aka Coffee was created with the idea that everyone should enjoy coffee effortlessly.
Our objective is to reinvent the instant coffee category through superior products and socially conscious values.
It all started with a problem.
Our founder, David, came up with the idea for Waka Coffee while living in New York City, juggling a hectic schedule as a full-time undergraduate student with a full-time job. David relied on coffee to fuel his daily routine. However, he quickly discovered that frequenting coffee shops and making coffee in a cramped NYC kitchen was complicated, time-consuming, and expensive. He honed in on a solution that wouldn’t require additional equipment and is fast to make: instant coffee.
Easy to drink isn't easy to create. While searching for the best instant coffee to power his days, David quickly discovered why people distance themselves from this easy-to-make coffee solution. Most products are made from inferior Robusta beans roasted in huge spray-dried batches. This production method – used by traditional instant coffee companies – saves the companies money, but it sacrifices taste. Waka Coffee sources only 100% Arabica beans instant coffee, which are commonly used in coffee shops, to provide the best taste. Our beans are freeze-dried to best preserve the coffee’s aroma and depth of flavor. We strive to provide only the finest products to help you go through your busy day, and as the company grew, we realized that sometimes you might want tea instead of coffee. This is why we are now also offering quality instant teas as a convenient alternative to our main product lines.
The Waka Coffee way.
Our high-quality instant coffee solution provides a simpler coffee experience to fuel your entire day. No more spending money on coffee equipment that occupies valuable kitchen space and waiting for your coffee to brew. We engage directly with fellow coffee lovers to continuously improve our product and make the coffee experience more enjoyable.
Add Water, Give Water.
Waka Coffee is committed to producing less waste and supporting clean water projects. Our instant coffee box is recyclable, and we donate 4% of our profits to sponsor clean water projects around the globe. As we grow, we promise to expand our impact and engage in social causes that help fuel a healthy planet.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Waka Coffee & Tea?
Waka is a quality instant coffee and tea brand. Our coffee and tea products are made without artificial ingredients and contain high-quality coffee beans or tea leaves. No need to wait 20 minutes for your machine to brew or for tea to steep – just add water. The word “Waka” is a play on the word “awake,” so we invite you to wake up with Waka!
What is the freeze-drying process?
Freeze drying is a process by which water is removed from the coffee extract to produce instant coffee without sacrificing its unique flavor and aroma. First, coffee is roasted, grounded, and brewed into a thick liquid. Then, the coffee extract is frozen at about -50° C, which preserves the coffee’s aroma and depth of flavor. Then, it is placed under a vacuum where the frozen liquid sublimates. Sublimation is the process of when the ice immediately changes to steam, without defrosting first. On the contrary, the spray drying method uses hot air to evaporate the water from the beans, which destroys the original flavor and eliminates the coffee’s aroma.
What type of coffee beans are you using?
Our coffees are made with 100% Arabica beans.
Do you add sugar or sweeteners to your products?
No. All of our instant coffees and instant teas do not include added sugars or sweeteners. Even our flavored products.
When does my coffee/tea expire?
When stored sealed (in our bags or other sealed containers) at room temperature and in dry conditions, our unflavored coffees can last up to two years, our unflavored teas up to three years, and matcha up to one year. All of our products are marked with the exact "best by" date based on their packaging date.
Do I need to keep your instant coffee in the freezer or fridge?
No need to keep it in the freezer or fridge, simply at room temperature wherever you store your pantry items. If you use our bags, make sure to tightly close the bag after each use.
What is the caffeine content in your products?
- Light roast (Ethiopian): approximately 70 mg per packet (about 2.82 grams), or about 30 mg in 1 tsp of coffee (about 1.18 grams). - Medium roast (Colombian, Papua New Guinean, flavored): approximately 60 mg per packet (about 2.82 grams), or about 25 mg in 1 tsp of coffee (about 1.18 grams). - Dark roast (Ethiopian): approximately 80 mg per packet (about 2.82 grams), or about 35 mg in 1 tsp of coffee (about 1.18 grams). - Decaf (Colombian): approximately 4 mg of caffeine per packet (about 2.82 grams), or about 1.5 mg in 1 tsp of coffee (about 1.18 grams). - Green instant tea (flavored and unflavored): approximately 30-35 mg per 1/4 tsp of tea powder (0.63 grams). - Black instant tea: approximately 30-35 mg per 1/4 tsp of tea powder (0.63 grams). - Japanese matcha: approximately 40 mg per 1/2 tsp of unsifted matcha powder (1.26 grams).
Is your coffee a low-acidity coffee?
That's a great question. Acidity in coffee doesn’t refer to the actual acid content, but more to the flavor notes. We consider our instant coffees well-balanced and without noticeable acidity notes. If you are still interested in the acid (the pH) content of our coffees, here it is: our caffeinated instant coffees have pH levels of 4-5, and our decaffeinated instant coffee has a pH level of 4.5-4.5. pH is a measure of how acidic/basic water is. The range goes from 0 - 14, with 7 being neutral. pHs of less than 7 indicate higher acidity, whereas a pH of greater than 7 indicates a base. Most coffee varieties have an average pH value of 4-5.
Is your coffee/tea organic?
We chose not to get organically certified at this time to avoid the negative financial impact a certification has on our suppliers, as well as our customers. All of our products are sourced from well-known vetted suppliers and we request a Certificate of Analysis for each product to ensure they meet regulations and our standards. To the best of our knowledge, our teas are not processed or exposed to irradiation, genetic engineering, fumigation, petroleum distillates, or synthetic solvents. The unflavored teas are 100% tea and do not contain any additives or aromatizing matter. The flavored teas are flavored with natural flavors. The teas are produced without the use of carriers, fillers, colors, or preservatives. In addition, to the best of our knowledge, all of our unflavored instant coffees are produced from 100% Arabica coffee beans, they contain no additives or fillers. The flavored coffees are flavored with natural flavors.
Do you offer free shipping?
Yes, for purchases above $30 in the U.S., for recurring orders, and for all bundle orders.
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