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Tasting notes & flavor profile
Intensity
Aromatic notes
Taste Profile
Delta Q Aqtivus N°8 is a blend that Delta Cafés describes as intense and invigorating. Aqtivus combines coffees from Laos, Vietnam , and El Salvador, roasted in Campo Maior, Portugal. In the cup, it's an espresso with an aroma of roasted nuts, a light fruity touch, and a hint of acidity.
On the Delta Q intensity scale, which today goes up to 16, it is rated 8, just before Qharacter No. 9.
Machine compatibility
Box of 40 capsules · Plastic
Compatible machines:
Often bought together
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the intensity of Delta Q Aqtivus?
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.
Where does Delta Q Aqtivus coffee come from?
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.
Aqtivus N°8 or Qharacter N°9: which one to choose?
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.
Are Delta Q Aqtivus capsules compatible with Nespresso?
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.
How many coffees can you make with 40 capsules?
One capsule makes 40 coffeeseither 30ml espressos or 45ml lungos, the two volumes indicated by Delta Q. At two coffees per day, the pack lasts about twenty days. Aqtivus N°8 is also available in boxes of 10 and in packs of 100 capsules (10 boxes of 10).
How to recycle Delta Q capsules?
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.
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