Lavazza Reviews
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Expert Picks Series269 roasts rated, avg score of 4.96
5.00 - Average
This coffee earned 3 stars in the prestigious Great Taste Awards. Since this is a highly respected competition with expert judges, we treat this award as a five-star review to help people find the best coffees. -
Theo Chan, Managing Editor1347 roasts rated, avg score of 4.29
5.00 - Average
Sensational. Took me awhile to figure out what this was, but it was the incredible cup at the end of lunch at Osteria Francescana in Modena. -
Theo Chan, Managing Editor
1347 roasts rated, avg score of 4.29
4.50 - Average
Solid shot of espresso. Clean, balanced acidity, and satisfying.Cupping Method:At a rest stop in Iceland with a Lavazza branded automatic machine
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Coffee Pod Thoughts79 roasts rated, avg score of 3.23
4.50 - Average
I've heard of the Lavazza (@lavazzaofficial on Instagram) brand a lot, but I haven't had a chance to try it until now. I'm starting with the Deciso Espresso, a bright pink pod, and I'm immediately blown away! Expect delicious intense roasty and woody scents the moment the hot water hits it. The shot itself is smooth and delicious, with berry and nutty notes thanks to the intermingling of sweetness and acidity. This coffee is incredibly strong, yet somehow, the sweetness still manages to cut through. The aftertaste can get very bitter, but it isn't harsh or off-putting in any way. A wonderful coffee indeed - 4.5/5!
The manufacturer describes this pod as a blend of Arabica and Robusta from Brazil and Southeast Asia. It is velvety and has notes of cocoa and wood, coming together to create a drink with an intensity of 10. An excellent espresso for sure, making me want to go back for more pods from this brand!Cupping Method:This Nespresso capsule review was added to Coffee Roast with the permission of coffeepodthoughts. See profile for more information.
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Coffee Pod Thoughts
79 roasts rated, avg score of 3.23
4.50 - Average
Having previously tried pods from Lavazza, I knew they were a good brand, producing sweet, flavorful and complex coffees. Naturally, I'm super excited for this one - The Lavazza Espresso Colombia!
I was not disappointed - I'm impressed with the complexity of flavors and scents this pod offers. Across the three cups I had, I noticed a nutty scent in the first cup, while floral and woody scents filled my mouth in the second cup. The third cup had a chocolatey scent that was equally enticing. Although the bitterness and acidity were quite strong, I still found the flavors to be delicious and the scents to be heavenly.
Overall, I would give this pod a 4.5/5 rating. It's a shame that the bitter aftertaste lingers for a bit, but that doesn't take away from the fact that this is a great coffee pod.
Looking at the manufacturer's notes on the box, this coffee is designed to be used for espresso, and has a 100% Arabica blend with an intensity level of 6. A delicious coffee overall!Cupping Method:This Nespresso capsule review was added to Coffee Roast with the permission of coffeepodthoughts. See profile for more information.
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Theo Chan, Managing Editor
1347 roasts rated, avg score of 4.29
4.50 - Average
4.50 - Aroma
4.50 - Value
4.50 - Flavor
4.50 - Acidity
4.50 - Balance
I drank a lot of this while I was in Switzerland, mostly out of an old school capsule machine. It's an excellent, characteristics European blend. Medium roast with a big crema, smooth, and earthy with a touch of fruitiness. -
Theo Chan, Managing Editor
1347 roasts rated, avg score of 4.29
4.50 - Average
4.50 - Balance
Not bad. Pretty balanced and not overhead sweet. Wont be my regular thing but pretty satisfying when I want a sweetened drink.Traits: nutty caramel -
Theo Chan, Managing Editor
1347 roasts rated, avg score of 4.29
4.50 - Average
I indulged in the occasional sweetened oat milk drink, especially pre-long run. This one is just about the right balance of coffee flavor, milk, and sweetener for me. I don't get a ton of interesting coffee characteristics but the acidity level works and I give them credit for that. Usually not the case with canned oat milk latte type drinks.Cupping Method:Can, part of a 4 pack sampler from Eataly Boston
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Theo Chan, Managing Editor
1347 roasts rated, avg score of 4.29
4.50 - Average
Had this very good decaf espresso at Eight Cigar Bar in Las Vegas. Did not know it was Lavazza until asking after. Chocolate, nutty, clove, spice and smoke with a big crema, and very nice mouthfeel. -
Theo Chan, Managing Editor
1347 roasts rated, avg score of 4.29
4.50 - Average
4.50 - Aroma
5.00 - Value
4.50 - Finish
4.00 - Flavor
4.00 - Acidity
5.00 - Balance
4.50 - Quality
Theres some sorcery here. For a very fair price, this produces consistently excellent results. Especially notable is the magnificent crema this blend creates. The flavor profile has your typical chocolate and caramel, with a touch of fruit acidity. Its the lush crema that gives a lip smacking creaminess and mouthfeel that makes this outstanding espresso.Cupping Method:A53 Lucca Spaziale, 94 degrees C extraction temp
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Theo Chan, Managing Editor
1347 roasts rated, avg score of 4.29
4.00 - Average
4.00 - Aroma
4.00 - Acidity
A very chuggable and smooth cold brew that hits the spot, though is not super interesting in terms of its characteristics. Fair amount of water, though I wouldn't call it watery.Cupping Method:Bought this can at Eataly Boston
Traits: smooth -
Theo Chan, Managing Editor
1347 roasts rated, avg score of 4.29
4.00 - Average
From my notes that while it's not spectacular, this is a pretty solid espresso/Moka pot blend that one could drink every day without complaints. I also enjoyed it for a whole week in Bologna with a Moka Pot. Pretty balanced, smooth, with a lot of typical espresso characteristics. -
Theo Chan, Managing Editor
1347 roasts rated, avg score of 4.29
4.00 - Average
4.00 - Aroma
This is a solid medium roast espresso blend. I like Crema e Gusto more but this is solid. Good crema and body. -
Scott Greenaway164 roasts rated, avg score of 4.26
4.00 - Average
4.00 - Aroma
4.00 - Finish
4.00 - Flavor
3.50 - Acidity
4.50 - Balance
Flavorful and well-balanced. Slightly acid finish gives way to a nice lasting and lingering fiavor.Cupping Method:Vietnamese drip
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Victoria S-C531 roasts rated, avg score of 4.31
4.00 - Average
5.00 - Aroma
5.00 - Value
5.00 - Finish
3.50 - Flavor
5.00 - Acidity
5.00 - Balance
3.50 - Quality
My go to for lattes and cortados. Always tastes good and is affordable. Made at home with espresso machine. Smooth. Not too dark. Not bitter. -
Theo Chan, Managing Editor
1347 roasts rated, avg score of 4.29
4.00 - Average
I bought a super giant bag of Super Crema forgetting it was Crema e Gusto that I liked. Super Crema is good too but I'd say it's less crema and less gusto than super. Smells incredible out of the bag. Smooth, and balanced dark medium dark roast espresso. I think quite the great flavor and creamy head of the very best espresso blends for me. Makes good lattes.Cupping Method:Espresso in my A53 Spaziale espresso machine
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Jet Set Espresso17 roasts rated, avg score of 4.24
4.00 - Average
4.00 - Flavor
4.00 - Balance
Flavor is 4/5. It has a nice blend of acidity and sweetness with a slight cacao taste. However, the consistency isn't always reliable, so I might end up with a cup that tastes too harsh.
Crema is 4/5. Most of the crema is stable and has a thick texture. It creates a nice aroma and mouthfeel.
Aftertaste is 3/5. The aftertaste is rather spicy. It complements the drinking experience and finishes the cup in an ordinary manner.
Ambiance is 2/5. This espresso does the job as a daily starter – that's it. However, drinking it at home makes it comforting.
Value is 5/5. The costs for beans and machine operation are quite low. Considering the result, the price-to-quality ratio is very good.Cupping Method:Currently, I'm using the Sage Barista Express with a few extra gadgets to improve the result. The #coffee beans are named Italiano Cremoso by Lavazza, a mix of Arabica and Robusta beans. I use 17 grams of beans to produce 33 - 36 grams of espresso, resulting in a 1:2 ratio. Brewing time is approximately 25-30 sec, excluding pre-infusion.
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Theo Chan, Managing Editor
1347 roasts rated, avg score of 4.29
3.50 - Average
3.50 - Flavor
3.00 - Acidity
Super satisfying sound when you crack one of these open.
These aren't bad but don't blow me away. Normally I'd like nitro cold brew the best out of the 4 drinks in the Lavazza sampler, but I actually liked this one the least (there were two sweetened lattes and the straight cold brew). I get a lot chocolate with a little bitterness mid-palate that overwhelms any fruitiness. Not quite the creamy/smooth I like with nitro.Cupping Method:Can from 4 pack sampler, purchased from Eataly
Traits: bittersweet chocolate -
Theo Chan, Managing Editor
1347 roasts rated, avg score of 4.29
3.50 - Average
These are ok. Satisfying enough. A little nutty but mostly chocolate and an slightly astringent acidity common to freeze drieds (but not totally unpleasant). A few months ago this might have been a 4 for me but Ive had a number of good instants on my travels the last few weeks. -
Theo Chan, Managing Editor
1347 roasts rated, avg score of 4.29
3.50 - Average
4.00 - Aroma
3.00 - Finish
3.50 - Flavor
3.00 - Acidity
3.50 - Balance
I tasted this side-by-side with a local roaster Cafe Charlevoix (pictured) as the AirBNB I was staying in Quebec left a bag of Qualita Rosso. They're both medium roasts so I thought they would be good for my sensory training.
I think the local roaster is notably better. Qualita Rosso starts off nice with a chocolate kick, but has a slightly rubbery note. It's pretty smooth but a tad hoppy/grapefruit bitter. I don't love the aftertaste which is a bit woody.
Maybe Qualita Rosso better for espresso. It's about hotel coffee quality for me.Cupping Method:Made both with V60
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Victoria S-C
531 roasts rated, avg score of 4.31
3.00 - Average
Dont think this is very good. Had it now at multiple cafes and latte never tastes right. -
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This coffee earned 3 stars in the prestigious Great Taste Awards. Since this is a highly respected competition with expert judges, we treat this award as a five-star review to help people find the best coffees.
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Pretty bad
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I tasted this side-by-side with a local roaster Cafe Charlevoix (pictured) as the AirBNB I was staying in Quebec left a bag of Qualita Rosso. They're both medium roasts so I thought they would be good for my sensory training. I think the local roaster is notably better. Qualita Rosso starts off nice with a chocolate kick, but has a slightly rubbery note. It's pretty smooth but a tad hoppy/grapefruit bitter. I don't love the aftertaste which is a bit woody. Maybe Qualita Rosso better for espresso. It's about hotel coffee quality for me.
