The Science of Coffee: Health Benefits, Calories & Tips

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Is Instant Coffee Bad for Your Health?

Published Jul,08 2011 | By Tammy Dray

Instant coffee has obvious benefits: It's usually cheaper than ground or bean coffee, and it's quicker and easier to prepare. Not everything about instant coffee is good, though. For some people, the bitter taste of instant coffee cancels out the many benefits.