Mainstay - Blend

Mainstay is our seasonal blend of Latin American and East African coffees, made to satisfy almost any coffee drinker. It earned a 9/10, the top score in Food & Wine's instant coffee taste test, where editors called it "a crowd-pleaser." Expect a sweet, clean and balanced cup with notes of cocoa, red fruit and caramel. It's a medium roast that's easy to enjoy black or with milk.

Single serve: each sachet holds 4.5g (0.16oz) of instant coffee. Just stir one into 8 to 12oz of hot or cold water for a hot cup or an iced coffee. Choose 6 cups (27g), 18 cups (81g) or 48 cups (216g).

Bulk pouch: our most economical way to enjoy Swift every day, with less packaging and the freedom to make as much as you like. Stir about 4.5g (roughly ½ tablespoon) into 8 to 12oz of hot or cold water. Choose up to 25 cups (113g) or up to 50 cups (225g).

Ingredients: 100% instant coffee. That's it.
Contains caffeine: may vary from batch to batch, but roughly 140mg per serving.

Ratio: 4.5g to 8 to 12oz water. One sachet, or about ½ tablespoon from a bulk pouch. Less water for a stronger cup, more for a lighter one.

Hot: Hot water and a quick stir.

Iced: Stir into cold water or milk, then pour over ice.

Pouches: Reseal after each use and store cool and dry.

Ingredients: 100% instant coffee. Nothing added: no sugar, creamer or flavorings.

Caffeine: About 140mg per serving (4.5g). Caffeine varies a little from batch to batch.

Storage: Keep in a cool, dry place, ideally below 70°F. Check the Best By date on your package.

Most orders are fulfilled the next business day. We try to ship every weekday from Lancaster, Pennsylvania, mostly with USPS, and every order includes tracking.

Shipping is free on U.S. orders of $40 or more with USPS Economy. We currently ship only within the United States.

Because coffee is a food product, we don't accept returns. If your order arrives damaged, wrong or missing something, let us know and we'll make it right. Shipping policy

Does it really taste like fresh coffee?
We think so. We start with specialty coffee and make it into instant with our own process, refined over more than 10 years. Taste is personal, but we only make coffee we'd drink ourselves.

How many cups are in each pack?
Every serving is 4.5g, which makes one 8 to 12oz cup. Single serve packs come in 6, 18 or 48 cups; bulk pouches make up to 25 or 50 cups.

Can I subscribe?
Yes. Choose Subscribe & save above to save 5% and pick delivery every 2 weeks, every 6 weeks or monthly. Our Mainstay and Variety Pack subscriptions also ship free on every delivery. Pause, skip or cancel anytime on our Manage Subscriptions page.

How long does it keep?
Stored cool and dry, it can stay stable for years. Check the Best By date on your package.

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