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The Cafemalin story in 90 seconds

The Cafemalin story began in 1995, when Julien Malin, a former wine merchant with a passion for Italian espresso, decided to launch a simple project: to make authentic Italian coffees from family-run roasteries accessible to French customers. These were the coffees he discovered on weekend trips to Turin, Naples and Trieste, yet never found on French supermarket shelves.

Operating from a small base in Île-de-France, the business devoted its early years to a patient selection process: meeting directly with Italian roasters in the north (Turin, Trieste, Belluno) and south (Naples, Salerno), blind tastings and testing the various capsule systems emerging at the time. Gradually, the range took shape around three areas: leading long-established coffee companies (Lavazza, Kimbo, Illy), artisan roasters that had not found a place elsewhere (Bristot, Covim), and complementary brands from Portugal and France (Delta Cafés, Carte Noire).

Over thirty years later, Cafemalin has become one of France's leading Italian coffee specialists: more than 50 000 customers served, over 250 products in the catalogue, a team that answers product questions in under 12 hours, and authorised retailer status with most of the leading Italian coffee companies it distributes. Cafemalin delivers to France and most European Union countries, and offers a white-label range of curated accessories to complete your coffee equipment.

Cafemalin expertise

What has defined Cafemalin since 1995: 4 pillars of expertise behind our position as a French online distributor specialising in Italian coffee.

Expert selection

Around fifteen brands, all hand-picked, each with its own history and regional roots: Lavazza (Turin), Kimbo (Naples), Illy (Trieste), Bristot (Belluno), Covim (Genoa), Delta Cafés (Portugal), Carte Noire (France). Established roasters only.

Authorised retailer

Cafemalin is an authorised retailer for most of the leading Italian and European coffee companies. Every partnership is direct — with no intermediary — guaranteeing product authenticity, fresh batches and full traceability from the producer to your cup.

Expert editorial content

All our content — intensity guides, machine compatibility sheets, bestsellers, comparisons — is written and updated manually by our team, based on our actual sales data and verified customer feedback. No automatically generated content.

European delivery

Same-day dispatch from our French warehouses for all orders placed before 16 h on a working day. Delivery generally takes 24 to 48 hours in mainland France and most European Union countries.

Frequently asked questions

How long has Cafemalin been established?

Cafemalin was founded in 1995 by Julien Malin, a former wine merchant with a passion for Italian espresso. After more than 30 years in business, the company has become one of France's leading Italian coffee specialists, with expertise recognised by the leading Italian roasters that have granted us authorised retailer status.

Where are you based?

Cafemalin is based in Île-de-France (France). Our registered office and logistics warehouse are in France, allowing us to dispatch your orders the same day for all orders placed before 16 h on a working day, and to deliver throughout mainland France generally within 24 to 48 hours.

What is included in the Cafemalin white-label range?

The Cafemalin white-label range brings together curated accessories to complete your coffee equipment:

  • Espresso cups and saucers in classic sizes
  • Measuring spoons for ground coffee
  • Cleaning brushes for coffee machine brew groups
  • Small bar utensils (tamping knives, sieves…)

These products are selected by our team for their quality and cost-effectiveness — designed to complement the leading Italian blends in our catalogue. Find the full selection in our accessories category.

Are your brand partnerships official?

Yes, Cafemalin is an authorised retailer for most of the leading Italian and European coffee companies: Lavazza, Delta Cafés, Kimbo, Illy, Bristot, Covim, Carte Noire, Whittington. These official partnerships guarantee:

  • Product authenticity (no counterfeits or grey-market goods)
  • The freshness of the batches received (fast stock turnover, optimal shelf life)
  • Full traceability from the producer to your cup

Find the full list of our partners on our About us page.

Do you deliver throughout Europe?

Yes. We deliver to mainland France (including Corsica) and Monaco, as well as most European Union countries. Delivery generally takes 24 to 48 hours in France and 3 to 5 days in other countries; delivery charges and times for each country are shown in your basket.

Tracking details are emailed to you as soon as your order is dispatched.

How do I choose a blend for my machine?

The choice depends on your machine:

  • Bean-to-cup coffee machine (built-in grinder) — all 1 kg coffee beans are suitable. Bestsellers: Lavazza Crema e Aroma, Kimbo Prestige, Bristot Classico Intenzo.
  • Nespresso Original machine — compatible aluminium or compostable capsules. Many brands: Lavazza, Illy, Kimbo, Carte Noire…
  • Lavazza capsule machine (A Modo Mio, Blue, Espresso Point) — proprietary Lavazza capsules only.
  • Nescafé Dolce Gusto machine — compatible Dolce Gusto capsules.
  • Ho.Re.Ca. coffee machine — professional formats: 6 kg, 12 × 1 kg, boxes of 100 capsules.

Contact our after-sales team for personalised advice — response in under 12 working hours.

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