For a short trip when space is limited, a 100 g jar of decaffeinated instant coffee may be enough. If you’re camping with a group or staying longer, compare the stated number of cups for a 200 g pack. Carrefour and Auchan list around 50 cups for some 100 g products, while Carrefour lists 100 cups for a 200 g NESCAFÉ jar. These figures won’t necessarily apply to other jars. If everyone would rather bring their own portion, single-serve sticks are another option, provided you have hot water to make the coffee.
A small jar is easier to pack in your food box, and you can make instant coffee with hot water without needing a machine. Carrefour and Auchan state that their 100 g decaffeinated products make around 50 cups; check the yield of the jar you choose.
A larger shared supply can be handy if several people make coffee every day. Carrefour lists the 200 g NESCAFÉ Selection Decaffeinated as making 100 cups. Check it’s available where you plan to shop and that the jar will fit in with your gear.
If choosing decaffeinated coffee matters to you, check the exact product you’re taking with you. The pack size alone won’t tell you about its flavour, strength or recommended serving size.
Start by working out how many people and days you need to cater for, then check the packaging and preparation instructions. A shared jar and individual sticks don’t serve the same purpose.
| What to consider | What to check | Who is it for? |
|---|---|---|
| Space and length of a short stay | Check the net weight and stated number of cups. Carrefour and Auchan list around 50 cups for their 100 g decaffeinated products. | For a weekend, I want to pack a small jar without bringing a large supply. Around 45% of consumers reportedly prioritise saving space. |
| Flavour and decaffeinated options | Check the product name, ingredients and strength where stated; AUCHAN Decaffeinated Instant Coffee 100 g has a listed strength of 6/10. | I’d rather choose a decaffeinated blend and strength I like before deciding on the jar size. This would be the priority for around 33% of consumers. |
| Supplies for a longer stay | Compare the stated yield and availability at your chosen retailer. Carrefour lists the 200 g NESCAFÉ Selection Decaffeinated as making 100 cups. | When travelling with others, I want a shared supply that lasts for the whole stay, even if the jar takes up more space. Around 22% of consumers would put having enough to last at the top of their list. |
A product listing doesn’t guarantee that the jar you want will be available at your shop or collection point when you set off.
If your supplies depend on a particular format, check its availability with the retailer you plan to use.
This label doesn’t tell you anything about the flavour, strength or how much coffee to use per cup.
Read the product name, ingredients and preparation instructions for the product you choose, and compare the strength if it’s listed.
You don’t need a coffee machine to make instant coffee, but you do need a way to heat water.
Make sure you have a suitable source of hot water for your trip, along with a cup and spoon, then follow the dosage instructions on the product.
Two jarred decaffeinated instant coffee products offer a choice of sizes: Special Filter Decaffeinated in 100 g and Selection Decaffeinated in 200 g.
A 100 g jar of freeze-dried decaffeinated instant coffee, which Auchan says makes around 50 cups.
An individual-portion option rather than a jar to share.
This 100 g jar is a good match if you’re looking for decaffeinated instant coffee to take on a short trip. To work out how many cups you’ll need, check the yield stated for this exact product rather than using the figure for a different 100 g jar.
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A jar of decaffeinated instant coffee to take on a short trip, provided you have access to hot water.
Contents: 100 g. The Joybuy listing describes it as a glass jar.
All you need is hot water and to follow the instructions for your chosen product. NESCAFÉ France recommends one teaspoon with 100 ml of hot water for its Special Filter Decaffeinated coffee. For its 100 g decaffeinated product, Auchan recommends one to two teaspoons with hot, but not boiling, water.
It may be, depending on how many people are going and how many cups you plan to make. Carrefour and Auchan list around 50 cups for their 100 g decaffeinated products. Check the yield and dosage for the jar you’re buying before working out how much to take.
Sticks are useful if everyone wants to carry their own portion, while a jar is better for a shared supply that you can measure out cup by cup. E.Leclerc lists PLANTATION decaffeinated sticks in a box of 25, weighing 50 g in total. Compare this quantity with how much coffee you expect to drink during your trip.