A process for the manufacture of a soluble beverage powder is provided, the process comprising the steps of(a) forming a mass comprising a beverage concentrate(b) contacting at least a portion of a surface of the mass with a water permeable membrane, whereby water passes from the mass through the permeable membrane to at least partially dry the mass and(c) texturising the at least partially dried mass to form the soluble beverage powder,wherein, before step (b), at least a portion of the surface of the mass is coated with a substantially dry edible powder.
