For a late-night movie session, consider a jar of decaffeinated coffee if some guests want to limit their caffeine intake. If you regularly make several iced coffees, compare 200 g jars with smaller sizes based on how many drinks you plan to serve. To make iced coffee with instant coffee, prepare it first and then let it cool, as NESCAFÉ explains.
If some guests want to limit their caffeine intake in the evening, offer a decaffeinated option rather than serving the same coffee to everyone. The Anses says caffeine can disrupt sleep, although its effects vary from person to person.
If you want to make several drinks without a coffee machine, compare the jar sizes and the number of cups stated for each product. A larger size makes most sense if you expect to use it regularly.
With instant coffee whose listed ingredient is coffee, you can add ice, milk or other ingredients separately. For iced coffee, NESCAFÉ describes a method that involves preparing the coffee and then cooling it.
First decide when you’ll be serving iced coffee and how much you’ll need. Then check the ingredients, as well as practical details such as availability and storage instructions.
| What to consider | What to check | Who is this for? |
|---|---|---|
| Number of drinks | Net weight and the stated number of cups, which depends on the amount of coffee used. | When I’m serving several iced coffees, I want a jar that suits the number of drinks without leaving me with a size I’ll rarely use; around 31% of consumers would put this capacity first. |
| Caffeine in the evening | Look for the ‘decaffeinated’ label on the product you choose, and check the jar size. | For a late-night session, I’d prefer to offer another option to guests who are limiting their caffeine intake; nearly 23% of consumers would make this their priority. |
| Custom recipes | Ingredients list and preparation instructions before cooling. | If I’m adding my own milk and ice, I want to choose the coffee base separately; around 23% of consumers would prioritise this freedom to prepare drinks their way. |
| Buying and storage | Availability at your chosen store and the storage instructions on the label. | I want to be able to get the jar I’ve chosen and store it between movie nights as instructed; around 23% of consumers would put these practical considerations first. |
According to NESCAFÉ, iced coffee is prepared and then cooled, while cold brew is made without heat. A jar of instant coffee won’t automatically recreate this second method.
If you choose instant coffee, follow the preparation instructions before cooling your drink.
The Anses says caffeine can delay falling asleep and reduce the duration or quality of sleep. Sensitivity varies from person to person.
If some guests want to limit their caffeine intake, check whether a decaffeinated option is suitable for the occasion.
A product shown online may not be available at your chosen store or for your preferred collection option.
Check that the jar is available before planning the evening’s drinks around that specific product.
Carrefour lists Carte Noire Classique in a 180 g jar, made with a blend of Arabica and Robusta beans.
Auchan lists L’OR Classique in a 100 g glass jar, with enough for 55 cups.
Auchan lists Qualité Filtre in a 200 g jar, with enough for around 110 cups; Carrefour also stocks a 200 g decaffeinated version.
Carrefour lists Sélection in a 200 g jar, with enough for 100 cups, as well as a 200 g Spécial Filtre Décaféiné option.
E.Leclerc lists Plantation and Eco+ freeze-dried instant coffees in 200 g sizes.
These three Maxwell House options let you choose between a 100 g jar, a 200 g jar and a pack of two 200 g jars. Choose the size to suit how often you host movie nights. If you’re looking for a decaffeinated version, check that this is clearly stated on the product.
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This smaller jar could be a good choice for trying iced coffee recipes or making them occasionally.
100 g jar of instant coffee. Follow the product instructions for preparation and storage.
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This pack is for households that make iced coffee regularly and want to have two jars on hand.
Two 200 g jars of instant coffee. Check the storage instructions on each jar.
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This jar could suit you if you make several iced coffees but don’t want to buy a pack of two.
200 g jar of instant coffee. Check the label for storage instructions after opening.
Yes. Prepare the instant coffee according to the product instructions, then let it cool. NESCAFÉ distinguishes this method from cold brew, which is made without heat. You can then add ice and, if you like, milk or a plant-based drink.
Consider a decaffeinated option if some guests want to limit their caffeine intake. The Anses says caffeine can disrupt sleep, although its effects vary from person to person. Check which variant is shown on the jar.
Follow the instructions on the label. For the L’OR jar listed by Auchan, the recommended storage method is to keep it in a dry place at room temperature.
No. Check that the product is available at your chosen store and for your selected collection slot. A catalogue listing may still be visible even when the product isn’t available for collection.