Don't Drink These 9 UK Coffee Brands! (3 That Are Actually Safe)

Are you really getting what you pay for when you buy coffee from a UK supermarket? We investigated 13 popular coffee brands found on UK shelves — including instant coffee, coffee pods, and ground coffee — and uncovered some surprising differences in price, processing, sourcing, packaging, quality, and value. From Nescafé Original and Nescafé Azera to Kenco Millicano, Starbucks At Home, Dolce Gusto, Tassimo and Nespresso, some products deserve a much closer look before you buy them again. But it isn't all bad news. We also look at 4 better coffee choices, including M&S Fair Trade Gold, Waitrose Gold Freeze-Dried, Aldi Alcafé Gold Roast, and Cafédirect Ground Coffee — options that can offer better quality, value, or ethical sourcing. Before you buy your next coffee, check what's actually inside the jar — not just the logo on the front. Which coffee brand do you buy every week? Tell us in the comments. Subscribe for more investigations into the products sitting on UK supermarket shelves.