Death Wish Coffee Instant Dark Roast Coffee Packets, Bold & Intense Blend of Arabica & Robusta Beans, USDA Organic, 8 Count

Wow! Death Wish Coffee Instant Dark Roast truly delivers. This is hands-down the best instant coffee I've ever tasted. In many ways — especially flavor depth and complexity — it actually surpasses a lot of fresh-brewed coffees I've had. The dark roast is bold and intense, with rich notes of baker's chocolate and subtle cherry that make every sip smooth, satisfying, and never bitter. It has a heavy, full body that feels luxurious, and the caffeine kick is exactly what you'd expect from Death Wish — a serious eye-opener without any harsh aftertaste. I’ve been using the single-serve packets on busy mornings, and they make a perfect cup in seconds. They’re also going to be a total game-changer on future camping trips — no more mediocre instant coffee or bulky gear needed. Bravo, Death Wish Coffee Co.! You’ve raised the bar for instant coffee so high, I don’t think I can go back. Highly recommended for anyone who wants serious flavor and strength in a convenient package.

I love the convenience of this instant coffee. I have to go to work really early in the morning, and as a natural night owl, mornings are hard for me. I often don't have time to make coffee or pick up coffee on my way in, but I do have access to hot water once I'm at work. The 300 mg of caffeine in this coffee is definitely not for the faint of heart. If you're sensitive to caffeine, I would probably recommend looking into a different instant coffee. I'm sure it could easily make a normal person jittery and anxious. However, as a person with untreated ADHD, I find this cup of coffee gives me the nicest calm I can ever expect in the morning. I'm awake, not grumpy, and chill. It's a wonderful way to start my day. The flavor is definitely strong and a bit bitter, but with enough creamer, it is more than palatable. I don't find I have to force this down like I've had to with other coffees in the past. It is definitely a dark roast coffee, but I find it to be smoother than other dark roast coffees I've had before. Overall, I'm grateful I discovered this coffee and find it to be a lifesaver for me at work. I know some people think it's expensive, but for less than $1.50 a cup, it's the going rate for Nespresso Vertuo pods, and far less expensive than going to Starbucks or Dunkin's.

Great to have when you need to wake up tastes great

This stuff is good, but obscenely strong and HIGHLY caffeinated.

These packets of Death Wish instant coffee are strong. Make no mistake about it – these will get you going in the morning. I only need one cup and I’m good for the rest of the day. I’m not crazy about the taste because it is, understandably, quite strong and even after adding a little sugar and creamer, it’s still bitter, in my opinion. I know many find the taste to be smooth and satisfying, but I’m not a coffee connoisseur and I’ve never been crazy about the taste of coffee, in general. I’m just someone that finds high caffeinated coffee a good and more natural solution when I need a quick pick-me-up versus a Red Bull or Monster energy drink. I used to purchase these in my local Wallymart, but they don’t stock them anymore, so I was happy to find them on Amazon and they arrived on time and appropriately packaged. I don’t drink this on a daily basis because I need to watch my blood pressure and I don’t want my body to develop a tolerance, but when I’m really dragging, this does the trick. I also love this for the convenience of the instant packets. You can literally take these anywhere, so they’re prefect for traveling. I recently took a trip to South Korea and the jet lag after a 15-hour flight was brutal. These were just what I needed to get acclimated to the time change. I’m definitely a repeat customer.

Pretty tasty coffee. I use bikepacking.

I have been drinking this stuff for a long time, but my latest delivery made me realize that I should finally submit a review. It has always felt slightly overpriced, but I appreciate the solid caffeine level, the fact that it is organic (especially since I drink it every day), and of course the speed and convenience of that first cup. Over time, though, I have really noticed how much the quality and flavor can vary. I am currently working through a batch of eight boxes, and every single packet has tasted extremely burnt, whether hot or cold. This is not the first time it has happened either. I am not going to waste them, but even though I am normally a black coffee drinker, I have had to cut these awful tasting packets with milk and sweetener just to get through them. My advice for the company, if they want to level up, would be to focus on consistency and maybe add two more packets to each box to make it feel like a better value. There are times when I order it and it is truly so good, so I do not know what is going on over there. And yes, I checked the best by date, and it was all well within the normal range. I just finished another awful cup, and I have to say my three stars are fairly generous. Anyway, I know they can make it correctly, because I have had it before. And the inconsistency is not something new, because they were uneven even early on. When this batch is finally gone, I may try something else. I just wish I could lock down a supply from the times when Deathwish gets it right, because I would not even think of switching if I could.

I was very surprised by this. I bought this because I have a major caffeine dependence, knew I would be somewhere without access to my espresso machine, and was desperate. I bought this instant coffee fully expecting it to taste like something served in the waiting room of a regional tire shop. Just deeply beige. Emotionally exhausted. The kind of coffee that makes you feel like your life insurance premiums are overdue. But somehow? It’s actually good. Disturbingly good. Like, not “good for instant coffee.” Just…good. Smooth, strong, no weird burnt aftertaste that feels like you licked a battery. It dissolved instantly too, which honestly felt technologically advanced given my expectations were somewhere around “mud water prepared during wartime.”

Its has a good taste but a bit on the expensive side

Very good coffee, ok taste but does feel like your drinking 3/4 espresso’s

Strong full of flavour and gives a perfect kick start to the morning

Decent coffee

Great tasting coffee but ridiculously expensive unfortunately. Try Skullcrusher instead