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Coles Organic Fairtrade Gold Freeze Dried
Simon BSouth East Queensland, QLD
- 5 reviews
Great flavour, great value
Normally at work i purchase 1 great coffee a day so away from the office and with no coffee machine at home I thought I'd give instant a go. (gasp) After suffering through a week of one of the more well known brands which fell way short of my already low expectations I purchased a jar of the Coles Organic Fairtrade coffee. This product is a revelation. It's the closest instant coffee to Barista made coffee i have ever tried. So as far as instant coffee products go its almost flawless.
Purchased in May 2020 at Coles for $5.00.
MichaelLeongatha
- 3 reviews
- 4 likes
Excellent and doesn't hurt the wallet
Have been on the search for a new everyday coffee since Nescafe and Moccona's apparent brain implosions. Had read good reviews about this product and was certainly not disappointed. Great taste and is also a
cheap option.
Purchased in October 2019 at Coles for $4.00.
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MelGreater Melbourne (Outer), VIC
- 3 reviews
- 3 likes
One of the only instant coffees that is decent
If you are disappointed in the revamp of Moccona, this is your go-to. It is inexpensive but don't let that put you off. The quality is very good.
Coles, whatever you are doing, wherever you are sourcing this, please don't change.
Just a warning: when you go looking for this, it can be hard to find. It is very popular and word is spreading. Pick yourself up a couple of jars at a time (only $4.00) and save yourself the stress.
Purchased at Coles for $4.00.
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Lyndal Y.
- 3 reviews
- 8 likes
Very smooth and creamy
After Moccona went cheap on their classic number 5, I was forced to find a new instant coffee. Coles Organic Freeze Dried came recommended by another disgruntled Moccona drinker. I've been drinking it for 12 months now and have no plans of switching. It's a lovely-tasting coffee. I look forward to it each morning.
Purchased in September 2019 at Coles for $4.00.
Peter
- 8 reviews
- 13 likes
Not only a cheap home brand but the best tasting and best quality
I recently wrote a review about how awful Nescafe Gold was. Then I saw a choice article about how this home brand coffee was rated the best. Not only does this coffee use the more delcious arabica bean for 100% of the coffee, it is organic, fair trade AND freeze dried - all markers you would think would bump the price over the top yet the price is among the lowest.
The taste is delicious. Save your money and forget the rest.
Purchased in September 2019 at Coles Supermarkets for $4.00.
Esmay
- 11 reviews
- 9 likes
Fantastic and better than Moccona
We switched to this coffee after they changed the horrible Moccona no. 5. This coffee is fantastic and very reasonably priced. Love the flavour. Wish it came in a larger size.
Purchased in August 2019 at Coles Supermarkets for $4.00.
ChrispySouthwest, VIC
- 4 reviews
- 4 likes
- Verified purchase
The best!
Like a lot of others, we have moved away from Moccona No. 5.
This is a great coffee and at a great price, we love the taste.
Just wish it came in bigger jars, and a bit easier to find on the Coles shelves!
Purchased in September 2019 at Coles, Drysdale VIC 3222 for $4.00.
PadonMelbourne
- 5 reviews
- 14 likes
An end to the gnashing of teeth
Reiterating what others have already said: this is a genuinely excellent replacement for the old Moccona No 5 (and, needless to say, light years ahead of the disastrous new version of that product). Just like the old Moccona No 5, the Coles Fairtrade Organic blend achieves just the right balance between a full flavour and a smooth, non-acrid taste. There is no need to expend energy trying to convince Douwe Egberts to change Moccona No 5 back to what it was. At risk of sounding hyperbolic, Moccona is dead to me. This has the taste of the old Moccona No 5 and has a cheaper everyday price.
Purchased in February 2019 at Coles for $4.00.
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MsJSydney, NSW
- 8 reviews
- 15 likes
Terrific replacement for the hideous new version of Moccona Classic Medium Roast no. 5
Very happy to have been put on to this Coles Organic Fairtrade Gold Freeze Dried coffee. It tastes like the original Moccona no.5 that I drank for years but it's less expensive, organic and also fairtrade. Win, win, win, win. Yay!
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Chookadooknoyb
- 14 reviews
- 12 likes
The best coffee ive ever tasted
I bought this yesterday, sceptical about how it would taste and im shocked, this is the best coffee ive ever tasted, not bitter and smoother than moccona.
DarrenGLaunceston
- 2 reviews
- 10 likes
Great coffee, has replaced Maccona No.5 as my fave coffee
After Maccona ruined their No.5 coffee by apparently making it better (so bitter and horrible after taste), I had to find a replacement to kick-start my day (as well as keep me going throughout the day, I am a 10 coffee a day person). Looking at online recommendations I found Coles Organic Fairtrade Gold Free Dried coffee. After trying it, I can confirm it does taste very similar to the original Maccona No.5. No bitterness whatsoever. I love this coffee and at only $4 for a 100gm jar, it is so cheap. Will never return to Maccona, even if they do change the flavour back to the original.
JamieSydney
- 2 reviews
- 5 likes
Life Saver!
This is the closest thing to the original moccona that now tastes terrible. This coles brand coffee is so good I can now make this my new coffee I can use 3 times a day. Tastes smooth and like a proper coffee. Does not taste like the other bad instant coffees. Tastes better than some cafe coffees no exaggeration. Thank you.
Hellokitty9Brisbane
- 6 reviews
- 7 likes
Thank you Coles!
I had Moconna for 20 years. I never liked Nescafe. I am very fussy in coffees. I had this coffee for quite sometime now. Thanks Coles. Don't ever change!
Myrtle TMelbourne
- 3 reviews
- 5 likes
Big fan of this beautiful and superior blend!!
I had changed to drinking this coffee due to it's affordability only to find that it's flavour and aroma are superior to the more expensive brands of moccona and nescafe. After a long, satisfying time of consuming Coles Fairtrade Organic Coffee, I purchased both Moccona and Nescafe as what I thought would be a treat only to be 'bitterly' disappointed by their new offensive flavours. I now drink only this lovely Coles Fairtrade Gold coffee it is the best tasting instant EVER!
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Di A
- 3 reviews
- 13 likes
Coles fair trade organic coffee is so enjoyable
After Moccona destroyed the Classic 5 Coffee taste, have been using Coles Fair Trade Organic Coffee for weeks now and it's fantastic. No need to try any other brands as this tastes so good.
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JoleezaSydney, NSW
- 18 reviews
- 22 likes
Best instant coffee in Australia
I have searching for a decent instant coffee since the demise of Nescafé Blend 43. Something has happened to Moccona coffee also; it tastes like it has Vegemite in it. I love Vegemite but not IN my coffee! I even imported some Douwe Egberts; the makers of Moccona, from England for way too much and I was not impressed. Desperate, I scoured reviews and heard about Coles Organic Fair Trade Gold Freeze Dried instant Coffee, phew what a mouthful, and I bought a jar yesterday. I am delighted with the flavour of this coffee. It is a delicious mediu...
Read morem roast coffee I like it a little stronger so I use almost two teaspoons for a mug and it doesn’t taste bitter at all. I am thrilled to finally find this little gem and at $4 per 100gms it is a very reasonable price too.1 comment
Carl BPort Augusta
- 7 reviews
- 14 likes
Great replacement and awesome price
Since Moccona's disgraceful decision to change their recipe we have been searching for a replacement. Out of desperation and something we would never usually do we purchased and tried the Coles Brand Organic Freeze Dried. Can tell you we weren't expecting much as always assume cheap means crap but were absolutely delighted when we tried it. It tastes very good, almost as good as the original Moccona and at such a great price. Please Coles if you are listening do not change it as it is very good.
AttorneyPerth, WA
- 10 reviews
- 13 likes
Best instant coffee
Just bought this Coles brand organic coffee today for $4 after much research. It is the best instant coffee I've had. I usually drink Moccona Classic but the formulation has been changed recently. This is even better than the original Moccona.
DebbieHunter Region, NSW
- 18 reviews
- 18 likes
Great tasting
I wouldn't normally ever buy a supermarket brand coffee,but based on the reviews i thought i'd try some.So glad i did.I drink my coffee black so i hate it when it tastes bitter and like dirt,not so with this one.This will always be in my cupboard from now on
Definitely recommended
This is an impressive ethically sourced tasty organic coffee at a great price.
Questions & Answers
cooriegirlasked
We changed from Moccona coffee to the Coles fair trade freeze dried coffee and were so pleased to find a decent coffee and for very little dollars. Now, we are totally disappointed as it appears to have disappeared off the shelves with not even a space for where it belongs. Has it suddenly become discontinued or hopefully, only in short supply because of popular demand? In appreciation of your reply, Jan Coorie. 0418293040
jancoorie@optusnet.com.au
No answers
Craig C.asked
how much caffeine is contained in this coffee?
CoffeeDrinkerasked
What is the intensity of this coffee?
1 answer
In my opinion it’s the same intensity or strength as the old Moccona “5”, I consider it a mild intensity coffee.
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Joleeza
PS. It still doesn’t smell like instant coffee used to.