- My wife has a way with coffee. - I make it by the pot with Instant Maxwell House using this recipe. One teaspoon per cup, add water, cold water, heat just to a boil and let it steep. - Great coffee. - Try it. Announcer: Instant Maxwell House. So much richer you can make it by the pot. And now, big news. The big new 14 ounce jar from Instant Maxwell House. 40 cups more than our biggest size before. At your grocer's now.