Half Price Coffee & Tea Deals at Coles & Woolworths

Updated weekly every Wednesday · March 2026

Coffee and tea are daily expenses for most Australian households — which makes them one of the most valuable categories to buy on half-price special at Coles and Woolworths. Instant coffee brands like Nescafé and Moccona, ground coffee from Vittoria and Lavazza, and tea from Dilmah, Lipton and Twinings all cycle through 50% off deals throughout the year. Buying at half price can cut your annual coffee and tea spending in half.

Which Coffee Brands Go Half Price?

Instant Coffee

Instant coffee is the most frequently discounted coffee format at Australian supermarkets:

• Nescafé: Original, Gold, Blend 43, Espresso, Café Menu variants
• Moccona: Classic Medium Roast, Continental, Classic Dark Roast, Indulgence
• International Roast: Budget-friendly and regularly on special
• Jarrah: Coffee sachets and flavoured instant coffee varieties
• Coles/Woolworths own brand: House-brand instant coffee

Ground Coffee and Beans

• Vittoria: Coffee beans and ground coffee — premium, high half-price value
• Lavazza: Ground espresso and coffee beans, frequently discounted
• Robert Timms: Ground coffee, plunger, and filter varieties
• Ethical Bean: Organic options

Coffee Pods

Nespresso-compatible pods from Vittoria, L'Or and house brands also appear in half-price specials, though original Nespresso capsules are less common in supermarket specials.

Which Tea Brands Go Half Price?

• Dilmah: Premium Ceylon tea, frequently on half-price special
• Lipton: Yellow Label, green tea, herbal varieties, large packs
• Twinings: English Breakfast, Earl Grey, green tea, herbal ranges
• Tetley: Black tea, various sizes
• T2: Occasionally appears at Woolworths in half-price specials
• Bushells: Classic Australian black tea
• Madura: Premium Australian-grown tea

How Much Can You Save on Coffee?

For a household that drinks two cups of instant coffee per day per person:

• Moccona 400g at full price: ~$16 (lasts ~3–4 weeks for two people)
• Moccona 400g at half price: ~$8
• Buy 2–3 jars at half price, repeat every 2–3 cycles
• Estimated annual saving for two adults: $80–$120 on instant coffee alone

Best Sizes to Buy at Half Price

The larger the jar, the better the value per gram — and the greater the dollar saving at half price. Nescafé Blend 43 400g ($14–$16 full price) at half price ($7–$8) beats the 200g jar at half price in both unit cost and convenience. Always look for the 300g+ options when they hit half price.

Coffee Alternatives at Half Price

Milo, hot chocolate, and chai products also rotate through half-price specials. Milo 460g–730g regularly hits half price and is an excellent pantry staple to stock up on. Jarrah flavoured coffee sachets are also popular half-price buys for variety seekers.

Tips for Getting Coffee and Tea at Half Price

1. Know your brand's cycle. Moccona and Nescafé alternate between Coles and Woolworths on roughly 6-week cycles.
2. Buy 2–3 units. That covers 6–12 weeks depending on your consumption — right up to the next likely half-price event.
3. Check both stores. Coles rarely runs Moccona and Nescafé specials simultaneously with Woolworths.
4. Large packs are best value. Don't buy the small jar at half price if the large jar is also on special.
5. Herbal teas expire slower. Stock up aggressively on herbal and specialty teas — they last 2–3 years sealed.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often does Nescafé go half price in Australia?

Nescafé products (Blend 43, Gold, Original) cycle through half-price specials at Coles and Woolworths several times per year, usually every 6–10 weeks at one or the other store.

Does Moccona go half price at Coles or Woolworths?

Yes. Moccona is one of the most frequently discounted premium instant coffee brands in Australia and appears in half-price specials regularly at both supermarkets.

Are coffee deals available online at Coles and Woolworths?

Yes — all half-price specials apply to Coles Online and Woolworths Online for delivery and Click & Collect.