For a zero-sugar, dairy-free elevenses, choose a black cold brew whose label lists 0g sugars; if you prefer an oat latte, compare the sugars and allergens on the exact pack. “No added sugar” does not mean zero sugar. Check caffeine against the amount you intend to drink, particularly during pregnancy.
If you want coffee rather than a sweet-tasting drink at elevenses, read the sugars value for the amount you will have. Coffee Friend lists Sandows black cold brew at 0g sugars per 100ml; Sainsbury’s lists its no-added-sugar Rodd’s Tiramisu Oat Latte at 4.8g per 100ml.
An oat latte may suit a dairy-free preference, but that claim does not establish suitability for every other restriction. M&S states that its Oat Latte Cold Brew Coffee is not suitable for coeliacs or people with a wheat allergy.
Check caffeine for the amount you intend to drink, especially with a larger bottle. M&S labels its 750ml chilled oat latte at 34.6mg caffeine per 100ml. The NHS advises no more than 200mg caffeine a day during pregnancy, counting sources beyond coffee too.
Start with the sugars and ingredients for your chosen drink, then check caffeine for your portion and whether its storage instructions fit your elevenses routine.
| Priority | What to check | Your needs |
|---|---|---|
| Sugars | Read sugars on the nutrition panel, not just a “no added sugar” claim. Keep per 100ml and per 100g figures on their stated bases; check the container size when working out how much you will drink. | I want to know the sugars in my elevenses drink. Coffee Friend lists Sandows black cold brew at 0g per 100ml, while Sainsbury’s lists its no-added-sugar Rodd’s oat latte at 4.8g per 100ml. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Check the exact pack’s ingredients, highlighted allergens and suitability statements. A dairy-free description does not establish gluten-free suitability. | A milk-free drink may meet my preference, but I still need to check its other ingredients. M&S says its Oat Latte Cold Brew Coffee is not suitable for coeliacs or people with a wheat allergy. |
| Caffeine | Find the caffeine amount and its stated basis, then account for the portion or bottle you plan to drink. During pregnancy, count other caffeine sources towards the NHS limit of 200mg a day. | I need to consider more than whether a coffee is unsweetened. M&S labels its 750ml chilled oat latte at 34.6mg caffeine per 100ml, which amounts to 259.5mg in the full bottle. |
| Format and storage | Check whether the coffee is ready to drink or needs diluting. For chilled and multi-serve drinks, follow the pack’s storage and after-opening instructions. | At home I can mix a concentrate with water; away from home, I may prefer a drink that needs no preparation. If I choose a larger chilled bottle, I need somewhere suitable to keep it. |
Sainsbury’s describes Rodd’s Tiramisu Oat Latte as no added sugar, but its nutrition panel lists 4.8g sugars per 100ml.
Use the sugars figure on the exact pack. If 0g listed sugars is your requirement, check for that value rather than relying on the front-of-pack claim.
A drink without dairy can still contain another relevant ingredient. M&S states that its oat cold-brew latte is not suitable for coeliacs or people with a wheat allergy.
Read the ingredients and allergen statement for the exact drink; do not substitute a dairy-free claim for a gluten-free one.
M&S labels its 750ml chilled oat latte at 34.6mg caffeine per 100ml, or 259.5mg for the full bottle. The NHS advises no more than 200mg caffeine a day during pregnancy.
Check how much you plan to pour and count caffeine from other foods and drinks during the day.
These named drinks illustrate different label checks; a brand name alone does not establish the sugars, allergens or caffeine in another product.
A ready-to-drink black cold brew for shoppers who prefer coffee without a latte base.
Its oat cold-brew lattes include a 250ml drink and a larger chilled format.
Its Tiramisu Oat Latte is a flavoured cold-brew choice listed by Sainsbury’s.
Its Iced Vanilla Oat Latte is a flavoured oat and cold-brew drink listed by Waitrose.
This Joybuy option is a portioned black cold-brew concentrate to mix for elevenses, rather than a ready-to-drink latte.
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The individual pouches offer a portioned black-coffee option for an elevenses break, but the concentrate needs mixing with water and a cup. Joybuy’s listing describes it as zero sugar and lists water, Arabica coffee beans and coffee concentrate as ingredients. If you need to manage caffeine, check the exact pack for the amount per pouch or prepared drink.
No. Sainsbury’s describes Rodd’s Tiramisu Oat Latte as no added sugar, but lists 4.8g sugars per 100ml on its nutrition panel. Check that figure on the drink you choose.
No. Check the exact product’s allergen and suitability statements: M&S explicitly says its Oat Latte Cold Brew Coffee is not suitable for coeliacs or people with a wheat allergy.
The NHS advises no more than 200mg caffeine a day during pregnancy, including caffeine from sources other than coffee. Check the amount in the portion you intend to drink; M&S labels its 750ml chilled oat latte at 34.6mg per 100ml and says it is not recommended for pregnant women.
Check the ingredients, allergens and nutrition panel against your dietary requirements, then read the volume, date marking and storage instructions for the way you plan to use it. UK government food-labelling guidance identifies ingredients, allergens, net quantity, date marking and nutrition information among the information required for prepacked foods.