Javy vs Jot
Why They Make The Cut?
Review Summary
Flavor Profile
When I first tried Javy, I expected it to have a watery flavor, or even an acidic aftertaste. And the reason I thought that, is because many of the cold brews and even coffee concentrates I’ve tried have had that flavor…
However, when I made my first cup of coffee with Javy, it’s like my taste buds exploded! The flavor was smooth, rich, and it had that pure coffee flavor that we all know and love. After that, I wanted to know how Javy would taste in specialty drinks like lattes or iced coffees…
So I mixed up a batch of vanilla iced coffee, and it tasted JUST as good! In fact, I thought that it tasted the same (or even better) than coffee from Starbucks. So, after trying Javy, I had to know what made their coffee so good…
And after digging through their website, I found the answer. They have a special brewing process, where they brew a giant batch of coffee, and then distill off the coffee. After a while, you’re left with only an ultra-pure form of coffee, and nothing else. (That’s important because many other products actually freeze dry the coffee or add in weird chemicals).
Whenever I try a new coffee, the first thing that I want to know is the flavor. So what I did was I ordered both of the flavors that Jot offers (the Original and dark)...
And then I took two days to test both of them out. On the first morning, I tried the Original flavor, and on the second morning I tried the Dark flavor. Now, I wasn’t quite sure what to expect with Jot, but when I drank my first cup of the Original coffee, I was pleasantly surprised.
Jot tasted almost exactly like normal coffee, and that’s impressive considering it only takes a few minutes to make hot or cold drinks. It had a smooth flavor that wasn’t too acidic, so I’ll give it a 7.5/10!
The next morning, I tried the dark roast. And honestly, I’m not quite as crazy about the dark roast. It might be because I’m not usually a huge fan of dark roasts, but something just tasted off about it. I’m not sure if I got a bad bottle, but it tasted like ould sour coffee.
Flavor Notes
Caffeine Content
You’ve probably experienced other coffee products that have TOO much caffeine. They give you an intense buzz that might feel good for a little bit, but unfortunately, you crash hard a few hours later.
Thankfully, Javy has the perfect amount of coffee. Each serving has 60mg of caffeine, which is the perfect amount to wake you up in the morning, without having to worry about crashing later in the day. And if you’ve read any of my other reviews on this site, then you know I HATE it when coffee companies don’t tell you how much caffeine is in their product. Thankfully, Javy makes it easy to find that information.
So, to make your coffee with Jot, you use a full tablespoon of the concentrate. And that tablespoon has 150mg of caffeine. Which compared to the other cold brews, that’s about average, most of them have between 140mg-180mg of caffeine.
However, I still stand by my opinion. The average cup of coffee has about 90 mg of caffeine inside of it, and I don’t like how these concentrates and cold brews up their caffeine dosage. I don’t know if it’s because they want to give you a bigger energy boost so that you keep drinking it. (Just like how energy drinks do)...
But I’m a bigger fan of concentrates like Javy because they don’t overload you with quite as much caffeine.
Convenience Factor
This is what makes Javy really special, because it’s ultra convenient for you to use. And compared to other cold brews, it’s WAY better…
And there are a few reasons for that. Firstly, when you order a bottle of Javy, you’re basically getting 30 cups of coffee inside of one bottle. I’ll tell you more about how that works in the next section…
But the problem with many other products is that one bottle only has one serving of coffee. So every time you want to drink coffee, you have to get another bottle. Which turns out to be more expensive and more wasteful.
Secondly, drinking Javy coffee gives you a fast way to make your morning coffee, whether you want it hot or cold. You can’t exactly say the same thing about most cold brews, because they’re not as versatile. So if you’re looking for an easy way to make your coffee (hot or cold) I recommend you use Javy.
Ooooookay! Here’s my problem with Jot, I’m not a big fan of how each bottle only gives you 14 cups of coffee. Considering how I drink about 2 cups per day, that means I’m going to need a new bottle every week. And since each bottle normally runs $24.99… that means I’ll be spending $100 per month on coffee!
And for that price, I might as well be going to Starbucks for my coffee! I don’t think it would be quite as bad if they gave you 30 servings per bottle, at least that would make it affordable, manageable, and also less wasteful. But the good news is, the Jot bottles don’t take up a lot of space, they’re easy to store, and you also don’t need a machine to use them with.
Ease of Use
Honestly, I’m super lazy.
So when I found out that making coffee with Javy only takes a few minutes, I was SUPER excited. And I didn’t realize how easy it was going to be until I actually tried it myself. So, here’s how it works.
Say you want to make a hot cup of morning coffee. All you need to do is grab a mug of water, and heat it up in the microwave for about 60 seconds. Then, grab one teaspoon of Javy, and mix it into your hot water. Finally, mix it around for a few seconds, and your coffee is ready to drink!
All you have to do now is add in any sugar or cream that you want, and it’s that easy!
Plus, with other cold brew concentrates, you have to deal with that “1 parts concentrate, 2 parts water” nonsense. With Javy, all you have to do is grab a teaspoon out of your draw, and that’s IT! No need for measuring cups, or pen and paper to do advanced mathematical calculations just to make your coffee…
Now, here’s where Jot really shines, because like the other coffee concentrates, it’s really easy to use. All you have to do is grab a cup of cold or hot water, pour 1 tablespoon of Jot, and mix it together. And BOOM- in only a few minutes, you have delicious coffee ready to drink.
Plus, they finally give you a way to quickly make coffee… without you having to suffer through metallic-tasting instant coffee. (Seriously, that stuff is HORRIBLE! Whenever I drink instant coffee, like I said I’ve tried A LOT of coffees… I want to spit it out instantly)
Scoring Breakdown
Coffee
Javy Coffee
Jot
Attribute Ratings
Origin
Javy Coffee
Jot
Quick Facts
Recommended Preparations
Simple mix of 1 tablespoon concentrate with hot or cold water, can be prepared in minutes.
Ideal For
Pros and Cons
Javy Coffee Concentrate
- Ultra fast, easy, and convenient iced coffee
- Makes up to 35 coffee’s in one bottle
- Fresh, rich, and silky-smooth
- Zero sugar, and zero calories
- Delicious limited release flavor drops
- Over 20,000 raving reviews
- They sell out often
- They aren't sold in grocery stores
Jot Ultra Coffee
- Easy to use and pour
- Great packaging
- Quality customer service
- Bitter tasting coffee
- Overpriced $24 for 12 servings
- No flavor selection