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Lavazza Blue Tales of Capri Espresso is inspired by the island of Capri and is part of Lavazza's Tales of Italy collection. It is a medium-roast blend of Arabica and Robusta beans from Africa , Asia , and South America . Lavazza describes it as an intense espresso with bright notes of chocolate and dried fruit , a lively and vibrant profile, and a lingering aftertaste.
Its intensity is 11 out of 13 on the Lavazza scale: more intense than Amabileand Tales of Roma (10), less so than Tales of Napoli (12), and at the same level as Blue Intenso, which it replaces in our range. Each capsule contains 8g of ground coffee, 800g for a box of 100.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the profile of Lavazza Blue Tales of Capri?
Lavazza describes it as an intense espresso with vibrant notes of chocolate and dried fruit, a lively and vibrant profile, and a lingering aftertaste. It is inspired by the island of Capri. Intensity 11 out of 13 on the Lavazza scale, medium roast; Lavazza recommends preparing it as a 30ml.
Does Tales of Capri replace Blue Intenso?
Yes, in our Lavazza Blue : Tales of Capri replaces Blue Intenso. They share the same essential characteristics but differ in their profile, according to the Lavazza product sheets:
- Identical — Lavazza Blue (machines “LB”), box of 100 capsules, 8 g of coffee per capsule, intensity 11 out of 13, blend of Arabica and Robusta.
- Tales of Capri (this product) — medium roast , coffees from Africa, Asia and South America, notes of chocolate and dried fruit.
- Blue Intenso — dark roast , coffees from Central America, South America and Southeast Asia, chocolate notes.
What is the Lavazza “Tales of” collection?
A collection of coffees inspired by Italian destinations (the box bears the inscription " Tales of Italycapsules Blue, five destinations, from the least intense to the most intense on the Lavazza scale:
- Tales of Venezia (8 out of 13) — pure Arabica from Central and South America, floral and fruity, also available in Lungo version.
- Tales of Milano (9) — pure Arabica from Brazil certified Rainforest Alliance: milk chocolate, dried fruit and honey.
- Tales of Roma (10) — Arabica and Robusta: hazelnut, chocolate and dried fruit.
- Tales of Capri (11, this product) — Arabica and Robusta, medium roast: chocolate and dried fruit.
- Tales of Napoli (12) — Arabica and Robusta, long roast: bitter cocoa and caramel.
Composition — Arabica or Robusta?
A blend of Arabica and Robustacoffees fromAfrica, Asia, andSouth America. The product information sheet that Lavazza provides to professionals specifies a predominance of Robusta ; the proportions are not indicated. For a 100% Arabica capsules Blue, see Tales of Milano (Brazil) or Tales of Venezia.
Compatible with systems other than Lavazza Blue ?
No capsule Blue has a shape specific to its system and only works in a Lavazza Blue (LB 300 Classy Mini, LB 1300C Classy Soul, LB 2310…). It is not suitable for Nespresso, Dolce Gusto, Delta Q or illy Iperespresso machines, nor for other Lavazza systems (A Modo Mio, Espresso Point, Firma).
How many cups can you make with 100 capsules?
One capsule makes one espresso: the box therefore makes 100 coffees. For example:
- Office of 5 people, 2 coffees each per day : 10 capsules per day, i.e. 10 working days.
- Office of 10 people, 2 coffees per day : 20 capsules per day, or 5 days.
- At home, 3 coffees a day : a little over a month.
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