Capsule machines — 5 systems

Coffee Machines

Q: Which capsule coffee machine should I choose?

The choice depends on three factors: your preferred coffee brand, your daily volume, and your budget. For a household of 1-4 cups/day on a tight budget: Lavazza A Modo Mio Idola (€192.60) or Delta Q Mini Qool (€55.20). For a household that loves Italian espresso: Lavazza Blue LB300 Classy Mini (€180) — premium aluminum capsules. For an office of 5-20 cups/day: Lavazza Espresso Point EP Mini. For a large team of 20-100 cups/day: Lavazza Blue LB 2310 Professional (€835). For a premium coffee lover or specialty coffee enthusiast: Illy X1 Anniversary (€619) — an iconic 100% Arabica machine. When in doubt: the Lavazza A Modo Mio Idola offers the best value for money for a versatile household.

Q: Capsule machine or bean-to-cup machine: which one to choose?

Both have their advantages: Capsules: maximum simplicity (preset dosage, no brew group maintenance, 30-second preparation). Higher cost per cup. Ideal for versatile households, offices, gifts, and hotels. Beans + grinder: maximum freshness (grind on demand, preserved aromas), lower cost per cup. More demanding maintenance (cleaning the brew group, adjusting the grind). Ideal for coffee lovers and heavy drinkers (5+ cups/day).Cafemalin offers both options: whole bean coffee for automatic machines with grinders, and capsules for all capsule machines.

Q: How to descale your capsule coffee machine?

Descaling is essential to maintain extraction quality and extend the machine's lifespan. Recommended frequency: Very hard water (North, East, Île-de-France): every 2 to 3 months. Medium hard water: every 4 to 6 months. Soft water (West, Brittany): every 6 to 8 months. Standard procedure: (1) Pour the descaler into the reservoir with water, (2) Run a cycle without a capsule to rinse the system, (3) Repeat with clean water 2-3 times. Use the descaler recommended by the manufacturer (Lavazza, Delta, illy) or a universal descaler compatible with aluminum. Tip: Install a Brita filter or use low-mineral water to halve the descaling frequency.

Q: Can a Lavazza Blue machine use A Modo Miocapsules?

No. Each Lavazza system is proprietary and closed: the capsules are not interchangeable between the four Lavazza systems: A Modo Mio— dedicated AMM plastic capsules (see AMM catalog).Blue (LB) — Blue aluminum capsules (see Bluecatalog). Espresso Point (EP) — EP plastic capsules (see EP catalog). Firma — Firma aluminum capsules (premium, see Firma catalog). Before purchasing, check your machine's system — it is usually indicated on a label on the back or bottom of the machine, as well as in the manufacturer's manual.

Q: Is a capsule machine cost-effective compared to a coffee maker or bean-to-cup machine?

It depends on the daily volume and the purchase price. Order of magnitude over 3 years, based on 2 espressos per day (~2,200 cups): Filter coffee maker + ground coffee: lowest initial investment, low cost per cup (€0.27 with Lavazza Italiano Classico 250g in a moka pot). Automatic grinder + whole bean coffee: more expensive to buy, but lowest cost per cup (€0.14 with Crema e Aroma Expert 1kg, €0.13 in a 6kg pack). Capsule machine (Lavazza AMM, Delta Q): affordable machine (€192.60 for the Idola, €55.20 for the Mini Qool), but higher cost per cup (€0.39 for A Modo Mio Passionale, €0.48 for Delta Q Qalidus) which has the biggest impact over 3 years. Professional espresso machine + whole bean: highest initial investment, for a cost per cup identical to whole bean. The machine Capsules are more expensive to use in the long run, but offer: (1) maximum simplicity, (2) low initial investment, (3) consistent cup after cup, (4) zero brewing unit maintenance. An excellent choice for a home (1-4 cups/day) or office.

Q: Can you buy a machine and capsules together in a pack at Cafemalin?

Yes, we offer several complete kits (machine + capsules + accessories) in a single package with significant savings: Lavazza Blue LB300 Machine Kit + 200 Capsules (€200.12). Lavazza Blue LB300 Complete Machine Kit + 200 Capsules + Accessories (€215.20). Lavazza Espresso Point EP Mini Machine Kit + 200 Capsules. Lavazza Blue vending and Lavazza Point vending kits with 300/600/1000 capsules and accessories (cups, sugar, stirrers) for office and institutional use. These kits allow you to start immediately upon receipt, without ordering machines and capsules separately.

Capsule coffee machines — the simplest solution for espresso at home, in the office, or in a corporate setting. At Cafemalin, you'll find five capsule systems : Lavazza Blue (LB300 Classy Mini Home, LB 2310 Professional), Delta Q, Lavazza Espresso Point, Lavazza A Modo Mio , and illy Iperespresso (Home Y3.3 & X7.1, X1 Anniversary, Professional). Home for 1-4 cups per day or professional machines for HoReCa, offices, and large teams. All use capsules specifically designed for their ecosystem : consult the product sheet to see which capsules are compatible.

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Capsule system machines

Each system has its dedicated machine and capsule catalog. The choice depends on your daily volume, budget , and brand preference.

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Lavazza Blue Machine

Lavazza Blue — LB300 Classy Mini for home & small office, LB 2310 professional for offices & Ho.Re.Ca. proprietary aluminium capsules Blue.

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Delta Q Machine

Compact and colourful Delta Q machines — Mini Qool in red, yellow, grey. Uses proprietary Delta Q capsules from the Portuguese roaster Nabeiro .

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Lavazza Espresso Point Machine

Lavazza Espresso Point (EP) system — compact machine with plastic capsules, Crema e Aroma, Aroma Club, and Bevanda Bianca milk ranges. Positioned for offices and small Ho.Re.Ca.

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Lavazza A Modo Mio washing machine

Lavazza A Modo Mio (AMM) — Idola Greige, Idola Black, Jolie Plus. Italian design, 15-bar extraction capsules, popular range for home use.

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illy Iperespresso machines

Iperespresso illy system — patented 3-phase extraction (hyperinfusion, emulsification, decompression). Models: Home Y3.3 , Home X7.1 , Professional X7.1 , X1 Anniversary .

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Choosing the right coffee machine

4 key criteria for investing wisely and avoiding common mistakes.

System = available catalog

The capsule system determines the catalogue you will have access to throughout the machine's lifespan. First, choose the coffee brand you like (Lavazza, Delta, illy…), then the machine that matches it: not the other way around.

Home vs. Professional

Home (household, 1-4 cups/day): compact machine, heats up 30-60 sec, 0.5-1 L tank. Professional (office, Ho.Re.Ca., 20+ cups/day): continuous heating, 2-4 L tank, meter, reinforced boiler.

Pressing & extraction

9 bars = standard Italian espresso. 15 bars = pointstarting pressure 19 bars = Nespresso® Original. Iperespresso illy = patented 3-phase system, variable pressure for hyperinfusion then crema emulsion.

Maintenance & Durability

Descale every 3 to 6 months depending on the hardness of your water (limescale). Rinse the system after each use. A well-maintained capsule machine lasts 5 to 10 years. Invest in a Brita filter or low-mineral mineral water to extend its lifespan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which capsule coffee machine should I choose?

The choice depends on 3 factors : the brand of coffee you prefer, your daily volume, your budget.

Household 1-4 cups/day, tight budget → Lavazza A Modo Mio Idola (€192.60) or Delta Q Mini Qool (€55.20).
Home for Italian espresso lovers → Lavazza Blue LB300 Classy Mini (€180) — premium aluminum capsules.
Office 5-20 cups/day → Lavazza Espresso Point EP Mini.
Ho.Re.Ca. / large team 20-100 cups/day → Lavazza Blue LB 2310 professional (€835).
Premium amateur / specialty coffee → Illy X1 Anniversary (€619) — iconic 100% Arabica machine.

If in doubt: the Lavazza A Modo Mio Idola offers the best value for money for a versatile stove.

Capsule machine or bean-to-cup machine: which one to choose?

Both have their advantages:

Capsules : maximum simplicity (preset dosage, zero maintenance of the brewing unit, preparation in 30 seconds). Higher cost per cup. Ideal for versatile use at home, in the office, as a gift, or in the hospitality industry.
Beans + grinder : maximum freshness (grind on demand, preserved aromas), lower cost per cup. More demanding maintenance (cleaning the brew group, adjusting the grind). Ideal for coffee loversand heavy drinkers (5+ cups/day).

Cafemalin offers both options : coffee beans for automatic machines with grinders, and capsules for all capsule machines.

How to descale your capsule coffee machine?

Descaling is essential to maintain extraction quality and extend the machine's lifespan. Recommended frequency:

Very hard water (North, East, Île-de-France): every 2 to 3 months.
Medium hard water : every 4 to 6 months.
Freshwater (West, Brittany): every 6 to 8 months.

Standard procedure : (1) Pour the descaler into the tank with water, (2) Run a cycle without a capsule to rinse the system, (3) Repeat with clean water 2-3 times. Use the descaler recommended by the manufacturer (Lavazza, Delta, illy) or a universal descaler compatible with aluminum.

Tip: Install a Brita filter or use low-mineral mineral water to halve the frequency of descaling.

Can a Lavazza Blue machine use A Modo Mio capsules?

No.Each Lavazza system is proprietary and closed : the capsules are not interchangeable between the 4 Lavazza systems:

A Modo Mio — dedicated AMM plastic capsules (see AMM catalogue).
Blue (LB) aluminum capsules Blue (see catalog Blue).
Espresso Point (EP) — EP plastic capsules (see EP catalogue).
Firma — Firma aluminium capsules (high-end, see Firma catalogue).

Before making any purchase, check the system of your machine — it is usually indicated on a label on the back or under the machine, as well as in the manufacturer's instructions.

Is a capsule machine cost-effective compared to a coffee maker or bean-to-cup machine?

This depends on the daily volume and purchase price. Order of magnitude over 3 years, at a rate of 2 espressos per day (~2,200 cups):

Filter coffee maker + ground coffee : the lowest investment, a low cost per cup (€0.27 with Lavazza Italiano Classico 250g in moka).
Automatic grinder machine + coffee beans : more expensive to buy, but the lowest cost per cup (€0.14 with Crema e Aroma Expert 1 kg, €0.13 in a 6 kg pack).
Capsule machine (Lavazza AMM, Delta Q) : affordable machine (€192.60 for the Idola, €55.20 for the Mini Qool), but a higher cost per cup (€0.39 for A Modo Mio Passionale, €0.48 for Delta Q Qalidus) which weighs most heavily over 3 years.
Professional espresso machine + beans : the highest investment, for a cost per cup identical to using beans.

Capsule machines are more expensive to operate in the long run, but offer: (1) maximum simplicity , (2) low initial investment , (3) consistent cup after cup, (4) zero brewing unit maintenance . An excellent choice for a home (1-4 cups/day) or office.

Can you buy a machine and capsules together in a pack at Cafemalin ?

Yes, we offer several complete kits (machine + capsules + accessories) in a single pack with significant savings: