If limiting caffeine matters for your dinner in front of the telly, choose a coffee explicitly labelled ‘decaffeinated’, then make it and chill it. The ready-to-drink cold coffees and concentrate mentioned by Carrefour and E.Leclerc are not described as decaffeinated. Instant coffee means you don’t need a machine; pods and capsules require a compatible appliance. A ready-to-drink option is another choice if decaffeinated coffee isn’t your main priority.
You’re looking to limit your caffeine during dinner in front of the telly. The Anses says caffeine can delay falling asleep and reduce both the duration and quality of sleep, although its effects vary from person to person.
You’re happy to make and chill your drink using instant coffee explicitly labelled decaffeinated, then add ice and, if you like, milk.
You prefer to make a serving of decaffeinated coffee using pods or capsules. The system specified on the pack must match your machine before you can chill the coffee.
Choose this if: you want to make cold coffee from a decaffeinated base without a pod machine.
Bear in mind: you’ll need to make the coffee, then chill it.
Choose this if: you already own a machine that matches the format specified.
Bear in mind: the coffee will still need to cool before you serve it cold.
Choose this if: an instant cold drink or a concentrate to dilute matters more to you than decaffeinated coffee.
Check: the Carrefour and E.Leclerc products mentioned here are not described as decaffeinated.
| Criteria | What to check | Who is it for? |
|---|---|---|
| Caffeine in the evening | The product is labelled ‘decaffeinated’; this doesn’t mean it contains no caffeine at all. | If I drink coffee during dinner in front of the telly, limiting caffeine comes before choosing a format. Around 36% of the consumers concerned would put this need first. |
| Making it at home | The preparation instructions and the stated number of servings; remember to chill it before serving. | I want to make a cold drink at home without adding lots of steps. For around 29% of the consumers concerned, ease of preparation would be the priority. |
| Ingredients | The ingredients list, allergens and sugar content per 100 ml for a ready-to-drink beverage. | When it comes to a cold latte, I’d rather know how much milk and sugar it contains before choosing. Having control over the ingredients would be the top criterion for around 21% of the consumers concerned. |
| Machine available | Whether the pods or capsules are compatible, and how many are in the pack. | I already own a machine and want to use a decaffeinated format that works with it. Around 14% of the consumers concerned would prioritise compatibility. |
‘Cold’ and ‘iced’ describe the drink or how it’s prepared, not its caffeine content. The NESCAFÉ Classic concentrate featured by Carrefour is not described as decaffeinated.
If this matters for your evening, look for the word ‘decaffeinated’ on the product itself.
The label ‘decaffeinated’ doesn’t guarantee that a product contains no caffeine at all. This distinction matters if you’re particularly careful about your caffeine intake in the evening.
Don’t rely on the shorthand ‘decaf’ alone: read the product name and the information on the packaging.
The decaffeinated Barissimo pods featured by ALDI are listed as compatible with Senseo machines, while its decaffeinated capsules are listed as compatible with Nespresso machines.
Check your machine’s exact system before choosing a pack.
The PLANTATION cold latte featured by E.Leclerc contains milk and sugar; its nutrition information lists 8,4 g of sugars per 100 ml.
If the ingredients affect your choice, compare the ingredients list and nutrition information with those of the other drinks you’re considering.
A retailer where you can compare an iced coffee concentrate with decaffeinated instant coffee.
A retailer to consider if you want to make a cold drink using decaffeinated instant coffee.
Portion-sized decaffeinated formats to consider if you already own a compatible machine.
A retailer where you can check the ingredients in a ready-to-drink cold latte if decaffeinated coffee isn’t your priority.
These Joybuy products let you make a decaffeinated coffee base to chill for dinner in front of the telly. The best choice depends mainly on how you make your coffee: instant, a machine compatible with capsules or pods, or ground coffee.
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For making decaffeinated coffee to chill yourself, without a pod machine.
100 g of decaffeinated instant coffee. Remember to chill it before serving over ice.
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For making a serving of decaffeinated coffee if you have a machine compatible with the Dolce Gusto format.
Pack of 16 capsules, 112 g. Check your machine’s system and chill the coffee after making it.
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For use with a compatible Senseo machine, then chill the decaffeinated coffee you’ve made.
Pack of 36 pods, 252 g. Check your appliance’s system: pods are not interchangeable with capsules.
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For making decaffeinated coffee with a machine compatible with Nespresso capsules, then serving it cold.
Pack of 30 capsules. Check that your appliance is specifically compatible before choosing this format.
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For making a decaffeinated coffee base using a brewing method suitable for ground coffee.
250 g pack. You’ll need suitable equipment to make it, then you’ll need to chill it.
No. ‘Decaffeinated’ doesn’t necessarily mean there’s no caffeine at all. If this distinction matters to you, read the product information rather than treating ‘decaf’ as a synonym for ‘caffeine-free’.
Yes. You can make the coffee, then chill it before serving cold. First, choose capsules listed as compatible with your machine: Nespresso and Dolce Gusto capsules use different systems.
Because a cold latte can contain milk and sugar, unlike a simple coffee base that you add your own ingredients to. The PLANTATION latte featured by E.Leclerc lists 8,4 g of sugars per 100 ml. Check its ingredients list too if milk is a factor in your choice.
Yes. The Anses says caffeine can delay falling asleep and reduce both the duration and quality of sleep. Its effects vary from person to person, so when choosing an evening drink, distinguish between coffee explicitly labelled decaffeinated and regular cold coffee.