Delta Q Deqafeinatus N°7 — 40 capsules

Less than 0.1% of the coffee's weight according to the EU standard (Directive 1999/4/EC). Specifically:

• Of the 6g of coffee per capsule, this represents a maximum of 6mg of residual caffeine.
• In practice, espresso extraction releases only a portion of this residual caffeine: typically 2-5 mg of caffeine is found per cup.
• Compared to a classic espresso: 60-110 mg per cup (depends on the Arabica-Robusta blend).

Result: Delta Q Deqafeinatus decaffeinated coffee is compatible with evening consumption without significant impact on sleep for the vast majority of consumers.

Delta usesnatural extraction, without harsh chemical solvents. Two main methods are employed in the industry:

• Water extraction (Swiss Water Process) — the green beans are soaked in water which dissolves the caffeine (and aromas), then the water passes through an activated carbon filter which retains only the caffeine. The aroma-laden water is reused to extract caffeine from the next batch.
• Supercritical CO2 extraction — CO2 under high pressure becomes supercritical (state between liquid and gas) and selects only caffeine, without altering the aromas.

Delta does not publicly disclose the exact method used for Deqafeinatus, but guarantees a "natural process." The result: preserved flavors versus low-quality decaffeinated coffee made with dichloromethane.

Three formats are available at Cafemalin depending on your intended use:

• Box of 10 capsules (#33475) — discovery size to test the blend, least advantageous.
• Pack of 40 capsules (this product) — a balanced, intermediate size with a good. Consumption of approximately one month for a household consuming 1-2 decafs per day.
• Pack of 100 capsules (#34164) — economical size for heavy users (2-4 decafs/day), best price/capsule ratio . Consumption of ~1-2 months.

Recommendation: first test with a box of 10 capsules, then switch to a pack of 40 or 100 depending on actual consumption.

Generally recommended as an alternative to caffeinated coffee for:

• Pregnant women — the WHO and French authorities recommend less than 200 mg of caffeine per day during pregnancy. Decaffeinated coffee (~2-5 mg/cup) allows you to continue your coffee ritual without exceeding this limit.
• Breastfeeding women — caffeine passes into breast milk. Decaffeinated coffee greatly reduces the risk to the infant.
• Hypertension/heart problems — caffeine can worsen hypertension. Decaffeinated coffee is compatible with most antihypertensive medications (consult your cardiologist if you have any doubts).
• Insomnia / sleep disorders — suitable for evening use, effectively replaces caffeinated coffee before bedtime.

Consume in moderation like any food product — 2-4 cups/day maximum recommended.

No — the Delta Q capsule is a proprietary format launched in 2007 by Delta Cafés. It requires a Delta Q machine (Mini Qool, Naya, Iconiq, Qosmo, Milk-Q, Qlip, Qonic). Not compatible with Nespresso, Dolce Gusto, Lavazza Blue, Lavazza A Modo Mio, Illy Iperespresso, or other proprietary systems. See available Delta Q machines at Cafemalin.

Yes, Cafemalin offers several decaffeinated alternatives depending on your system:

• Delta Q Deqafeinatus N°7 (this product) — for Delta Q system.
• Lavazza Blue Decaffeinato — for Lavazza Blue B2B/CHR system.
• See all decaffeinated capsules at Cafemalin (Delta Q, Blue, Dolce Gusto compatible, Nespresso compatible systems).

See also decaffeinated coffee beans for espresso machines with grinder.