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Tasting notes & flavor profile
Intensity
Aromatic notes
Taste Profile
Delta Q Qharisma N°12 is a blend that Delta Cafés describes as lively and full-bodied. Qharisma combines coffees fromIndia, Togo , and Uganda,roasted in Campo Maior, Portugal. In the cup, it's a very intense espresso with notes of cocoa and roasted hazelnuts, and a slight acidity.
On the Delta Q intensity scale, which today goes up to 16, it is rated 12, between Qalidus No. 10 and EpiQNo. 14.
Machine compatibility
Box of 10 capsules · Plastic capsules
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the intensity of Delta Q Qharisma?
The Qharisma N°12 is rated 12 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 a lively and full-bodied : a very intense espresso, with notes of cocoa and roasted hazelnuts, with a slight acidity.
Where does the coffee from Delta Q Qharisma come from?
Qharisma N°12 combines coffees fromIndia, Togo and Uganda.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.
Qharisma N°12 or EpiQ N°14: which one to choose?
Qharisma No. 12 (intensity 12) is lively and full-bodied: very intense, with notes of cocoa and roasted hazelnuts. EpiQNo. 14 (intensity 14) is full-bodied and intense: with notes of roasted nuts and a slight acidity.
For a stronger espresso, choose the EpiQ No. 14; for a lively and full-bodied profile, stick with the Qharisma No. 12.
Are Delta Q Qharisma 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 a box of 10 capsules?
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. Qharisma N°12 is also available in a pack 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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