So when I saw that the Maxwell House product claims to produce a foam straight from the packet, I was equal parts intrigued and skeptical. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. All foods are fine within the context of a balanced diet, but this is a good way to get more volume of food for your calories!

So I take instant coffee at face value, and that’s why Maxwell House was able to sneak up and surprise me. Content on this site is not intended to substitute for advice given by medical practitioner, pharmacist, or other licensed health-care professional. Even within the instant coffee segment, Maxwell House ranks third, trailing Nestle's Nescafe and JM Smuckers' Folgers in U. While the Maxwell House packet noticeably lacks the deep, robust flavor of its Starbucks counterpart, it’s still pretty delightful.

When these ingredients are activated with cold water and stirred, foam starts to form and build, creating a thick, flavorful topping. After all the powder rapidly dissolved into the water, I watched the tiny bubbles cascade to the top of the glass.

For Maxwell House, the hope is that the new product line will drive more growth for the mature brand. Once the country's top coffee brand, Maxwell House has fallen out of favor with consumers who have grown more sophisticated in their coffee habits and adopted espresso machines, French presses and cold brew makers at home.

We recommend that you do not rely solely on the information presented here and that you always read labels, warnings, and directions before using or consuming a product. Though the instant foam doesn’t have the same sturdy structure as the frothed Starbucks equivalent, the experience is still a fun improvement upon a cup of instant coffee.