If decaffeinated coffee is your priority, check the label before choosing how many sticks you want: Carrefour and Auchan list decaffeinated options in packs of 25 sticks, while NESCAFÉ offers a 100 g jar. The packs of 80 Carte Noire and L’OR sticks listed by Auchan are regular instant coffees, so their pack size alone doesn’t make them suitable if you’re looking for decaffeinated coffee. For a sweet breakfast, then choose the kind of cup you’d like to make, with or without added milk and sugar.
You want to make decaffeinated instant coffee easily at breakfast. The options listed by Carrefour, Auchan and NESCAFÉ let you compare sticks with a jar, without making the number of servings your main consideration.
You’re looking for ready-to-make portions for several cups. Auchan lists packs of 80 Carte Noire and L’OR sticks, but you’ll need to check separately whether your chosen coffee is decaffeinated.
You want a cup to go with your sweet breakfast, perhaps with milk. A brand’s description of its flavour can help guide your choice, but the quantity you use and the drink’s ingredients matter too.
First decide whether your coffee has to be decaffeinated. Then choose between pre-measured sticks and a jar, and check the preparation method and ingredients to find what suits your breakfast.
Choose these if: you want an individual portion and need the product to be explicitly labelled as decaffeinated.
Bear in mind: the Carrefour Extra and Auchan options listed by these retailers come in packs of 25 sticks, not 80.
Choose this if: you make coffee at home and prefer to measure each cup with a spoon.
Bear in mind: the 100 g NESCAFÉ Spécial Filtre Decaffeinated jar doesn’t provide individual portions.
Choose these if: having plenty of individual portions matters more than choosing decaffeinated coffee.
Limitation: the packs of 80 Carte Noire and L’OR sticks listed by Auchan aren’t described as decaffeinated.
| Criterion | What to check | Who is it for? |
|---|---|---|
| Decaffeinated | Look for the word “decaffeinated” in the product name, then check the format. | If decaffeinated coffee is my top priority every morning, I’d rather choose a different format than a regular pack of 80 sticks. Around 45% of consumers would put this need first. |
| Individual portions | Check the number of sticks and whether the product is labelled “decaffeinated” separately. | If I’m making several cups with separate portions, I’d look first for a pack of 80. This would be the top priority for around 36% of consumers. |
| Breakfast flavour | Check the flavour profile and dosage instructions; look at the ingredients if the drink is already prepared with other ingredients. | With a sweet breakfast, I’d rather decide for myself whether to add milk or sugar, and how strong I’d like my coffee. Around 19% of consumers would prioritise this kind of cup. |
The number of sticks tells you about the pack size, not the type of coffee. The packs of 80 Carte Noire and L’OR sticks listed by Auchan are regular options, while the decaffeinated sticks explicitly listed by Carrefour and Auchan come in packs of 25.
Start by reading the product name and ingredients, then compare the number of portions.
A product listing may vary depending on the shop and collection method. For example, a decaffeinated Carrefour Extra product was reported as unavailable for Drive collection when its listing was checked.
Check collection or delivery options for your local shop before planning your shopping around this format.
Preparation instructions vary between products. For its Spécial Filtre Decaffeinated coffee in a jar, NESCAFÉ recommends one teaspoon per 100 ml of hot water; the L’OR listing gives around 100 ml per stick for one of its regular coffees.
Follow the instructions for the product you choose, then adjust the amount to suit the cup you actually use.
A decaffeinated instant coffee in a jar, for making and measuring out cups at home.
A decaffeinated instant coffee available in individual portions.
Another decaffeinated option in a smaller pack of sticks.
A useful point of comparison for packs of 80 regular instant coffee sticks.
Another option with 80 individual portions of regular instant coffee.
These products offer two other formats to consider for a sweet breakfast: a decaffeinated coffee-and-milk drink in six sticks and decaffeinated instant coffee in a jar. Neither comes in a pack of 80 sticks.
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Worth considering if you’d like an individually portioned decaffeinated coffee-and-milk drink for breakfast. The pack contains 6 sticks, not 80.
The ingredients include sugar and dairy components. If allergens are a concern, check the product label before consuming.
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Worth considering if you make decaffeinated instant coffee at home and don’t need individual sticks. This jar contains 100 g of coffee; the number of cups depends on how much you use.
Follow the preparation instructions on the jar rather than estimating the number of portions from its weight.
No: the number of sticks only tells you about the pack size. The packs of 80 Carte Noire and L’OR portions listed by Auchan are regular instant coffees. Look for the word “decaffeinated” on the product you’re thinking of buying.
Start with the instructions for your chosen product, as they vary between formats. For its Spécial Filtre Decaffeinated coffee in a jar, NESCAFÉ recommends one teaspoon per 100 ml of hot water; you can then add milk or sugar to taste.
Keep them dry and follow the storage instructions on the packaging. Individual portions make measuring easier, but you should still follow the product’s specific storage guidance.