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Nespresso Original only — not Vertuo Carte Noire aluminium capsules compatible with Nespresso Original machines (Essenza, Inissia, Pixie, CitiZ, Creatista, Lattissima…). Not compatible with Nespresso Vertuo (barcode system). Other Nespresso-compatible capsules available: full Nespresso-compatible range.

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Explore the Carte Noire pure Arabica range in boxes of 30 aluminium capsules (0,32 € per cup): n°6 Lungo (lungo), n°7 Classique (espresso), n°9 Intense (full-bodied). Compatible with Nespresso Original only.

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Box of 30 Carte Noire Espresso Lungo N°6 Classique capsules, black and gold, with logo visible

Carte Noire Nespresso-compatible – Espresso Lungo n°6 Classique x 30 capsules

Intensity 6/13
€9.70 incl. VAT€0.32/capsule
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Carte Noire Nespresso-compatible – Espresso n°7 Classique x 30 capsules

Intensity 7/13
€9.70 incl. VAT€0.32/capsule
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Front view of a box, black and pink design, Carte Noire Espresso N°9 Intense — 30 Nespresso-compatible capsules

Carte Noire Nespresso-compatible – Espresso n°9 Intense x 30 capsules

Intensity 9/13
€9.70 incl. VAT€0.32/capsule
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Nespresso-compatible Carte Noire in 90 seconds

Carte Noire was launched in 1978 by René Monnier, who had already founded Grand'Mère coffee, with an ambitious idea: premium pure Arabica for supermarkets. Acquired by the Italian Lavazza group in late February 2016 for around 750 million €, the brand produces its capsules in France at its original factory in Lavérune (Hérault), and also offers a Professionnel range for cafés, hotels and restaurants.

Carte Noire's Nespresso Original-compatible range offers 3 pure Arabica coffees, numbered according to their intensity out of 13: n°6 Lungo Classique (lungo, caramel and floral notes), n°7 Espresso Classique (smooth and balanced, chocolate and citrus notes) and n°9 Espresso Intense (bold roast, toasted notes). Standard format: box of 30 aluminium capsules at 9,70 €, equivalent to 0,32 € per cup.

Aluminium is the material originally used for Nespresso capsules: it protects the coffee from oxygen, light and moisture until use. After use, sort the capsule with packaging recycling (yellow bin), following your local council's guidelines; the coffee grounds can be composted.

Please note: these capsules are compatible with Nespresso Original ONLY — Essenza, Inissia, Pixie, CitiZ, Creatista, Lattissima machines, etc. They do NOT work with Nespresso Vertuo machines (a different proprietary barcode system). Also discover Carte Noire Professionnel coffee beans for bean-to-cup espresso machines.

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Which Carte Noire capsule should you choose?

Intensity rated from 1 to 13 by Carte Noire. The 3 pure Arabica coffees in the range:

n°6 Espresso Lungo Classique Lungo, caramel and floral notes View product → n°7 Espresso Classique Smooth, chocolate and citrus notes View product →
n°9 Espresso Intense Bold roast, toasted notes View product →
1 · Very mild 7 · Balanced 13 · Very intense
Balanced lungo espresso n°6 Espresso Lungo Classique View n°6 Lungo →
Classic everyday espresso n°7 Espresso Classique View n°7 Classique →
Intense, full-bodied espresso n°9 Espresso Intense View n°9 Intense →

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Frequently asked questions

The questions our customers ask most often.

Do Carte Noire capsules work with Nespresso Vertuo?

No. Nespresso-compatible Carte Noire capsules are designed exclusively for the Nespresso Original system (Essenza, Inissia, Pixie, CitiZ, Creatista, Lattissima… machines).

Nespresso Vertuo machines use their own capsules, which are larger and differently shaped. They identify them using a barcode and spin them during extraction: a Nespresso Original capsule, such as those from Carte Noire, will not fit. For a Vertuo, you need Vertuo-format capsules.

Which Carte Noire capsule should I try first?

The obvious choice is n°6 Espresso Lungo Classique — our best-selling Nespresso-compatible Carte Noire coffee. A lungo (100 to 120 ml), pure Arabica from Central America, intensity 6 out of 13, with caramel and floral notes: a reliable choice for an everyday lungo.

Alternatives to suit your preferences:

  • Smooth classic espresso → n°7 Classique — chocolate and citrus notes, intensity 7
  • Intense, full-bodied espresso → n°9 Intense — bold roast, toasted notes, intensity 9
What is the difference between Carte Noire n°6, n°7 and n°9?

The number of each Carte Noire coffee indicates its intensity, rated out of 13. All three are pure Arabica:

  • n°6 Lungo Classique — intensity 6/13, a 100 to 120 ml lungo, Central American Arabica, dark roast, caramel and floral notes. Ideal for a morning lungo or for those who find a short espresso too concentrated.
  • n°7 Espresso Classique — intensity 7/13, smooth and balanced espresso, Central and South American Arabica, medium roast, chocolate and citrus notes. A reliable choice for an everyday espresso.
  • n°9 Espresso Intense — intensity 9/13, bold roast, Arabica from Africa and the Americas, toasted notes, aromatic and full-bodied. For lovers of full-bodied coffee.
How much does a Carte Noire capsule cost?

At Cafemalin, the three Nespresso-compatible Carte Noire coffees are sold in boxes of 30 capsules:

  • n°6 Lungo Classique: box of 30 (9,70 €, equivalent to 0,32 € per capsule)
  • n°7 Espresso Classique: box of 30 (9,70 €, equivalent to 0,32 € per capsule)
  • n°9 Espresso Intense: box of 30 (9,70 €, equivalent to 0,32 € per capsule)

One capsule makes one cup: the price per capsule is the cost of your coffee, which you can compare with that of your usual capsules.

Are these Carte Noire capsules recyclable?

Yes, the capsules are made of aluminium, a recyclable metal. In France, put them in the yellow packaging recycling bin, following your local council's guidelines; if you can, empty out the coffee grounds first, as these can be composted.

Is Carte Noire owned by Lavazza?

Yes. Since February 2016, the French brand Carte Noire (founded in 1978 by René Monnier) has been a subsidiary of the Italian Lavazza group, acquired for around 750 million €: the European Commission had required the sale as part of the merger of Mondelez's coffee business with Douwe Egberts. Carte Noire retains its French positioning: its capsules are produced at its factory in Lavérune (Hérault), which Lavazza has modernised.

Also discover our coffee bean range: Carte Noire coffee beans (Professionnel Équilibré & Aromatique range, 1 kg).

How long will my Carte Noire capsules take to arrive?

All orders placed before 16 h on a working day are dispatched the same day, with delivery generally within 24 to 48 hours in mainland France. At checkout, you can choose delivery to a pick-up point, home delivery, express delivery before 13 h, or collection from the shop in Sarcelles. The estimated delivery date is shown on each product page, and tracking details are emailed to you as soon as your order is dispatched.

If you have any questions about your order, contact our customer service team.

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