Caffè Borbone: every blend and system at a glance
Naples · since 1997
Caffè Borbone.
The Neapolitan espresso – for every system.
Five blends, clearly ordered by colour, and more than 85 products for E.S.E. pods, capsules, beans and ground coffee. Strong, creamy, southern Italian – and shipped across Switzerland from our Lenzburg warehouse.
Miscela Blu
Miscela Rossa
Miscela Nera
Miscela OroThe colour system
The five Miscele
Borbone sorts its range by colour, and the colour means the same thing in every system: Blu is the rounded all-rounder, Rossa and Nera are the strong Neapolitans, Oro the elegant one, Dek the decaffeinated one. Once you know your colour, you will find it again as a pod, a capsule and a bean.
Blu
Robusta, gently roasted
The all-rounder and the best-selling blend: gently roasted, low in bitterness, with fine notes of caramel, cocoa and toasted bread and a dense, hazelnut-brown crema.
E.S.E. pods, 150 pcsCapsules, 100 pcsBeans, 1 kgRossa
100 % Robusta, dark roast
The fiery Neapolitan: intense, full-bodied and with a wonderfully firm crema. Thanks to its expressive roast profile it also stands up clearly to the milk in a cappuccino.
E.S.E. pods, 150 pcsCapsules, 100 pcsBeans, 1 kgNera
100 % Robusta, very dark roast
The strongest blend in the range. Distinctive aromas of tobacco, smoke and dark chocolate, rounded off by roasted bread – with a high caffeine content and a deep brown crema.
E.S.E. pods, 150 pcsCapsules, 100 pcsDon Carlo, 100 pcsOro
Arabica with selected Robusta
The elegant one: smooth, supple and particularly low in acidity, with a firm, velvety crema. For everyone who likes it strong, but without hard edges.
E.S.E. pods, 150 pcsCapsules, 100 pcsBeans, 1 kgDek / Verde
Decaffeinated
Decaffeinated, but not toned down: intense, balanced and creamy on the finish, with aromas of cocoa and chocolate and a slightly sweet aftertaste.
E.S.E. pods, 150 pcsCapsules, 100 pcsBeans, 1 kgThe intensity values are our own assessment, based on composition and roast level, and are meant for comparison within the Borbone range.
All blends compared
From 100 % Robusta to 100 % Arabica – sorted from the strongest to the mildest blend. The price shown is the cheapest entry point we stock for that blend; larger packs are considerably cheaper per cup.
| Blend | Composition | Roast | Aromas | Intensity | from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miscela Nera | 100 % Robusta | Very dark | Tobacco, smoke, dark chocolate | 10/10 | CHF 16.00 |
| Miscela Rossa | 100 % Robusta | Dark | Intense, full-bodied, firm crema | 9/10 | CHF 16.00 |
| Miscela Decisa | 100 % Robusta | Dark | Extremely strong, lavish crema | 9/10 | CHF 17.00 |
| Espresso Intenso | Arabica / Robusta | Strong | Full body, lasting crema | 8/10 | CHF 21.90 |
| Miscela Blu | Robusta | Gentle | Caramel, cocoa, toasted bread | 7/10 | CHF 17.00 |
| Miscela Nobile | With Robusta | Medium to strong | Harmonious, balanced, good with milk | 7/10 | CHF 7.00 |
| Crema Classica | Arabica / Robusta | Medium | Round, classic, good crema | 7/10 | CHF 21.90 |
| Miscela Oro | Arabica with Robusta | Medium | Smooth, low acidity, velvety crema | 6/10 | CHF 17.00 |
| Miscela Dek / Verde | Decaffeinated | Medium | Cocoa, chocolate, slightly sweet | 6/10 | CHF 18.00 |
| Crema Superiore | 80 % Arabica / 20 % Robusta | Medium-strong | Almond, walnut, caramel | 6/10 | CHF 23.90 |
| Miscela Suprema | 95 % Arabica / 5 % Robusta | Medium | Soft, fine sweetness, minimal acidity | 5/10 | CHF 18.00 |
| Espresso 100 % Arabica | 100 % Arabica | Medium | Fine, aromatic, little bitterness | 4/10 | CHF 27.90 |
Prices in CHF, as of November 2026. The product page is always authoritative.
Which system do you have?
Borbone covers practically every common machine – from the open E.S.E. pod standard through the major capsule systems to whole beans for portafilters and bean-to-cup machines. Pick your system; the blend stays the same.
E.S.E. pods 44 mm
The open standard for pod machines and portafilters with a pod basket. Every Miscela, plus the Lungo / Café Crème line and a tasting set. Compostable paper pods.
Nespresso® Original compatible
From the 100-capsule bulk box through the Respresso line to aluminium capsules and specialities such as ginseng or barley coffee.
Coffee beans 1 kg
Linea Bar for portafilters and hospitality, Linea Vending for bean-to-cup machines, plus the Crema and Arabica lines.
A Modo Mio® compatible
The Don Carlo line in the 100-capsule box – all five Miscele, decaffeinated included.
Espresso Point® compatible
Blu, Rossa, Oro and Nera in 100-capsule packs for Lavazza Espresso Point.
Caffitaly® compatible
Miscela Blu and Miscela Rossa in 50-capsule packs for Caffitaly System machines.
Dolce Gusto® compatible
The compact 15-capsule pack for Nescafé Dolce Gusto, in Blu, Rossa, Oro and decaffeinated.
Nespresso® Professional® compatible
Espresso Forte and Ristretto in 50-capsule packs for Professional machines in the office.
Ground coffee 250 g
Miscela Nobile and Miscela Decisa for moka pots, portafilters and French press.
Special blends beyond the colours
Alongside the five Miscele, Borbone makes a number of blends of their own – from the Arabica-led Suprema to the uncompromising Decisa.
Miscela Suprema
95 % Arabica / 5 % Robusta
The gold standard of the range: exceptionally soft, with fine sweetness, minimal acidity and a long-lasting crema.
CHF 18.00ViewMiscela Nobile
With Robusta
Harmonious and balanced with a strong character – as an espresso and as a base for cappuccino and latte macchiato.
CHF 7.00ViewMiscela Decisa
100 % Robusta
For everyone for whom Rossa is not yet enough: extremely strong, dense, with a sensationally lavish crema and long roasted aromas.
CHF 17.00ViewCrema Superiore
80 % Arabica / 20 % Robusta
Medium-strong and a little lighter than the Neapolitan dark roast, with almond, walnut and caramel. Awarded the Superior Taste Award by the International Taste Institute, Brussels.
CHF 23.90ViewEspresso 100 % Arabica
100 % Arabica
The finest and mildest bean in the Borbone range – aromatic, barely bitter, for espresso and milk drinks.
CHF 27.90ViewEspresso d’Orzo & Ginseng
Caffeine-free alternatives
Barley coffee and ginseng espresso as E.S.E. pods and capsules – for the afternoon, or with no coffee at all.
from CHF 4.00ViewBeans for the bar, the office and the bean-to-cup machine
Borbone splits its beans into two lines. If you are unsure, a tasting set is the best place to start.
Linea Bar / HO.RE.CA.
- Tuned for portafilters, bars and hospitality
- Miscela Blu, Rossa, Oro and DEK decaffeinated
- Blu Linea Bar 1 kg – CHF 22.90
- Professional Bar tasting set 3 × 1 kg – CHF 68.70
Linea Vending
- Designed for bean-to-cup and vending machines
- Miscela Blu, Rossa and Miscela Top
- Rossa Linea Vending 1 kg – CHF 19.90
- Vending tasting set 3 × 1 kg – CHF 57.90
Moka, cups and accessories
Coffee needs the right kit – from the stovetop pod caffettiera to espresso and cappuccino cups in Borbone livery.
Moka Ciao – pod espresso maker
- Caffettiera for 3 cups, running on E.S.E. pods
- Includes 15 free pods to get started
- Moka Ciao – CHF 39.00
- To the Borbone Caffettiere
Cups and kits
- Espresso cup set, 6 pcs – CHF 28.00
- Cappuccino cup set, 6 pcs – CHF 30.00
- Tazza Grande XL – CHF 29.00
- Accessory sets with stirrers, sugar and cups – from CHF 4.90
- See everything from Caffè Borbone
The roastery
From Naples to the whole world
Caffè Borbone was founded in 1997 by Massimo Renda in the Naples area and has grown from a small roastery into one of the best-known Italian producers of portioned coffee. Production takes place in Caivano near Naples – for practically every preparation system on the market.
The southern Italian signature is unmistakable: a high Robusta share in the classic blends, dark roasting, dense crema. That is exactly how espresso is drunk in Naples. For everyone who likes it finer, there are the Arabica-led lines – Suprema, Crema Superiore and 100 % Arabica.
The 44 mm E.S.E. pods are made of filter paper and are compostable; Borbone states that they are industrially compostable and CIC-certified. The company works to the ISO 9001 (quality) and ISO 14001 (environment) standards.
& 14001Quality and environment
Frequently asked questions about Caffè Borbone
Which Caffè Borbone blend is the strongest?
Miscela Nera. It is 100 % Robusta and particularly dark roasted – with aromas of tobacco, smoke and dark chocolate and the highest caffeine content. Miscela Rossa and Miscela Decisa follow close behind, also 100 % Robusta.
What is the difference between Miscela Blu and Miscela Rossa?
Blu is roasted more gently and is the round, low-bitterness all-rounder with caramel and cocoa notes. Rossa is dark roasted, noticeably more intense and fuller-bodied, and stands up to the milk in a cappuccino more strongly.
Is Caffè Borbone available decaffeinated?
Yes, as Miscela Dek or Verde – available as E.S.E. pods, Nespresso®-compatible capsules, Don Carlo capsules, Dolce Gusto®-compatible capsules and as beans.
Are the Borbone E.S.E. pods compostable?
Yes. The 44 mm pods are made of filter paper with ground coffee and are compostable. Borbone states that they are industrially compostable and CIC-certified.
Which Borbone product fits my machine?
That depends on the system. Pod machines and portafilters with a pod basket need E.S.E. pods 44 mm; everything else needs the capsule made for your machine. Our guides to E.S.E. pods 44 mm and Nespresso®-compatible capsules will help you match them up.
What is the difference between Linea Bar and Linea Vending?
Linea Bar is tuned for portafilters and hospitality. Linea Vending is designed for bean-to-cup and vending machines and sits a little lower in price.
Do you ship Caffè Borbone across Switzerland?
Yes. We ship from our warehouse in Lenzburg across Switzerland and to Liechtenstein. For hospitality, offices and vending operators we are happy to advise you on 062 892 43 43.
Still not sure which colour is yours?
Start with the tasting set with 40 E.S.E. pods or read our comparison of Blu, Rossa, Oro and Nera. For offices, hospitality and vending we are happy to work out a bulk solution: 062 892 43 43 or info@labottega-delcaffe.ch.
The full Borbone range E.S.E. pods 44 mm