Lavazza Maestro Classico — 100 Nespresso compatible aluminum capsules

Yes — 100% compatible with Nespresso Original machines. Lavazza developed the Maestro line specifically for this market after theNespresso patent was opened in 2012.Maestro capsules respect the geometry and extraction parameters of Nespresso Original. Please note : not compatible with Nespresso Vertuo (different system, capsules with barcodes extracted by centrifugation). Compatible with all Original Line : Essenza Mini, Pixie, Inissia, CitiZ, Lattissima, Creatista, Atelier, U, Le Cube, Prodigio, Expert, Lattissima Touch/Pro, as well as Krups, Magimix, and De'Longhi Nespresso machines.

Two major differences compared to the original Nespresso capsules:

1. Blending & roasting — Lavazza applies its Italian know-how (Piedmontese school of Turin, balanced medium roasting) which gives an aromatic profile different from official Nespresso blends (more classic European school).
2. Price — Maestro capsules are generally 30-40% cheaper per capsule vs. official Nespresso of equivalent volume.

The manufacturing quality is comparable — Lavazza is a historic roaster founded in 1895, not a discounter. Capsules produced in Lavazza factories in Italy.

Yes, offers Cafemalin :

• Maestro Classico (this product, #14895) — 100% Arabica balanced, versatile daily, intensity 6/13.
• Maestro Ristretto (#14887) — Full-bodied Arabica-Robusta, intensity 10/13.
• Maestro Lungo (#14892) — 100% Arabica, calibrated, long extraction, intensity 6/13.

Italian alternatives compatible with Nespresso: illy Iperespresso, Kimbo. See full category.

Yes, 100% recyclable. Three options in France:

1. Nespresso collection points in store (they also accept aluminium compatible capsules).
2. Lavazza Terracycle program varies by region.
3. Selective sorting of metal packaging (yellow bin) after separation of the pomace, according to local instructions.

Aluminium can be recycled indefinitely without loss of quality — better long-term environmental record than plastic.

100 espressos (one capsule = one cup, 5.5g dose per capsule). Household estimates:

• 1 cup / day : ~100 days per box.
• 3 cups / day (2-person household): ~33 days per box.
• 5 cups / day (household of 3 people): ~20 days per box.
• Office for 8 people, 12 coffees/day : ~8 days per box.

See the full Nespresso-compatible Cafemalin to optimize your purchases.

Best before date: 18-24 months from the production date indicated on the box. The aluminum seals the coffee airtight: no loss of aroma until the capsule is pierced by the machine. Store at room temperature (15-25°C) away from direct light and humidity. Once opened, the packs of 10 capsules remain sealed and retain their freshness until the best before date—no degradation of aroma.