Instant Espresso Powder - 1.94 oz

Espresso powder is brewed espresso that has been dried into a fine powder. Because it's pre-brewed and much stronger than standard roasted coffee, you only need a little of it in a recipe. Reach for it in chocolate pies, mousses and tiramisu, or use it as a great substitute for expensive cocoa powder and gourmet dark chocolate.

This robust ingredient works on the savory side too, balancing smoky, acidic and spicy flavors in meat rubs, chili and salsas. For drinks, stir it into homemade lattes, hot cocoa and frozen coffee drinks; many of our customers mix it into iced lattes at home. To make Dalgona whipped coffee, whip 2 tablespoons of our instant espresso with 2 tablespoons sugar and 2 tablespoons boiling water, then pour it over 1/2 cup cold milk.

Our espresso powder comes in a 1.94-ounce glass jar and is produced in Mexico. Keep it in a cool, dry place. At DeLallo, we've been a name in specialty Italian grocery since 1950, building a lineup of gourmet, recipe-driven products that are top-quality and competitively priced.

Ingredients: 100% COFFEE.

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Common Questions

How do I make brownies and chocolate cake taste more chocolatey?
Add a little instant espresso powder, like our DeLallo Instant Espresso Powder, to the batter; it's a baker's trick for deepening chocolate flavor. Coffee and chocolate share roasted, bitter notes, so a small amount of coffee makes cocoa taste darker and fuller. We use ours to amp up the chocolate in cakes, brownies, cookies and puddings, and it works just as well in chocolate pies, mousses and tiramisu. Because the powder is finely ground and pre-brewed, it dissolves right into wet batter. Bakers either stir it in dry or dissolve it in a splash of hot water first. Shoppers also tell us it makes their recipes taste richer.

How can I make iced lattes at home without an espresso machine?
Instant espresso powder is the simplest route, and a lot of people use our DeLallo Instant Espresso Powder as a cheaper alternative to coffee-shop iced lattes. Our espresso is brewed and then dried so it dissolves readily in hot water, so you need no grinder, machine or brewing gear. Many home baristas mix it with a little water into a concentrated base, then add milk, ice and a flavored syrup. We also suggest it for hot cocoa and frozen coffee drinks. Even shoppers who are picky about coffee say they're surprised how good it tastes for an instant.

Why do people put coffee in chili, meat rubs or salsa?
Coffee's roasted bitterness rounds out bold savory flavors, and our DeLallo Instant Espresso Powder is an easy way to add it. We find it balances smoky, acidic and spicy flavors in meat rubs, chili and salsas. As a powder, it blends straight into a dry spice rub, and it dissolves into a simmering pot of chili the same way it does into hot water.

What is espresso powder, and what is DeLallo's made of?
Espresso powder is brewed espresso that has been dried into a fine powder that dissolves readily in hot water. It is pre-brewed and much stronger than standard roasted coffee. Our DeLallo Instant Espresso Powder starts with a rich, dark roast coffee that we grind, brew and then dry. The only ingredient is 100% coffee. It is a product of Mexico, and it comes in a 1.94 oz (55 g) glass jar. Keep the jar in a cool, dry place.

Will espresso powder make my chocolate desserts taste like coffee, and how much should I add?
At normal amounts, our DeLallo Instant Espresso Powder intensifies chocolate flavor without adding a distinct coffee flavor. For added richness, stir 1/2 to 2 teaspoons into a baking recipe. If you use more than 2 teaspoons, the coffee comes forward and you get more of a mocha flavor.

Can I make an espresso or Dalgona whipped coffee with DeLallo Instant Espresso Powder?
Yes. For a single espresso, add 1 tablespoon of our DeLallo Instant Espresso Powder to 4 tablespoons of hot water. For Dalgona whipped coffee, whip together 2 tablespoons of the espresso powder, 2 tablespoons of sugar and 2 tablespoons of boiling water until thick and fluffy, then pour it over 1/2 cup of cold milk.

Is DeLallo Instant Espresso Powder gluten free, vegan and kosher?
Yes. Our DeLallo Instant Espresso Powder is Kosher, Non GMO, gluten free, fat free and vegan/vegetarian. The ingredient list is simply 100% coffee, and it has 0 calories per serving.