For a savoury breakfast, choose plain decaffeinated instant coffee in a 100 g jar if you drink it occasionally or want to try a recipe. A 200 g jar is a better choice for regular use, provided you keep it tightly closed and store it in a dry place. To compare products, check the ingredients, the stated number of cups and the flavour description – though taste is always a matter of personal preference.
You want to keep enjoying your morning coffee while paying attention to your caffeine intake. The term ‘decaffeinated’ can help you choose a product category, but it is not a guarantee that a product is suitable for your individual medical needs.
You make coffee without a machine and are deciding between a smaller jar and a pack that claims to make more cups. How often you drink it matters just as much as the weight on the label.
You’re looking for a plain cup of coffee and want to choose a flavour profile that suits your tastes, rather than a preparation containing other ingredients.
First, check that it’s plain decaffeinated instant coffee. Then choose the pack size to suit how often you drink it, and the flavour profile to match your preferences.
| What to consider | What to check | Who is it for? |
|---|---|---|
| Caffeine and ingredients | The ‘decaffeinated’ label and the ingredients list, especially if you’re looking for plain coffee. | I want to keep my morning coffee but cut down on caffeine; around 40% of consumers are said to put this need first. |
| Pack size and storage | The net weight, the stated number of cups and the storage instructions after opening. | When I regularly make several cups, I look for a size that suits my routine and fits in my cupboard; this is said to be the priority for around 30% of consumers. |
| Flavour and strength | The flavour description, the strength rating if one is shown, and the recommended serving size. | With a savoury breakfast, I want a plain cup of coffee that I enjoy; around 30% of consumers are said to prioritise this above all else. |
This label alone does not mean a coffee is suitable for an individual sensitivity or medical recommendation.
Check the product label. If you have a medical concern about your caffeine intake, ask a healthcare professional for advice.
Auchan and Carrefour list around 50 cups for a 100 g jar of Auchan coffee, 100 cups for 200 g of NESCAFÉ and up to 110 cups for 200 g of Maxwell House. The number of cups you make also depends on how much coffee you use.
Compare the weight with the stated number of cups, then consider how much coffee you usually use.
A 200 g pack makes most sense if you’ll use it regularly and can store it properly.
Close the jar after each use and store it in a dry place, away from heat and direct sunlight.
Product listings also use the word ‘bottle’, so the name of the container alone doesn’t tell you what it’s made of.
If the material or size matters for your cupboard, check the product description and dimensions.
The Spécial Filtre Décaféiné range includes a 100 g jar; Carrefour also stocks a 200 g size.
Carrefour lists the Qualité Filtre Décaféiné in a 200 g jar.
Auchan offers 100 g of freeze-dried decaffeinated instant coffee.
This 100 g pack of decaffeinated instant coffee is a handy smaller option for your cupboard, particularly if you drink it occasionally or want to start with a smaller amount.
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This 100 g pack is worth considering if you occasionally make decaffeinated instant coffee for breakfast, or would like to try a recipe before buying a larger jar.
No. Don’t take this label as a guarantee that the coffee contains no caffeine at all. If the residual caffeine content is important to you, check the product information. For any medical questions, ask a healthcare professional for advice.
Start with the amount recommended on the pack and use hot water rather than pouring it over the coffee straight after boiling. NESCAFÉ France recommends letting the hot water stand for 30 seconds before pouring it over the instant coffee.
Close the container tightly and store it in a cool, dry place, away from heat and direct sunlight. If you don’t drink much coffee, bear this in mind before choosing a larger pack.