Delta Q Aqtivus No. 8 — 10 capsules

TheAqtivus N°8 is rated 8 on the Delta Q intensity scale, which now goes up to 16 with theUniq. For Delta Q, intensity is the strength of the coffee's taste, which depends on the amount of ground coffee, the degree of roasting and the type of beans: the higher the number, the stronger the espresso.

Delta Q describes it as an intense and stimulating : an espresso with an aroma of roasted nuts, with a light fruity touch and some acidity.

Aqtivus N°8 combines coffees from Laos, Vietnam and El Salvador. Like all Delta Q capsules, it is roasted in Portugal by Delta Cafés, in Campo Maior, where the green coffees are tasted daily before being roasted and blended.

AqtivusNo. 8 (intensity 8) is intense and stimulating: aroma of roasted nuts, light fruity touch. Qharacter No. 9 (intensity 9) is full-bodied and sophisticated: notes of caramel and dried fruit, lingering aroma.

For a stronger espresso, choose Qharacter No. 9; for an intense and stimulating profile, stick with Aqtivus No. 8.

No. The Delta Q capsule has a format specific to the brand: it only works in Delta Q machines, such as the Mini Qool or theICONIQ, and cannot be used in a Nespresso, Dolce Gusto, or Lavazza machine. Conversely, a Delta Q machine only accepts capsules of the Delta Q format.

One capsule makes one coffee: the box makes 10 coffees, 30 mL espressos or 45 mL long coffees, the two volumes indicated by Delta Q. Aqtivus N°8 is also available in packs of 40 and 100 capsules (10 boxes of 10).

A Delta Q capsule combines a plastic body and an aluminum lid ; according to Delta Q, it is recyclable by separating the plastic, aluminum, and coffee grounds. In France, the recycling guidelines vary depending on your municipality: check them on the Recycling Guide (website or app). The coffee grounds themselves are compostable.