Lavazza Blue Decaffeinato — 100 capsules

Less than 0.1% of the coffee's weight according to the EU standard (Directive 1999/4/EC). Specifically:

• Of the 8g of coffee per Blue, this represents a maximum of 8mg of residual caffeine.
• In practice, espresso extraction releases only a portion of this residual caffeine: typically 2-5 mg of caffeine is found per cup.
• Compared to a Blue Amabile or Intenso espresso: 80-110 mg per cup.

Result: Lavazza Blue is compatible with evening consumption without a significant impact on sleep for the vast majority of consumers.

Lavazza usesnatural extraction, without harsh chemical solvents. Two main methods are used in the decaffeinated coffee industry:

• Water extraction (Swiss Water Process or variants) — the green beans are soaked in water that dissolves the caffeine and aromas, then the water passes through an activated carbon filter that retains only the caffeine. The aroma-rich water is reused to extract caffeine from the next batch, thus preserving the coffee's aromatic compounds.
• Supercritical CO2 extraction — CO2 under high pressure becomes supercritical (state between liquid and gas) and selects only caffeine, without altering the aromas of the coffee.

Lavazza does not publicly disclose the exact method used for Decaffeinato Blue, but guarantees a "natural process." The result: preserved aromas compared to lower-quality decaffeinated coffees historically made with dichloromethane.

Generally recommended as an alternative to caffeinated coffee for:

• Pregnant women — the WHO and French authorities recommend less than 200 mg of caffeine per day during pregnancy. Decaffeinated coffee (~2-5 mg/cup) allows you to continue your coffee ritual without exceeding this limit.
• Breastfeeding women — caffeine passes into breast milk. Decaffeinated coffee greatly reduces the risk to the infant.
• Hypertension/heart problems — caffeine can worsen hypertension. Decaffeinated coffee is compatible with most antihypertensive medications (consult your cardiologist if you have any doubts).
• Insomnia / sleep disorders — suitable for evening use, effectively replaces caffeinated coffee before bedtime.

Consume in moderation like any food product — 2-4 cups/day maximum recommended.

No capsule Blue is a proprietary format launched in 1998 by Lavazza for the B2B/CHR segment. It requires a machine Blue (LB300 → LB4700, Classy Mini/Plus). Not compatible with Nespresso, Dolce Gusto, Delta Q, Lavazza A Modo Mio, Lavazza Firma, or Illy Iperespresso. For decaffeinated options in other systems, see Lavazza DEK Cremoso A Modo Mio or Delta Q Deqafeinatus.

Yes, Cafemalin offers several decaffeinated alternatives depending on your system:

• Lavazza Blue Decaffeinato (this product) — for Lavazza Blue B2B/CHR system.
• Delta Q Deqafeinatus N°7 — for Delta Q system.
• Lavazza DEK Cremoso A Modo Mio system Modo Mio.
• See all decaffeinated capsules at Cafemalin.

See also whole bean and ground decaffeinated coffee for espresso machines with grinder.

Yes, no problem capsules Blue (caffeinated, decaffeinated, tea, milk, hot chocolate) use the same capsule format and are interchangeable in any Lavazza Blue. In an office, it's common to have a box of Amabile or Intenso for the day and a box of Decaffeinato for the afternoon/evening or for employees sensitive to caffeine. After using a decaffeinated capsule, no special machine cleaning is required before using a caffeinated one.