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Tasting notes & flavour profile
Intensity
Flavour notes
Flavour profile
Delta Cafés The Harvest Collection Rainforest is one of the three coffees in The Harvest Collection, the range Delta launched for cafés, hotels and restaurants with Rainforest Alliance certification across the entire range. The bag describes it as roasted whole bean coffee of the Robusta and Arabica varieties, a blend of origins outside the European Union produced using more environmentally and ethically sustainable practices.
In the cup: Delta describes it as intense and full-bodied, with aromatic, exotic and citrus notes, followed by lingering notes of honey and ripe fruit against a roasted coffee backdrop. The bag rates the intensity at 12 out of 15, equivalent to 8/10 on the scale used across our product pages, with body rated at 12, balance at 11, aroma at 9 and acidity at 8 on the same scale.
Who it is for: those who enjoy bold, well-structured espresso, use bean-to-cup machines at home or in the office, or want a Rainforest Alliance certified coffee for everyday drinking. Its body stands up to milk, making it suitable for both cappuccino and latte.
Compatible machines & brewing method
Espresso
Espresso machine with a grinder or automatic bean-to-cup machine
- Grind
- Fine
- Dose
- 7 g (guideline on the bag)
- Temp.
- 92–94 °C
- Extraction
- 25–30 s
Bean-to-cup machine — everyday coffee
Automatic machines of all brands. If the espresso flows too quickly, adjust the grinder one setting finer rather than increasing the dose; for a cappuccino, make a short espresso, then add frothed milk.
- Grind
- Medium-fine
- Dose
- 7–9 g
- Temp.
- 92 °C
- Time
- 25–30 s
Moka pot
A full-bodied blend suited to a moka pot: grind slightly coarser than for espresso, fill the filter level without tamping, use a low heat and remove as soon as it starts to gurgle.
- Grind
- Medium-fine
- Filter
- Level, without tamping
- Heat
- Mild
- Time
- 4–5 min
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Frequently asked questions
When will this product be available again?
This product is currently unavailable to order. Enter your email address in the ‘Notify me’ form on this page: you will be notified as soon as it is back in stock.
In the meantime, available at Cafemalin with the same 8/10 intensity: Delta Cafés Gold 1 kg (the brand’s classic) and Delta Cafés Platinum 1 kg.
Is this coffee organic?
No. This coffee is Rainforest Alliance certified, but it is not organically grown: the bag does not carry the organic logo. In the same range, Delta Harvest Bio Décaféiné 500 g holds both certifications.
What does Rainforest Alliance certification guarantee?
The Rainforest Alliance seal printed on the bag identifies coffee produced in accordance with the organisation's standard, which aims to protect nature, producers and farming communities. Delta has obtained it for all three coffees in The Harvest Collection; the bag refers to ‘more environmentally and ethically sustainable practices’.
Is this coffee 100% Arabica?
No: the bag describes roasted whole bean coffee of the Robusta and Arabica varieties, from a blend of origins outside the European Union. Delta does not publish either the proportion of each variety or the countries of origin of this coffee. Robusta gives it body and crema.
What is its intensity?
The bag shows 12 on Delta's scale from 0 to 15, equivalent to 8/10 on the scale used across our product pages — the same level as Delta Gold and Delta Platinum. On the same 15-point scale, Delta rates body at 12, balance at 11, aroma at 9 and acidity at 8; caffeine is listed as 2 out of 3.
Rainforest, Gold or Platinum: which should you choose?
Three Delta blends rated 8/10, three profiles:
- Delta Harvest Rainforest (this product) — notes of citrus, honey and ripe fruit, Rainforest Alliance certified.
- Delta Gold 1 kg — the brand's bestseller, with notes of honey, ripe fruit and toasted almonds.
- Delta Platinum 1 kg — notes of ripe fruit, caramel and chocolate.
Which machine should you use for these coffee beans?
An automatic bean-to-cup machine (with a built-in grinder) or an espresso machine paired with a grinder. Allow around 7 g per cup, as indicated on the bag, giving approximately 140 cups per bag. Ground slightly coarser, it is also suitable for a moka pot.
How should you store it?
The bag is packed in a protective atmosphere. Once opened, reseal it tightly and store it in a cool, dry place, away from light, never in the fridge; ideally, use within 3 to 4 weeks and grind only when you are ready to brew.
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