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Lavazza

Lavazza Espresso Barista Gran Crema Whole Bean Coffee Blend

No matter how you take your coffee, Lavazza has a blend and preparation to perfectly fit into your coffee ritual.

9.1 /10
★★★★½ Must Drink Overall Score · 80% expert / 20% community Ranked #190 of 1193 (Top 16%)
Our Coffee Score 9.1
Coffee Lovers Score 9.2
Overall Ranked #190 of 1193 (Top 16%)
Espresso Machines Ranked #4 of 50 (Top 8%)
Our Coffee Score Ranked #173 of 1193 (Top 15%)
Coffee Lovers Ranked #448 of 1193 (Top 38%)

Our verdict: Ranked #4 of our top 50 espresso machines — an outstanding semi-automatic pick, earning a 4.6★ average across 13,636 Amazon ratings.

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Key facts

Type
Semi-Automatic
Product Dimensions
5.71 x 3.15 x 10.24 inches; 2.2 Pounds
Units
35.2 Ounce
Item Form
Whole Bean
Flavor
Espresso Barista Gran Crema
Caffeine Content Description
Caffeinated
Coffee Roast Level
Medium Roast

The Coffee Score review

No matter how you take your coffee, Lavazza has a blend and preparation to perfectly fit into your coffee ritual. Our team spent hands-on time with the Lavazza Espresso Barista Gran Crema Whole Bean Coffee Blend to see how it holds up against the rest of the espresso machines we've tested.

Across repeated sessions we evaluated it on the categories that matter most: quality, consistency, value, and how likely we are to reach for it again. Ranked #4 of our top 50 espresso machines — an outstanding semi-automatic pick, earning a 4.6★ average across 13,636 Amazon ratings.

No matter how you take your coffee, Lavazza has a blend and preparation to perfectly fit into your coffee ritual. Four generations of the Lavazza family have dedicated over 125 years to sourcing the best blends of coffee beans from all over the world to bring you an unmistakable taste and aroma that is uniquely Lavazza. Our Gran Crema whole bean coffee blend is no exception. A mix of Arabica varieties from Brazil and Honduras are slow roasted with African Robusta coffees to create a rich, intense medium espresso roast. You'll taste hints of dark chocolate and spices with every velvety sip.

From the roaster

  • One bag of 2.2lb Lavazza Espresso Barista Gran Crema Whole Bean Coffee Blend
  • Roast: Dark
  • Intensity: 7/10
  • Taste: Full-bodied
  • Aromatic Notes: Honey and roasted coffee

What we liked

  • Strong overall Coffee Score of 9.1/10 — ranked #190 of 1193 (16% percentile).
  • Well-suited to its category as a semi-automatic option.
  • Community agrees — a Coffee Lovers Score of 9.2/10 from 13,636 ratings.

Performance scorecard

Performance 9.1
Build & consistency 8.8
Value 9
Would buy again 9.2

The Coffee Lovers Score

Averages 4.6★ from 13,636 verified Amazon shoppers.

5 star 77%
4 star 12%
3 star 6%
2 star 2%
1 star 3%
  • Amazon_Customer Verified purchase ★★★★★

    Reliable Daily Driver for My Espresso Machine

    Living in Florida, I’ve realized that a decent cup of coffee is the only way to kickstart a humid morning. Since I travel quite a bit for work, I’m usually at the mercy of whatever burnt brew is available in hotel lobbies. Because of that, I’ve become pretty particular about the espresso I make when I’m actually home.

    25 found this helpful

  • Mark Verified purchase ★★★★★

    My go to coffee for years and still the best

    I've been using this in both my Bosch super automatic machine and my drip coffee maker for years and it never disappoints. I've tried others along the way but I always find myself coming back to this one.Every shot pulls beautifully and the crema is thick and rich.

    14 found this helpful

  • Gil Rempel Verified purchase ★★★★★

    We love this coffee

    We first received this Lavazza Espresso Barista Gran Crema whole bean coffee as a gift and really enjoyed it. The flavor was smooth and worked great for espresso. After finishing the bag we decided to buy more ourselves.It has a nice medium roast that makes a good crema and tastes clean without any bitterness.

    6 found this helpful

  • Meghan Latham Verified purchase ★★★★☆

    Lavazza Espresso Barista Gran Crema

    My ExperienceI used this primarily for espresso and espresso‑based drinks, and it produced a smooth, balanced cup with a creamy crema, especially when freshly ground.

    6 found this helpful

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