Customer Reviews

Lavazza Caffe Espresso Ground Coffee, 8-Ounce Cans (Pack of 4)

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Lavazza coffee is wonderful but the different blends are, well, different. I really like the Caffe Espresso because of the heavier slightly bitter/strong but also slightly chocolaty-sweet taste and the aroma. I use a Mocha/stovetop espresso pot so that makes a different kind of brew too.

Caffe espresso is 100% Arabica beans as is Oro. I find the latter a bit rougher/stronger. Then, the wise folks at Lavazza start blending in Robusto beans and for those of you that like super smooth, less bitter you need to try these... Crema e Gusto is at the farthest end of the spectrum - 70% Robusto 30% Arabica and dark roasted (usually they make a medium roast I think), super creamy, nice as Americano or a straight, milder espresso, me I don't think it stands up as a cappuccino. Next in line is Crema e Aroma - 60% Robusto. I haven't had this in years. Middle ground? That's Rossa with its 30% Robusto and 70 Arabica...this might be my favorite as espresso.

There's a few other blends but they are newer and I haven't tried them...

Amazon should offer a taster pack!

Happy espresso drinking!

I'm reading the other reviews and I'm quite shocked!!!
This is absolutely one of the best commercial coffee blends you can find out there. not too bitter not to sweet, excellent crema, delightful!
I have a Gaggia espresso machine, I drink it every morning and occasionally make cappuccino to my guests, they all L-O-V-E it.
Warmly recommended, light years better than the sour-greasy-burnt American coffee (Starbucks, Seattle's Best, Peet's etc...)

I've been buying Illy Medium Roast espresso and decided to try something new. Lavazza is the winner! I have been ordering it from Amazon for months now. The 4-pack is a great deal. Nice flavor, not too bold or bitter, even a little sweet? Perhaps I am not equipped to describe it as a coffee connoisseur, but I do know it makes my mornings a little better!

I've been drinking Lavazza for 10 years. My favorite coffee is Illy, but at about half the price, this is great value. Lavazza is always smooth so make it strong and enjoy.

If you are used to Peet's Coffee & Starbucks...don't bother with this coffee. By now you are going to be used to overly-roasted (burnt is not synonym of flavorful) coffee and anything mildly roasted is going to seem flavorless to you.

If you, on the other hand, haven't compromised your taste buds with horrible coffees like Peet's & Starbucks- feel welcomed to enjoy this jewel of a coffee.

It's chocolate-y, not fruity like Kona or Blue Mountain, without a hint of bitterness (even if you brew it ristretto-style), it produces a rich, caramel-colored crema, and it's actually lower in caffeine than it's burnt-roast counterparts. That's the beauty of the medium roast.

I learned about this coffee while living in Sicily and got hooked ever since. It's the best of Lavazza's line of coffee (Blue has a deeper taste, Rossa is even milder) and it's my favorite.

I've been using this in my Gaggia espresso maker for the last couple years and it has always been good, but not quite as good as Illy. The last batch of four cans I got, however, seems to have a slightly finer grind than previous batches. In my machine it now produces an incredible crema layer on top of a truly first rate shot. I no longer lust after Illy; Lavazza is my espresso of choice.

I make this coffee in a moka pot. It is so smooth and delicious. I highly recommend it as it is just as good as what you would get at a high priced java joint, and only takes 6 minutes to brew. I warm up about 1/4 cup 2% milk in the microwave and it makes just the right amount to fill an average sized insulated cup. Out the door I go and loving the smooth rich taste - gets my morning off to a perfect start.

I bought this to try in our Saeco espresso machine, and for occasional use in the Keurig My-Cup drip coffee machine. It was a great deal at the time (still is, really). For drip coffee, it comes out full bodied, but maybe a little watery-more like a traditional Americano style espresso, with light crema. In the Saeco (which we have an "entry level" Saeco), it creates a wonderful medium-full bodied espresso, thick crema, and wonderful for mixing into any cappuccino or latte of your choice. It tastes like it came out of a much more expensive machine. We usually use Illy, which we're pleased with; but I'll certainly choose Lavazza in future, especially for the price.

Since I must have my morning cappuccino it is important that the coffee be full bodied and consistant. This blend is perfect every time. Illy is known for being the best but I've got to say that for me it is a tie. Can't be without my Lavazza.

My wife bought this from the Wolf Mercantile reseller here on Amazon.com and we had a terrible experience. They messed up the shipment and were very difficult to get ahold of to straighten things out.
This Lavazza Espresso is some good coffee though. It provides a nice robust flavor while being smooth on the palate. I drink mine straight in shots and the wife mixes with it into Lattes. We both love the flavor and think its a good change from the brands found in our local grocery stores.