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Buying a new supply of coffee sounds simple, until you have to choose between instant coffee, coffee capsules, concentrated coffee, cold brew and flavoured coffee. Marketing copy often highlights flavour, Arabica coffee or convenient packaging. But these terms don’t always tell you how much effort preparation takes, how to store the product or what each cup will cost.
Look out for these three common pitfalls:
Concentrated coffee usually comes in small sticks or sachets. Dilute the contents with water, milk or a plant-based drink. This makes it a good choice for the office, when you’re out and about, or if you don’t want to use a coffee machine.
Before buying, check:
According to the product information, Yongpu caramel macchiato contains water, 100% Arabica coffee beans, erythritol, stabilising ingredients and food flavouring. The stated nutritional value per 18-gram serving is 19 kJ and 4.5 kcal. The manufacturer also states that each serving contains zero grams of sugar. These are product specifications; the taste may vary from person to person.
According to the product information, the Yongpu black variant contains no sugar, fat or carbohydrates per 100 grams and has a stated caffeine content of at least 200 mg per kilogram. The packaging carries a warning about its high caffeine content. Always check the current label, especially if you drink several cups a day.
Instant coffee is practical because you only need water. Cold instant coffee is less straightforward: some powders don’t dissolve well in cold water. Look out for terms such as instant dissolve or instructions for preparing it cold.
Office Fish products are individually packed in 2-gram servings. The lemon and mint, strawberry and berries, and watermelon and mint variants are intended to be made with cold or hot water. According to the product information, the variants contain Arabica coffee and a range of fruit ingredients. Preparation instructions usually recommend 150 to 200 ml of water per stick.
Be aware of the difference between:
“ No added sugar” doesn’t mean a product contains no sugars. Fruit concentrates can contribute naturally occurring sugars. Check the nutritional information rather than relying on the front of the pack alone.
When buying coffee capsules, check compatibility first. A capsule designed for a Nespresso Original machine won’t necessarily fit every other system. The Douwe Egberts Excellent Gold Lungo pack states that it is compatible with L’OR Barista and Nespresso Original machines. The box contains 20 capsules, with an intensity rating of 7 on a scale of 1 to 12.
Also check:
The term Arabica coffee tells you which type of coffee is used, but doesn’t, by itself, indicate its strength, roast or how it will taste to you. Compare several features at once.
Coffee needs protection from moisture, heat, light and air. A tight-fitting lid helps, but check the capacity and dimensions too. A small coffee storage tin is often more convenient for a limited amount of beans or ground coffee. For coffee capsules, a slim holder is more practical than a wide storage jar.
The 5Five Coffee Storage Box measures 11 × 11 × 19 cm and has an airtight lid, according to the product information. Its maximum load is listed as 500 grams. The 5Five Coffee Capsule Storage Box has a capacity of 1.2 litres, measures 8 × 8 × 18 cm and holds up to 20 pods, according to the product specifications.
Don’t store coffee above a hob or in direct sunlight. A dry kitchen cupboard is usually more suitable. Wash a metal tin according to the care instructions and let it dry completely before adding fresh coffee.
Why it suits this profile: Seven individual 18-gram sticks make it easy to measure out a serving without opening a large bottle of coffee syrup or concentrate.
The individual servings help reduce waste, and the ingredients list names erythritol rather than regular sugar. Dilute the product to suit your taste.
100% Arabica according to the product description, 126 grams total weight and individually wrapped servings.
Why it suits this profile: A good choice if you want to keep using your usual coffee machine and value a clear intensity rating.
The product information explicitly lists compatibility with L’OR Barista and Nespresso Original. Still, check your own machine model.
20 capsules, 100% Arabica according to the product information, medium roast and intensity 7 out of 12.
Why it suits this profile: A practical choice if you want to keep coffee, sticks or accessories neatly organised and dry in a kitchen cupboard.
The dimensions and maximum load are listed, so you can check whether the box suits your supply. Keep it away from moisture.
Airtight lid, dimensions of 11 × 11 × 19 cm and a stated maximum load of 500 grams.
Why it suits this profile: Individual servings are easy to take with you and, according to the product information, dissolve in both cold and hot water.
The serving size and preparation quantity are clearly stated. According to the label, the fruit flavour comes from lemon concentrate and mint powder.
Nine 2-gram sticks, Arabica coffee according to the product information, and suitable for preparation with either cold or hot water.
We’ve put together a complete, up-to-date list of products that meet these strict selection criteria and the current European safety regulations.
Instant coffee, individual sticks and concentrated coffee are practical when you don’t have a coffee machine available. Check whether you only need hot water or whether the product can also be prepared with cold water.
The best-before date is shown on the packaging. Store unopened coffee in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight and heat. Once opened, an airtight coffee storage tin helps keep out moisture and odours. Always follow the manufacturer’s instructions.
To work out the cost per cup, divide the price of the pack by the number of servings. For coffee capsules, count the capsules; for sticks, check how many sachets are in the box. Also factor in any milk, syrup or other additions you need.
