3.5
64% of reviewers would recommend to a friend
Jot
3.5 • 46 Reviews
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3.5
64% of reviewers would recommend to a friend
Jot earns mixed reviews: many say it’s convenient, versatile, and delivers a strong, smooth caffeine hit—especially for iced lattes and quick black coffee—while others find the flavor bitter, burnt, or too acidic and not on par with premium brews. Reviews also praise the sleek bottle and ease for travel, but cite issues with sourness in hot drinks, uneven strength, awkward dripping stoppers, and contentious subscription/returns experiences.
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15d ago
I absolutely love using Jot Ultra Coffee Concentrate, but not for a typical morning cup—it is my absolute secret weapon for high-protein treats. Because it is so intensely concentrated (20x), a single tablespoon adds a robust, clean coffee flavor to my daily protein smoothies and Greek yogurt desserts without watering them down or thinning them out. Unlike instant coffee granules, it blends instantly and smoothly with zero grittiness. It delivers a strong, plain black coffee punch that isn't sweet or artificial. Perfect for clean eating and mixing into recipes!

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I thought the coffee was very high quality and it was extremely convenient. The bottle is nicely designed and I liked the unboxing. I'm not sure it's something I would buy for everyday use but I enjoyed it.
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The stopper didn't go all the way in which made me worry about spills. So I think that's a bit of a design thing. Otherwise, for everyday use I would probably want a much larger bottle since I would go through a number of these smaller bottles pretty quickly.

Super convenient and decent taste for the convenience. I drink my coffee black. I find their 1 Tbs to 8oz a bit too weak, 1.5 Tbs to 8oz is my preference. The resulting cup is a little flat but still SO much better than most instant freeze-dried, and at a comparable price point. I’ve tried instant-adjacent coffee from incredible producers across the globe and I would recommend Jot for this price point. I have not tried it iced yet but think it would shine that way. Unboxing and shipping were decent and it would have make a nice gift. Bonus— the empty bottle are wonderful for splitting a big order of olive oil among friends! :)

3y ago
Coffee is not any better than another. The issue is they do not honor their return policy when you wish return any product. Opened or not.

5y ago
Jot is extremely convenient and the cleanest way to make coffee. A month's of coffee is stored in 2 bottles that barely take up any fridge space. I don't have to worry about waking up my partner in the morning when I grind my beans. Unlike coffee, you can't add more beans to make a strong cup. Increasing Jot to water ratio changes the taste profile significantly. The taste is fine, not incredible. It's a premium instant coffee but not coffee shop or perfect French Press quality. Cometeer is much better. Given the price $1.70 a cup I'd say it's a reasonable alternative to Nespresso, if you don't want to buy the machine. Nespresso still makes a noise for those sharing living spaces when your partner is working.
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The coffee always drips from the bottle no matter how careful you are. They have to send the bottles with better pouring lids. The taste is not quite there yet, hope.the formula improves.

1y ago
Very uninspiring flavors of coffee and they do not honor customer satisfaction guarantee. The concentrate itself tastes bitter and burnt, and the seasonal flavor I tried (White chocolate raspberry) was not any better. Save your money and brew at home.
I've been experimenting with quick, easy ways to get a delicious cup of morning coffee, as I just had a baby a few months ago. Jot was an option that caught my eye (and was excited to see it was a fellow parent that was inspired to found and start the company!). After a week of using it, I have to say that the flavor is great, it's quick and easy to use, and solves my issue of getting a quick caffeine fix in the morning.
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I wish there were less caffeinated or decaf options. One tablespoon (the recommended amount) is 150mg, which is a little bit high sometimes. It is on the pricier side, with smaller bottles, but i assume the small bottles are for freshness.
As a recent grad & amateur adult, Jot is an answer to my wakeup call prayers with its convenience... just add water? Count me in!
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Jot should probably come with a warning label. If you like your coffee strong, Jot is for you. If you're an amateur adult like me, tread lightly or be prepared to bounce off the walls for a couple hours.
I really enjoy this as an alternative to the crappy coffee one can often be stuck with while traveling. It's really good coffee but also tastes good both hot and cold. It's truly versatile!
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It's a little pricey for my day-to-day but I'll continue to use it for travel!
I like the concept, but overall flavor vs. price wasn’t enough to justify a subscription. At the end of the day, I preferred buying a fresh cold brew or using my espresso machine at home. I’d maybe reconsider if the price came down but just didn’t see the value for where the product is at right now
5y ago
Jot is one of my favorite concentrated coffees I've tried to date. I started preferring this over Starbucks (I'm basic...I know.) I was spending way to much on coffee so thought this would be a great alternative to the 2nd/3rd coffee run of the day. This is by far the most stolen item when we host people over for brunch.
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Not any improvements... although I wish they came out with a blonde roast version
I really like the idea, bottle, and spoon.
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I'm a bit of a wimp drinking strong coffee. This stuff made me feel like I was on crack.
Jot coffee was disappointing for me. The taste was off—not the smooth, rich flavor I expected. Beyond that, the coffee buzz felt strange and not as energizing or enjoyable as I'd hoped. I appreciate the concept of a concentrated coffee, but the experience didn’t live up to my usual coffee routine. Unfortunately, it’s not something I’d buy again.
Jolt is a great easy way to have cold brew with out brewing your own and it taking over the fridge.
5y ago
I was super excited to try Jot, after all the good press and ads I have received. While I do not think it's bad - and maybe I'm making it wrong - I did not find it to be super flavorful. It's definitely way better than most instant coffees, and 1000% better than Keurig. The product is very clever and innovative and I'd pick this over a lot of quick coffee options.
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The stopper didn't feel super secure, I'm worried about it spilling. I'm not sure if I got a bad batch or not, but I'd work on the coffee flavoring. I really couldn't taste it in the batches I made.
5y ago
Jot looks cool and tastes great. My biggest issue with the product is just that the unbottling and pouring is a bit awkward, and the coffee itself isn't highly distinctive... just effective and good.
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Bottle is a little awkward to stop/unstop.
I really like the concept, especially as someone who drinks a massive amount of cold brew every day. Jot tastes good, is easy to dose and mix, and I love the design of the bottle.
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I'm not certain of the science, but I do feel like the more you have to dilute something (in this case, a lot), the less flavorful or strong the result is compared to something less diluted. I find regular cold brew to have overall more flavor once diluted than Jot, but I'll have to experiment more.
3y ago
Don’t love the flavor and was very pricey. Love the packaging though and it was easy to use.
3y ago
Easy and pretty tasty! Love the small packaging and ease of use. We ordered a few times, but ultimately chose a different brand to go with for now.
I used jot for a year before I bought my current espresso machine, but this product is amazing. It works so well with both hot and cold beverages and mixes well with all milks. The only reason I switched is because I love lattes and couldn't get this to work like a true shot of espresso. No other complaints though!