The dull thud of beans falling into the grinder, then that scent of toasted chestnut filling the kitchen — the ritual of a true Italian espresso, intact, even without caffeine.

It is 9 p.m. in a Neapolitan kitchen. Dinner is over, the children are in bed, but the coffee maker stays on the stove — because in Naples, one never gives up the evening espresso, caffeine or not. You grind the beans yourself, listen to that familiar little racket, and wait for the crema to rise.

Since 1963, the Rubino family has upheld this standard in Naples: never sacrifice the pleasure of coffee, even in its decaffeinated version. For this "Le Meraviglie del Gusto" blend, Kimbo selects Arabica and Robusta beans from South America and India, carefully decaffeinated, then medium-dark roasted to preserve all the depth one expects from a real bar-style espresso.

You don't buy this decaffeinated coffee in whole bean form to make compromises. You buy it to keep grinding it yourself, to smell that scent filling the kitchen, and to rediscover the complete ritual of Italian coffee — without ever having to give it up at night, or sacrifice the sleep that follows.

Whether you are in Ottawa, Sherbrooke, or Victoria, this 500g bag brings this Neapolitan evening ritual into your own kitchen — the grinder, the smell, the crema, right down to the last cup before sleep.

On the palate, the attack is soft and round, with no harshness, carried by a creamy texture unique to medium-dark roasting. Notes of toasted chestnut dominate, warm and slightly sweet, stretching into a finish with a subtle persistence rather than bitterness — a coffee designed to be drunk at any hour, without ever weighing on the palate.

Why our customers love it

• Balanced blend of Arabica and Robusta, carefully decaffeinated
• Warm notes of toasted chestnut, the signature of medium-dark roasting
• 500g whole bean format — for freshly ground coffee at home
• Ideal for the evening, with no compromise on taste or sleep
• A true Italian espresso, from the ritual to the cup