For an office or a large household, choose sachets if everyone needs to make an individual serving; opt for a jar if the coffee is prepared in one place and everyone wants to adjust the amount. If you’re aiming for 240 servings, check how many units are in each multipack: packs of 25 or 80 servings, and jars advertised as making around 100 cups, are not the same as a box of 240 sachets.
When several colleagues help themselves separately, individual servings make it easier to keep track of stock and prepare coffee without a machine. Just remember to work out how many boxes you’ll need to reach your target.
If you regularly want to make a cup without putting a coffee machine on, a jar lets you measure out instant coffee each time. Auchan’s catalogue lists 200 g jars as making around 100 cups, which gives you a useful comparison, but the number of cups depends on how much coffee you use.
If you want to limit your caffeine intake, check whether a decaffeinated version suits you before choosing a pack size. The strength shown on a pack is no substitute for checking this.
When stocking up for winter, first choose between individual servings and measuring coffee from a jar. Then check how much coffee each pack actually contains.
Choose these if: several people make their own cups and a pre-measured serving makes sharing easier.
Bear in mind: with boxes of 25 or 80 servings, you’ll need to check the contents and number of boxes in the multipack to reach 240 servings.
Choose this if: everyone makes their cup in the same place and prefers to adjust the amount of coffee.
Bear in mind: the amount isn’t pre-measured, so the number of cups you get will vary depending on how much you use.
| Criteria | What to check | Who is it for? |
|---|---|---|
| Size of your coffee stock | Count the servings in each box and the number of boxes in the multipack. For a jar, distinguish between its net weight and the advertised number of cups. | I need enough coffee for several people throughout the winter, without mistaking a multipack for a single box; around 42% of consumers would make this their top priority. |
| Individual preparation | Compare pre-measured sachets with a jar that you measure yourself; follow the amount of water recommended for the product you choose. | In a break room without a coffee machine, I want everyone to be able to make a cup easily. For around 33% of consumers, ready-to-use servings would be the priority. |
| Cup profile and caffeine | Read the flavour and strength information, then look for a decaffeinated version if you want to limit your caffeine intake. | For cups throughout the day, I want to be able to choose between the available profiles and a decaffeinated option; this would be the top criterion for around 25% of consumers. |
A multipack may contain several smaller boxes, none of which holds 240 sachets on its own.
Before ordering, check the number of units in each box and multiply it by the number of boxes listed.
Auchan’s catalogues list some 200 g jars as making around 100 cups, but the yield depends on how much coffee you use for each cup.
If you need to plan your stock precisely, decide how much you’ll use per cup or choose a pack with a stated serving count.
Strength describes the coffee’s profile; on its own, it doesn’t tell you how much caffeine is in a cup or suit everyone’s preferences.
In a shared space, consider the cup profile separately from the option of offering a decaffeinated version.
Storage instructions matter more when you’re keeping a multipack for several weeks. Auchan’s product page for L’OR instant coffee pods says to store them in a dry place, away from heat and light.
Check the instructions for the product you choose and make sure you have a suitable place to store it before buying several boxes.
The range lets you compare individual sachets with instant coffee in a jar.
A range worth considering if you prefer to count individual servings.
The retailer’s instant coffee range lets you consider a jar instead of individual servings.
The retailer’s range includes both small boxes of sachets and jars.
An instant coffee option in individual pods, distinct from sachets and jars.
This multipack of sachets is handy for making individual cups, particularly when several people share the same office supply. Count the servings in the multipack before comparing it with your target of 240 cups.
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Ideal for sharing individual servings in a break room. The pack contains three boxes of 25 sachets, giving you 75 sachets in total, so you’ll need more than one pack to reach 240 servings.
No. You can also build a supply of 240 servings from several boxes. The Carrefour and Auchan catalogues include formats with 25 or 80 servings; check how many units are in each box and how many boxes are in the multipack you choose.
Follow the instructions for the product you choose rather than using the same amount for every product. NESCAFÉ France recommends 100 ml of just-boiled water for Spécial Filtre sachets, while Auchan’s product page for L’OR instant coffee pods recommends around 100 ml of hot water.
Follow the instructions on each product and choose a suitable place to store your supply. For its L’OR instant coffee pods, Auchan’s product page recommends storing them in a dry place, away from heat and light.