Comments on: Lavazza Decaf Espresso Bean, 1.1 lb

By: Rob F

Rob F — Mon, 06 Jan 2025 22:49:06 +0000

Best decaf I’ve found
I’ve done a lot of comparisons with different coffee for my espresso and cappuccinos, and for decaf, this is by far the best for me. I use a vintage Braun flat parallel plate 1980’s vintage grinder on the finest setting, and feed that into my Philips fully automatic 4300, just so you know my setup (after lots of trials and different settings). I keep my Philips loaded with my caffeinated coffee beans, and use the grind bypass for decaf.This tastes fuller, a bit more of an after taste and a little smokier than my standard go-to caffeinated Lavazza Ultra Crema Barista, which I have settled on for my first / second coffee of the day. That is my reference, so so you know what I’m basing this review on.Taste is highly subjective, but for me, this is as good as it gets for a decaf for espresso.

By: NJTrialLawyer

NJTrialLawyer — Mon, 06 Jan 2025 22:49:06 +0000

Fantastic coffee, especially for decaf probably in the top five for decaf
Fantastic coffee, especially for decaf probably in the top five for decaf.

By: Timothy P Urban

Timothy P Urban — Mon, 06 Jan 2025 22:49:06 +0000

Great decaf espresso.
I have been mixing this with a local roaster’s dark roast espresso beans (Alakef Espresso Primo) for a wonderfully balance 50/50 blend. Been using it for years.

By: MrCustomer

MrCustomer — Mon, 06 Jan 2025 22:49:06 +0000

Tastes Pretty Much like Regular Lavazza
I have spent over a month in Italy and been a long time user of several different espresso brands, including Illy. Most Americans grew up on high-caffeine Folgers with bitter Robusto beans. In the USA, many non-Italian brands also sell a dark “espresso roast”. In fact, real Italian espresso coffees like Illy and Lavazza are quite smooth and drinkable, with a medium roast.That said, I have both regular and decaf Lavazza and regular Illy at present. I compared all three, and I find this decaf Lavazza tastes pretty close to regular Lavazza, as far as I can tell. It isn’t quite as smooth as Illy, but its also half the price. FYI, I brewed this in a Saeco Classico espresso machine. Steam espresso machines, like the cheap Mr. Coffee or DeLonghi models brew at much too high a temperature, so the results are far more bitter.Lavazza is basically the cheap brand of Italian coffee–which is still superior to most American brands, of course. That said, a lot of buyers of Lavazza in the US are stepping up from their traditional Folgers or Dunkin Donuts or Starbucks, so their tastes are firmly rooted in the bitter, burnt arena. Lavazza is not that, but rather a fine Italian roast and blend. Illy drinkers tend to be a more sophisticated crowd. But for the money, Lavazza is a pretty good way to go.

By: Jer1my

Jer1my — Mon, 06 Jan 2025 22:49:06 +0000

Good Decaf Espresso, wife really likes it too, does require grind dialing as any new bean would
This bean does have a clearly distinctive taste from the LavAzza Super Crema, which is an exceptional bean IMO. I wasn’t sure what to expect for a decaf, but this bean is comparable to any caffeinated bean I’ve tried, I happen to like the super crema a bit better, but I think my wife was actually on the fence (tastes will vary of course). This bean does seem to require a bit coarser of a grind than the super crema, but only took me about 4 shots to get it dialed in.

By: Nebraska Laker

Nebraska Laker — Mon, 06 Jan 2025 22:49:06 +0000

This is a great bean for espresso!
We drink lattes everyday and love Lavazza coffee beans. We use both DEK and Gran Crema depending on the time of day. Great aroma and flavor.

By: Carissa

Carissa — Mon, 06 Jan 2025 22:49:06 +0000

Perfect espresso every time!
I use the Lavazzo beans to make espresso in my Breville espresso machine. The machine shows the pressure, so I can make sure that the beans perform well. These beans are consistent every time! I’ve tried other brands, and I could never get the pressure to be consistent. These taste great and work every time!

By: Avid Bargain Hunter

Avid Bargain Hunter — Mon, 06 Jan 2025 22:49:06 +0000

No Bang. No Zip. No Flavor Notes.
Iâm trying to find a decaf that has some zing to it. This ainât it. Tastes pretty much like warm brown water. If I did a blind taste test between warm water and this decaf, it would be very difficult to know which is which. Going back to my less expensive brown water while the search continues.Your mileage may vary.

By: Maureen T.

Maureen T. — Mon, 06 Jan 2025 22:49:06 +0000

Excellent coffee with a creamy smooth taste.

By: Manuel

Manuel — Mon, 06 Jan 2025 22:49:06 +0000

Me gustÃ³ desde el primer y lo aconsejo