Instant coffee has long had a bad reputation for tasting, well, terrible. Even the best brands don't seem to stand up next to a cup of traditionally brewed coffee, and let's be real, the instant stuff ...

If you fall into the latter category, you have a few options: You could have a jug of ready-made cold brew in the fridge, pop a single-use pod in your Keurig, stop by a café, or make a cup of instant ...