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Carte Noire Professionnel Équilibré — the signature Ho.Re.Ca. blend from French brand Carte Noire. Founded in 1978 by René Monnier, founder of Grand'Mère coffee, the brand passed through Jacobs Suchard, Kraft and Mondelēz International before being acquired by Lavazza in late February 2016. Professionnel coffee beans are roasted in France. Composition: a blend of South American Arabica and South-East Asian Robusta, with a medium roast, tailored to professional use (bars, restaurants, offices). In the cup: a full-bodied espresso (intensity 8/10), smooth and velvety, with notes of chocolate and nuts beneath a velvety crema. A French coffee with broad appeal for professional establishments.
Compatible machines & brewing method
Bean-to-cup machine for offices/restaurants
Automatic coffee machines of all brands
- Grind
- Medium 5/10
- Dose
- 9–10 g
- Temp.
- 92 °C
- Time
- 25–30 s
Manual espresso
Semi-professional espresso machine 58 mm
- Grind
- Fine
- Dose
- 18 g double
- Tamping
- 15 kg
- Extraction
- 25–30 s
French press
Cafetière 4 min — brings out the blend's smoothness
- Grind
- Coarse
- Ratio
- 60 g/L
- Temp.
- 95 °C
- Time
- 4 min
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Frequently asked questions
Is Carte Noire still owned by Kraft or Mondelēz?
No — Carte Noire has been owned by Lavazza since late February 2016. The Italian group acquired it for around 750 million euros, after the European Commission required its sale as part of the merger of Mondelēz's coffee business with Douwe Egberts. Founded in 1978 by René Monnier, the brand had passed through Jacobs Suchard (1982), Philip Morris, then Kraft (1990) and Mondelēz (2012). Carte Noire is now the leading coffee brand in French supermarkets, according to the Lavazza group, and a 100% owned subsidiary of Lavazza.
Is this blend compatible with my automatic bean-to-cup coffee machine?
Yes, all brands: De'Longhi (Magnifica, Dinamica), Jura (E, S, Z, GIGA), Philips (LatteGo, 2200–5500), Melitta (Caffeo, Barista), Krups (Evidence, Intuition), Saeco. Recommended settings: medium grind 5/10, dose 9–10 g, temperature 92 °C. Good to know: thanks to its Robusta content, this blend produces a denser, darker crema than pure Arabica.
How many cups can I make with 1 kg?
Estimated yield:
- Short espresso (7 g) : ~143 cups.
- Standard espresso (9 g) : ~111 cups.
- Filter coffee machine (60 g/L) : ~83 cups of 200 ml.
Office serving 20 cups/day: ~1 week per kilo. Household drinking 4 cups/day: ~4–5 weeks per kilo.
What other Carte Noire formats are available?
At Cafemalin, Carte Noire is also available as Nespresso-compatible capsules (Lungo No. 6, Espresso No. 7, Espresso No. 9 Intense), soft pods for Senseo-type machines (No. 5, No. 7, No. 8), professional instant coffee in 500 g packs and Professionnel Aromatique coffee beans in 1 kg bags, a milder pure Arabica. See the full Carte Noire range.
How should I store the 1 kg bag?
Reseal the Carte Noire bag carefully after opening or transfer the beans to an opaque, airtight jar, at room temperature (18–22 °C), away from light and heat sources. Avoid the fridge (moisture + absorption of odours). Best-before period for an unopened bag: 18–24 months. Once opened, ideally use within 3–4 weeks for optimal aroma.
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