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Tasting notes & flavor profile
Intensity
Aromatic notes
Taste Profile
This 18 x 1 kg pack contains 18 identical bags of Crema e Aroma Expert blend , 's Cafemalin, in best-selling coffee 3 cartons of 6. Roasted in Italy by Lavazza, this multi-origin Arabica-Robusta blend delivers a well-rounded, creamy, and indulgent profile : dominant notes of milk chocolate, cocoa, and dried fruit ; a dense and persistent crema; and a measured bitterness—the perfect balance for establishments to serve all day long, as espresso or cappuccino. The 18 kg format is designed for continuous service : a brasserie or hotel opens one bag after another, each remaining sealed in a protected atmosphere until it is opened.
Compatible machines & preparation method
Grain machine
Automatic catering and office machines (Franke, WMF, Jura, Melitta Pro, De'Longhi)
- Grind
- Medium 5/10
- Dose
- 7-9 g
- T°
- 92 °C
- Time
- 25-30 s
Traditional machine
Bar espresso machine with 58mm portafilter (Rancilio, La Cimbali, La Marzocco), grinder and doser set every morning
- Grind
- Fine
- Dose
- 18g double
- Compaction
- 15 kg
- Extraction
- 25-30 s
Filter coffee maker
Percolator or filter coffee maker for commercial use (Moccamaster, Bravilor), ground on demand
- Grind
- Average
- Ratio
- 60 g / L
- T°
- 93 °C
- Time
- 4-5 min
Even more volume — 30 kg pack
For establishments and communities with high throughput, the same blend in 30 kg (5 cartons of 6) — up to −16% compared to 1 kg bags purchased separately.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the 18kg pack exactly the same coffee as the 1kg bag?
Yes, this pack contains 18 identical 1kg bags (SKU Crema e Aroma Expert 1kg), delivered in 3 cartons of 6.Same blend, same roast, same best before date — saving you 14% compared to buying 18 1kg bags separately. Each bag is individually sealed in a modified atmosphere, preserving freshness much better than a single large container.
Who is the 18 kg format intended for?
The 18 kg size is the catering format of the Crema e Aroma Expert range:
- Brewery, restaurant, hotel (~100 coffees/day): 18 kg covers ~3 and a half weeks of service.
- High-volume office or cafeteria (40 to 60 coffees/day): ~6 to 9 weeks.
- For establishments with low volume (~30 coffees/day): choose the 12 kg pack or the 6 kg pack, to open each bag within its optimal aroma window.
For a household, the 1 kg bag or the 3 kg pack remain the good formats.
How many cups can I serve with this 18kg pack?
Yield depends on dosage:
- Strong espresso (7 g/cup) : ~2,571 cups.
- Standard espresso (9 g/cup) : ~2,000 cups.
- Long coffee (10 g/cup) : ~1,800 cups.
- Filter coffee maker (12 g/cup) : ~1,500 cups.
For a restaurant serving 100 coffees per day, an 18 kg pack lasts approximately 26 days. For a hotel serving 150 coffees per day at breakfast and the bar, expect it to last approximately 17 days.
Which size should I choose: 6, 12, 18 and 30 kg?
The four packs contain the same 1 kg bag, in cartons of 6; only the volume changes, and with it the savings per bag:
- 6 kg (1 carton) — office < 15 people, household volume.
- 12 kg (2 cartons) — office 15-30 people, small hospitality establishment.
- 18 kg (3 cartons, this pack) — catering, hospitality, high-volume office.
- 30 kg (5 cartons) — High-volume catering and institutional food service.
Simple rule: choose the format that you will consume in two months at most, to open each sachet within its optimal flavor window.
How to store 18 kg of coffee beans in an establishment?
The 18 x 1 kg format is designed for long-term storage : each bag remains hermetically sealed in a protected atmosphere until opened. Good practices in the kitchen or pantry:
- Keep the cartons closed in the dry storage area (18-22 °C), away from light, moisture and heat sources — never above the machine or near the dishwasher.
- Open one sachet at a time and consume within 4 to 6 weeks for optimal flavor.
- fill the machine hopper for one or two days of service; reseal the opened bag (one-way valve) or transfer it into an opaque, airtight jar.
- Best before end date (closed) : 18-24 months from the roasting date, indicated on each bag.
How is this package shipped and at what cost?
Tracked delivery within mainland France : free delivery to a point point pickup this pack alone, free home delivery ; free delivery to a point pickup for orders over €99 and free home delivery for orders over €249 . The exact amount will be displayed in your basket based on the total weight and address. The 18 sachets are shipped in their 3 original boxes .
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