Invito Coffee — CoffeeTab review

Recently we reached out to Invito coffee to try the CoffeeTab that is more like a Turkish coffee (not an instant coffee) that you brew in the cup.

I can’t wait to start my morning with a really great cup of coffee. Usually, when I’m riding gravel and trails or bikepacking I like to start my day the same and even stop for a quick pick me up along the way. The conundrum here is do I pack a bunch of extra coffee-making gear, fuel, and a stove or do I go with an instant coffee and save myself a bunch of time, weight, and room in the bags? It’s always a hard choice. Lately, with so many new and great instant coffee brands popping up on the market the choice is easier to make. We also are always on the lookout for new and inventive ways to make coffee and for the packaging to be more sustainable. 

Recently we reached out to Invito coffee to try the CoffeeTab that is more like a Turkish coffee (not an instant coffee) that you brew in the cup. It comes in a recyclable blister pack that helps to preserve the taste and aromatic properties of the coffee for up to 12 months. The coffee itself supports sustainable farming practices and is fully recyclable. No gadgets, measuring, or grinding! I was intrigued by this and couldn’t wait to try it.

On the trail, I brought along a thermos of boiling water, squeezed the coffee out of the blister tab into the mug, poured the water over the grounds (the directions only ask for 150ml which is only about half a mug of water), and let the coffee brew for 5 minutes. After 5 minutes the grounds were settled and I could drink the coffee. The process was very easy and straightforward. At first, I thought it was a great idea. The taste was ok, but not strong enough or flavourful enough like a real Turkish coffee. Also being cold outside and having a coffee mug sitting for 5 minutes wasn’t exactly ideal and the water was tepid at best. Cleanup was a bit messy as well since I pack in what I pack out. This meant I had to put the leftover grounds that were left in the mug in a container to take home to compost and I was left with a messy mug.

Even though I did like the Coffeetab Turkish style coffee made at home, unfortunately, I was a little underwhelmed for this coffee to be used as a #coffeeoutside option. But I do have to give Coffeetab kudos for its environmental practices and ingenuity.