Sainsbury's axes its Indian Monsoon Malabar Ground Coffee
Major supermarkets, including Aldi and Tesco, have axed several products already in 2025.
Tesco was forced to apologise after it announced its British Whole Milk 3.408L (6 Pints) had been discontinued back in March.
While Aldi has axed several different products this year, including its Snackrite Mighty Crisps (Yeasty Flavour), Very Berry Muesli and Dairyfine Blonde chocolate bar.
Sainsbury's has also discontinued several items in 2025, including its mini sausage rolls and a range of eggs.
In March, the supermarket chain also revealed its Mellow Roast Instant Coffee (200g) has been axed.
Now, another of Sainsbury's own-brand coffees has been discontinued - its Taste the Difference Indian Monsoon Malabar Ground Coffee.
Sainsbury's Taste the Difference Indian Monsoon Malabar Ground Coffee has been discontinued. (Image: Trolley.co.uk) One shopper took to X (formerly Twitter) recently, asking why they could find the popular coffee in stores.
They posted: "Have Sainsbury's stopped selling the Monsoon Malabar coffee?? Tried to find it in various stores but it is not available anywhere."
I've looked into this for you and unfortunately this item has been discontinued. Shezad.
The shopper added: "Also can't find it on your website anymore."
A Sainsbury's spokesperson, responding to the post, replied: "I've looked into this for you and unfortunately this item has been discontinued."
Sainsbury's Taste the Difference Indian Monsoon Malabar Ground Coffee had received rave reviews online before being discontinued.
One shopper, posting on Trolley.co.uk, said: "This is the best coffee that I've had in recent years and decent price."
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While another added: "This product is the closest to the coffee I drank in Goa and for me it is perfectly good."
The popular coffee boasted a 4.3 star (out of 5) rating on the price comparison site (from 18 reviews).
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