Waste in a beautiful jar: brands of coffee are named that are not worth taking even for free

Instant coffee is a popular product in Russia, valued for its ease of preparation and availability. Although there are a variety of brands, quality may vary. Roskontrol's research revealed both high-quality and counterfeit samples.

Top 5 best brands of instant coffee

Experts identified five brands: Monarch, Jardin, Black Card, Moscow Coffee House on Pay and Nescafe. They all produce high quality natural coffee.

Unscrupulous producers and “three-in-one coffee”

The research also identified unscrupulous market participants and counterfeit samples, including a popular brand and two lesser-known manufacturers.

“Three-in-one coffee” has caused alarm: instead of natural coffee, herbal additives are used, there is no caffeine, and milk fat is replaced with…