Delta Q Qalidus No. 10 — 10 capsules

The Qalidus N°10 is rated 10 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 ambitious : a full-bodied and very intense espresso, with a strong presence, notes of caramel, and a slight acidity.

Qalidus N°10 combines Robusta beans fromAngola and Cameroon with an Arabica from Honduras. 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.

Qalidus N°10 (intensity 10) is intense and ambitious: full-bodied, with notes of caramel and a slight acidity. Qharisma N°12 (intensity 12) is lively and full-bodied: very intense, with notes of cocoa and roasted hazelnuts.

For a stronger espresso, choose Qharisma N°12; for an intense and ambitious profile, stick with Qalidus N°10.

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. Qalidus N°10 also exists in packs of 40 and in packs of 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.