Shop instant and soluble coffee at ADS Coffee Supplies — including freeze-dried granules, wholebean instant and sticks and sachets from Kenco, Nescafé, Lavazza and Summit. Available in single 300g jars, cases and bulk buy options, with free next working day delivery on orders over £69. We supply offices, hotels, cafés and catering businesses across the UK — our instant coffee range is designed for commercial environments where speed, consistency and minimal waste matter.

Instant coffee by format

Instant coffee packets

Individual 300g jars — the standard format for offices, breakout areas and hospitality settings. Brands include Kenco Smooth Roast, Kenco Rich Roast, Kenco Millicano Americano, Kenco Decaffeinated, Nescafé Gold Blend, Nescafé Decaf, Lavazza Prontissimo Classico and Summit. Browse our full instant coffee packets range.

Instant coffee cases

Bulk case formats — typically 6 or 10 × 300g per case — suited to high-volume office and hospitality environments where regular restocking is impractical. Cases are available across the Kenco, Nescafé and Summit ranges. Browse our full instant coffee cases range.

Instant coffee sticks and sachets

Pre-portioned single-serve sachets and sticks — ideal for hotel rooms, meeting room trays, conference settings and anywhere where self-serve presentation matters. Includes Douwe Egberts sticks. Browse our instant coffee sticks and sachets range.

Decaffeinated instant coffee

Decaf instant options across Kenco and Nescafé — the same freeze-dried quality as the standard range without caffeine. Suited to afternoon service, mixed-use breakout areas and settings with customers who prefer to avoid caffeine. Browse our decaffeinated instant coffee range.

Vending instant coffee

Freeze-dried soluble coffees in formats suited to vending machines and self-serve dispensers — including Kenco and Summit vending grades. Browse our vending instant coffee range.

Instant coffee by brand

Kenco instant coffee

The most widely used instant coffee brand in UK offices. We stock Smooth Roast, Rich Roast, Millicano Americano Wholebean Instant and Decaffeinated — all sourced from Rainforest Alliance Certified farms. Millicano blends freeze-dried instant with finely milled roast and ground coffee for a fuller-bodied cup noticeably closer to fresh ground. See the full Kenco range.

Nescafé instant coffee

We stock Nescafé Gold Blend Soluble Coffee and Nescafé Decaf — both in 300g jars and cases. Gold Blend is one of the most recognised instant coffees in the UK, with a smooth, well-rounded flavour suited to black and white coffee service. See the full Nescafé range.

Lavazza Prontissimo Classico

Lavazza's premium instant — 100% Arabica enriched with 10% finely ground coffee, producing a smooth, caramel-noted cup significantly above standard freeze-dried instant. Available in 300g jars and cases of nine. See the full Lavazza range.

Summit instant coffee

Summit is our own-brand instant coffee range, available in standard and vending formats. A consistent, reliable everyday instant suited to high-volume commercial use where cost per cup is a priority alongside quality.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between instant coffee and soluble coffee?

They are the same product. Soluble coffee is the technical trade term; instant coffee is the consumer term. Both refer to coffee that has been brewed, dehydrated — typically by freeze-drying or spray-drying — and processed into granules or powder that dissolve immediately in hot water. In commercial and vending environments the terms are used interchangeably.

Which is the best instant coffee for offices?

For most UK offices, Kenco Smooth Roast or Kenco Millicano Americano are the most popular choices — consistent quality, widely recognised brand and Rainforest Alliance certified. For offices wanting the closest cup to fresh ground without a bean-to-cup machine, Millicano is the stronger choice. Nescafé Gold Blend is also widely used and well received. For premium hospitality settings, Lavazza Prontissimo Classico sits above standard instant in both quality and presentation.

Can I buy instant coffee in bulk?

Yes — all brands in our instant coffee range are available in cases (typically 6 or 10 × 300g), and we offer a bulk buy section for volume orders. For large ongoing requirements, contact our team on 0800 44 22 99 to discuss volume pricing and regular delivery schedules.

What is the difference between freeze-dried and spray-dried instant coffee?

Freeze-drying involves brewing the coffee, freezing it and then removing the moisture under low pressure — preserving more of the coffee's original aroma and flavour compounds. Spray-drying uses a high-heat process which is faster but loses more volatile aromas. All brands we stock — Kenco, Nescafé and Lavazza — use freeze-drying for their standard instant ranges, which is why they produce a noticeably better cup than cheaper supermarket alternatives.

Is instant coffee suitable for vending machines?

Yes — freeze-dried instant coffee dissolves cleanly and consistently, making it well suited to vending and self-serve dispensers. We stock specific vending instant coffee formats from Kenco and Summit. For a dedicated commercial instant coffee machine system, see our soluble and instant coffee machines.