Alpine Start Original Blend 8 Pack

Alpine Start Original Blend is the instant coffee that actually tastes like coffee. Made from 100% Colombian Arabica beans and brewed down to a smooth, rich, full-bodied instant powder, it delivers a genuinely good cup whether you're on a backcountry morning, midway through a road trip, or just at your desk without time for a proper brew. Non-GMO, single-serve packets, and works hot or iced — just add 8 fl oz of water, mix, and go. Rated 4.8 stars across 215 reviews from people who actually take their coffee seriously.

Instant Coffee You Actually Want to Drink

Alpine Start started because the founders spent years searching for an instant coffee worth bringing into the backcountry — and couldn't find one. Most instant coffee is made from low-grade Robusta beans and spray-dried into a bitter, flat powder. Alpine Start's Original Blend starts with 100% pure Colombian Arabica beans — the same origin used by specialty roasters — and processes them into an instant that preserves the smooth, full-bodied character of the source. The medium roast hits the sweet spot: enough body and depth to feel satisfying, without the harshness or bitterness that makes cheaper instants hard to finish.

Hot or Iced — Ready in Seconds

The Original Blend dissolves cleanly in both hot and cold water — no stirring marathon, no gritty residue at the bottom. For a hot cup, add the packet to 8 fl oz of hot water, stir briefly, and drink. For iced coffee, add to cold water over ice for a clean, refreshing cup without diluting the flavor or waiting for it to cool. The same packet works for both — no separate cold-brew product required.

Built for Backpacking, Useful Everywhere

The single-serve packet format is purpose-built for life on the move. Each packet is lightweight, takes up almost no space, and opens easily — even with cold fingers or sleepy hands at 5 a.m. on a backcountry morning. Customers describe it as the go-to coffee for backpacking trips, weekend camping, travel, and early alpine starts where a full brewing setup isn't practical. It's also good enough that many people keep a stash at work or home for mornings when they're moving fast.

Non-GMO, Clean Ingredients

The Original Blend is Non-GMO and made with straightforward ingredients — no fillers, no artificial flavours, no additives to compensate for lower-quality coffee. What's in the packet is Colombian Arabica instant coffee, and that's it. For a black cup of coffee on trail, it's the cleanest option in the instant category.