Arsène Pack - Arsène Boisson

Description of the Arsène Pack

Arsène is a French brand born in Nantes, founded by three food engineers with a clear mission: to offer a real alternative to coffee, without compromising on pleasure. All ingredients are grown and roasted in France, with a commitment to total traceability and partnerships with local agricultural cooperatives.

The Arsène Pack is a roasted lupin drink, presented in a 250 g ground format per bag. It brings together the three recipes in the range: Classique, Noisette and Tonique. Each bag makes around 25 cups, or a cost per cup of €0.35. Everything is prepared exactly like ground coffee, with the same machines and the same ritual, but without the usual side effects.

It is the ideal formula for discovering Arsène without committing to a single variety. Three drink profiles to explore:

• Arsène Classique: naturally caffeine-free, smooth and balanced, ideal at any time
• Arsène Noisette: the same caffeine-free base, with a touch of natural hazelnut flavor for cozy moments
• Arsène Tonique: with gentle caffeine from guarana (3.6%), for a gradual wake-up without a spike or crash

This pack is designed for those looking to reduce their coffee consumption, sleep better, or simply take care of their digestion while keeping the pleasure of a hot cup in the morning.

Composition of the Arsène Pack

Each recipe in the pack shares a common base of roasted French legumes, with slight variations depending on the variety:

• Arsène Classique: lupin (64%), chicory, chickpea
• Arsène Noisette: lupin (64%), chicory, chickpea, natural hazelnut flavor (3%)
• Arsène Tonique: lupin (64%), chicory, chickpea, guarana (3.6%)

Lupin is the main base at 64% in all three recipes. Once roasted, it develops roasted hazelnut notes and provides plant protein and antioxidants. Chicory, rich in inulin, completes the formula with a slight natural bitterness and recognized prebiotic properties. Chickpea brings smoothness, protein and minerals such as iron and phosphorus.

The products are 100% natural, with no added sugars, no additives, no preservatives, and naturally gluten-free.

Origin of the raw materials

Arsène focuses on a 100% French supply chain for its three main ingredients. Lupin and chickpea are grown in Pays de la Loire and Brittany, in direct partnership with an agricultural cooperative dedicated to promoting French legumes. Chicory comes from northern France, a region known for growing this root.

The ingredients are then roasted in the brand's workshops in western France, to guarantee total traceability from seed to cup.

Guarana, found only in Arsène Tonique (3.6%), is the only exception: this naturally caffeine-rich berry is grown in South America.

How to drink the Arsène Pack

The Arsène Pack is used exactly like classic ground coffee. The format is compatible with most usual equipment:

• Filter machine, moka pot, French press, V60
• Espresso machine for a more intense result

For each cup, simply dose it like ordinary ground coffee and prepare with hot water. For a more indulgent version, a splash of milk makes a very successful homemade latte, especially with the Noisette version. The drink is easy to enjoy without sugar thanks to its naturally smooth notes.

Arsène Classique and Noisette can be consumed at any time of day, including in the evening, without risk of insomnia. Arsène Tonique is better suited to the morning or early afternoon, with around 80 mg of caffeine per cup from guarana, released gradually.

Note: lupin is an allergen. People allergic to nuts or similar allergens should avoid this product.

Price and where to buy the Arsène Pack

The Discovery Pack is priced at €25.40 (instead of €26.70), or around €0.35 per cup across 75 cups in total. A Tasting Pack with coffee maker is also available at €37.80.

A subscription allows you to save an additional 10% on each delivery, with the option to modify or cancel at any time.

The product is available directly on the official website. Physical points of sale also exist in France and can be checked on the brand's website.

Delivery is free from €45 to pickup points, with dispatch within 48 hours and delivery within 3 to 5 working days.

My opinion on the Arsène Pack

The Arsène Pack is a smart introduction for anyone who wants to change their caffeine habits without giving up the ritual. The ingredient quality is real: everything is French, traceable, additive-free, and the ground format fits perfectly with equipment already at home.

What really sets Arsène apart is the consistency of its approach: a team of founders from the food industry, local ingredients, and a simple, easy-to-understand recipe. The Discovery Pack lets you test the three profiles before choosing your favorite variety, making it a clever choice to start with. I particularly recommend it to those who suffer from reflux, sleep disorders or coffee-related jitters.