People who want to keep track of their servings
If you buy instant coffee regularly, a box of 80 servings makes it easy to see how many cups you have left without measuring each one with a spoon. Auchan lists this format for Carte Noire and L'OR.
Who are these formats for?
Households that mainly make coffee at home
A jar may suit you if you prefer to measure out your coffee yourself. Auchan’s range includes 200 g jars from Nescafé and Auchan, each advertised as making 100 cups. This figure applies to the specific product.
People looking for decaffeinated coffee
If you want to limit your caffeine intake, check that the product you choose is clearly labelled ‘decaffeinated’. Standard instant coffee doesn’t become decaffeinated just because of how you prepare it.
What should you compare?
First, decide whether your priority is pre-measured servings, a jar to measure from or a clearly labelled decaffeinated coffee. Then compare the number of servings, net weight and preparation instructions for the product you’re considering.
| What to consider | What to check | Who is it for? |
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| Individual servings | Look for ‘instant coffee’, check the 80 servings and net weight, and make sure you don’t need a machine to prepare it. | I want to see how much coffee I have at a glance and make each cup without a spoon. Around 46% of consumers would make pre-measured servings their priority. |
| A jar to keep in stock | Check the net weight, the number of cups stated for that product and the storage instructions. | I mainly make coffee at home and don’t mind measuring it with a spoon. This would be the main need for around 36% of consumers. |
| Decaffeinated | Check that the specific product is labelled ‘decaffeinated’, then look at its format and preparation method. | I want to choose my coffee based first and foremost on its caffeine content. Around 18% of consumers would prioritise finding a decaffeinated product. |
Mistakes to avoid
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Confusing instant coffee sachets with coffee machine pods
Auchan describes the 80 L'OR sachets mentioned here as freeze-dried instant coffee. However, the word ‘sachet’ on its own doesn’t tell you how to prepare the product.
Before choosing a multi-portion format, check that it’s described as ‘instant coffee’ and read the preparation instructions.
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Assuming 80 servings means any large format
A box of 80 units gives you a set number of pre-measured servings. A jar is sold by weight and may state how many cups that specific product makes. These details describe different ways of measuring your coffee.
Check the number of units, net weight and recommended preparation together, rather than comparing only the numbers on the front of the pack.
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Assuming all instant coffee is decaffeinated
Stores distinguish between standard products and those specifically labelled as decaffeinated. According to Anses, caffeine can delay falling asleep, among other effects.
If you’re looking for decaffeinated coffee, check that the specific product you plan to buy is labelled as such.
Brands to consider for the format you want
Carte Noire
Auchan lists classic Carte Noire instant coffee in a box of 80 sticks, weighing 144 g.
- The 80-unit format gives you the number of servings you’re looking for.
- Check the specific product and collection options with your chosen store.
L'OR
Auchan lists a freeze-dried L'OR instant coffee in 80 individual sachets, weighing 144 g, as well as other pack sizes.
- The 80-sachet option gives you individual servings of instant coffee.
- Check the preparation instructions: the word ‘sachet’ alone doesn’t identify the type of coffee.
Nescafé
Auchan’s range includes 200 g jars of Nescafé instant coffee, advertised as making 100 cups, as well as stick formats.
- Depending on the product, these formats let you choose between measuring with a spoon and individual servings.
- Check the number of units in the pack you’re considering: a pack of sticks won’t necessarily contain 80 servings.
Carrefour Extra
Carrefour lists its Extra Gold instant coffee in 100 g and 200 g jars.
- The two sizes let you choose the amount of coffee in a jar that best suits your needs.
- A jar doesn’t give you the pre-measured servings found in a box of sticks, so check the exact packaging.
Auchan
Auchan’s range includes its own-brand instant coffee in a 200 g jar, advertised as making 100 cups, as well as other formats and a decaffeinated option.
- A jar and a decaffeinated option meet different needs, depending on the product you choose.
- Check the format and ‘decaffeinated’ label separately: neither applies to every product from the brand.
Joybuy products for these needs
These products showcase three different options: instant coffee sticks you can count individually, decaffeinated instant coffee and a refill you can measure out yourself. The pack of sticks shown contains 75 units, not 80.
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NESCAFÉ Special Filter, 3 boxes of 25 sticks, 50 g each
If you want to count out individual servings of instant coffee, this pack contains 75 sticks. Check whether that’s enough for you instead of the 80 you’re looking for.
Each box contains 25 sticks and weighs 50 g.
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NESCAFÉ Decaf Filter Coffee, 100 g
Worth considering if you’re specifically looking for decaffeinated instant coffee rather than pre-measured servings.
100 g pack; this isn’t a box of 80 sticks.
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CARTE NOIRE instant coffee, 180 g refill
A good option if you’d rather measure out your instant coffee than buy individual sticks.
The title states that it’s a 180 g refill. Check the exact packaging and preparation instructions for the product you choose; it isn’t the same as 80 servings.
Frequently asked questions
Does a box of 80 sticks always make 80 cups?
It contains 80 individual servings, but the amount in each cup depends on how you prepare it. The Carte Noire and L'OR products listed by Auchan each state that they contain 80 servings and weigh 144 g. Check the instructions and net weight of the one you’re buying.
How should I store instant coffee after opening?
Follow the instructions on the packaging for your specific product. For the L'OR instant coffee listed by Auchan, the guidance is to keep it in a dry place at room temperature.
Which instant coffee should I choose if I want to limit my caffeine intake?
Choose a product clearly labelled ‘decaffeinated’, then check that its packaging suits your needs. Whether it comes in a jar or sticks doesn’t tell you on its own if it’s decaffeinated.