Tasting notes & flavor profile
Intensity
Aromatic notes
Taste Profile
Carte Noire Professional Balanced — the signature Ho.Re.Ca. blend from the French brand Carte Noire . Created in 1978 by René Monnier, founder of Grand'Mère coffee, the brand was owned by Jacobs Suchard, Kraft, and Mondelēz International before being acquired by Lavazza at the end of February 2016. The Professional beans are roasted in France. Composition: a blend of Arabica from South America and Robusta from Southeast Asia, medium roast , calibrated for professional use (bars, restaurants, offices). In the cup: a full-bodied espresso (intensity 8/10), round and velvety, with notes of chocolate and dried fruit , topped with a velvety crema. The universally appealing French coffee for professional establishments.
Compatible machines & preparation method
Office/Restaurant Bean Machine
Automatic machines of all brands
- Grind
- Medium 5/10
- Dose
- 9-10 g
- T°
- 92 °C
- Time
- 25-30 s
Manual espresso
Semi-pro espresso machine 58 mm
- Grind
- Fine
- Dose
- 18g double
- Compaction
- 15 kg
- Extraction
- 25-30 s
French Press
Piston 4 min — reveals the roundness of the blend
- Grind
- Rude
- Ratio
- 60 g / L
- T°
- 95 °C
- Time
- 4 min
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does Carte Noire still belong to Kraft or Mondelēz?
No — Carte Noire has belonged to Lavazza since the end of February 2016.The Italian group acquired it for approximately €750 million, after the European Commission mandated its sale during the merger of Mondelēz's coffee business with Douwe Egberts. Created in 1978 by René Monnier, the brand had previously been owned by Jacobs Suchard (1982), Philip Morris, then Kraft (1990), and finally Mondelēz (2012). Carte Noire is currently the leading coffee brand in French supermarkets, according to the Lavazza group, and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Lavazza.
Is the blend compatible with my automatic bean-to-cup 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, this blend produces a denser and darker crema than a pure Arabica.
How many cups can I make with 1 kg?
Estimated yield:
- Strong espresso (7g) : ~143 cups.
- Standard espresso (9 g) : ~111 cups.
- Filter coffee maker (60 g / L) : ~83 cups of 200 mL.
Office 20 cups/day: ~1 week per kilo. Home 4 cups/day: ~4-5 weeks per kilo.
What other Carte Noire formats are available?
At Cafemalin, Carte Noire is also available in 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), 500g professional instant coffee , and 1kg Professional Aromatic beans, a milder pure Arabica. See the complete Carte Noire range .
How to store the 1 kg bag?
Carefully reseal the Carte Noire after opening or transfer the beans to an airtight, opaque container at room temperature (18-22°C), away from light and heat sources. Avoid the refrigerator (humidity and odor absorption). Best before date (sealed bag): 18-24 months. Once opened, ideally consume within 3-4 weeks for optimal flavor.
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