To make your own cold coffee to enjoy with a savoury breakfast, choose a jar of instant coffee with ingredients and a size that suit your habits: 100 g for trying a new option or switching between coffees, or 200 g if you make it regularly. First dissolve the coffee in a little warm water, then add the cold ingredients. If you want to limit your caffeine intake, look for a product explicitly labelled “decaffeinated”.
You want to serve cold coffee with eggs or savoury toast, and decide for yourself whether to add water, milk, ice or sugar. A jar of instant coffee lets you measure out the coffee base without starting with a milky or flavoured preparation.
You make instant coffee more or less often and want to choose between a smaller jar that you can replace regularly and a 200 g size. Cupboard space and keeping the jar tightly closed also matter when making your choice.
You want a coffee-flavoured drink while choosing a decaffeinated option. Look for this wording on the packaging: it can’t be inferred from the taste or the stated intensity.
For a cold coffee made by the glass, start by choosing the ingredients you want, then pick a size to suit how often you’ll use it. Next, check the preparation instructions and, if it matters to you, look for the “decaffeinated” label.
| What to consider | What to check | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Cold preparation | Read the instructions and have a little warm water ready to dissolve the coffee before adding the cold liquid. | When breakfast needs to be quick, I want to make cold coffee without a machine and get a smooth drink. Around 37% of consumers prioritise this quick preparation. |
| Ingredients | Check the ingredients list to distinguish instant coffee from a preparation that already contains other ingredients. | With a savoury meal, I prefer to decide for myself whether to drink my coffee black or add milk or sugar. Around 27% of consumers prioritise this freedom to choose what goes in their coffee. |
| Jar size | Compare the net weight, particularly 100 g and 200 g options, and check the storage instructions after opening. | If I make instant coffee regularly, I want a jar I can use up while keeping it tightly closed. Pack size comes first for around 18% of consumers. |
| Decaffeination | Look for the “decaffeinated” label on the product you choose; the stated intensity is no substitute. | If I want to reduce my caffeine intake, I need to be able to identify the option clearly before choosing a size. Around 18% of consumers make this a priority. |
Instructions for products listed by Auchan call for hot or simmering water. For its iced coffee recipe, NESCAFÉ recommends dissolving the coffee in a little warm water first.
Stir the coffee into this small amount of water, then add cold water or milk and finish with ice.
These types of packaging don’t meet the same storage needs. The 180 g Carte Noire refill pack listed on Joybuy is a pouch, not a jar.
Check the packaging type before you buy, even if the brand and weight match what you’re looking for.
A stated intensity doesn’t mean a coffee is decaffeinated. If caffeine matters to you, you can’t identify the option by its taste either.
Look for the “decaffeinated” label on the packaging rather than relying on the advertised flavour profile.
Worth considering if you’re looking for a 100 g jar of instant coffee.
An option to compare if you’re looking for a 200 g pack of instant coffee.
A range worth browsing if you want to compare several options, including a decaffeinated one.
A brand to consider if you’re looking for classic or decaffeinated instant coffee.
A brand where it’s important to check the packaging if you specifically need a jar.
This selection includes 100 g jars, 200 g sizes and an explicitly labelled decaffeinated option. Choose according to how much you’ll use and the ingredients you’re looking for. To serve it cold, start by dissolving the coffee in a little warm water.
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A 100 g jar to consider if you want to try a product or switch between coffees. To serve it cold, first make a small coffee base with warm water.
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This decaffeinated option is a good choice if that label guides your decision. The Joybuy listing describes a 100 g glass jar of decaffeinated instant coffee; check the packaging for the same label too.
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This multipack is for anyone who makes instant coffee regularly and wants two jars to hand. It contains two 200 g jars, 400 g in total, so make sure this quantity suits your needs.
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A 200 g jar to consider if you often make cold coffee and want a larger single pack. Close it after use and follow the storage instructions on the packaging.
First dissolve the coffee in a small amount of warm water, then add cold water or milk, followed by ice. This is the method NESCAFÉ suggests for making iced coffee with instant coffee.
Choose 100 g if you don’t use much instant coffee or want to try several options; 200 g is better suited to regular use. Whichever size you choose, follow the product’s storage instructions after opening.
No. The stated intensity doesn’t tell you whether a coffee is decaffeinated. Look for the explicit “decaffeinated” label on the product you’re buying.
Close the jar tightly and follow the storage instructions on the product listing or packaging. The product listings we checked recommend keeping instant coffee dry.