I Stopped Purchasing Iced Coffee Once I Discovered This Caffeinated Hack
There are a lot of cool things out there that make us wonder — do they really work? In our I Tried It series, we set out to use them in the real world and have determined that, in fact, they really do.
On Trial: Jot Ultra Coffee
The Tester: Latifah Miles, a self-proclaimed coffee expert
The Brief: Since the days of my grandpa giving me small sips of his hot, sugary coffee when I was 7 years old, I’ve been a coffee-lover. After unofficial coffee-brewing lessons, I was preparing and pouring cups of coffee for my mom by the time I was 10 years old. Needless to say, I am a true java enthusiast — and between coffee that I make at home and the stops I make at Starbucks and Dunkin’ Donuts on my way to work or while running errands, I easily drink about 3 cups a day. I’ve tried endless coffee gadgets like the Keurig, cold-brew coffee makers, cold-brew coffee bags, and the traditional coffee pot. When I saw Jot Ultra Coffee flash across my timeline, I was instantly intrigued and ready to add this to my coffee-expert resume.
Jot is the purest form of coffee, and through an exclusive proprietary extraction process that produces a liquid product from organic fair-trade beans, the ultra coffee is 20 times more concentrated than your average cup. This means that all you need is a tablespoon of Jot with a bit of water or milk (or whiskey if you're spicy) for an instant cup of coffee that is far superior to your average at-home concoction.
With their spoon on the pulse of sustainability, Jot replaces the need for the endless conveyor belt of disposable cups, filters, and coffee bags. The seemingly modestly sized 6.8-ounce bottle can create about 14 cups of coffee, including iced, hot, and that frap-like drink that you’ve been wanting to try.
Anywhere that you can use your regular coffee, Jot can take its place — whether it’s a pour, a drizzle, or just a splash. Their process maximizes the smooth coffee taste without the bitter throat-punch, all while not overusing the resources necessary to create the product. While you can totally take a shot of Jot if that’s your thing, it’s important to remember that it is super powerful and a tablespoon contains around 150 milligrams of caffeine.
I love that the product is packaged with a tablespoon so there is absolutely no guesswork when trying to figure out how much to use. Once cracked open, the bottle has to be stored in the fridge, which is a win for an iced-coffee lover like myself — but it can totally be warmed up as well for a hot cup of joe.
With consistent 90-degree days, my first coffee beverage was definitely one served over a frigid stack of ice. Using the tablespoon that came with the product, I combined Jot with a bit of water and a splash of creamer. As far as expectations go, I definitely was anticipating the telltale bitter acidic bite that usually comes with homemade iced coffee.
From my first sip, I was pleasantly surprised at how smooth the coffee was. It tasted better than the cup that I would usually make on my own, had the strong coffee taste that I like, and didn’t add to my frivolous spending bill. The brand offers a subscription service that allows you to put your Jot refills on autopilot so you'll never have to go without.
Personally, the tablespoon was enough coffee for me but you can definitely add as little or as much as your caffeinated heart desires. The chilly brew was smooth, delightful, and fulfilled my need for a morning perk. While you can totally warm up a steaming mug of Jot, I love it cold and it’ll likely be my go-to when I want an instant iced coffee without the acidic palate slap.
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