Kimbo (coffee): taste, aroma, recipe

Brand history

Kimbo is a coffee that belongs to the Italian company Café de Brasil, which is currently considered one of the largest and most famous suppliers of the Italian drink. This brand is not at all young and has long established itself in the world market. Its history began back in 1950 in Naples. At first, the company was a family business, its members had extensive experience in roasting beans and preparing the drink, which allowed them to create their own coffee blends for espresso.

The creators of Café de Brasil faced a difficult task: they decided to revive the world-famous taste and aroma of the famous Neapolitan coffee, for the preparation of which Arabica coffee is used. Their experiments with new blends were so successful that already in the seventies, Café de Brasil became very famous in its market. And in 1994, the company already boldly took second place in terms of volume of drink produced in Italy. Currently, Kimbo is a coffee produced by an Italian company, which is very famous outside its homeland. The drink gained wide popularity due to its excellent qualities. It is especially loved in European countries.

Raw materials and production

To make good coffee, you need to know how to choose beans and monitor their quality. The company's technologists monitor all phases of growth and ripening of coffee cherries on selected plantations, and then process them using the dry method, clean them and send them to a factory in Italy. The brand works with Robusta and Arabica beans.

The plant in Naples occupies almost 40,000 square meters, and here all areas are combined - from sorting and determining the quality of still green beans, to roasting them (each batch and variety separately), blending, packaging and testing.

The company has received several international certificates confirming the environmental friendliness and technical excellence of all production processes, so that the quality of their products can be completely trusted.

Variety of company drinks

Kimbo coffee is not only a bean, but also a ground product. It is packaged in foil bags and tin cans. Kimbo ground coffee beans are produced on the following main lines:

Arabica – has the finest aroma and a small amount of caffeine.
Gold Metal is distinguished by a rich aroma and rich taste, which has many shades, ranging from fruity to wine notes.
Kimbo Aroma Espresso coffee is selected coffee with a rich aroma and taste.
Espresso Napoletano is considered the best drink from Kimbo, having a long-lasting beautiful foam. It is ideal for making espresso due to its aroma and grind.
Decaffeinato is a unique variety that does not contain caffeine, but has a full taste and rich aroma.
Cialda is a Neapolitan drink in individual packaging.

Types of Kimbo coffee

Some famous person once said that there are things in the world that are worth being faithful to. Kimbo coffee is one of them. Having tried Italian Kimbo coffee at least once, you will hardly be able to deny yourself the pleasure of brewing it again. Experiment with different types of Kimbo coffee, and sooner or later you will definitely find your variety!

Kimbo Espresso Napoletano (500 g, 1 kg) – 90% Arabica and 10% Robusta, dark roast;
Kimbo Aroma Intenso (500 g, 1 kg) – 80% Arabica and 20% Robusta, medium roast;
Kimbo Aroma Gold Arabica (500 g, 1 kg) – 100% Arabica, medium roast;
Kimbo Decaffeinato (500 g) – 90% Arabica and 10% Robusta, medium roast;
Kimbo Superior Blend (1 kg) – 90% Arabica and 10% Robusta, light roast;
Kimbo Gusto Dolce (1 kg) – 80% Arabica and 20% Robusta, medium roast;
Kimbo Gusto Intenso (1 kg) – 90% Arabica and 10% Robusta, medium roast;
Kimbo Gusto Morbido (1 kg) – 90% Arabica and 10% Robusta, medium roast;
Kimbo Grani (1 kg) – 95% Arabica and 5% Robusta, medium roast;
Kimbo Premium (1 kg) – 85% Arabica and 15% Robusta, dark roast;
Kimbo Top Flavor (1 kg) – 100% Arabica, medium roast;
Kimbo Extreme (1 kg) – 90% Arabica and 10% Robusta, dark roast;
Kimbo Prestige (1 kg) – 95% Arabica and 5% Robusta, medium roast;
Kimbo Extra Cream (1 kg) – 80% Arabica and 20% Robusta, medium roast;
Kimbo Grand Gourmet (3 kg) – Arabica with a small addition of Robusta, light roast;
Kimbo Top Selection (3 kg) – 100% premium Arabica, medium roast.

Ground coffee (250 g):

Kimbo Espresso Napoletano (in bags and cans);
Kimbo Aroma Gold Arabica;
Kimbo Aroma Intenso;
Kimbo Decaffeinato.

Coffee capsules:

Kimbo Espresso Napoletano;
Kimbo Aroma Gold Arabica;
Kimbo Decaffeinato.

Antica Tradizione

An original blend with a delicious taste, characteristic of the centuries-old tradition of Naples. 80% Arabica, the rest Robusta. A product that Kimbo has always exported all over the world. Dark roast, notes of cocoa and dark chocolate.

Aroma Intenso

For those who love a strong, rich, strong drink and crave increased vigor. 70% robusta in the composition makes it bitter, dense, “masculine”, with dense crema foam and a bitter aftertaste of cocoa. The smell is truly tonic and invigorating.

Espresso Aroma gold

Contains 100% Arabica coffee, tastes caramel, medium roast. Beans from South America are carefully selected and processed to create this truly great drink with a long intense flavor, some butteriness and a dense body.

Espresso Classico

The favorite taste of Italians is 70% Arabica and a little Robusta. The drink is bright, multifaceted, aromatic and tasty due to selected grains, and at the same time it is well invigorating, has a pleasant bitterness and beautiful foam. Just what you need if you love Italian espresso with its chocolate and cocoa flavor.

Espresso Napoletano

The same as they make in the coffee shops of Naples - with an intense aroma and a long aftertaste. As the producers of Kimbo coffee say, espresso is the highest degree of coffee, the most authentic interpretation of Neapolitan art.

Aroma Classico

Sweet and fragrant. The most popular blend in Italy, composed mainly of fine Arabica beans, carefully selected and roasted by true masters. Rich aroma and velvety taste.

Decaffeinato

Full of aroma and taste, and virtually zero caffeine content, so you can enjoy it at any time of the day and without risk to your health. Authentic coffee pleasure!

Flo BIO Organic

A blend of Arabica and Robusta, sourced from Peru, Nicaragua and India. Grown exclusively organically, without the use of chemicals. The roasting is minimal, the aroma is well developed, but the drink itself is very light, soft, with subtle hints of tropical flowers and Asian spices.

Taste qualities of the drink

For true connoisseurs of the drink, a good choice may be Kimbo Top Quality, which has a characteristic Neapolitan roast, which gives a rather piquant aroma of the strongest espresso with good foam. Very popular is Kimbo di Napoli, medium roast, which has a traditional Neapolitan aroma, as well as a harmonious, very pleasant taste.

There is probably no point in describing the taste and aroma properties of each company name. To truly appreciate this wonderful drink, you just need to try and enjoy it. Over the years of its existence, Kimbo coffee has managed to take first place in the French and Canadian markets. The products of the famous Rubino family are represented in a wide range in sixty countries around the world.

Coffee Kimbo

Kimbo coffee has been produced by Kimbo Caffè SpA for almost 50 years, which is second only to Lavazza in terms of production volume among Italian companies. “Kimbo” is famous for its perfect Neapolitan roasting; the beans are supplied to 50 countries.

The main goal set by the founders of Café do Brasil is to revive the world-famous taste of coffee prepared according to the classic Neapolitan recipe. Only the best Arabica coffee beans were used for its production.

Production Features

The production of Neapolitan Kimbo has its own technological features. When preparing it, frying is done with hot air. This method is called convection; it allows you to fry absolutely all the grains very evenly. An interesting fact is that each variety is fried separately at an individual temperature. And only after all this do they blend the mixture.

The end result is high-quality products with a unique aroma and excellent taste, which can be enjoyed by millions of customers around the world. The main fundamental difference between this brand’s invigorating drink is the use of Arabica beans, which are imported only from Latin America.

Office ruler

This category presents various capsules that can be used in office and home coffee machines, but the drink is positioned specifically as an office drink. There are several different coffee blends available, but all of them have a rich taste, rich aroma, and a creamy aftertaste - just what you need to get in the mood for productive work and invigorate yourself in the middle of the day.

100% Arabica;
Espresso blend with Robusta;
Decaf;
Barley coffee.

For the office, you can buy a Kimbo capsule coffee machine - it is compact and easy to use.

Recipe for making a fragrant drink

It's no secret that coffee brewed in Turkish has an indescribable aroma and taste. But how to create it correctly? It should be borne in mind that the drink turns out stronger and richer with longer preparation. For this reason, on a gas stove it must be cooked on the lowest heat. In addition, it should be borne in mind that you should not bring coffee to a boil, as this spoils its taste. A drink that is on the verge of boiling is considered ideal.

Coffee brewed in a Turk according to all the rules will delight you with its taste and aroma. And this is done as follows:

The Turk must first be heated, which will allow the grains to open.
Next, coffee is added in the ratio of 1 teaspoon per hundred milliliters of liquid, but this proportion can be changed at will. Then sugar, cinnamon, vanilla, ginger, anise and other ingredients are added to taste.
A milder taste can be achieved by adding a small amount of salt.
Next, the mixture is filled with water.
Heat the drink over low heat until foamy. You need to wait until it rises to the top edge of the turk, and you can remove it from the heat. Under no circumstances should you overheat coffee; this will have a detrimental effect on it.
The cup into which you will pour the finished drink must be preheated.

True gourmets prefer to drink coffee with water. According to the rules, the custard drink is served with a glass of water. It is believed that while drinking, you should sometimes take a sip of clean water, which makes it possible to feel the aroma and taste of coffee with greater intensity.

Series for HoReCa

This Kimbo coffee line is quite wide, so there is plenty to choose from. Most products are supplied in special iron cans that are installed on the coffee machine, but they are also packaged in large-volume foil vacuum bags.

We present to you the main products that can be bought in Russia or ordered in online stores.

Grand Gourmet is a blend of excellent coffee with an intense sweetish aroma and delicate taste. Ideal for those who like to pamper themselves with espresso.
100% Arabica Top Selection - a blend of 100% Arabica beans from the Central American highlands and the best Brazilian plantations. With a delicate aroma, slight sourness and clearly noticeable sweetness.
Superior Blend is a unique aroma. A harmonious combination, a blend of Arabica and Robusta for the most exquisite taste. Espresso with a vibrant aroma and a particularly sweet, smooth, seductive taste.
Premium – espresso blended according to the old Neapolitan tradition. A unique mixture of beans with different characteristics, a drink with an intense aroma and multi-faceted taste.
Extra Cream – very delicate, soft, milky and creamy. The perfect balance between sweetness and acidity. Stable cream and balanced body.
Extreme is a blend consisting primarily of Arabica beans from Brazil and Central America, carefully selected and roasted according to the traditions of Neapolitan masters. Espresso with a rich aroma and full body.
Prestige is a soft aroma, a combination of exquisite types of Arabica. Through careful processing and precise roasting, Kimbo Prestige coffee is created - a superb blend with a subtle taste.

The HoReCa series also has decaf, bio, and some other varieties, which are also presented in the standard line. There is a large selection, so it is worth studying the offers of a particular supplier.