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Kimbo Bio is the Neapolitan coffee company's organic and Fairtrade blend: 100% organically grown beans, purchased at the Fairtrade Minimum Price from cooperatives in Nicaragua, Peru and India. Its composition — 90% washed Arabica for aroma and sweetness, 10% naturally processed Robusta for body and crema — makes for a balanced espresso, in contrast to the full-bodied blends for which Naples is renowned.
In the cup: a medium-light roast that preserves the floral notes and a distinct almond flavour, lifted by sweet spices and a hint of chocolate. The acidity is delicate and the natural sweetness clearly present; bitterness stays in the background (3/10), and the crema is fine and pale. This is the most delicate Kimbo coffee in the range — the choice for a morning espresso, a caffè crema or a cappuccino where the milk should not overpower the coffee.
Compared with ¡Tierra! Voix de la Terre Lavazza, also a certified organic whole bean coffee, which the Turin-based company describes as a medium-roast blend of Arabica and Robusta with notes of honey, chocolate and dried fruit, Kimbo Bio stands out for its slightly lighter roast, more floral profile and a second certification, Fairtrade.
Compatible machines & brewing method
Automatic bean-to-cup coffee machine
Built-in grinder (De'Longhi Magnifica, Philips LatteGo, Jura E/S, Melitta) — an Arabica-dominant blend needs a grind one setting finer than full-bodied blends
- Grind
- Medium-fine 4/10
- Dose
- 9–11 g
- Temp.
- 90–92 °C
- Time
- 25–30 s
Portafilter espresso
Lever / semi-automatic machine (Rancilio, Lelit, Rocket) — gentle extraction to preserve the floral and almond notes
- Grind
- Fine
- Dose
- 18 g double
- Tamping
- 15 kg
- Extraction
- 26–30 s
Filter coffee machine or cafetière
Filter coffee machine (Moccamaster, Melitta) or French press — the medium-light roast and 90% Arabica content are very well suited to a lungo
- Grind
- Medium to coarse
- Ratio
- 60 g/L
- Temp.
- 92–94 °C
- Time
- 4 min
Save with Kimbo Bio multipacks
The same organic blend in professional pack sizes — up to −5% compared with a single bag.
Frequently asked questions
Is Kimbo Bio a 100% Arabica coffee?
No: it is a blend of 90% Arabica and 10% Robusta, a deliberate Neapolitan choice. The washed Arabica from Nicaragua and Peru brings floral notes, almond and sweetness; the small proportion of naturally processed Robusta from India adds body and a denser crema than a light-roast pure Arabica. All the beans, both Arabica and Robusta, are certified organic and Fairtrade. Some online listings state 100% Arabica: specialist distributors' product sheets agree on 90/10.
What do the organic and Fairtrade labels guarantee for this coffee?
Two independent certifications, checked annually:
- Organic farming (EU regulation, Euro-leaf) — grown without synthetic pesticides or synthetic fertilisers, soil and biodiversity preserved, traceability from plantation to roasting.
- Fairtrade — beans purchased from cooperatives at a guaranteed minimum price, plus a Fairtrade Premium invested by producers in collective projects (health, education, equipment).
Organic certification tells you how the coffee is grown; Fairtrade tells you under what conditions it is purchased. Kimbo Bio carries both certifications for all its beans, Arabica and Robusta alike.
Kimbo Bio or Lavazza Voix de la Terre: which organic coffee beans should you choose?
These two organic whole bean coffees have different profiles:
- Kimbo Bio (this coffee) — 90% Arabica from Nicaragua and Peru and 10% Robusta from India according to its distributors, with a medium-light roast and notes of flowers and almond; certified organic and Fairtrade.
- Lavazza ¡Tierra! Voix de la Terre — Arabica and Robusta from Africa and Central and South America, with a medium roast and notes of honey, chocolate and dried fruit according to Lavazza; certified organic.
Choose Kimbo for a mild, floral espresso, or Lavazza for a more chocolatey cup. Both are suitable for automatic bean-to-cup machines.
Where does Bio sit in the Kimbo range?
This is the mildest Kimbo whole bean coffee in the range:
- Kimbo Bio (this coffee) — 90% Arabica, medium-light roast, floral and almond notes, certified organic and Fairtrade.
- Prestige — predominantly Arabica, medium roast, caramel and dried fruit.
- Extra Cream — predominantly Robusta, full body, thick crema.
For a slightly more pronounced espresso that is still smooth, try Prestige; for more body and crema, try Extra Cream.
Is Kimbo Bio suitable for automatic bean-to-cup machines?
Yes: these are whole beans, which an automatic machine's grinder grinds just before extraction. Start with a fine grind and a dose of 9 to 11 g to avoid an overly weak cup with such a mild coffee, then adjust according to the flow. It is also suitable for portafilter machines and moka pots.
How should you store Kimbo Bio after opening?
The 1 kg bag is sealed in a protective atmosphere with a degassing valve. Once opened, reseal it carefully, squeezing out the air, or transfer the beans to an opaque, airtight jar, kept at room temperature and away from light. A light-roast, Arabica-dominant blend loses its floral notes faster than a full-bodied blend: ideally, use it within 3 to 4 weeks of opening. Never refrigerate it (moisture and odours).
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