Segafredo Intermezzo - ground coffee - 250 g

This coffee is finely ground and therefore especially suitable for espresso machines, moka pots, and percolators. Because the ground coffee is versatile, you can also make a delicious cappuccino or latte with it. For filter coffee or cafetière, we recommend a coarser grind.

Yes, Segafredo Intermezzo ground coffee is vacuum packed to preserve the aroma and freshness as much as possible. This ensures the coffee remains rich in flavour for longer after opening.

Segafredo Intermezzo has a full, rich flavour with an intensity of 8 out of 13, which we class as strong. You taste dark, powerful notes with a subtle nutty finish. Many customers describe the aroma as pleasant and typically Italian.

Segafredo Intermezzo is a blend of Robusta and Arabica beans. The Robusta provides the characteristic powerful flavour and a beautiful, full crema, while the Arabica beans ensure a smooth, refined finish. Together, they offer a balanced espresso experience.

It may happen that the intensity on the packaging is displayed differently from on our website, or from packaging you have previously received. This is because coffee brands use different packaging and intensity scales per country. For example, some packaging uses a scale from 1 to 5, while others show a scale from 1 to 10. The design, language and graphic presentation may also differ by market. Is the coffee different then? No. The coffee itself is the same. The composition and flavour profile of a specific variant remain identical. The only difference is in the marketing, language and presentation of the packaging. Why do customers receive different packaging? We work with European distribution channels. Within the European market, products may be traded freely, which means packaging from different countries may be supplied interchangeably. This is permitted and has no impact on the product. Does this affect taste or quality? No. Packaging differences have no effect on quality, freshness, taste or authenticity. How can I be sure I have received the correct variant? Check whether the product name and item code match your order. The variant name is decisive, even if the intensity scale on the packaging is displayed differently. What can I do if I’m unsure? Please feel free to contact our customer service and, if possible, include your order number and a photo of the product you received. We’ll be happy to take a look with you.

Vacuum-packed coffee blocks can lose their vacuum during transport. This usually happens because pressure differences and movement create a microscopic hole in one of the corners of the block, the weakest point of the film. This hole is virtually invisible to the naked eye, but it is enough to let the vacuum slowly disappear. It is a common occurrence with ground coffee in vacuum packaging, even when it is shipped in the original factory packaging. The packaging remains completely sealed and the coffee is perfectly fine to use. Is the coffee still OK if the vacuum is gone? Yes. The packaging has remained sealed, so the coffee is safe and suitable for use. The best-before date on the packaging remains valid. Does it affect the taste? As long as the packaging remains unopened, the effect on taste is negligible. For the best flavour experience, as with all freshly ground coffee, we recommend using the coffee within a few weeks after opening. Why does this happen specifically on the corners? The film of a vacuum block is folded several times at the corners to achieve the tight shape. This makes the corners, microscopically speaking, the thinnest and most stressed parts of the packaging. During transport, pressure differences arise, for example due to temperature fluctuations or changes in altitude, and parcels move against each other. A corner pressing against the side or corner of another block creates point pressure on that exact weak spot, and that is enough to cause a tiny hole through which air can be drawn. Can I return the pack or get a replacement? Because this is inherent to the packaging method and has no impact on the usability of the coffee, we do not normally replace the pack for this. If you still have doubts about your order or something is clearly wrong, please contact our customer service and we will be happy to take a look with you. Does this also happen with coffee beans? Coffee beans are generally not vacuum packed at all. Bean bags are soft packages with an aroma valve: a one-way valve through which CO2 (which freshly roasted beans continue to release) can slowly escape, without oxygen being able to enter. A bean bag should therefore always feel a little soft or airy; this is not vacuum loss but rather a sign that the packaging is working properly. Do you do anything yourselves to prevent this? Yes, we pack orders carefully with cushioning material and try to shield the packs from each other as much as possible. Unfortunately, we cannot always prevent vacuum loss, because it can also be caused by pressure differences during transport itself.