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Buying coffee online might seem straightforward, but the sheer range of options makes it tricky to compare. Are you looking for instant coffee, ground coffee, coffee beans, coffee capsules or coffee pods? It’s not just about taste and brand. The brewing method, portion size, ingredients and compatibility with your coffee machine all determine whether your purchase works out well.
Three common pitfalls to watch out for:
If you want to order coffee online, it’s a good idea to first decide when you’ll be drinking it. Do you mainly drink black coffee in the morning, do you want to whip up a quick sweet cappuccino, or are you after international coffee for home and the office? Below you’ll find practical points to consider.
The preparation method determines which product suits you:
A product containing milk powder, creamer or sugar is usually a blended coffee drink, not plain black coffee. That difference matters if you want to add your own milk and sugar.
With cappuccino, latte macchiato and mocha coffee, the sugar content can vary significantly. So look at:
According to the product information, Nescafé Mocca Instant Coffee contains 54% instant coffee, alongside sugar, flavouring and maltodextrin. Douwe Egberts Dubai Chocolate Style Instant Coffee lists 5.6% instant coffee and contains milk. These are different product types, even though both have a chocolate flavour.
With international coffee, pay extra attention to the Dutch product information and the packaging. Check the best-before date, storage instructions and allergens before using a product.
A capsule or pod is only practical if it fits your machine. According to the product description, Douwe Egberts Excellent Mocca capsules are suitable for Nespresso Original and L’OR Barista. Starbucks Pike Place Roast Lungo capsules are designed for Nespresso machines. Douwe Egberts Aroma Rood coffee pods are suitable for Senseo.
For instant coffee and portions, the amount of water is at least as important as the product itself. A sachet designed for 120 ml will taste milder with 200 ml of water. So follow the brewing instructions first, then adjust the ratio to your own preference.
Why this fits the profile: A jar of instant coffee requires no machine or individual portions. You can adjust the amount per cup and use the jar at home or in the office.
The product information lists one ingredient: instant coffee. So you can see straight away that it’s not a sweetened mix with milk powder.
200 g content; can be made with hot water; according to the product information, free from the 14 major EU allergens.
Why this fits the profile: For those who use ground coffee and a filter machine, and prefer to control the strength and quantity per pot themselves.
The product description explicitly states that the grind is intended for filter coffee. So you don’t have to guess whether the grind suits your machine.
250 g pack; Arabica and Robusta coffee; medium roast; according to the product information, free from artificial colours, flavourings or preservatives.
Why this fits the profile: Suitable for households or workplaces where several cups of lungo, espresso or a milk-based variant are made quickly.
Compatibility is stated for Nespresso Original and L’OR Barista. Always check the exact model of your machine, though.
20 capsules; intensity 7/9 according to the product information; ground coffee in capsules; suitable for lungo and espresso macchiato.
Why this fits the profile: The individual sachets are easy to take on the go and suit anyone who wants to make cappuccino or chocolate-flavoured coffee without a machine.
The packaging states 12 portions of 18 g. So you know in advance exactly how many servings you’re getting. According to the product information, it contains none of the 14 major EU allergens.
Portion pack; creamy mocha flavour according to the product description; store in a cool, dry place.
We’ve put together a full, up-to-date list of products that fully meet these strict selection criteria and comply with current European safety regulations.
Instant coffee, soluble coffee and ready-made coffee mixes are the most practical. You only need hot water and a mug. Just check whether you’re buying black coffee or a mix with sugar, milk powder and flavouring.
That depends on the packaging and storage. Store coffee according to the label in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight and moisture. Seal a jar, bag or box tightly. Don’t use a product with damaged packaging, and always check the date on the pack.
You work out the price per cup by dividing the price of the pack by the number of portions. With ground coffee or beans, you also need to account for the amount you use per cup. With coffee capsules and coffee pods, the number of servings is usually shown directly. That way, you can compare portion packs more fairly with a jar of instant coffee or a bag of ground coffee.
