Waka Coffee & Tea

In 2018, David Kovalevski came up with the idea for Waka while living in New York City, juggling a hectic schedule as a full-time undergraduate student with a full-time job. David relied on coffee to fuel his daily routine. However, he quickly discovered that frequenting coffee shops and making coffee in a cramped NYC kitchen was complicated, time-consuming, and expensive. He honed in on a solution that wouldn't require additional equipment and is fast to make: instant coffee. While searching for the best instant coffee to power his days, David quickly discovered why people distance themselves from this easy-to-make coffee solution. Most products are made from inferior Robusta beans roasted in huge spray dried batches. This production method – used by traditional instant coffee companies and their old school brands – saves the companies money, but it sacrifices taste. All of Waka's instant coffees are made from 100% Arabica beans and freeze dried. Our instant tea powders are made from high-quality 100% tea leaves with no fillers or artificial ingredients. We started Waka to make your day just a bit easier, so you can spend more time on the things you love. Our quality instant coffees and teas are your effortless solution for delicious drinks at home or on the go. Our products generate less waste and require no equipment. Just add water and enjoy.