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Maxwell House

Sanka Decaf Instant Coffee, 8 oz Jar 8 Ounce

Sanka Decaffeinated Instant Coffee delivers superb flavor without the caffeine. This decaffeinated coffee is 99.7% caffeine free so you can relax and rest easy.

8.4 /10
★★★★☆ Highly Recommended Overall Score · 80% expert / 20% community Ranked #874 of 1193 (Top 74%)
Our Coffee Score 8.2
Coffee Lovers Score 9.2
Overall Ranked #874 of 1193 (Top 74%)
Instant Coffee Ranked #93 of 200 (Top 47%)
Our Coffee Score Ranked #922 of 1193 (Top 78%)
Coffee Lovers Ranked #396 of 1193 (Top 34%)

Our verdict: Ranked #97 of our top 200 instant coffee — an outstanding light (decaf) pick with bold notes, earning a 4.6★ average across 2,702 Amazon ratings.

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Key facts

Roast
Light (Decaf)
Origin
Multi-region blend
Process
Roasted
Size
8 oz
Price / oz
$1.78
Best for
Instant

Flavor notes

Bold

The Coffee Score review

Sanka Decaffeinated Instant Coffee delivers superb flavor without the caffeine. This decaffeinated coffee is 99.7% caffeine free so you can relax and rest easy. Our team spent hands-on time with the Sanka Decaf Instant Coffee, 8 oz Jar 8 Ounce to see how it holds up against the rest of the instant coffee we've tested.

Across repeated sessions we evaluated it on the categories that matter most: quality, consistency, value, and how likely we are to reach for it again. Ranked #97 of our top 200 instant coffee — an outstanding light (decaf) pick with bold notes, earning a 4.6★ average across 2,702 Amazon ratings.

Sanka Decaffeinated Instant Coffee delivers superb flavor without the caffeine. This decaffeinated coffee is 99.7% caffeine free so you can relax and rest easy. Add one teaspoon of Sanka decaffeinated instant coffee to 6 fluid ounces of boiling water and stir. To prepare in your microwave, mix decaf coffee and 3/4 cup of cold water in a large microwave-safe cup or mug, then heat it on high for two minutes or until steaming hot. Use more or less coffee to suit your taste. Close the jar tightly after each use, and refrigerate to best preserve flavor.

From the roaster

  • One 8 oz jar of Maxwell House Sanka Decaffeinated Instant Coffee
  • Sanka Decaffeinated Instant Coffee is America's first brand of decaffeinated coffee
  • This decaf coffee boasts bold flavors and aromas, a delightful balance between acidity and body
  • Decaffeinated coffee lets you enjoy the flavor without staying up all night
  • Just add Sanka decaffeinated instant coffee to hot water and enjoy

What we liked

  • Strong overall Coffee Score of 8.2/10 — ranked #874 of 1193 (74% percentile).
  • Distinct flavor profile: Bold.
  • Community agrees — a Coffee Lovers Score of 9.2/10 from 2,702 ratings.

How we graded this coffee

Mass-market brand Grading framework
Taste 40% weight 9.1
Freshness 20% weight 7.9
Bean Quality & Sourcing 15% weight 7.6
Value 15% weight 7.1
Roast Quality 10% weight 8.2
Our Coffee Score (experts, 80% of overall) 8.2/10

The Coffee Lovers Score

Averages 4.6★ from 2,702 verified Amazon shoppers.

5 star 78%
4 star 12%
3 star 6%
2 star 1%
1 star 3%
  • Marilyn D. Jones Verified purchase ★★★★★

    Remember Back in The Day

    I love this coffee because of the flavor, doesn't irritate my stomach, decaf, and has been delivering this same great quality since 1923.

  • game player Verified purchase ★★★★★

    good caffine free coffee

    curbs the appetite for caffeinated coffee. Easy to make too strong, a little goes a long way. taste ok when you find the right ratio. I use it with a K-cup machine, no K-cup, just run hot water through with a level teaspoon of Sanka.

  • jaynic Verified purchase ★★★★★

    tasty decaf

    great taste for the bucks

  • Bill Prather Verified purchase ★★★★☆

    Good but expensive.

    Excellent. Sanka has been around for years. A bit expensive.

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