Coffee Questions & Help
Choosing the right Caffè Borbone coffee should be simple. Find quick answers about blends, coffee pod compatibility, ESE paper pods, ordering, pickup and Via Caffè below.
Choosing Your Coffee
Which Caffè Borbone blend is strongest?
Among the products currently available from Via Caffè with a stated numerical intensity rating, Espresso Intenso and Magica Palermo are both rated 9/10 for intensity. Espresso Intenso is available as whole bean or ground coffee, while Magica Palermo is an aluminum capsule for Nespresso Original-compatible machines.
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Which Caffè Borbone blend should I start with?
For whole bean or ground coffee, Crema Classica is a balanced, creamy 8/10 blend. For Nespresso Original-compatible capsules, Blue Blend is balanced, full-bodied and aromatic.
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What is the difference between Caffè Borbone Blue and Red?
Blue is balanced, full-bodied and aromatic. Red is stronger, creamier and more persistent. Choose Blue for an easy everyday espresso and Red when you prefer a more powerful cup.
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Coffee Pod Compatibility
Do Caffè Borbone capsules fit Nespresso machines?
The capsules sold in our Nespresso-compatible coffee capsule collection are made for Nespresso Original-compatible machines.
Do Caffè Borbone capsules fit Nespresso Vertuo machines?
No. The Nespresso-compatible Caffè Borbone capsules sold in our Nespresso collection do not fit Nespresso Vertuo machines.
What is an ESE paper pod?
An ESE pod is a pre-portioned paper espresso pod made for compatible ESE pod machines. You place the pod in the machine, brew your espresso and remove the used paper pod.
ESE paper pods are not Nespresso capsules and do not fit Nespresso Original or Vertuo machines.
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Are K-Cups the same as Nespresso capsules?
No. K-Cup pods and Nespresso-compatible capsules are different coffee formats made for different brewing systems. Shop our K-Cup coffee pods or our Nespresso-compatible capsules based on your machine.
Whole Bean & Ground Coffee
Should I choose whole bean or ground coffee?
Choose whole bean coffee when you want to grind your coffee fresh for your preferred brewing setup. Choose ground coffee when you want a ready-to-brew format where available.
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Which whole bean coffee is best for a strong espresso?
Espresso Intenso is rated 9/10 for intensity and has a strong, full-bodied and creamy Robusta-forward profile.
Read our strong Caffè Borbone blend guide.
Ordering, Shipping & Pickup
Does Via Caffè offer delivery in Ontario?
Yes. Via Caffè offers online ordering for delivery in Ontario. Standard shipping is $10 CAD on Canadian orders under $75, and orders of $75 CAD or more qualify for free standard shipping.
Where can I pick up my Via Caffè order?
Online orders can be placed for pickup at 55 Winges Road, Unit 3, Woodbridge, Ontario L4L 6B4.
For current ordering and pickup information, visit our Shipping & Pickup Information page.
Where can I buy Caffè Borbone in Ontario?
Via Caffè offers Caffè Borbone online for delivery and Woodbridge pickup. For current buying information, visit our Where to Buy Caffè Borbone in Ontario page.
About Via Caffè
Is Via Caffè an official Caffè Borbone distributor?
Yes. Via Caffè serves as the official Ontario distributor of Caffè Borbone.
Who operates Via Caffè?
Via Caffè is operated by Very Best Distributing.
How can I contact Via Caffè?
Visit our Contact page for our current email, phone number and wholesale inquiry information.