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Drip Bag Coffee vs. Instant Coffee: Understanding the Differences

Drip bag coffee and instant coffee are both convenient and quick ways to enjoy coffee, making them essential office tools. However, there are significant differences between the two—the most obvious being that one dissolves completely while the other leaves coffee grounds. Many people transitioning from instant coffee to drip bag coffee often make the mistake of thinking drip bag coffee should dissolve completely or complain about the coffee grounds. Today, FrontStreet Coffee will explain these two most popular office coffees and explore what makes instant and drip bag coffee different, and which one might be healthier.

The History of Instant Coffee

Instant coffee has always occupied a significant portion of market sales, with many friends starting their coffee journey with instant coffee and habitually purchasing it. Undeniably, instant coffee is very convenient, and supermarket prices are quite affordable. Many coffee enthusiasts have also encountered another portable coffee product—drip bag coffee. Today, let's compare instant and drip bag coffee.

In 1890, New Zealander David Strang invented the earliest instant coffee and registered a patent. In 1901, Japanese-American chemist Satori Kato improved instant mixed coffee. In 1906, inventor George Washington adopted this concept and became the first to produce and sell instant coffee. However, due to its light flavor and poor taste at the time, sales were not good.

By 1938, Brazil was experiencing a high-yield year with large production surpluses. To reduce excessive losses and allow people to drink coffee more conveniently, the Brazilian government contacted and commissioned a major Swiss food company to create a coffee that could instantly dissolve in water without losing its flavor.

Max Morgenthaler spent seven years perfecting his freeze-dried instant coffee, giving birth to a new generation of instant coffee.

Instant coffee became very popular in the US armed forces, so much so that it was used for military purposes during World War II to help soldiers stay alert. After the war, as soldiers returned home, instant coffee became fashionable, with everyone rushing to buy it. Today, instant coffee is still commonly found in offices.

The Healthy Drip Bag Coffee

The portable drip bag was a patented design developed by the Japanese. The filter bag holds coffee, while both sides have small cardboard pieces resembling two little ears, which is why it's called drip bag coffee.

These two little ears are used to hang the coffee bag on the rim of a cup for brewing. After brewing, the drip bag can be discarded, allowing you to easily enjoy freshly ground coffee similar to pour-over coffee.

Drip bags preserve the aroma of coffee and its original regional flavors. The coffee is brewed using a drip method, and as long as you have access to hot water and a 300ml cup, you can conveniently brew a cup of coffee. It's especially suitable for various places where coffee equipment is not convenient to use.

The brewing method is very simple—a cute diagram can show you how to brew drip coffee.

The most fundamental difference is that you can enjoy pure coffee and the regional flavors that coffee itself brings you. All the nutritional components and aroma of the coffee can be preserved. Simple and convenient, no matter where you are, as long as you have a cup and hot water, you can enjoy healthy and aromatic coffee.

All of life's pleasures are built upon a healthy body, and enjoying a cup of coffee is no exception. Drink drip bags and enjoy a cup of authentic, flavorful coffee to fully appreciate the beauty that life brings. For your health's sake, FrontStreet Coffee still recommends trying drip bag coffee. After all, drip bag coffee undergoes minimal processing, making it less burdensome for the body in terms of health. Additionally, if you don't add any flavorings to drip bag coffee, it's pure black coffee—low in calories and won't cause weight gain. Instant coffee, however, still contains some food additives, and you might accidentally buy other flavored varieties like those with added sugar and creamer, which can create some burden on human health.

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