If exactly 240 individually portioned coffees are required, check the supplier’s case specification before ordering: a tin or multi-tin pack does not establish a fixed number of sealed portions. Choose sticks when counting and dispensing individual servings matters, or tins when drinks can be measured during preparation; offer decaf separately if customers ask for it.
Whether drinks are prepared by staff or customers changes which format is practical. Individually sealed sticks can be handed out one at a time; tins require someone to measure the coffee and close the container after use.
If the order calls for 240 sealed servings, check the number of sticks in the outer case rather than a tin’s estimated cup yield. JDE Professional UK lists Douwe Egberts Pure Gold sticks in a 500 × 1.5 g format, illustrating why case size needs checking.
Customers may ask for coffee with less caffeine alongside the regular option. Nescafé and Kenco both list decaf instant coffees; check the exact format and pack size needed for the service.
Decide whether 240 means individually sealed portions, then check how each drink will be prepared and whether regular and decaf coffees need separate stock.
| Priority | What to check | Your needs |
|---|---|---|
| Portion count | Check the outer-case count of sealed sticks. For tins, check the pack weight and preparation dose rather than treating an estimated cup yield as a stick count. | I need to know whether the delivery contains exactly 240 individual coffee portions, not just enough granules for an estimated number of drinks. |
| Preparation | Check the directions on the specific product and the hot-water volume used at the service point. JDE Professional UK directs users to prepare its Pure Gold stick with approximately 125 ml of hot water. | If customers take their own coffee, an individual stick may be simpler to dispense. If drinks are prepared for them, measured coffee from a tin may also suit the service. |
| Caffeine choice | Check that regular and decaf products are clearly distinguishable, including their packaging and preparation area. | I want customers who ask for decaf to have a separate choice without assuming that everyone at the shop wants the same coffee. |
| Storage | Read the purchased product’s storage instructions. JDE Professional UK says to keep its Pure Gold bulk tin cool, dry and tightly sealed after opening. | Opened stock needs a storage arrangement that staff can follow between servings. |
| Ingredients and additions | Check the current coffee packaging and the ingredients in any milk, whitener or instant mix served with it. The Food Standards Agency says retail and catering food businesses must provide allergen information; GOV.UK notes that labelling rules vary with how food is supplied. | I need information that matches the drink actually handed to a customer, including anything added to the coffee. |
A tin’s number of prepared drinks depends on the amount used per cup. It cannot establish how many individually sealed portions will arrive.
If 240 separate portions are essential, request an outer-case specification stating the stick count before approving the order.
A regular-only order leaves no separate instant-coffee choice for customers who prefer less caffeine.
Decide whether to stock a clearly identified decaf product alongside regular coffee, rather than making assumptions based on customers’ age.
Products can be listed in different pack sizes and formats. The delivered pack is what staff will prepare and serve.
Check its count, ingredients, best-before date and storage directions against the order before putting it into use.
Milk, whitener and premixed products can change the ingredients and allergen information customers need. Food Standards Agency guidance covers allergen information in retail and catering.
Keep information for the specific coffee and every addition used at the service point, and check which rules apply to the way the drink is supplied.
Brand ranges can help narrow the format, but a brand name alone does not establish that a product comes in a 240-stick case.
Nestlé Professional UK presents individually sealed coffee sachets for hospitality and dining areas. Nescafé also lists regular and decaf instant coffees.
Kenco lists Smooth, Rich and Decaf instant coffees. Its descriptions of their flavours are the brand’s own.
JDE Professional UK lists Pure Gold instant coffee both as a 750 g bulk tin and as a case of 500 × 1.5 g sticks.
Carte Noire’s French site presents beans, ground coffee, capsules and pods. Those formats should not be mistaken for a UK instant-coffee stick case.
Tesco Groceries lists own-label decaffeinated instant coffees in 200 g retail packs.
Sainsbury's lists own-label decaffeinated instant-coffee granules in 200 g retail packs.
This multi-tin instant coffee is an option when drinks can be measured from a container; it is not a box of 240 individual bags or sticks.
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For a coffee point where someone can measure each drink rather than dispense a sealed stick. The pack contains six 140 g tins; check the preparation directions and the quantity needed before ordering, as this format does not provide 240 individually portioned servings.
No. A stick case has a count of individual portions, whereas the number of drinks made from a tin depends on the preparation dose. If exactly 240 sealed portions are required, check the outer-case specification; JDE Professional UK, for example, lists its Pure Gold sticks as a 500 × 1.5 g case.
A separate decaf option is useful when customers ask for coffee with less caffeine, but age alone is not a reason to replace every regular option. Nescafé and Kenco both list decaf instant products; check their formats before deciding what to stock.
Follow the instructions on the tin purchased. JDE Professional UK directs users to keep its Pure Gold bulk tin in a cool, dry place and tightly sealed after use.
Check the ingredients and allergen information for the coffee and anything added to it, including milk, whitener or an instant mix. The Food Standards Agency says retail and catering food businesses must provide allergen information, while GOV.UK explains that the applicable labelling rules depend on how the food or drink is supplied.