Instant coffee & instant hot drinks

Instant coffee (or soluble coffee ) is obtained by first extracting ground coffee at a high temperature, then dehydrating the extract by:

• Spray-drying (hot spraying, ~200 °C): economical method, standard instant coffee
• Freeze-drying or freeze-drying (cold dehydration under vacuum): a premium method, optimal preservation of delicate aromas, characteristic crystalline granules.

The result is a powder or granules that reconstitute instantly upon contact with hot water (85-95 °C) — without an espresso machine, in 15 seconds.

coffee beans remain superior in aromatic quality: extraction in 25-30 seconds under 9 bars of pressure, preservation of oils, rich crema, and a full aromatic profile. Instant coffee, even premium quality (freeze-drying), inevitably loses some of its volatile aromas during dehydration.

But instant coffee has additional advantages: instant preparation without a machine, long shelf life (18-24 months), economical yield (~2g per cup compared to ~7g for an espresso), and portability (travel, camping, hotel rooms). It complements whole bean coffee in a Cafemalin .

Lavazza Expert Cappuccino (Classic or Hazelnut) doses are pre-portioned for direct preparation:

1. Empty the dose into a cup (approximately 200 ml).
2. Pour 150-180 ml of hot water (85-90 °C, not boiling to preserve the foam)
3. Stir gently with a spoon for 5-10 seconds → the milk foam will form naturally

Each serving contains instant coffee, powdered milk, sugar, and flavoring (hazelnut for the Hazelnut version). Ready in 30 seconds. Pack of 10 servings ~€3.60, or ~€0.36/cappuccino.

The 500g box Carte Noire Classique Professionnel (~€24.17) is primarily aimed at the Ho.Re.Ca. and institutional :

• ATMs — offices, reception areas, break rooms
• Company break rooms — daily collective use
• Light meals & cafeterias —point hot drinks
• High-consumption household — large families, yield ~250 cups per box (2 g/cup)

Classic Blend : medium roast, balanced notes, French brand from the Lavazza group since 2016.

It depends on the type of drink you are looking for :

• Cappuccino without a machine → Lavazza Expert Cappuccino Classic doses — best-seller x10 ~€3.60. Instant cappuccino ready in 30 seconds.
• Hot chocolate for a break → Lavazza hot chocolate powder 50 sachets 20 g ~€19. Ideal for vending machines.
• Large volume black coffee → Instant Coffee Carte Noire 500g Professional ~€24 for ~250 cups.

Delivery within 24 to 48 business hours in mainland France via Colissimo, Chronopost or Mondial Relay. Same-day dispatch on weekdays from our French warehouses.