Review - Lavazza Crema e Aroma Coffee Beans, 2.2-Pound Bag

The essential feature of the 2.2-Pound Bag Lavazza Crema e Aroma Coffee Beans is that it is a blend of whole arabica and robusta coffee beans for making espresso coffee. It is a strong, full-flavored, dark-roast coffee with thick crema. The coffee beans are Central/South American arabicas and African robustas. The coffee is roasted and packaged in Italy.

Espresso beans can be roasted in different ways. Lavazza represents the best of two different approaches to roasting beans for Italian espresso. As a result of its higher roasting temperature the Lavazza is darker and more robust. At its best, when properly ground, tamped, and brewed, Lavazza espresso is a bit stronger tasting and also a little bit bitter. The Lavazza espresso also has a very pure black color once brewed and when it is done properly it has a hint of licorice in the aftertaste.

The high quality of Lavazza represents the very best of the widely available dark Italian Espresso roasts. A very flavorful coffee it is excellent for espresso machine as it creates a nice foam that reminds you of what you get in Italian coffee houses. With a coarse grind and a drip coffee maker you can't go wrong with these beans. It really does have a good taste and it is a good value for this much coffee at the price.

Coffee taste is very subjective, but Lavazza is the best not just for espresso, but drip as well. Some people love these beans that are light in oil and have a nutty-chocolaty flavor. They are equally great when grinded fine and compacted well on high-pressure espresso machine. If you like Italian coffee you are going to love this one.