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Tasting notes & flavor profile
Intensity
Aromatic notes
Taste Profile
QHARACTER N°9 is the traditional full-bodied in the Delta Q range — a South American Arabica-Robusta blend with an African touch, dark roasted in the Portuguese style. Positioned at an intensity of 9/13, it represents theentry point into the Delta Q range of full-bodied blends — less powerful than Qalidus N°10 but more intense than Aqtivus N°8 (a round blend).
In the cup : a traditional full-bodied espresso with a very dense, dark hazelnut-colored crema and signature notes of intense cocoa, blond tobacco, and roasted aromas . It has a generous body (8/10), a pronounced yet elegant bitterness, and a remarkably long finish. This is the classic Portuguese full-bodied espresso —ideal for those who find Aqtivus No. 8 too smooth but Qalidus No. 10 too strong.
40-capsule format : a good compromise between a 10-capsule box (discovery pack) and a 100-capsule pack (economy pack). Ideal for regular weekly use (approximately 5 capsules per day for 8 days).
Machine compatibility
Box of 40 capsules · Recyclable polypropylene plastic capsules
Compatible machines:
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Frequently Asked Questions
QHARACTER's positioning within the Delta Q range of strong flavors?
Staircase range of challenging Delta Q stairs, by increasing intensity (scale 1-13):
- No. 5 Qonvictus — balanced daily (best-seller).
- No. 8 Aqtivus — round, soft.
- No. 9 QHARACTER (this ref.) — traditional full-bodied.
- No. 10 Qalidus — full-bodied signature South American.
- No. 12 Qharisma — intense max standard.
- No. 14 EpiQ · No. 15 MYTHIQ · No. 16 UNIQ — editions outside the expert scale.
Difference QHARACTER vs Qalidus vs Qharisma?
The 3 full-bodied Delta Q blends have distinct profiles:
- QHARACTER N°9 (this ref.) — traditional classic, intense cocoa notes + blond tobacco.
- Qalidus N°10 — full-bodied and enveloping, with notes of blond tobacco and sweet spices.
- Qharisma N°12 — more intense, notes of bitter dark cocoa, very full body.
Which Delta Q machines are compatible?
All Delta Q machines : Qool Evolution, Mini Qool, Milk Qool, Qosy, iconiq, Naveta, N-Qapsul. The proprietary Delta Q system uses a 5-6g polypropylene capsule with a specific geometry, incompatible with other systems (Nespresso, Dolce Gusto, Lavazza AMM / Blue / Espresso Point, illy Iperespresso).
Discover the Delta Q range of machines at Cafemalin.
Cost savings of the 40-caps format vs. a box of 10?
The 40-capsule pack is cheaper per capsule than the 10-capsule box — compare the prices shown on both pages. For the best price per capsule, see QHARACTER 100-capsule pack.
Recycling of Delta Q capsules?
Delta Q capsules are made of recyclable polypropylene — recyclable in the yellow recycling stream after emptying the coffee grounds. Delta Q does not currently a dedicated return program (unlike Nespresso with its collection points). The grounds can be composted separately (an excellent compost activator). Recyclable cardboard boxes.
What does "No. 09" mean and what is the Delta Q intensity scale?
Delta Q uses an intensity scale from 1 to 13 to classify its blends:
- 1-4 — very gentle.
- 5-7 — balanced / tender.
- 8-10 — strong (including QHARACTER No. 9).
- 11-13 — very strong (Qharisma No. 12).
- No. 14+ — special editions (EpiQ No. 14, MYTHIQ No. 15, UNIQ No. 16).
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