Carte Noire Espresso Lungo N°6 Classic — 30 Nespresso® compatible capsules

All Nespresso® Original machines — both old and new generations. Compatible with: Essenza, Essenza Mini, Pixie, CitiZ, Inissia, U, Prodigio, Lattissima, Lattissima Touch/One, KitchenAid Nespresso, as well as Krups, Magimix, and De'Longhi models. Aluminum capsule format is identical to the official Nespresso® capsule.

⚠️ Not compatible with Nespresso Vertuo — the Vertuo system uses proprietary barcoded capsules. For Vertuo, use official capsules.

Both options offer two complementary espresso profiles:

• Lungo N°6 Classic (this ref.) — balanced and mild, intensity 6/10, long extraction 100-120 mL. Notes of yellow fruit, milk chocolate, and cereals. For lovers of a long French-style coffee (like a café au lait).
• Classic Espresso No. 7 — full-bodied and balanced, intensity 7/10, short extraction 40 ml. Notes of dark chocolate, spices, and roasted dried fruit. For lovers of Italian espresso with a French twist.

Choose according to your cup preference: lungo (No. 6) or strong espresso (No. 7). Some households keep both boxes to vary depending on their mood.

The Lungo format (100-120 mL) caters to several preferences:

• French café-crème culture — many French people prefer a longer coffee than a tight Italian espresso, with or without added milk.
• Extended consumption — a lungo is best enjoyed for 5-10 minutes, ideal for an office break or late morning.
• Superior perceived sweetness — dilution naturally reduces bitterness, revealing the sweet and fruity notes of the blend.
• Standard cup volume — the lungo fills a medium cup (100-120 mL) without needing to add hot water.

Capsule No. 6 is calibrated dose and grind for 100-120 mL extraction — unlike a "stretched" espresso which becomes bitter and unbalanced.

Both — Carte Noire has officially been an Italian-French brand since February 29, 2016. Details:

• Originally a French brand — founded in 1978 by Antoine Monnier, initially a subsidiary of the Belgian group Jacobs Douwe Egberts (JDE), itself resulting from the merger of Mondelēz + DE Master Blenders 1753.
• Acquisition by Lavazza in 2016 — the Italian group Lavazza (Turin, founded 1895) acquired Carte Noire for ~700 million euros from JDE, as part of a forced divestment by European competition authorities after the merger creating JDE.
• Roasting remains in France — the historic factory in Lavérune (Hérault, near Montpellier) continues to produce the entire retail range. The signature Carte Noire are preserved.

The result: preserved French expertise, capital and international strategy for Lavazza. Since 2016, Carte Noire has been the No. 1 coffee brand in France for retail.

Lungo/Extended program 100-120 mL (long button) on your Nespresso® machine — the 5.5 g capsule dose is calibrated for this volume. Extraction ~35-40 seconds, machine temperature 90-92 °C, pressure 19 bar (Nespresso® Original standard).

Coffee-and-cream alternative — first pour the Lungo capsule into a 200 mL cup, then add 20-30 mL of hot, non-foamed milk or a spoonful of cream. The mild Arabica No. 6 blend pairs very well with milk.

Iced coffee version — extract the Lungo capsule directly onto ice cubes in a tall glass. Optionally, add vanilla/caramel/hazelnut syrup. Refreshing for summer.

Avoid the short espresso 40ml program on this N°6 lungo-optimized capsule; the extraction would be under-extracted and acidic. For a strong espresso, choose Carte Carte Noire Espresso N°7.

Capsules made from 100% recyclable aluminum. Three recycling streams:

• Yellow selective sorting (extended sorting instructions) — most French municipalities now accept aluminium capsules in the yellow bin (Citeo, extended instructions 2022+).
• PointNespresso® collection — Nespresso® boutiques accept aluminum capsules of all brands.
• store Cafemalin — we accept your used aluminum capsules as part of our recycling partnership.

Coffee grounds — the grounds must be separated (home compost or bio-waste).