Lavazza Tierra 100% Arabica Whole Bean Espresso Coffee, 2.2-Pound Bag

Product Description

The whole beans version of Tierra is an excellent, 100% Arabica product made using the washed, green coffee, grown at medium to high-altitudes and checked at every stage of production. It yields a creamy, medium-body espresso characterized by aromatic notes and a floral sweetness.

Product Features

• 2.2 Pound bag
• 100% Arabica coffee beans
• Rainforest alliance certified coffee

Customer Reivews

Not nearly as eloquent as some reviews here on the subtleties of the espresso, with my Isomac Venus it pulls a lovely, dark shot with a nice crema. A real treat. The beans, grinds smell absolutely delightful and espresso is delectable. I'd consider this on par with the quality of Illy espresso, a leg up from Coffee Bean Direct Six Bean Espresso, and in a whole different league than Starbucks, Kicking Horse Cliffhanger, Community Coffee Extra Dark. Very nice... highly recommended!

By A. Whalen "Car Buff, Gamer, Reader, Music Fan...

I was excited to buy a larger bag of organic Lavazza beans at a good price. While not a coffee / espresso snob, I do like coffee and have lived and imbibed in enough coffee-centric countries to have some points of comparison. This is a good coffee, but not a flavorful or very distinctive coffee. I bought it to use in a stove top espresso maker - not a pulled shot - where it did well as the base for a nice cappuccino or latte...but not exceptional. As an Americano or in a Bodum, it didn't work for me. Just strong, a little bitter...someone here mentions a lemon overtone and while I don't normally go for the descriptive terms, I think the lemon overtone is a problem for me too. It's a strong coffee, a little bitter, not smooth, lemon acidic overtone, verging on dark roast, not too oily...serviceable, but not in anyway distinctive in its flavors. So I am moving on.

By

KRT

Tags: LavAzza Espresso, LavAzza coffee bean, LavAzza, Lavazza Tierra

Lavazza Crema e Aroma Coffee Beans, 2.2-Pound Bag

Product Description

A premium coffee that blends the best Arabica beans from Central and South America with Select Robustas from Africa, creating a strong, full-flavored coffee with a thick crema.

Product Features

• One 2.2-pound bag
• Blend of whole arabica and robusta coffee beans for making espresso
• Strong, full-flavored, dark-roast coffee with thick crema
• Central/South American arabicas; African robustas
• Roasted and packaged in Italy

Customer Reviews

Wonderful cup of coffee! I just recently purchased a Preciso grinder and used the Lavazza crema beans; loved it! No sugar was needed! I dont understand the negative comments. This coffee is not bitter! Perhaps a good grinder would help. I have tried a lot of coffee beans, and these by far for the price are great!

By

Lisa Wiley

Before this I've never taken home a coffee that wasn't maxwell house ground coffee or some off brand instant coffee at my local a&p. Also Kurig. This is so different and so much better that my first cup left me smiling. This purchase was preceded by my receipt of an Aeropress coffee maker. That plus this coffee is a great combo.

By

budsalinger

Tags: Lavazza Crema, LavAzza coffee bean

Illy iperEspresso Lungo Capsules Medium Roasted Coffee, 4.6-Ounce, 21-Count Capsules

Product Description

If you prefer a longer espresso, try new Lungo, a medium roast long espresso (about 2 ounces) to be savored in a larger cup. Please note that Lungo capsules are formulated to produce a long espresso without the need to make any adjustments to your iperEspresso machine settings.

Product Features

• 21-count tin
• Each tin contains 21 capsules of illy's legendary blend of 100% Arabica coffee.
• Medium roast long espresso (about 2 ounces) to be savored in a larger cup.
• illy iperEspresso capsules work exclusively with the Francis Francis X7 and X8 espresso machines

Important Information

Indications
The illy iperEspresso capsule system and its advanced, patented two-stage extraction process. The result? Espresso that is supremely smooth and deliciously aromatic with a rich, long lasting crema -- every time.

Ingredients
100% Arabica illy coffee


Customer Review
If you are fan of the Illy IperEspresso medium roast, then you'll probably enjoy the Lungo. I'm a huge fan of the dark roast capsule (see my other reviews), but the Lungo didn't suit my taste buds. I found it comparable to a strong cup of Colombian roast arabica. And, I prefer my espresso to taste, well, like espresso.

I tried the Lungo because I wanted a longer pour. I get every last drop out of the dark roast capsules, probably waiting too long to stop the brewing cycle. The two ounces of espresso-magic-in-my-mouth always ends too soon, and I'm left wanting more. I thought a larger cup of espresso would be the answer, but this didn't do it for me. If I want coffee, I'll use my coffee press.

I still gave this product 4 stars because, although it isn't for me, the Lungo still produces an exceptional cup of espresso. I just wish they used dark roast instead of medium.

As a side note - the size/design of this capsule looks the same as the other roasts, yet it seems to allow steam to travel through the pod faster. When I brew my dark roast, it usually takes about 30 - 40 seconds to get two ounces of espresso. The first time I used the Lungo I turned my back for 20 seconds and my illy cappuccino cup (5 ounces) was overflowing. So, yeah - pay attention!

By

Shawn Whaley

Tags: illy capsules, illy Medium Roast