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Machine compatibility
Box of 40 capsules · Aluminium capsules
Compatible machines:
Frequently asked questions
Which machines is this pack compatible with?
All Nespresso Original Line machines (known as “OL”):
- Nespresso Original: Essenza Mini, CitiZ, Pixie, Inissia, Lattissima, Creatista, Atelier, U, Prodigio, Expert, Le Cube.
- Krups Nespresso: Inissia, CitiZ.
- Magimix Nespresso: M100, U, CitiZ, Prodigio.
- De'Longhi Nespresso: Lattissima, Gran Lattissima.
Not compatible with the Nespresso Vertuo range (a different system using barcoded capsules and centrifugal extraction). Also not compatible with other systems (Dolce Gusto, Lavazza AMM/Blue/EP, illy Iperespresso, Delta Q).
What's in the pack?
The pack contains at least three boxes of 100 capsules, with your choice of the three coffees in the Maestro collection, for example one box of each:
- Maestro Classico — 100% Arabica, intensity 9/13, cereal and biscuit notes.
- Maestro Ristretto — Arabica and Robusta, intensity 12/13, chocolate and caramel notes.
- Maestro Lungo — 100% Arabica, intensity 5/13, floral and fruity notes.
The minimum number of boxes is shown on this page, above the add to basket button.
Can the capsules be recycled?
Yes, aluminium can be recycled. Put used capsules with your packaging for recycling, following your local council's guidelines: emptying out the grounds first (they can be composted) makes the capsules easier to recycle.
How do they differ from original Nespresso capsules?
They are two different companies: Lavazza, a coffee roaster founded in Turin in 1895, blends and roasts its own coffees for the Nespresso Original format. Lavazza states that it is neither affiliated with nor endorsed by Nespresso. Like Nespresso capsules, Maestro capsules are made of aluminium; the price per capsule for each product is shown on its product page.
Which Italian Nespresso-compatible alternatives are available at Cafemalin?
The full Italian Nespresso-compatible range at Cafemalin:
- Lavazza Maestro Classico 100 capsules — versatile, 100% Arabica.
- Lavazza Maestro Ristretto 100 capsules — full-bodied Arabica-Robusta.
- illy Espresso Classico Nespresso-compatible — illy 100% Arabica blend in compatible aluminium capsules.
- Lavazza Maestro Lungo 100 capsules — 100% Arabica lungo.
- Kimbo Nespresso-compatible capsules — Napoli, Barista and Ristretto.
How should you store the capsules?
The best before date is shown on each box. The aluminium protects the coffee from light and oxygen as long as the capsule has not been pierced. Store the boxes at room temperature, away from direct light and moisture: keep the packs of 10 capsules closed until use.
How many cups does the pack make in total, and how long will it last?
With the minimum of three boxes, the pack contains 300 capsules, with one capsule per cup. How long 300 capsules will last:
- 2 cups / day : around 150 days.
- 4 cups / day : around 75 days.
- Office, 12 coffees / day : around 25 days.
Each coffee is also available separately in a box of 100: see the full category.
Why choose the pack rather than 100 capsules of a single coffee?
To build your selection in a single order:
- Daily variety — Classico in the morning, Ristretto after a meal, Lungo in the afternoon.
- One machine, several coffee drinkers — from a mild lungo to a full-bodied espresso, there is a cup for everyone.
- A single order — your chosen boxes arrive together.
If one coffee stands out, it is available separately in a box of 100.
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