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If you want to buy coffee online, you’ll soon come across dozens of varieties: instant coffee, soluble coffee, coffee sticks, ready-to-drink iced coffee and flavoured Americano. The packaging can make a product look simple and light, while its ingredients, serving size or storage requirements may not suit the way you plan to use it.
Use these checks to compare coffee based on practical, objective information rather than just the brand name or eye-catching claims.
A product with less sugar may still contain sugar. The ingredients list and nutrition table give you a clearer picture than the front of the pack. For example, according to the product information, UCC Blend Coffee Less Sugar contains coffee, sugar, milk powder and sweetener. It contains 2.4 grams of carbohydrates per stated serving.
If you’re specifically looking for sugar-free coffee, check that the “sugars” entry in the nutrition table is zero. This can vary between instant coffee and ready-to-drink coffee containing milk, syrup or flavourings.
Always compare:
A jar or bottle may look like better value, but coffee sticks can be more practical if you want to avoid waste. A box of 30 servings is best suited to daily coffee drinkers. If you only drink it occasionally, a smaller pack may make more sense.
Americano coffee isn’t always the same product. It may be soluble coffee powder, concentrated coffee syrup or a ready-to-drink beverage in a pouch or can. So check whether you’re buying just coffee powder or a drink containing water, sugar, milk ingredients and flavourings.
For ready-to-drink iced coffee, it’s also important to refrigerate it after opening. Follow the storage instructions on the packaging.
Start by checking the ingredients. 100% coffee powder indicates a simple blend, while café au lait, vanilla and caramel varieties often contain milk powder, sugar, flavourings or stabilisers.
If you have an allergy or intolerance, pay particular attention to milk and soya. For example, AGF Cafe Au Lait Unsweetened Coffee lists milk and soya as allergens. Always check the latest packaging, especially for imported products. Product information on a website may change, and the packaging has the most up-to-date instructions.
Instant coffee is convenient because you don’t need a coffee machine. The SLAB TOWN sticks contain 2.8 grams of coffee powder per serving, with around 200 ml of hot or cold water or milk. According to the product information, each Luckin Genki Ball sachet contains 2 grams and is made with around 150 ml of water.
The amount of water affects the strength. If you use more than recommended, the flavour will be milder. Individually wrapped coffee sticks are easy to store and measure out, making them handy for the office, travel or your cupboard at home.
Compare the nutritional information per 100 ml or per serving, and check what it refers to. For concentrates, the values may apply to the prepared drink. For example, Nescafé Espresso Concentrate Caramel and Vanilla list 57 kcal and 7.4 grams of sugar per 100 ml of prepared product.
So vanilla-flavoured coffee or caramel-flavoured coffee may contain more sugar than black instant coffee. For flavoured drinks, it’s worth checking the ingredients and serving size as well as the flavour.
Why it suits this shopper: The pack of 12 individual sticks is a good way to try instant coffee or take it with you to the office or on the go.
The servings are pre-measured, and the ingredients list names coffee powder as the sole ingredient. That makes it easy to check for sugar and extra flavourings.
100% coffee powder according to the product information; 12 servings of 2.8 grams; suitable for hot or cold water.
Why it suits this shopper: These small, single-serve packs are ideal if you like to compare ingredients, serving sizes and sugar content carefully.
The nutrition information lists 0 grams of sugars per 100 grams, and the product information says no sugar has been added. Check the current packaging before buying.
5 sachets of 2 grams; 0 grams of fat and 0 grams of sugar according to the stated nutritional values; can be made with hot or cold water.
Why it suits this shopper: The box of 30 servings is well suited to daily use at home, in the office or on longer trips.
The pack contents and serving size are clearly stated: 30 sticks of 2.8 grams, totalling 84 grams. This makes it easier to work out the price per cup.
100% coffee powder according to the product information; 30 individually wrapped servings; can be made with around 200 ml of water or milk.
We’ve put together a full, up-to-date list of products that meet these strict selection criteria and the applicable European safety regulations.
Instant coffee sticks are practical when several people drink coffee and you don’t want to use a coffee machine. The servings are easy to share out, and all you need is water or milk. Check how many sticks are in the pack and how much water is recommended per serving.
The best-before date is printed on the packaging. Store dry instant coffee in a cool, dry, dark place, following the instructions. Once opened, ready-to-drink coffee should be kept in the fridge and used within the stated period, as directed on the label.
Not necessarily. Black instant coffee usually contains few ingredients, but a café au lait variety may contain milk powder or lactose. So check the nutritional information per serving. Products flavoured with vanilla, caramel or hazelnut may also contain added sugar and flavourings.
