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    "excerpt": "Nescafe Azera Americano Instant Coffee, 140g is the premium end of the Nescafe instant range, built by blending finely ground roasted coffee into the soluble granules so the mug keeps real aroma and body. Americano is the style: a longer, lighter, less bitter black coffee made to be drunk without milk.Ingredients and dietary suitability: The published ingredient list for this barcode names none of the 14 major allergens. Check the current UK pack before purchase; formulations and allergen advice can change.Packaging: Follow the current UK pack and local-authority guidance; pack, lid and label can require different disposal routes.Around seventy mugs from the 140g pack at our recommended measure. Worth knowing before you buy: the ground fraction leaves a fine sediment in the last centimetre of the mug, which is the coffee doing its job rather than a fault.Curator notes: the tasting profile is our own editorial assessment against the current pack format and the brand's published description. We run same-day UK dispatch on every order placed before 2pm Monday to Friday. Storage notes and brewing guidance are also published in the detailed Q and A tab below.",
    "content_text": "Nescafe Azera Americano is the premium end of the Nescafe instant range, and it is built on a simple idea: blend finely ground roasted coffee into the soluble granules so that the cup keeps some of the texture and aroma of a brewed coffee rather than reading as pure instant. That micro-ground fraction is the whole point of the product, and it is why Azera behaves differently in the mug from Original or Gold Blend.\n\nAmericano is the style rather than a place: a longer, blacker coffee, made to be drunk without milk or with only a splash. It is the variant in the Azera range designed for people who take coffee black at a desk, and it is noticeably lighter and brighter than the dark builder's register of standard Nescafe Original. The 140g pack is the everyday size and works out at roughly seventy mugs at our recommended measure, which makes it a fortnight to a month for most single drinkers.\n\nThe Taste Profile\n\nRoast depth: \u25cf\u25cf\u25cf\u25cb\u25cb (3/5) Medium, closer to a high-street americano than to a dark espresso roast.\nBody: \u25cf\u25cf\u25cf\u25cf\u25cb (4/5) The ground fraction gives it real weight; it does not feel watery drunk black.\nAroma: \u25cf\u25cf\u25cf\u25cf\u25cb (4/5) The clearest advantage over standard instant, and it is obvious the moment the water goes in.\nBitterness: \u25cf\u25cf\u25cb\u25cb\u25cb (2/5) Restrained. Built to be drinkable black rather than to punch through milk and sugar.\n\nTeas.co.uk Curator Rating: 4.6 / 5 - Our expert verdict from the curators at Teas.co.uk.\n\nThe Story Behind Azera\nAzera sits above Original and Gold Blend in the Nescafe line-up and exists because of a gap that opened in British coffee drinking: people who had got used to a proper black coffee out of the house, but who were not going to grind beans before work. The answer was to put actual ground coffee into the jar alongside the soluble, so the drink carries aroma and body that pure soluble struggles to hold. Nestle has produced soluble coffee under the Nescafe name since 1938; Azera is a considerably more recent addition.\nPackaging: Follow the current UK pack and local-authority guidance; pack, lid and label can require different disposal routes.\n\nHow Does Nescafe Azera Americano Instant Coffee, 140g Compare to:\n\n Nescafe Original: Original is darker, more bitter and built for milk and sugar. Azera Americano is lighter, more aromatic and built to be drunk black. The comparison is honestly about what you want from the mug rather than which is better.\n Nescafe Gold Blend: Gold Blend is the smooth, rounded, freeze-dried middle of the range. Azera brings more aroma and more body through the ground fraction, at the cost of leaving a fine sediment in the bottom of the mug that Gold Blend does not.\n Kenco Millicano: the closest direct rival, built on the same micro-ground principle. Millicano reads a touch darker and heavier; Azera Americano reads brighter and longer. If you have tried one and found it nearly right, the other is worth a jar.\n\nIdeal Brewing Conditions\nAzera rewards more care than standard instant, because there is a ground fraction that genuinely responds to water temperature. Boiling water pulls harshness out of those grounds in a way it cannot from pure soluble, so resting the kettle matters more here than in any other jar on this page.\n\nThe Black Americano\n\nMeasure:One to two rounded teaspoons, around 2g, per 200ml. Start at one and a half and adjust.\nWater:Boiled, then rested for thirty to forty seconds, so you are pouring at roughly 90 to 95 degrees.\nStir:Stir properly, then leave it thirty seconds. The ground fraction needs a moment to settle and the aroma is at its best just after that pause.\nExpect sediment:A fine dark residue in the last centimetre of the mug is the ground coffee doing its job, not a defect. Leave that last sip.\n\nThe Flat White Build\n\nConcentrate:Two teaspoons in 40ml of hot water, stirred until it has a little crema-like foam on top.\nMilk:120ml of whole milk, heated to steaming and frothed with a hand whisk or a jar and a hard shake.\nPour:Milk into coffee, slowly, holding the foam back with a spoon until the end.\nResult:Closer to a coffee-shop flat white than instant has any right to get.\n\nGetting A Good Mug Out Of This Pack\n\nWater temperature: 90 to 95\u00b0C. Boiling water scorches the ground fraction and brings out harshness.\nMeasure: Around 2g per 200ml. If the cup tastes thin, add coffee rather than waiting; there is nothing to steep.\nLet it stand: Thirty seconds after stirring lets the grounds settle and the aroma peak.\nBlack first: Try it black before you reach for the milk. This variant is built for it, and the aroma is what you are paying for.\nIced version: Dissolve two teaspoons in 40ml of hot water, sweeten while warm, pour over a full glass of ice and top with cold water for a long iced americano.\nCaffeine note: A regular caffeinated coffee, so treat it as a morning and early-afternoon drink.\nBest with: A plain biscuit, dark chocolate, or nothing at all.\n\nStorage And Honest Notes\nThe sediment is real. Any coffee built on micro-ground beans leaves a fine residue at the bottom of the mug. Some people find it a feature and some find it irritating, and it is worth knowing before you buy rather than after. If it bothers you, Gold Blend is the cleaner cup.\nIngredients and dietary suitability: The published ingredient list for this barcode names none of the 14 major allergens. Check the current UK pack before purchase; formulations and allergen advice can change.\nKeep it sealed and dry. Soluble coffee draws moisture from the air, and the ground fraction stales faster than pure soluble does. Close the pack properly, keep it away from the kettle and out of direct sun, and use it within a couple of months of opening for the aroma you paid for.\nBest before: printed on the pack. Azera does not spoil, but its aroma is the first thing to fade, and aroma is most of what distinguishes it.",
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                "content": "What makes Azera different from ordinary instant coffee?Azera blends finely ground roasted coffee into the soluble granules rather than being soluble alone. That ground fraction is what carries the aroma and the body, and it is the reason the mug reads closer to a brewed coffee than a standard instant does.What does Americano mean here?It is the style, not the origin. An americano is a long black coffee, so this variant is lighter, brighter and less bitter than a dark espresso-style roast, and it is built to be drunk black or with only a splash of milk.Why is there sediment in the bottom of my mug?That is the ground coffee, and it is the thing you paid extra for. Any micro-ground instant leaves a fine dark residue in the last centimetre. Stir, wait thirty seconds for it to settle, and leave the final sip. If it bothers you, a freeze-dried coffee such as Gold Blend gives a cleaner mug.How much should I use per mug?Around 2g, which is one to two rounded teaspoons, per 200ml. Start at a heaped one and a half and move from there. There is no steeping to extend, so the measure is the only control you have over strength.Does water temperature matter more with Azera?Yes, more than with any plain instant. The ground fraction behaves like brewed coffee and scorches at a full 100 degrees, which brings out harshness. Let the kettle stand thirty to forty seconds so you pour at roughly 90 to 95 degrees.How many mugs will a 140g pack make?Roughly 70 mugs at our recommended 2g measure. That is our own calculation rather than a pack claim, and it will come down if you take your coffee strong. For a single drinker it is somewhere between a fortnight and a month.Can I make a flat white or a latte with it?Yes, and it is the instant best suited to it. Dissolve two teaspoons in 40ml of hot water to make a short concentrate, froth 120ml of hot whole milk, then pour milk into coffee holding the foam back with a spoon. The full build is in the Recipe Ideas tab.Does it work for iced coffee?Well, because it dissolves without needing heat to extract. Make a short hot concentrate, stir any sugar in while it is still warm, then pour over a full glass of ice and lengthen with cold water. Cold suppresses bitterness, so the cup reads sweeter than it does hot.How does it compare with Kenco Millicano?They are the two main names in the same micro-ground category and the closest direct rivals. Millicano reads a touch darker and heavier in the mug; Azera Americano reads brighter and longer. If you have tried one and found it nearly right, the other is worth a pack.How should I store it once it is open?Sealed, cool, dry and away from the kettle. The ground fraction stales faster than pure soluble does, so use it within a couple of months of opening. Aroma is the first thing to fade and aroma is most of what makes Azera worth the price.Is there a decaf version?Nescafe does produce a decaf Azera Americano, and we list it separately. This pack is the caffeinated one, so treat it as a morning and early-afternoon coffee. Availability of each variant changes by shop and by season.Where is the coffee sourced from?It is a blend, and Nestle does not publish the country split for this product. Nestle runs the Nescafe Plan sourcing programme across the brand; the exact claims and any certification marks that apply to this pack are printed on the current UK label.How do I recycle the pack?Pack, lid and label can take different disposal routes, and UK kerbside rules vary by council. Follow the on-pack recycling guidance and your local authority instructions rather than assuming it all goes in one bin."
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                "content": "Ingredients and allergens. The published ingredient list for this barcode names none of the 14 major allergens. Check the current UK pack before purchase; formulations and allergen advice can change.Ingredients, as published for this barcode: Soluble coffee, roast and ground coffee (5%).Ingredient and nutrition data for this barcode: Open Food Facts (openfoodfacts.org), ODbL. The pack in your hands is the final word.ComponentProportionWhat it bringsSoluble (instant) coffeeThe majority of the pack; exact split not disclosedThe body of the drink. Dissolves completely and carries the base roast character.Finely ground roasted coffeeBlended in; proportion not disclosed by the brandThe reason to buy Azera. Carries aroma and mouthfeel that pure soluble cannot hold, and is also what leaves the fine sediment at the bottom of the mug.Bean species and origin splitNot disclosed by the brandPublished as a blend rather than a single origin. The americano style points to a medium rather than a dark roast.Added ingredientsNoneNo sugar, no milk powder, no flavourings. Coffee only.Pack: Nescafe Azera Americano Instant Coffee, 140g; soluble coffee with finely ground roasted beans. Best before date is printed on the pack.Composition shown at the level the brand publishes it. The ratio of soluble to ground coffee, the bean species split and the per-cup caffeine figure are not disclosed at SKU level, and we do not estimate them. Nutrition figures and the full allergen statement are printed on the current UK pack.Sourcing & blend. Nescafe Azera Americano Instant Coffee, 140g is made by Nestle, which has produced soluble coffee under the Nescafe name since 1938. Azera sits above Original and Gold Blend in the range and exists to answer a specific problem: people who had got used to proper black coffee outside the house but were not going to grind beans before work. Putting real ground coffee in the pack is the mechanism. Nestle runs the Nescafe Plan sourcing programme across the brand; the exact claims and certification marks that apply to this pack are printed on the current UK label.What is in Nescafe Azera Americano Instant Coffee, 140g, and what is not:In: soluble coffee and finely ground roasted coffee. Nothing else.No artificial colours, preservatives or added sugar: the brightness in the cup is roast character, not sweetener.Packaging: pack, lid and label can require different disposal routes. Follow the current UK pack and your local-authority guidance."
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                "content": "The flavour of Nescafe Azera Americano Instant Coffee, 140g is built in three layers, and reading them in order explains exactly why the mug tastes the way it does from the first lift of steam to the last swallow.The outer layer is aromatic, and it is where Azera earns its price. Roasting drives volatile compounds out of the green bean, and most of them are lost or degraded in the process of turning brewed coffee into soluble granules. Blending finely ground roasted coffee back into the pack puts a portion of those volatiles back in their original form, still locked inside cell walls rather than spray dried. When hot water hits, they release the way they would in a cafetiere, which is why Azera smells like brewed coffee across the kitchen and standard instant does not. That aroma is also the first thing to fade in an open pack, which is why storage matters here more than with a plain jar.The flavour spike arrives mid palate and is deliberately restrained. Americano is a medium-roast style: the mid palate leads with a clean, slightly nutty, gently sweet roast character rather than the heavy toasted bitterness of a dark espresso blend. Bitterness is held back because the drink is designed to be taken black, where there is no milk or sugar to hide behind. The ground fraction adds weight here too, giving the middle of the cup a texture that pure soluble reads as thin against.The base structure is the finish: longer and cleaner than a dark instant, drying gently rather than closing with a bitter snap, and leaving a faint roasted sweetness behind. The fine sediment that settles in the last centimetre belongs to this layer. It is the ground coffee doing its job, not a defect, and the usual advice is to leave that final sip rather than stir it back in.Getting it right in the cup. Use around 2g, one to two rounded teaspoons, per 200ml of water at 90 to 95 degrees. Boil the kettle and let it stand thirty to forty seconds first, because the ground fraction genuinely scorches at a full 100 degrees in a way that pure soluble does not, producing a harsh edge people often mistake for the coffee being too strong. Stir properly, then leave the mug alone for about thirty seconds: the grounds settle and the aroma peaks just after that pause. Try it black before reaching for milk, because the aroma and the restrained bitterness are exactly what you are paying the premium for. If the cup tastes weak, add coffee rather than waiting; there is nothing left to extract.How water and temperature change it. The same measure gives a measurably different mug depending on the water. Hotter water extracts the ground fraction harder and faster for a fuller but noticeably more astringent result; slightly cooler water keeps the aroma in the liquid and gives a rounder, sweeter cup with a cleaner finish. Hard tap water, which most of the south east of England has, mutes aroma and flattens the light acidity that defines the americano style, so hard water areas usually want a slightly heavier measure; soft water lets the top notes ring clearer and needs a touch less. Built cold, dissolved first in a small amount of hot water and then poured over ice, the same coffee reads sweeter and less bitter, because cold suppresses bitterness perception. None of that is a fault in the pack, it is the same blend responding to the mug you build around it, and once you know which way you like it the result is repeatable every morning."
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                "content": "Nescafe Azera Americano Instant Coffee, 140g makes a short, aromatic concentrate in seconds, which means it can stand in for espresso in most home builds. Six methods below cover the black americano it is named after, two milk drinks, a long iced serve and a dessert.\nServing ideas, born here first\n\n \n The Black Americano\n \n How to make The Black Americano with Nescafe Azera Americano.\n \n 2 min\n 1 mug\n Easy\n \n \n \n You'll need\n \n 1 to 2 rounded teaspoons Nescafe Azera Americano\n 200ml water, boiled then rested 30 seconds\n \n \n \n Method\n \n Spoon around 2g of Nescafe Azera Americano Instant Coffee, 140g into a warmed mug.\n Pour 200ml of water at 90 to 95\u00b0C over it and stir properly.\n Wait thirty seconds for the ground fraction to settle; the aroma peaks just after that pause.\n Drink black, and leave the last centimetre where the sediment sits.\n \n \n \n What you'll end up with: The drink the product is named after and the one it is built for. If you only ever add milk, you are paying a premium for aroma you are not tasting.\n\n \n Home Flat White\n \n How to make Home Flat White with Nescafe Azera Americano.\n \n 5 min\n 1 cup\n Medium\n \n \n \n You'll need\n \n 2 teaspoons Nescafe Azera Americano\n 40ml hot water\n 120ml whole milk\n \n \n \n Method\n \n Dissolve 2 teaspoons of Nescafe Azera Americano Instant Coffee, 140g in 40ml of hot water and stir hard until a little foam forms on top.\n Heat 120ml of whole milk until steaming, not boiling.\n Froth it with a hand whisk, or seal it in a jar and shake hard for twenty seconds.\n Pour milk into coffee slowly, holding the foam back with a spoon until the last moment.\n \n \n \n What you'll end up with: Closer to a coffee-shop flat white than instant has any right to get, with no machine.\n\n \n Long Iced Americano\n \n How to make Long Iced Americano with Nescafe Azera Americano.\n \n 3 min\n 1 tall glass\n Easy\n \n \n \n You'll need\n \n 2 teaspoons Nescafe Azera Americano\n 40ml hot water\n A full glass of ice\n 150ml cold water\n A strip of orange peel, optional\n \n \n \n Method\n \n Dissolve 2 teaspoons of Nescafe Azera Americano Instant Coffee, 140g in 40ml of hot water.\n Stir in any sugar now, while the liquid is still warm.\n Fill a tall glass to the top with ice and pour the concentrate over it.\n Lengthen with 150ml of cold water and twist a strip of orange peel over the surface.\n \n \n \n What you'll end up with: Cold suppresses bitterness, so this reads sweeter than the same coffee hot. Fill the glass properly with ice or it dilutes to nothing.\n\n \n Whipped Coffee Top\n \n How to make Whipped Coffee Top with Nescafe Azera Americano.\n \n 6 min\n 2 glasses\n Medium\n \n \n \n You'll need\n \n 2 tablespoons Nescafe Azera Americano\n 2 tablespoons caster sugar\n 2 tablespoons boiling water\n 300ml cold milk\n Ice\n \n \n \n Method\n \n Combine 2 tablespoons each of Nescafe Azera Americano Instant Coffee, 140g, caster sugar and boiling water in a bowl.\n Whisk hard for three to four minutes until it turns pale and holds soft peaks.\n Fill two glasses with ice and cold milk.\n Spoon the whipped coffee on top and stir through before drinking.\n \n \n \n What you'll end up with: A thick coffee foam over cold milk. Equal parts coffee, sugar and water is the ratio that works; changing it stops it whipping.\n\n \n Espresso Martini Base (Adult)\n \n How to make Espresso Martini Base (Adult) with Nescafe Azera Americano.\n \n 5 min\n 1 glass\n Medium\n \n \n \n You'll need\n \n 2 heaped teaspoons Nescafe Azera Americano\n 40ml hot water\n 50ml vodka\n 20ml coffee liqueur\n Plenty of ice\n \n \n \n Method\n \n Dissolve 2 heaped teaspoons of Nescafe Azera Americano Instant Coffee, 140g in 40ml of hot water and cool it completely.\n Shake the cold coffee with 50ml of vodka, 20ml of coffee liqueur and a shaker full of ice, hard, for fifteen seconds.\n Strain into a chilled coupe.\n The foam comes from shaking hard and from the coffee being properly cold first.\n \n \n \n What you'll end up with: A serviceable espresso martini without an espresso machine. Warm coffee will not foam, so do not rush the cooling step.\n\n \n Tiramisu Style Soak\n \n How to make Tiramisu Style Soak with Nescafe Azera Americano.\n \n 20 min + chill\n 6 servings\n Medium\n \n \n \n You'll need\n \n 4 heaped teaspoons Nescafe Azera Americano\n 250ml hot water\n 1 packet sponge fingers\n 500g mascarpone beaten with sugar\n Cocoa powder to dust\n \n \n \n Method\n \n Dissolve 4 heaped teaspoons of Nescafe Azera Americano Instant Coffee, 140g in 250ml of hot water and cool completely.\n Dip the sponge fingers one at a time, quickly; a long soak turns them to mush.\n Layer them with the sweetened mascarpone in a dish.\n Chill for at least four hours and dust with cocoa just before serving.\n \n \n \n What you'll end up with: A strong, aromatic soak that holds its own against mascarpone. Instant is genuinely better than weak brewed coffee for this job because you control the strength exactly."
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