If you regularly enjoy decaffeinated coffee with toast and jam, first check that the specific product is labelled ‘decaffeinated’. Then choose between individual portions, instant coffee you can measure out, and ground coffee, depending on your equipment. Auchan lists a box of 80 Carte Noire sticks as ‘Classique’, so the number of sticks alone doesn’t tell you whether it’s decaffeinated. Jars of instant decaffeinated coffee advertised as making around 50 or 100 cups are another way to plan your breakfasts, but you’ll need to measure out each serving with a spoon.
If you often make a cup to enjoy with your toast, check how many cups the pack is said to make and how you need to measure the coffee. Auchan, for example, lists instant decaffeinated coffee in jars said to make around 50 or 100 cups.
A stick or coffee pod means you don’t have to measure out your coffee with a spoon. However, check that it says ‘decaffeinated’ and, for a pod or capsule, make sure you have the right machine. The 80 Carte Noire sticks listed by Auchan are called ‘Classique’.
Decaffeinated ground coffee could suit you if you’d like to make your coffee using your usual equipment rather than choosing instant. Carrefour, for example, lists a 250 g pack of L’OR decaffeinated ground coffee.
If you regularly drink decaffeinated coffee at breakfast, start by checking the product description, then compare the packaging and preparation method. The number of cups a jar is said to make isn’t the same as the number of sticks in a pack.
| Criteria | What to check | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Decaffeinated coffee and quantity | Check that the specific product is labelled ‘decaffeinated’, then distinguish between the number of sticks and the number of cups a jar is said to make. | When planning for lots of breakfasts, I want portions that are easy to count without giving up decaffeinated coffee. Around 33% of consumers would put this combination at the top of their list of criteria. |
| Caffeine intake | Read the description of the coffee you’re choosing and take account of any other caffeinated drinks you have during the day. | If my main aim is to reduce my caffeine intake, the format comes second to identifying the product. This would be a priority for around 33% of consumers. |
| Coffee profile | Check the type of coffee and the stated intensity for each product, without assuming that different brands use the same scales. | With toast and jam, I want to choose a coffee profile I’ll enjoy, even if that means trying a smaller pack first. Around 17% of consumers would make this their main criterion. |
| Preparation and storage | Check whether you need a machine, and follow the preparation and storage instructions for the pack you choose. | In the morning, I want a preparation method that fits into my routine and packaging that’s easy to store. This would be the main consideration for around 17% of consumers. |
Auchan lists the box of 80 Carte Noire sticks as ‘Classique’ instant coffee. The number of servings doesn’t confirm that this specific product is decaffeinated.
Look for the word ‘decaffeinated’ in the product description or on the label of the specific item you’re considering.
A stick is an individual serving, while the number of cups stated for a jar depends on how much you use. The Auchan instant decaffeinated coffees advertised as making around 50 or 100 cups aren’t packs containing that many individual sachets.
First compare packs of the same type, then read the preparation instructions.
You’ll need to measure out instant coffee from a jar each time, and reseal it after opening to help preserve its aroma.
Choose a size that suits how often you drink coffee, and follow the storage instructions on the product you select.
In France, Decree No. 2001-977 of 26 October 2001 governs the use of the term ‘decaffeinated’ for coffee extracts when the anhydrous caffeine content does not exceed 0.3% of the dry matter derived from coffee. The term does not mean that the product contains no caffeine at all.
If you want to limit your intake, also take account of other sources of caffeine during the day.
Auchan lists a 200 g jar of NESCAFÉ instant decaffeinated coffee, said to make 100 cups.
Auchan’s 100 g instant decaffeinated coffee is said to make around 50 cups and has a stated intensity of 6/10.
Auchan lists an 80-stick pack of Carte Noire ‘Classique’ instant coffee. Carte Noire separately offers decaffeinated soft coffee pods.
Carrefour lists a 250 g pack of L’OR 100% Arabica decaffeinated ground coffee, with a stated intensity of 7.
These products suit different ways of preparing decaffeinated coffee or coffee drinks for breakfast: pods and capsules for a compatible machine, instant coffee to measure out, ground coffee, or coffee-and-milk sticks. If you’re specifically looking for 80 individual servings, check the packaging for each product.
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For making an individual serving if you have a compatible Senseo machine.
The pack contains 36 pods, not 80.
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Worth considering if you’d rather measure out your coffee for breakfast than choose individual servings.
This 100 g pack isn’t a box of 80 sticks. Check the preparation and storage instructions for this product.
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For breakfast made with a coffee maker or another brewing method suitable for ground coffee.
This 250 g pack doesn’t contain individual servings; check that it’s compatible with your equipment.
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For an individual coffee-and-milk drink, rather than black coffee to have with your toast.
The pack contains 6 pieces, not 80. It’s a coffee drink mix containing ingredients including cream powder, sugar and sweeteners. Check the ingredients list if these matter to you.
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For making decaffeinated coffee if you use a compatible Nescafé Dolce Gusto machine.
The quantity information differs between the title and description for this product. Check how many capsules are in the pack before buying.
No. Auchan lists the box of 80 Carte Noire sticks as ‘Café soluble classique’ (classic instant coffee). If you need decaffeinated coffee, check that the specific product is labelled ‘decaffeinated’, regardless of how many sticks it contains.
No. In France, Decree No. 2001-977 of 26 October 2001 allows the term ‘decaffeinated’ for coffee extracts when the anhydrous caffeine content does not exceed 0.3% of the dry matter derived from coffee. This limit doesn’t mean the product is completely caffeine-free.
Follow the instructions for the product you choose, as the recommended amount can vary. The product information for Auchan instant decaffeinated coffee recommends one to two teaspoons with hot, but not boiling, water, and says to keep the pack closed in a cool, dry place. For the NESCAFÉ decaffeinated coffee listed by Auchan, it recommends one heaped teaspoon per 100 ml of just-boiled water.
Yes. If you’re trying to limit your caffeine intake, choosing decaffeinated coffee doesn’t mean you can ignore other drinks. Anses notes that caffeine’s effects on sleep can vary from person to person.