Delta Q Qharisma N°12 — 100 capsules (10 × 10)

Delta Q Qharisma N°12 is the most intense in the classic Delta Q range—the one that pushes dark roast to its historical upper limit (N°12), before the recent extensions of the scale with EpiQ N°14 and Uniq N°16. It is distinguished by:

• Frank and structured bitterness — not rustic, but definitely present.
• Dominant notes of dark chocolate + roasted spices — classic Italian profile.
• A lingering finish on the palate — an aroma that lasts for several minutes.
• Dense and dark cream — full texture, suitable for lovers of signature Italian espresso.

Historically, the Delta Q scale ranged from No. 1 (mildest) to No. 12 (most intense) — Qharisma therefore represents the upper limit of classic Delta Q blends. The scale has been extended more recently :

• No. 14 (EpiQ) — first extension, even darker roast, very powerful. See EpiQ 100 caps.
• No. 16 (Uniq) — second extension, discovery format 10 caps, bold blend at the upper limit of capsule espresso coffee. See Uniq 10 caps.

For drinkers seeking an intense but balanced without going into extensions, Qharisma N°12 remains the reference.

Exactly 100 espressos — each capsule = 1 cup. Estimated battery life:

• Household 2 espressos/day (amateur couple) — ~50 days, or ~1.5 months.
• Intensive heating 3-4 espressos/day — ~25-33 days, or ~1 month.
• Small office 5-10 people, with 30% preferring the full-bodied blend — ~30-50 days.
• Private practice 10 espressos/day — ~10 days.

For more occasional use, choose the 10-capsule discovery box.

Delta Q plastic capsules are very stable : each capsule hermetically seals the ground coffee (no contact with air or moisture). Good storage practices:

• Room temperature (15-25 °C) — not refrigerated (potential humidity on opened capsules).
• Protected from direct light (sunlight, powerful fluorescent lights).
• Boxes of 10, kept sealed until opened. Once opened, an open box should ideally be consumed within 2-3 weeks for optimal flavor.

Suggested best before date: ~18 months from roasting (date on packaging). After this date, the capsules remain consumable with a slight loss of aroma.

All Delta Q machines accept these capsules — it's a unified proprietary system since 2007. Main compatible machines:

• Delta Q Mini Qool (compact, entry-level) — see red, grey, yellow.
• Delta Q Qool Evolution, Naya, Iconiq, Qosmo, Milk-Q, Qlip, Qonic — all compatible.

Not compatible : Nespresso, Dolce Gusto, Lavazza (A Modo Mio / Blue / EP / Firma), illy Iperespresso. The Delta Q capsule has a proprietary format.

Yes — Delta Q offers several blends in 100-capsule packs at Cafemalin :

• Aqtivus N°8 — balanced caffeine, intermediate cousin.
• Deqafeinatus N°7 — balanced decaffeinated, natural decaffeination.
• EpiQ No. 14 — maximum intensity extension (beyond No. 12).

See all available Delta Q capsules — full range 14+ strengths.