Anyone organising a coffee break without a machine
At work, in a meeting or in a large household, sticks make it easy to hand out individual portions to prepare with hot water, without measuring with a spoon.
Who are these formats for?
Anyone planning for exactly 240 portions
If you need to plan for a precise number of breaks, check the manufacturer’s reference, the number of sachets and the net weight. The figure of 240 shown in a listing isn’t enough on its own to confirm what the pack contains.
Anyone who prefers to measure out each cup
A jar of instant decaffeinated coffee lets everyone measure out their own serving, provided you have a clean spoon and follow the product’s storage instructions.
What should you check before choosing?
First decide whether each cup needs a pre-measured portion or whether measuring with a spoon will do. Then check how many portions you need: boxes of 25 sticks and jars don’t automatically add up to 240 servings.
| Criteria | What to check | Who is it for? |
|---|---|---|
| Individual portions | Check how many sticks are in each box and the preparation instructions for your chosen product. | If I want to serve coffee quickly without measuring out every cup, I prefer a ready-to-pour portion; around 42% of consumers prioritise this way of serving. |
| Quantity needed | Check the number of units, the manufacturer’s reference and the net weight of the pack. Ten boxes of 25 sticks make 250 portions, not 240. | When I need to plan for 240 breaks, I want to know exactly how much stock I’ll have before ordering; nearly 33% of consumers put a precise portion count at the top of their list. |
| Measuring and storage | Compare the preparation and storage instructions; for a professional system, check what machine you’ll need too. | If everyone prepares their coffee to suit their own taste, I look for an adjustable amount and packaging I can store properly; around 25% of consumers prioritise these criteria. |
Mistakes to avoid
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Assuming “240 units” confirms what’s in the pack
An Amazon.fr listing for instant decaffeinated coffee shows 240 units, but also gives an item weight of 34 g. This information doesn’t confirm what each portion contains.
Before ordering, ask for the manufacturer’s reference, a photo of the label, the total net weight and the weight per sachet.
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Assuming every format makes the same number of cups
A stick is a pre-measured portion; the number of cups you get from a jar depends on how much you use. A professional liquid coffee system also requires suitable equipment.
Work out your stock requirements using the instructions for the specific product, and check any machine and storage requirements before choosing a professional format.
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Confusing a product listing with local availability
A product listed by a retailer may not be available in your local shop or through its collection service when you place your order.
Check availability with your chosen shop or supplier before planning an order for several people.
Brands to consider by format
NESCAFÉ
The brand offers its Spécial Filtre Décaféiné in a 100 g jar, for coffee measured out with a spoon.
- The jar lets you measure out each cup instead of handing out sachets.
- A 100 g jar on its own doesn’t confirm a total of 240 portions.
Maxwell House
The Qualité Filtre Décaféiné range includes individual sticks; JDE Professional offers a case of 16 boxes, each containing 25 sticks.
- The case contains 400 sticks, which can be counted individually.
- This pack contains more than the 240 portions you need.
Auchan
Auchan offers freeze-dried instant decaffeinated coffee in a box of 25 sticks, with a stated weight of 50 g.
- The number of sticks in each box makes it easier to work out how much stock you need.
- You’ll need several boxes for a large coffee break, but whole boxes won’t give you exactly 240 sticks.
Carrefour Extra
Carrefour Extra’s instant decaffeinated coffee comes in a box of 25 sticks, each weighing 2 g.
- The weight per stick and the number of portions are shown on the product listing.
- A box of 25 sticks isn’t a pack of 240 portions; check availability through your chosen ordering service.
Plantation
E.Leclerc offers Plantation freeze-dried instant decaffeinated coffee in 25 sticks weighing 50 g, as well as a 200 g jar.
- These two formats let you choose between pre-measured portions and measuring with a spoon.
- E.Leclerc advises contacting the relevant store to check whether the sticks are available.
Jarred decaffeinated coffee on Joybuy
This jar is suited to breaks where everyone can measure out their own instant decaffeinated coffee with a spoon. If you need exactly 240 individual servings, choose a pack with a confirmed sachet count instead.
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NESCAFÉ Spécial Filtre Decaffeinated Coffee, 100 g
For a break where measuring with a spoon works better than handing out individual sticks.
100 g jar of instant decaffeinated coffee. The recommended preparation is 1 to 2 teaspoons per 150 ml of hot, not boiling, water, so the total number of cups depends on how much you use.
Frequently asked questions
Can you get exactly 240 portions from boxes of 25 sticks?
No, not with whole boxes of 25 sticks: nine boxes give you 225 portions and ten give you 250. If you need exactly 240 sachets, check with the seller to see whether another pack contains the right amount.
How should you store a jar of instant decaffeinated coffee after opening?
Close the jar after use and follow the instructions on the packaging. For the 100 g NESCAFÉ jar featured on Joybuy, the instructions say to keep it tightly closed in a cool, dry place.
Can professional liquid coffee replace sticks?
Not without checking the equipment and storage requirements. The Douwe Egberts Cafitesse Decaf Roast liquid coffee option featured by JDE Professional requires a compatible machine and must be stored at −18 °C before defrosting. It should then be kept chilled and not refrozen.