Oro by Belmio
Belmio Oro is an intense espresso with a well-balanced aroma that brings together sour cherries, caramel and almonds. Its rich taste offers fruity acidity, cocoa bitterness and creamy sweetness.
Aroma
Oro by Belmio has a well-balanced, intense aroma that suggests a darker roasting. Its sour-cherry acidity is nicely coupled with caramel sweetness and almond dryness. Orange peel and cinnamon ad a spicy accent while a hint of smoke underscores the dark roast.
Taste
On the palate, Oro fully reveals its intense, Italian-style qualities. The light, fruity acidity of this espresso is well balanced by deep, cocoa bitterness and a touch of creamy sweetness. The aftertaste is dry and mildly bitter.
Extraction
The extraction is slow but steady, and the resulting crema is nice and tall.
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Packaging
The aluminium capsules of Oro come in a Nespresso-like sleeve. You can recycle them by emptying and disposing of in metal refuse. Alternatively, use a recycle scheme such as that of Nespresso. The coffee in the capsules is organic and has an intensity of 8 out of 12.
Notes
Oro by Belmio is a good quality espresso in an intense, Italian style. Belmio describes the coffee in Oro capsules as bio-organic. However, we lack any information about its origin or intended flavour profile.
Belmio capsules are made entirely of aluminium which makes them well compatible with Nespresso machines.