For regular decaffeinated coffee, first choose a format that suits the way you make it: individual portions compatible with your machine, or coffee you measure out yourself. Carrefour and Auchan product listings include jars advertised as making 50 or 100 cups, as well as packs of 10 capsules or 36 pods. These aren’t packs of 80 individual sachets. Before ordering, check the actual number of servings, the type of coffee and, if necessary, whether it’s compatible with your machine.
If you prefer to make each cup without a pre-measured portion, check the stated yield for instant coffee. Carrefour and Auchan list jars said to make 50 or 100 cups, although the recommended amount per cup is also worth bearing in mind.
For single-serve coffee, the type of machine you have determines what to choose. Carrefour lists L'OR capsules compatible with Nespresso machines and Carte Noire pods compatible with Senseo machines. These two formats aren’t interchangeable.
If caffeine content is particularly important to you, don’t assume that “decaffeinated” means “caffeine-free”. Check the information for the specific product before choosing.
Start with how you make your coffee, then compare the stated number of servings. A cup made from a jar, a capsule and a pod aren’t the same type of serving.
| What to check | Points to consider | Who this matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Number of servings | Compare the stated number of cups or individual portions. For a jar, check the recommended amount per cup. | If I make decaf often, I want to know how many cups my purchase will make without mistaking a weight for a number of individual sachets. Around 40% of consumers are said to prioritise the number of servings. |
| Brewing method | Check the type of coffee and, for capsules or pods, the stated compatible system. | If I use a capsule or pod machine, I want to avoid buying a format my machine can’t use. Compatibility is said to be the priority for around 30% of consumers. |
| Ingredients and caffeine | Read the product name, ingredients list and any available information about caffeine. | If I’m trying to limit my caffeine, I want to know exactly what I’m choosing rather than relying on the product name alone. Around 30% of consumers are said to put this check first. |
A quantity shown on a product may refer to sachets, capsules, pods or cups calculated from a jar. Carrefour and Auchan list decaffeinated products advertised as making 50 or 100 cups, as well as packs of 10 capsules or 36 pods.
Check what’s being counted, how many units are in the pack and the recommended amount if you’re buying coffee that you measure out yourself.
At Carrefour, L'OR Decaffeinato capsules are listed as compatible with Nespresso machines, while Carte Noire decaffeinated pods are stated to be for Senseo machines. “Decaffeinated” doesn’t make these systems interchangeable.
Check your machine’s system and model, then compare them with the compatibility information for the product you’re ordering.
The term “decaffeinated” doesn’t guarantee that a product contains no caffeine. This distinction matters if the residual amount affects your choice.
Check the information for the specific product rather than making assumptions based on the name on the pack alone.
If you’re comparing decaffeinated instant coffee formats, Carrefour lists a 100 g jar said to make 50 cups, while Auchan lists a 200 g format said to make 100 cups.
Auchan lists a 100 g jar of freeze-dried decaffeinated instant coffee, said to make around 50 cups, with an intensity rating of 6/10.
Carrefour lists Carte Noire Décaféiné pods, intensity 5, compatible with Senseo machines, in a pack of 36.
Carrefour lists L'OR Espresso Decaffeinato, intensity 6, in a pack of 10 capsules stated to be compatible with Nespresso machines.
These two products suit different ways of making coffee: pre-portioned decaffeinated capsules and 100 g of NESCAFÉ decaffeinated coffee. Compare the format with your equipment and your target of around 80 servings.
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If you make coffee using capsules, this pack contains 30, not 80. Check the stated compatibility against the exact model of your machine before ordering.
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To compare this 100 g format with a target of around 80 cups, check how it’s prepared and the recommended amount. The weight alone doesn’t tell you how many servings it makes.
No. “Decaffeinated” doesn’t guarantee that a product contains no caffeine. If the residual amount matters to you, check the information for the specific product rather than relying on its name alone.
Compare the stated number of cups for the jar with the number of capsules in the pack, then check the recommended amount or the machine required. Carrefour says a 100 g jar of NESCAFÉ makes 50 cups and a pack of L'OR Decaffeinato contains 10 capsules; Auchan says its 200 g NESCAFÉ format makes 100 cups. These figures refer to servings packaged in different ways.
Reseal the container after each use. For its decaffeinated instant coffee, Auchan advises keeping the pack tightly closed in a cool, dry place. Also follow the instructions on the product you choose.