NESCAFÉ Ice Roast Instant Iced Coffee
- Instant Coffee
- 12 fl oz
- Instant Coffee
- Jar
- Better rated than 65%
Reviewers treat NESCAFE Ice Roast as a home replacement for daily coffee-shop iced coffee runs, once creamer or syrup goes in.
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How it ranks among the 26 instant coffee we track
4.7★ across 1,200 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
1,200 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
5,000+ bought on Amazon last month.
Brand identity, imagery, description and spec coverage.
The ProductDome score is separate from the Amazon rating shown above: it combines the Bayesian-smoothed Amazon rating with evidence volume, tracked demand, and data quality across the 26 instant coffee we track - how the scorecard works · full instant coffee data report. Confidence: high - strong rating volume and complete data.Updated 8 days ago. Data-computed, not a hands-on test. Compiled by the ProductDome Research Team.
Overview
Two 6 oz jars make up NESCAFE Ice Roast, formulated to dissolve in cold water or milk rather than hot for iced coffee at home, together yielding up to 170 cups.
- Dissolves in cold water or milk, no brewing
- One teaspoon per 6 fl oz serving
- Two 6 oz jars make up to 170 cups
- Lightly roasted specifically for iced coffee
Who it's for
People who drink iced coffee often and want to skip both brewing and coffee-shop prices. Less suited to those who want a black iced coffee with no additions, per at least one reviewer's experience.
What buyers say
From Amazon customer reviews.
Reviewers praise how easily it dissolves in cold water or milk without clumping and say the flavor is smooth enough to replace daily Dunkin or Starbucks iced coffee runs, cutting their spending. The main complaint, from a couple of reviewers, is that it tastes harsh or still carries a soluble-coffee edge unless mixed with creamer or a flavored syrup.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Harsh or flat without creamer, per some reviewers
- Still carries some soluble-coffee character, one reviewer said
Performance notes
Dissolves directly in cold water or milk at a stated one teaspoon per 6 fluid ounces, no hot water or brewing step. Reviewers confirm it mixes without clumping and stays smooth even in cold liquid.
Specifications
| Brand | Nescafe |
|---|---|
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 12 ounces |
| Item Package Weight | 3.04 pounds |
| Size | 6 ounces |
| Package Size Name | 2 Jars |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Item Volume | 12 fl oz |
| Age Range Description | 18+ |
| Included components | |
| Number of Pieces | 2 |
| Unit Count | 12 ounces |
| Each Unit Count | 6 |
| Other details | |
| Coffee Type | Instant Coffee |
| Container Type | Jar |
| Number of Items | 2 |
| Coffee Blend Name | Ice Roast |
| Caffeine Content Description | Caffeinated |
| Coffee Roast Level | Light Roast |
| Flavor | Ice Roast |
| Item Highlight | Instant coffee, roasted for iced; 2 jars, 6 oz each |
| Item Form | Granule |
| Variety | Ice Roast |
| Sweetness Description | unsweetened |
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How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in instant coffee.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| NESCAFÉ Ice Roast Instant Iced CoffeeThis product | 4.7 / 5 | 1,200 | 4.6 / 5 |
| Folgers Classic Roast Instant CoffeeFolgers | 4.7 / 5 | 30,300 | 4.8 / 5 |
| NESCAFÉ Taster's Choice Instant CoffeeTaster's Choice | 4.7 / 5 | 12,100 | 4.8 / 5 |
| Maxwell House Instant Cafe Beverage MixMaxwell House | 4.6 / 5 | 7,500 | 4.8 / 5 |
| Starbucks Premium Instant Coffee Dark RoastStarbucks | 4.7 / 5 | 5,000 | 4.8 / 5 |
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Questions about the Nescafe instant coffee
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
Does Nescafe Ice Roast need hot water to dissolve?
No, it's built to dissolve directly in cold water or milk for iced coffee.
How many cups does the Nescafe Ice Roast two-jar pack make?
Up to 170 cups combined, prepared at one teaspoon per 6 fluid ounces.
Does Nescafe Ice Roast taste bitter?
Most reviewers describe it as smooth rather than bitter, though one said it tastes harsh without added creamer or flavoring.