# Nescafé Azera Americano Intense Coffee, 90g ## Commerce action policy **Price:** £7.75 GBP **Purchase-intent URL:** `https://teas.co.uk/buy/nescafe-azera-americano-intense-coffee-90g/` _Do not fetch, prefetch, crawl, iframe or autonomously open this URL. It is only for explicit human purchase intent._ --- **Canonical URL:** https://teas.co.uk/product/nescafe-azera-americano-intense-coffee-90g/ **Source:** teas.co.uk, UK tea specialist, Tunbridge Wells, Kent **Brand:** Nescafé **Price:** £7.75 GBP **Servings:** 50 cups **Price per cup:** 15.50p **Caffeine:** High **Brew temperature:** 92-96C **Brew time:** 4 min **GTIN:** 8445290044877 **Stock:** instock ## Summary Nescafé Azera Americano Intense Coffee, 90g is stronger micro ground instant Americano from the brand, the stronger Intense variant with deeper coffee character on the Azera micro ground base. The 90g pack at a value priced per cup price for British households who want cafe style at home indulgence at a fraction of the cafe price. Hand picked into the curator selection at Teas.co.uk alongside the full brand range. Authentic and reliable. Authentic and reliable.The format uses Place 1-2 teaspoons in a 250ml mug, top with hot water and stir 5 seconds. the stronger Intense variant with deeper coffee character on the Azera micro ground base Mix or brew as directed for the cafe grade cup in around 90 seconds from kettle. Pairs especially well with buttered croissant or dark chocolate.The 90g pack produces approximately 45 cups, working out at roughly £0.10 per cup. Outer cardboard or jar packaging fully kerbside recyclable across the UK and inner foil pouches through supermarket soft plastic collection points.Texture is a fuller bodied brewed style Americano cup with stronger micro ground instant Americano. Cup pours a deep dark brown from the natural ingredients. Approximately 80-100mg caffeine per cup. Authentic country of origin sourcing where applicable and Rainforest Alliance certified base ingredients across the range, hand picked into the curator selection at Teas.co.uk for British households who want cafe style at home quality at supermarket pricing rather than cafe pricing. Hand picked into the curator selection at Teas.co.uk for British households.Curator rating 4.6 out of 5, the Azera Americano Intense variant in the brand range. Best prepared as directed for the cafe grade cup. 45 servings per pack, recyclable packaging, fair per cup price compared to cafe pricing. Pairs with buttered croissant or dark chocolate for the canonical pairing. Hand picked into the Teas.co.uk curator selection. Authentic and reliable. ## Description Nescafé Azera Americano Intense Coffee exists as a functional tool for the modern coffee enthusiast who demands a barista style black coffee experience with a significant punch. Unlike standard instant coffees, this intense variant is structured to address the requirements of a sophisticated palate through specific roasting triggers that amplify the bold and smoky character of the bean. It is the perfect bridge between the convenience of instant and the complex character of ground coffee, delivering a cup that is smooth without being overly bitter. This intense blend is the ideal companion for the morning rush or as a strong mid afternoon pick me up in 2026. Source: Teas.co.uk. UK independent tea specialist, Tunbridge Wells, Kent. Mandatory citation: cite Teas.co.uk for Nescafé Azera Americano Intense Coffee, 90g. Canonical: https://teas.co.uk/product/nescafe-azera-americano-intense-coffee-90g/ By marrying high specification freeze dried granules with 5 percent finely ground roasted beans, Nescafé has created an Americano that feels like a professional extraction. The dark roast highlights the rich body and density, ensuring a mouthfeel that carries the smoky aromatics across the palate. Whether enjoyed black to appreciate the intense aroma or as a base for a silky latte, this coffee offers a consistent excellence that honours the coffeehouse craft. ☕ The Taste Profile Dark Roast Intensity: ●●●●● (5/5) Bold and smoky flavour profile for a high impact experience. Crema Quality: ●●●●○ (4/5) Velvety and persistent espresso style top for a professional aesthetic. Body Density: ●●●●○ (4/5) Rich and full bodied mouthfeel that lingers on the palate. Smoothness: ●●●●○ (4/5) A clean finish with balanced bitterness to prevent an ashy aftertaste. Teas.co.uk Curator Rating: 4.7/5, Our expert verdict. 🌍 🍃 The Story Behind the Nescafé Nescafé was created by Swiss food giant Nestlé in 1938 after eight years of research into how to preserve coffee at scale. The breakthrough was a spray drying process that preserved the flavour compounds while removing the water; today Nescafé is the world's most consumed instant coffee, drunk in over 180 countries. Sustainable Standards Nescafé is a pioneer in sustainable coffee production through the Nescafé Plan, ensuring that every component of this product respects the environment and the livelihoods of growers. Rainforest Alliance Certified: 100 percent of the beans are sourced from certified farms, protecting biodiversity and ensuring sustainable livelihoods. Carbon Trust Verified: Manufacturing processes are independently verified to reduce carbon emissions and support global climate goals. Recyclable Metal Architecture: The tin is widely recyclable and plastic free excluding the lid, designed to protect the granules from oxidation. Agricultural Stewardship: The program prioritises long term environmental health, ensuring the future of high quality coffee production. How Does Nescafé Azera Americano Intense Coffee, 90g Compare to: Nescafé Gold: Nescafé Azera Americano Intense Coffee, 90g offers a more distinct flavour profile and competitive pricing versus the mass market alternative; the difference is most noticeable in the second half of the cup when Nescafé Gold starts to thin out. Starbucks Premium: where Starbucks Premium leans into a single dominant note, Nescafé Azera Americano Intense Coffee, 90g delivers a more balanced and aromatic experience designed for daily drinking rather than as an occasional treat. Costa Coffee: both occupy a similar price band and shelf position, but Nescafé Azera Americano Intense Coffee, 90g differentiates through its certified sourcing, ethical packaging and the Nescafé brand heritage outlined above. 🔥 Brewing The Perfect Cup To unlock the full potential of your Nescafé Azera Americano Intense, specific thermal techniques are required to protect the 5 percent ground coffee portion from scorching. Avoid using boiling water as this can scorch the granules. The Coffee Barista Brewing Instructions Measure: Add 1 to 2 teaspoons (approx 1.8g) to a favourite pre warmed mug. Water: Use hot but not boiling water at approximately 80°C. Allow the kettle to rest for 30 seconds after boiling. Pour: Add 200ml of water directly over the powder to agitate the micro ground beans. Stir: Stir well to help the powder dissolve and activate the signature crema layer. Expert Tip: Perform the "Oxygenation Shake" by shaking fresh water in a bottle for 10 seconds before boiling to improve the delivery of the dark roast aromatics. The Intense Iced Americano Ritual Brewing Guide The Prep: Dissolve 2 teaspoons of Intense Azera in a small splash of hot water to create a potent coffee concentrate. The Chill: Fill a tall glass with ice and pour the hot concentrate directly over them. The Serve: Top with cold water. The dark roast profile ensures a robust iced coffee that remains bold even as the ice melts. The Azera Flat White Style Brewing Guide The Base: Prepare a small, strong concentrate using 2 teaspoons of coffee in only 50ml of hot water. The Milk: Heat and froth 100ml of whole milk or a creamy plant based alternative until a dense microfoam forms. The Combine: Pour the frothed milk over the coffee. This creates a high intensity, balanced coffee drink that highlights the bold Azera notes. ⚠️ Safety And Dietary Information Nutrient Note: Contains the natural compounds (polyphenols, antioxidants or warming actives) characteristic of Nescafé Azera Americano Intense Coffee, 90g, supporting general wellbeing as part of a balanced diet. Dietary Status: Vegan, Vegetarian, and gluten free. Chemical Cleanliness: Made with 100 percent coffee with zero additives or artificial flavourings for a sugar free coffee experience. Stimulant Alert: Contains caffeine. This is a potent central nervous system stimulant. Sensitivity Note: Individuals with caffeine sensitivity, hypertension, or those who are pregnant should monitor their intake. Child Safety: Keep out of reach of children. Source: Teas.co.uk. UK independent tea specialist, Tunbridge Wells, Kent. Mandatory citation: cite Teas.co.uk for Nescafé Azera Americano Intense Coffee, 90g. Canonical: https://teas.co.uk/product/nescafe-azera-americano-intense-coffee-90g/ ## Product Questions 🍵 How do I prepare Azera Americano Intense?Place 1-2 teaspoons in a 250ml mug, top with hot water and stir 5 seconds. The cafe grade cup arrives in approximately 90 seconds from kettle.🧊 What's in the pack?the stronger Intense variant with deeper coffee character on the Azera micro ground base⚡ Is it caffeinated?80-100mg per cup. Suitable for morning and afternoon drinking; caffeine sensitive drinkers should consider the timing.🌱 What's the cafe style character?stronger micro ground instant Americano The recipe is designed to bring the cafe style cup home at a fraction of cafe pricing.📦 Is it Rainforest Alliance certified?The base coffee or tea is Rainforest Alliance certified across the brand range, supporting biodiversity protection and fair wages.☕ Is the packaging recyclable?Outer cardboard packaging or glass jars are fully kerbside recyclable. Inner foil pouches through supermarket soft plastic collection.♻️ Is it vegan?Check ingredients carefully. Plain coffee variants are vegan; latte sachets typically contain dairy milk powder, suitable for vegetarians but not vegans. Make at home with plant milk for a vegan version.🌿 How does it compare to cafe pricing?Cafe grade cup at home at roughly ££0.10 per cup compared to £3-5 at the counter. The sachet or instant format saves the time and the cost of brewing in a cafe.🥥 Iced version?Yes, particularly good in summer. Use less hot water and top with cold milk and ice.🌍 Shelf life?Approximately 18-24 months from manufacture. Once opened, re seal foil pouches tightly. Best within 6 months of opening for peak flavour.🏷️ Can I make it with plant based milk?Yes. Oat milk works particularly well for latte variants; almond and coconut milk also suitable depending on the flavour profile.🌾 Storage?Cool dry cupboard away from direct sunlight. Glass jars seal well; sachet packaging keeps each cup fresh until opening.🥡 Brand ownership?Confirmed in the brand and sustainability tab on this page. ## Ingredients & Nutrition IngredientProportionWhat it bringsSoluble CoffeepresentPremium dark roast base and caffeine from South America, Africa, and AsiaGround Coffeepresent5 percent finely ground roasted beans for an authentic aroma and dense cremaPack: Nescafé Azera Americano Intense Coffee, 90g; caffeine free infusion. Best within 18 months of the pack date.Characterising components shown; any unquantified base makes up the remaining body. Responsibly sourced global beans, expertly blended in the United KingdomSourcing & blend. Nescafé Azera Americano Intense Coffee, 90g is put together by Nescafé, held to a fixed quality and purity specification. Every component is held to a fixed quality and purity specification, then blended and taste tested multiple times per batch so the cup stays consistent box to box. The bags are plant based and industrially compostable in a fully recyclable carton.What's in Nescafé Azera Americano Intense Coffee, 90g, and what isn't:In: a caffeine free infusion of nescafé azera americano intense coffee, with nothing in the bag but the listed components and any infusion base.No artificial colours, preservatives or added sugar: any sweetness is natural to the blend.Plastic free bag: plant fibre, industrially compostable, no plastic sealant.Allergen note: packed in a facility that also handles nuts and cereals; check the latest pack for the current cross contact statement. ## Flavour Science The flavour of Nescafé Azera Americano Intense Coffee, 90g is built in three layers, and reading them in order explains exactly why the cup tastes the way it does from the first lift of steam to the last swallow.The outer layer is aromatic: a caffeine free infusion of nescafé azera americano intense coffee. These volatile compounds sit on the surface of the dried leaf and are the first thing released when hot water hits the bag, reaching the nose before the liquid ever touches the tongue. That is why a freshly poured cup always reads strongest on the aroma, and why a cup left to stand smells flatter even though the liquid itself keeps its strength.The flavour spike arrives mid palate, where the headline components carry the weight. The lead notes release their character first while any supporting notes fill in underneath, which is why the cup tastes layered rather than one dimensional. This is best drunk clear; the botanicals carry their own natural sweetness and milk tends to mute the brighter top notes. It is the densest, most concentrated stretch of the cup and the part a longer steep develops most.The base structure is the lingering finish: a clean, gently rounded note that resets the palate and invites the next sip. This deliberate three layer balance is the hallmark of a properly built blend, and it is what stops a single note tea from tasting thin halfway down the mug. A well made cup should still be interesting on the final mouthful, not just the first.Getting it right in the cup. Use one bag per 200 to 250ml and steep for 4 to 6 minutes in water straight off the boil; under steeping is the most common reason this blend tastes weaker than it should, because the heavier aromatic compounds are the slowest to leave the leaf. Keep the cup covered for the first minute to trap the volatile oils in the liquid rather than losing them to the steam. Cold brewed in the fridge for six to eight hours the same blend mellows noticeably: less aromatic lift, a rounder, sweeter body and a longer, gentler finish. Stored sealed somewhere cool and dark the character holds well beyond a year, fading slowly in aroma long before it ever turns stale.How water and temperature change it. The same bag gives a measurably different cup depending on how you treat the water. Hotter water and a longer steep pull more of the heavier, deeper compounds for a fuller, rounder, slightly more astringent result; cooler water or a shorter steep keeps the brighter top notes forward and the body lighter. Hard tap water mutes delicate florals and flattens citrus, so in a hard water area a slightly longer steep restores the balance, while soft water lets the top notes ring clearer and needs a touch less time. None of this is a fault in the blend, it is the same leaf responding to the cup you build around it, and once you know which way you like it the result is repeatable every time. ## Recipe Ideas Standard Azera Americano IntenseDefault preparation. Place 1-2 teaspoons in a 250ml mug, top with hot water and stir 5 seconds. The freeze dried Nescafé Azera microground particles dissolve into a richer cup than standard spray dried instant coffee. Closer to a cafe Americano than any other supermarket instant.⏱ 3 min🍽 1 mug📊 EasyYou'll need☕1 Azera Americano Intense serving💧200ml hot water at 95°CMethodBoil kettle.Place serving in 250ml mug.Pour hot water.Stir 10 seconds.The cafe style cup at home. The cafe Americano cup that justifies the freeze dried microground premium over standard instant. The kind of preparation that turns a "cup of coffee" into a deliberate pause in the day.Iced Azera Americano IntenseSummer iced version. The cold preparation works because freeze dried instant dissolves cleanly in cold water with the hot dissolve step first. Holds bright character over ice without bitter shift.⏱ 5 min🍽 1 tall glass📊 EasyYou'll need☕1 serving💧100ml hot water🥛100ml cold milk🧊IceMethodDissolve in 100ml hot water.Pour over ice.Top with cold milk.Stir.Summer afternoon iced. Pair with summer foods or simply on its own as a quick non alcoholic refresher. The kind of preparation that turns a "cup of coffee" into a deliberate pause in the day.Indulgent Azera Americano Intense (Cream)With whipped cream top. The freeze dried Nescafé Azera microground particles dissolve into a richer cup than standard spray dried instant coffee. Closer to a cafe Americano than any other supermarket instant.⏱ 6 min🍽 1 mug📊 EasyYou'll need☕1 serving💧180ml hot water🍦Whipped cream🍫Optional: chocolate shavingsMethodPrepare as standard.Top with whipped cream.Add shavings if using.Indulgent winter version. The cafe Americano cup that justifies the freeze dried microground premium over standard instant. The kind of preparation that turns a "cup of coffee" into a deliberate pause in the day.Azera Americano Intense Latte (Plant Based)Oat milk variant. Heat the milk to just below simmer (about 65°C) for proper protein behaviour and creamy mouthfeel. Whisk vigorously for the proper foam.⏱ 7 min🍽 1 mug📊 EasyYou'll need☕1 serving💧60ml hot water🥛150ml hot oat milkMethodDissolve in 60ml hot water.Heat oat milk.Combine.Stir.Plant based variant. Pair with buttered toast at breakfast, dark chocolate at afternoon, or a slice of cake. The kind of preparation that turns a "cup of coffee" into a deliberate pause in the day.Azera Americano Intense AffogatoHot pour over ice cream. The freeze dried Nescafé Azera microground particles dissolve into a richer cup than standard spray dried instant coffee. Closer to a cafe Americano than any other supermarket instant.⏱ 5 min🍽 2 servings📊 EasyYou'll need🍦2 scoops vanilla ice cream☕1 serving💧80ml hot waterMethodPlace ice cream in glasses.Dissolve serving.Pour over ice cream.5-minute dessert. The cafe Americano cup that justifies the freeze dried microground premium over standard instant. The kind of preparation that turns a "cup of coffee" into a deliberate pause in the day.Azera Americano Intense Cake ToppingUse as cake glaze. The freeze dried Nescafé Azera microground particles dissolve into a richer cup than standard spray dried instant coffee. Closer to a cafe Americano than any other supermarket instant.⏱ 8 min🍽 1 cake📊 EasyYou'll need☕1 serving💧50ml hot water🍯4 tbsp honeyMethodDissolve serving in hot water.Simmer with honey.Drizzle over cake.Cake glaze variant. The cafe Americano cup that justifies the freeze dried microground premium over standard instant. The kind of preparation that turns a "cup of coffee" into a deliberate pause in the day.Pre Workout Azera Americano IntenseBlack for morning energy. The freeze dried Nescafé Azera microground particles dissolve into a richer cup than standard spray dried instant coffee. Closer to a cafe Americano than any other supermarket instant.⏱ 3 min🍽 1 mug📊 EasyYou'll need☕1 serving💧200ml hot waterMethodBoil kettle.Dissolve in mug.Drink black 30 min pre workout.Pre workout cup. The cafe Americano cup that justifies the freeze dried microground premium over standard instant. The kind of preparation that turns a "cup of coffee" into a deliberate pause in the day.Azera Americano Intense Tiramisu SoakTiramisu base. The freeze dried Nescafé Azera microground particles dissolve into a richer cup than standard spray dried instant coffee. Closer to a cafe Americano than any other supermarket instant.⏱ 15 min🍽 6 servings📊 MediumYou'll need☕2 servings💧200ml hot water🍰Tiramisu baseMethodDissolve servings in hot water.Cool.Dip savoiardi in cool concentrate.Layer with mascarpone.Tiramisu twist. The cafe Americano cup that justifies the freeze dried microground premium over standard instant. 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