Inka Kawa Zbożowa (Instant Grain Coffee)

Instant grain coffee · Inka · Coffee & tea

worth it

Why it's worth it

Inka is an iconic Polish caffeine-free grain-coffee substitute recognised across generations by its dark jar and red label. Czech shelves have grain-coffee (Melta, Caro), but Inka is the distinctly Polish brand and the everyday, buy-anywhere way to take the ritual home.

Taste

Roasted rye, barley and chicory brew; mild and slightly malty with a gentle chicory bitterness, naturally a bit sweet, no coffee acidity

Why this rating

You can’t get this at homesold in Czechia, but the local variant differs

Reviewers rave about it2 sourced review quotes on file

A local icona national icon

Easy to findstocked in mainstream chains at everyday prices

Scores 7 of 10 on our published rubric.

Nutrition

Nutritional values per 100 g

Energy value1523 kJ · 360 kcal

Fats0.2 gincluding saturated fatty acids0.1 g

Carbohydrates79 gincluding sugars12 g

Protein4.8 g

Salt0.2 g

Source: Open Food Facts label data (may lag pack reformulations).

Where & what you'll pay

Biedronka

Żabka

Auchan

Kaufland

Carrefour€EAN 5901154040018

If you know Czech shelves

Czech Melta / Caro grain coffee is the direct category analog; Inka is the Polish benchmark brand

Sources

“a roasted mixture of rye, barley, chicory, and sugar beet, with cereals making up 72% of the content”
en.wikipedia.org (reference)
“a mild, slightly malty flavor with subtle bitterness from chicory”
www.bayareapolishgroup.com (reference)

Curated 2026-07-06. Image: Open Food Facts contributors, CC-BY-SA.