Choose a jar based on how much crushed aniseed sprinkles you want to put on the table at once. A 0.5 to 0.6-litre jar works well for a small serving that you can top up regularly, while a 1-litre jar gives you more room during a longer coffee catch-up. A 1.7 to 2-litre jar is better suited to storing extra supplies. Check the closure and cleaning instructions, and keep the original packaging for product information.
You want to keep crushed aniseed sprinkles within easy reach without taking up much table space, and you don’t mind topping up the jar. For reference, IKEA lists glass storage jars in 0.5-litre and 600 ml sizes.
The jar will stay on the table throughout a longer coffee catch-up, and you want to be able to close it in between. A medium-sized jar, such as the 1-litre KORKEN jar available from IKEA, is one size worth considering.
You’re mainly looking for a larger jar to store extra supplies, and can put a smaller amount out separately for coffee. Larger options include IKEA’s 2-litre KORKEN jar and a 1.7-litre 5five glass jar at Joybuy.
First decide how much you want to serve and how often you want to top up the jar. Then check whether the lid and care requirements suit the way you’ll use the jar between coffee breaks.
Best for: a small amount on the table, with the option to top it up.
Consider: a small jar will need topping up sooner; the weight on a pack doesn’t tell you how much will fit in the jar.
Best for: a coffee catch-up when you want to keep a larger amount within easy reach.
Consider: this jar takes up more table space than a compact model; check that the lid closes securely.
Best for: storing extra supplies and serving a smaller amount separately.
Consider: a large storage jar is less convenient on a small coffee table.
| What to consider | What to look for | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Serving size and topping up | Compare the capacity in ml or litres with the amount of table space the jar will take up. Decide whether you’d prefer a small serving or a larger jar that can stay out for longer. | If the coffee table is already full, I want to put out a modest amount and top it up if needed. Around 40% of consumers put this kind of serving first. |
| Closing and storing | Check how the lid, rim and any seal fit together, and whether the product information says the jar is suitable for dry food. | If there’s anything left after coffee, I want to be able to close the jar in between and store its contents neatly. This is the main priority for around 40% of consumers. |
| Cleaning and product information | Check the cleaning instructions for both the jar and the lid. Keep the original packaging so you can check the ingredients, allergens and best-before date. | If I transfer crushed aniseed sprinkles to a jar, I want to be able to clean it and check the packaging before serving anything to guests. This matters most to around 20% of consumers. |
Jumbo lists De Ruijter crushed aniseed sprinkles in a 270 g pack, while jar capacity is given in ml or litres. The weight doesn’t tell you how much space the contents will take up in a jar.
Choose a size based on how much you want to serve. If you want to transfer the whole pack, check in advance whether it will fit in your chosen jar.
You’ll still need the packaging after transferring the contents if you want to check the product details. Albert Heijn recommends reading the packaging, as product information can change.
Keep the packaging while the jar is full so you can check the ingredients, allergens, best-before date and storage advice.
A 1.7 or 2-litre jar may be suitable for storing extra supplies, but it takes up more room than a small serving jar.
Put a smaller amount on the table if you want to save space, and use the larger jar to top it up.
IKEA warns that KORKEN glass can crack if it comes into sudden contact with hot water during sterilisation.
Follow the instructions for the specific model. IKEA advises warming KORKEN glass first with warm tap water.
The brand of crushed aniseed sprinkles you’re looking for a serving jar for. Jumbo lists a 270 g pack.
The KORKEN and IKEA 365+ ranges include examples of glass storage jars in various sizes.
An option if you’re looking for a larger glass storage jar: Joybuy features a 1.7-litre 5five model with a stainless steel lid.
These glass storage jars offer different ways to store dry treats or serve them with coffee: a larger jar for topping up, two jars of 700 ml each, and a set where you’ll need to check the size of each jar before buying.
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A size to consider if you mainly want to store extra supplies and put a smaller amount on the table.
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Having two separate jars gives you the option of putting one serving out and keeping the other jar aside.
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A set worth considering if you want to use several glass jars for storage and serving.
You can’t tell from those two figures alone: 270 g is a weight, while 600 ml is a volume. Jumbo lists De Ruijter crushed aniseed sprinkles in a 270 g pack. If you want to transfer the whole pack, check in advance whether it will fit in the jar.
Yes, as long as the jar is food-safe, clean and dry. Keep the original packaging so you can check the ingredients, allergens, best-before date and storage advice, among other details. Albert Heijn recommends reading the packaging, as product information can change.
Before serving, read the current ingredients list and allergen information on the crushed aniseed sprinkles packaging. Don’t rely on how the contents look or on older product information online.
Follow the instructions for the specific model. IKEA warns that KORKEN glass may break if exposed to a sudden change in temperature, and advises warming the glass first with warm tap water before sterilising it.
