Anyone stocking up
If you store ground coffee for several weeks, separate packs let you open just part of your supply at a time. You’ll also need an airtight container for any opened pack, following Lavazza’s storage advice.
Who is this option for?
Filter, moka pot and espresso machine users
Before choosing a quantity, check the preparation method listed for the product. Lavazza, for example, offers ground coffees intended for filter, moka pot or espresso preparation.
Anyone who pays attention to labels and coffee profile
If the ingredients or a Fairtrade claim matter to you, check the specific product rather than relying on the brand name alone. Malongo, for example, offers ground coffees with different features depending on the product.
What should you look for?
When stocking up, first check that it’s ground coffee suited to your preferred brewing method. Then choose pack sizes to suit how quickly you get through it and how much storage space you have.
| Criterion | What to check | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | Number and size of packs; an airtight container for opened coffee. | I want to open my supply gradually, rather than leave a large amount of ground coffee exposed after opening. Around 36% of consumers prioritise storage. |
| Preparation | Look for ‘ground coffee’ and the recommended method: filter, moka pot or espresso, depending on your equipment. | With my coffee maker, I mainly need a product that suits the way I brew; around 29% of consumers put compatibility first. |
| Multipack format | Total weight, number of packs and storage space required. | To organise my coffee supply, I prefer to know how many packs I’ll need to store and use one after another. Pack size and how the coffee is divided are priorities for around 21% of consumers. |
| Profile and claims | Ingredients and tasting notes; organic or Fairtrade claims on the specific product. | I’m mainly looking for a coffee profile or claim that matches my preferences, without assuming it applies to an entire range. Around 14% of consumers prioritise this criterion. |
Mistakes to avoid
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Confusing a jar of instant coffee with ground coffee
Instant coffee is different from ground coffee, which is intended for brewing. Carrefour lists one of its instant coffee products in the instant coffee category.
If you want ground coffee, check the product description and brewing method. You can use an empty jar separately to store ground coffee after opening.
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Opening a large quantity without planning how to store it
Once a pack has been opened, Lavazza recommends keeping the coffee in an airtight container, away from light, moisture and heat.
Choose portions that suit how much you drink, and only open the other packs when you’re ready to use them.
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Looking only at the total weight of the multipack
The same amount of coffee can be split across several packs or combined in one larger container. This affects how you’ll use and store your supply.
Check the number of packs, their individual weight and the space you have available before choosing a format.
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Assuming intensity tells you how to brew the coffee
The intensity rating isn’t a substitute for the recommended brewing method. Ground coffee products may be intended for filter, moka pot or espresso preparation.
First check the recommendation for your coffee maker, then compare the profiles of products that suit that method.
Ground coffee brands to know
Lavazza
Lavazza offers ground coffees for different brewing methods, including filter, moka pot and espresso, in formats such as 200 g and 2 × 250 g.
- Brewing recommendations help you choose a product to suit your coffee maker.
- After opening, Lavazza recommends storing the coffee in an airtight container, away from light, moisture and heat.
Malongo
Malongo offers ground coffee in 250 g tins, as well as a multipack of 12 tins, totalling 3 kg.
- The 250 g tins make it easy to organise your supply in separate portions.
- Organic and Fairtrade claims depend on the product you choose, so check the details on the specific product.
Carte Noire
Carrefour lists Carte Noire ground coffee in 2 × 250 g packs or a 500 g tin, with ingredients that vary by product.
- The 2 × 250 g format lets you open one pack at a time.
- If you choose a 500 g tin, consider how long it will be open.
Carrefour Classic'
Carrefour offers Classic' ground coffee in a multipack of 4 × 250 g packs, giving you 1 kg in total.
- Carrefour’s product details state that this product is vacuum-packed.
- Once opened, store the remaining coffee in an airtight container.
Ground coffee multipacks on Joybuy
These ground coffee products come in multipacks, from a smaller 2 × 250 g supply to cartons weighing several kilos. Choose a format to suit how much you drink, and check the recommended brewing method for your coffee maker.
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GRAND MERE Ground Coffee, carton of 12 units, 3 kg
Ideal for stocking up and opening one unit at a time.
Check the weight and seal of each unit, and make sure the brewing method suits your coffee maker.
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GRAND-MÈRE Ground Coffee, multipack of 6 × 250 g
A 1.5 kg supply divided into six packs.
Before ordering, check the seal on each pack and the recommended brewing method.
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Lavazza Barista Intenso Ground Coffee, 2 × 250 g
A two-pack supply for espresso machine users, as stated in the product description.
If you use a different brewing method, check that this product is suitable. Also check the pack seals and storage advice for after opening.
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CARTE NOIRE Classique Ground Coffee, 2 × 250 g
A smaller 500 g supply, divided into two packs.
Check the recommended brewing method and pack seals before opening.
Frequently asked questions
Should you buy ground coffee in a jar to stock up?
No, you don’t need a jar to stock up on ground coffee. Multipacks of bags or tins also let you store several units. Check the product category, as a jar may contain instant coffee. For opened ground coffee, an airtight container can be used for storage.
How should you store an opened pack of ground coffee?
Place the opened ground coffee in an airtight container and keep it away from light, moisture and heat, as Lavazza recommends. Leave the other packs in the multipack sealed until you’re ready to use them.
How do you choose between 250 g packs and a 500 g pack?
Choose based on how much coffee you use once a pack is open. The 250 g packs let you work through your supply in smaller portions, while a 500 g pack is suitable if you expect to finish it without leaving it open for long. Also check that the product suits your brewing method.