First, check the organic claims on the packaging, then choose your instant coffee based on its ingredients, stated flavour profile and net weight. The words ‘100% Arabica’ alone won’t tell you what your cup will taste like; also check that the product you want is available at your chosen shop.
You want to be able to check that the coffee is organic on its packaging, rather than relying on its name. According to the European Commission, the EU organic logo is reserved for products certified by an approved control body or authority.
You’re looking for instant coffee for breakfast, while keeping an eye on the ingredients and stated flavour profile. NESCAFÉ France describes its Spécial Filtre BIO as mild and fruity; the Auchan Bio product listing gives its coffee an intensity rating of 6.
You compare quantities before choosing: products listed by retailers include 90 g and 100 g jars. Net weight helps you compare these sizes without assuming the coffees will taste or measure the same.
When choosing organic instant coffee for breakfast, start by checking the organic labelling and ingredients. Then compare the jars based on your preferred flavour and size.
| Criterion | What to check | Who is it for? |
|---|---|---|
| Organic certification | Look for the EU organic logo and the control body code on the packaging. | I want to check that my morning coffee is organic, rather than relying on its name alone. Around 36% of consumers make this their top priority. |
| Ingredients and stated flavour | Read the ingredients, check for any ‘100% Arabica’ claim and look at the product’s own flavour description. | When it comes to black coffee, I mainly want to choose ingredients and a flavour profile that suit my preferences. Around 29% of consumers share this priority. |
| Jar size | Compare the net weight; the products featured here include 90 g and 100 g sizes. | When choosing a jar for breakfast, I want to know how much it contains before I decide. Around 21% of consumers prioritise size. |
| Preparation and availability | Check the preparation instructions and make sure the product is available at your chosen shop and for your preferred collection method. | I want to make a cup with hot water and find the right jar at my local shop. Ease of preparation and availability come first for around 14% of consumers. |
Organic certification and ingredients are two separate things: the words ‘100% Arabica’ don’t follow from an organic claim alone.
If you only want Arabica coffee, check the certification claims and ingredients list separately.
A 90 g jar and a 100 g jar don’t contain the same amount of coffee. The number of cups stated on the packaging, where shown, also depends on how much coffee you use.
Check the net weight and preparation instructions rather than judging by the apparent size of the container alone.
These details can help you identify a style of coffee, but they don’t tell you on their own whether you’ll enjoy the taste. Flavour descriptions vary from one product to another.
Compare the ingredients and descriptions on the products you’re interested in.
Availability can vary depending on the shop and collection method. For example, a Carrefour listing may show that a product is unavailable for drive-through collection.
Select your shop and collection method before relying on a particular product being available.
NESCAFÉ France describes Spécial Filtre BIO as 100% pure Arabica instant coffee, in a 90 g jar.
Carrefour lists several organic instant coffee products, including Espresso Bio and 100% Arabica Bio.
The Auchan Bio listing describes a 100% Arabica organic freeze-dried instant coffee in a 100 g jar, with an intensity rating of 6.
Alter Eco describes its Colombian instant coffee as pure Arabica. Carrefour also lists a 100 g jar of Alter Eco pure Arabica organic instant coffee.
This organic-labelled instant coffee is a quick option for breakfast. If certification claims are important to your choice, check them on the packaging.
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A 100 g jar of instant coffee for a quick breakfast cup. If you have a preferred coffee variety or flavour profile, check the details on the packaging. Also check the product’s organic certification claims.
Look for the EU organic logo and control details on the packaging. According to the European Commission, the logo is reserved for products certified by an approved control body or authority. Products using terms related to organic farming must also display the control body’s code.
No. You need to check the ingredients of each product. The NESCAFÉ Spécial Filtre BIO and Auchan Bio instant coffees featured here are described as 100% Arabica, but an organic claim alone doesn’t tell you which variety of coffee it contains.
Yes. The Auchan listing for the NATURELA organic chicory and coffee blend states that it contains 60% soluble chicory and 40% instant coffee. This is a different product from the NATURELA instant coffee jar featured on this page. If you want coffee only, check the ingredients list.
According to NESCAFÉ France, instant coffee is made by adding hot water to the coffee granules. Follow the dosage instructions on your chosen jar, as they may vary from one product to another.