A portable instant coffee system that utilizes cellulose-based, water-soluble, or squeezable pills or tablets is enclosed. The system includes at least two components: one coffee extract pill or tablet and a flavor enhancing pill or tablet. The flavor enhancing pill or tablet can be a sweetener or creamer. Additional tablets can be the other type of flavor enhancer. The system can also include a tablet that will give the drink an effervescent quality.
