Carte Noire Coffee Beans

The two Carte Noire Professionnel blends target two tasting profiles:

• Balanced Professional (€24.99 per kg) — an accessible blend with chocolate and cereal notes , medium body, and a balanced roast. The safe choice for a versatile everyday espresso . Suitable for a wide range of users (office, restaurant, home).
• Aromatic Professional (€26.99 per kg) — slower roasting , more pronounced aromatic notes (dried fruit, dark chocolate, sweet spices), slightly more intense body. For lovers of nuanced blends who seek greater complexity in the cup.

To start: choose theBalanced. Switch to theAromatic if you're looking for more character in your cup.

Yes. Since February 2016, the French brand Carte Noire (founded in 1978 in Strasbourg) has been a subsidiary of the Italian group Lavazza, following an acquisition estimated at around €800 million. Carte Noire retains its French positioning, its industrial facilities , and its signature recipes, while now benefiting direct green purchasing resources (Ethiopia, Colombia, Brazil, Vietnam) and its Rainforest Alliance.

For more information about the brand, please visit our brand page Carte Noire.

Yes. The Carte Noire is Professional range specifically calibrated for automatic bean-to-cup espresso machines (high-end homes, offices, Ho.Re.Ca.):

• grain density and size — conical or flat mills without clogging
• Balanced roasting — no over-roasting that would clog the feed screw
• Controlled humidity — precise dosing and consistent extraction

Suitable for all brands of automatic espresso machines: DeLonghi, Jura, Saeco, Melitta, Krups, Nivona, Miele, Siemens, etc. 1 kg bag format (~30-40 espressos per bag depending on dosage 20-25 g).

Whole bean coffee retains its aroma for 4 to 6 weeks after opening if stored properly:

• Original packaging — reseal carefully after each use (one-way valve on the Carte Noire)
• Dry and cool place — not in the refrigerator (humidity) or freezer (thermal shock) — ideal kitchen cupboard, 15-20 °C
• Protected from light — UV rays destroy aromatic oils
• Protected from strong odors — coffee absorbs surrounding odors

For optimal use, consume within 30 days of opening. For office use or heavy consumption, several small 1 kg bags are preferable to one large bag.

Carte Carte Noire Professional whole bean coffee can be ground on demand by your automatic grinder or mill. Recommended settings depending on the method:

• Automatic espresso machine (home, office) — fine to extra fine. Grinder setting to minimum or position 2-3/10.
• Manual espresso machine with piston/portafilter — fine, tight grind. Extraction time: 25-30 seconds for 30 ml.
• Filter coffee maker — medium grind . Middle grinder setting.
• Piston French press — coarse grind . Maximum grinder setting.

For a Carte Noire Professional espresso, aim for 25 to 30 seconds of extraction for 25-30 ml in the cup with a dense and persistent crema.

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. Our grains are stored in a climate-controlled environment to preserve their freshness until dispatch.