airplane tray table? ✔️
Soccer sidelines? ✔️
Passenger seat of a packed minivan at 6:00 AM? ✔️

If you’ve got water (hot or cold), you’ve got a cup of craft coffee. That said, here are a few pro tips to get the best out of your brew, wherever you are:

🔥 Hot Brew Tips

• Use 8–10 oz of hot water per packet
  
  
• Stir thoroughly, don’t just swirl it
  
  
• Heat water to desired temp, no need to hit brew temps if you wanna sip right away.
  
  
• Pro move: preheat your mug or thermos to keep it hot longer
  
  

❄️ Iced Coffee Tips

• Mix with cold water for a refreshing iced option
  
  
• Add ice after stirring to avoid clumping
  
  
• For extra creaminess, mix with milk or oat milk instead of water
  
  
• Want it sweeter? A splash of simple syrup does wonders
  
  

Whether you're in a tent, a hotel, or your kitchen, it's the same consistent cup. Just add water and stir. No gear. No mess. No excuses.

6. Ready When You Are: Shop Cutters Point Instant

At the end of the day, instant coffee should do one thing well: show up for you.

Whether that’s on a mountain trail, during a red-eye flight, or right before your morning meeting, it should be simple, reliable, and actually enjoyable.

Cutters Point Instant is all of that, without compromise. It’s crafted from our same small-batch roasted coffee, brewed to our specs, and freeze-dried to preserve the full experience, so you can enjoy real coffee, wherever life takes you.

☕ Try it for yourself.

➡️ Shop Cutters Point Instant Coffee (First 10 customers get a free Instant box with purchase of any of our coffees. Add a box of instant to your purchase and use code: FREEINSTANT
➡️ Pack it for your next trip. Stash it in your desk drawer. Keep a few in the glovebox.
➡️ Never be without a great cup again.

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