Tasting notes & flavour profile
Intensity
Flavour notes
The Barista 100% Arabica in Dolce Gusto capsules shares its name with Kimbo's Nespresso capsule and has similar tasting notes: a 100% Arabica coffee with a medium-dark roast, described by Kimbo as having an elegant body and an aroma of fresh flowers and almond, with a lingering finish and light notes of toast.
In the cup: a mild espresso with an intensity of 9/13. For a more full-bodied Dolce Gusto coffee, try Intenso (12/13, dark roast).
Compatible machines & brewing method
Espresso
Insert the capsule into the machine and select the volume for a cup of espresso.
- Dose
- 7 g per capsule
- Ratio
- 1 capsule, 1 espresso
Lungo
More water for a milder cup
- Dose
- 7 g per capsule
- Cup
- Lungo
Coffee with milk
Espresso, then hot milk frothed separately: the machine does not froth the milk itself
- Base
- 1 capsule
- Milk
- Hot, frothed separately
Machine compatibility
Box of 16 capsules · Plastic capsules
Compatible machines:
Frequently asked questions
When will Kimbo Barista 100% Arabica be available again?
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Which machines are these capsules compatible with?
Nescafé® Dolce Gusto® Original machines, made by Krups and De'Longhi: Piccolo XS, Genio S, Infinissima, Mini Me, Oblo, Movenza… These capsules do not fit Neo machines, a different Nescafé Dolce Gusto system that uses paper pods, or Nespresso, Lavazza or illy machines.
Is this the same coffee as the Nespresso compatible Kimbo Barista 100% Arabica?
Same name, same flavour family, two different capsules. According to Kimbo, both are 100% Arabica with a medium-dark roast and notes of fresh flowers and toast; the Dolce Gusto version adds almond, while the Nespresso version adds honey. The Dolce Gusto capsule contains 7 g of coffee, and the Nespresso capsule 5,5 g.
Intenso or Barista 100% Arabica: which Kimbo Dolce Gusto capsule should you choose?
The two Dolce Gusto-compatible Kimbo coffees from Cafemalin, on Kimbo's intensity scale (from 1 to 13):
- Barista 100% Arabica (this coffee) — 9/13, medium-dark roast, notes of fresh flowers, almond and toast.
- Intenso — 12/13, dark roast, full body, dark chocolate finish.
What does a capsule contain?
7 g of roasted and ground coffee, packed in a protective atmosphere. The box contains 16 capsules, making 16 espressos.
How should you store the capsules?
In their box, away from heat, light and moisture. Each capsule is packed in a protective atmosphere: the coffee keeps until the date printed on the box.
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