| abstract |
The present invention relates to a method for producing instant coffee, Providing a finely pulverized roasted coffee material; Providing an aqueous coffee extract; Mixing the finely ground roasted coffee material with an aqueous coffee extract to form a first mixture; And Drying the first mixture, The finely pulverized roasted coffee material, before drying, (i) heated to a temperature of from 70 to 100 DEG C in an aqueous environment; or (ii) at a temperature of 5 to 70 DEG C for a duration of at least 1 hour in an aqueous environment. |