A typical cup of Death Wish Coffee contains about 180 mg of caffeine (confirmed by an independent lab)—but actual caffeine levels may vary depending on brew method, brew ratio, and crop-to-crop variability. We recommend 2.5 tablespoons of coffee for every 6 fluid ounces of water for a brew that will get you out of your skull and into the daily grind.

To learn more about the caffeine content of each roast, visit deathwishcoffee.mom/caffeine.

Being USDA Organically Certified, as well as a Fair Trade blend, is extremely important to us here at Death Wish Coffee.

Coffee that isn’t USDA Certified Organic is fertilized with synthetic nitrogen and phosphates, destroying groundwater in already impoverished countries. These same chemicals deplete vital nutrients in the soil while adding toxic waste. We are proudly certified USDA organic.

Coffee that isn't Fair Trade may use slave labor, terrible working conditions, and even toxic chemicals. Our Fair Trade certification means that the farmers of our coffee get a livable wage and fair working conditions.

Both Death Wish and Valhalla Java Odinforce Blend are USDA Certified Organic and Fair Trade!

You can verify on the USDA database, and as a listed partner with Fair Trade USA here.

To verify Death Wish Coffee on the USDA Organic list, check it out here.

We take coffee sourcing very seriously at Death Wish Coffee because it is at the heart of what we do. All the coffee that we source is certified organic, Fair Trade and meets stringent quality standards to ensure consistency from cup-to-cup. To confirm that the coffee we are purchasing meets our sensory and quality standards it is evaluated several times along its journey from farm-to-cup to ensure a consistent experience for you with every brew!

We currently source beans from specific origins to deliver complex, bold and smooth brews. Our current sourcing strategy includes sourcing high quality coffee from Peru, India, Guatemala, Honduras, Ethiopia, and Sumatra.

To purchase Death Wish Coffee, click here.

Death Wish bagged coffee has a shelf life of 12 months if stored unopened in a low humidity, room temperature environment. Once the bag is open it is recommended to store it in an air-tight container and it is best to consume within 2 weeks for the best flavor.

Coffee can absorb aromas from the environment which can impart an unintended taste when the coffee is brewed, to minimize risk of this store the opened coffee bag away from foods with strong flavors and aromas. Death Wish Coffee pods maintain their freshness for up to 18 months due to the barrier properties of the packaging.

For a deep dive on coffee freshness, check out our post here; Does coffee go bad?

We recommend using 2.5 tablespoons of grind coffee to every 6 ounces of water to really achieve that flavorful, bold and smooth cup you are looking for. We promise you that this ratio will give you the best representation of our blends when brewing! Of course, you should always adjust accordingly to your preference.

Why instant coffee?

When we were given the opportunity to craft up some specialty instant coffee to send up the International Space Station, it was a chance that we simply could not pass up. Upon announcing our new project and all it entailed, many of our fans and customers reached out asking us to make an instant coffee that they could enjoy Earthside, so here we are!

How much caffeine?

Our instant coffee carries a whopping 300mg of caffeine per 4.9-gram pouch.

Is there added caffeine?

Since instant coffees do generally have less caffeine than your usual brewed coffee, we did have to enhance the instant coffee with some added green coffee extract. This is an all-natural and organic way to give the needed boost our caffeinated family has come to know and love.

How many calories?

There are about 3 calories per serving of instant coffee.

Is this coffee freeze dried or spray dried?

For maximum flavor and freshness, our instant coffee is spray dried. In spray-drying, the coffee extract is sprayed into a stream of hot air at the top of a tall cylindrical tower. As the droplets fall, they dry, becoming a fine powder by the time they reach the bottom. The powder is then textured into granules to facilitate dosage and dissolution. The quality of the aroma and flavor are preserved thanks to the very fast drying occurring during this process. Also, it is cold-concentrated at the concentration step before drying, unlike most instant products that are heat evaporated in order to concentrate, thereby negatively impacting the overall flavor and quality.

Is this the same coffee you sent to the International Space Station?

The coffee we sent to the ISS is actually a bit weaker than the instant coffee we are offering here on Earth! Due to the intense conditions of being in space, we can't have our astronaut friends being too wired with caffeine so we had to cut back on the caffeine just a bit.

Best way to brew?

There's no wrong way to brew some Death Wish! That being said, we do recommend using 8oz of hot water or milk, stirring, and enjoying!

Where can I buy your Instant Coffee?

Whether you’re on a plane, a train, a road trip or a spaceship, our single-serve packets of dark roast deliver a no-fuss caffeine fix. Stock up on Dark Roast Instant Coffee today to see for yourself.

WARNING: Some merchandise products offered on this site contain a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer.

WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including arsenic, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov

What is Prop 65?

Proposition 65, officially known as the Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986, was enacted as a ballot initiative in November 1986. The proposition protects the state's drinking water sources from being contaminated with chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm, and requires businesses to inform Californians about exposures to such chemicals.

Proposition 65 requires the state to maintain and update a list of chemicals known to the state to cause cancer or reproductive toxicity which can be found here.

To be fully compliant with Proposition 65 we included the relevant warning available on our website. Proposition 65 is a law specific to the state of California and US Federal law has not banned the use of the listed chemicals, so while we believe the levels of chemicals in our products are safe, we are required to include a warning on the applicable product under Proposition 65 or discontinue selling the product in California.

This warning does not pertain to our coffee or consumable products. If you have any other questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out to us at hey@deathwishcoffee.mom.