Smooth and chocolately Rating:4 out of 5 stars I spent a lot of time seeking the right bean for my fully automatic espresso maker. Wanted a bean that was smooth with a chocolate finish and not oily. Top Class is that coffee. The product is also well priced.
2Gertrude, the Bad QueenFebruary 13, 2010 at 7:59 pm
Excellent basic espresso Rating:5 out of 5 stars While there are lots of small coffee roasters whose espressos I enjoy, this is truly a good basic everyday espresso. Espressos should be dark and full bodied. This one is rich and flavorful. It makes a nice crema.
It is also good for using in a countertop espresso machine. We have a Jura Capressa E8 Super Automatic. A lot of the flavored coffees and roasts that are too dark gum up the system and make it sluggish. And while it is not a big deal to change the grinder, it is probably better to use a bean the machine likes.
filled the need perfectly:) Rating:4 out of 5 stars My son worked as a barista at our local $tarbucks for two years.
He is 25 this next month and still lives at home….though attending college…so he has a temporary reprieve from being shoved out of the nest.
He works ‘occasionally’ and does not contribute what we feel is an adequate amount towards living here…
so I have taken advantage of his ‘professional’ training as a barista as part of the trade off of his still living here.
HOW NICE TO HAVE MY OWN PRIVATE BARISTA !
I was looking for COFFEE SYRUP, made from coffee to use in coffee based beverages and in other cooking. In the past, I have made my own home-made flavored liquers so knew we could come up with our own COFFEE flavored syrup (just without the alcohol which can be added at any time).
A rich and bold espresso is ideal for the flavoring, and this whole bean LAVAZZA Top Class ESPRESSO fit the bill perfectly!
My son coarsely grinds the beans and brews at a high coffee to water ratio, strains and adds to simple syrup of sugar and water that we cook various lengths of time depending on how thick (and caramelized) we want the syrup.
SUCCESS and, though it may be hard to believe that a simple syrup made at home can taste ‘fresh’ compared to commercially bottled, THIS really does!
COFFEE NIRVANA
We made ours thick enough, that, it is like a thick (more boiled down) maple syrup and was heavenly when added to a frappe AND then, drizzled over the whipped cream we placed on top of the frappe.
So, I highly recommended the LAVAZZA Espresso ‘espressly’ for this purpose. Also good ground for my Biallita stovetop Moka coffee brewer and other methods of brewing.
Excellent product Rating:5 out of 5 stars I’ve tried a few of the other lavazza blends, but i keep coming back to this one as the best. I always make latte and this holds up well with the milk.
I consider the Illy espresso among the best tasting commercial brands and this is close to that.
Not good coffee Rating:2 out of 5 stars I ordered this on the autoship because it was the only lavazza available at the time. I’m a true espresso drinker and I found this coffee to be not up to the lavazza standards. It has a weak flavor and flat finish. The crema is good, but that just tells us that there’s a lot of robusto beans in it. To me it tastes like supermarket quality coffee. If you look on their website it doesn’t even tell you what the blend is. I would not recommend buying this blend.
The ALL-IN-ONE MACHINE can brew coffee and espresso simultaneously. It also prepares cappuccino, latte or hot chocolate perfectly.PATENTED INSTANT-FROTH DISPENSER lets you add froth right in the same cup as your coffee or cappuccino.ELECTRONIC PROGRAMMABLE DIGITAL TIMER allows you to set the machine to turn on at a scheduled time...setting to the exact minute.VARIO SYSTEM AND ACCUFLAVOR SELECTOR DIALS allow you to choose the strength of espresso and coffee so it's just the way you like it.ADJUSTABLE STEAM EMISSION for espresso or cappuccino includes a pressure-safety valve to ensure safe operation.EXCLUSIVE SAFETY CAP prevents accidental opening.***Please allow 2 weeks for delivery of this item.
Intensely bright and light-bodied. Pure Peruvian is an exquisite light to medium-roast certified organic coffee. Made from the highest quality of regional coffee beans, its pleasing nutty character and aroma with hints of chocolate lead to a nice, long finish.
Inspired by the flavor of tropical Florida, this scrumptious key lime biscotti is hand-crafted by Biscotti Pazzo and contains all natural ingredients, no preservatives and zero trans fat. Sweet, slightly tangy and oh-so-delicious!
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Smooth and chocolately
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
I spent a lot of time seeking the right bean for my fully automatic espresso maker. Wanted a bean that was smooth with a chocolate finish and not oily. Top Class is that coffee. The product is also well priced.
Excellent basic espresso
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
While there are lots of small coffee roasters whose espressos I enjoy, this is truly a good basic everyday espresso. Espressos should be dark and full bodied. This one is rich and flavorful. It makes a nice crema.
It is also good for using in a countertop espresso machine. We have a Jura Capressa E8 Super Automatic. A lot of the flavored coffees and roasts that are too dark gum up the system and make it sluggish. And while it is not a big deal to change the grinder, it is probably better to use a bean the machine likes.
filled the need perfectly:)


Rating:4 out of 5 stars
My son worked as a barista at our local $tarbucks for two years.
He is 25 this next month and still lives at home….though attending college…so he has a temporary reprieve from being shoved out of the nest.
He works ‘occasionally’ and does not contribute what we feel is an adequate amount towards living here…
so I have taken advantage of his ‘professional’ training as a barista as part of the trade off of his still living here.
HOW NICE TO HAVE MY OWN PRIVATE BARISTA !
I was looking for COFFEE SYRUP, made from coffee to use in coffee based beverages and in other cooking. In the past, I have made my own home-made flavored liquers so knew we could come up with our own COFFEE flavored syrup (just without the alcohol which can be added at any time).
A rich and bold espresso is ideal for the flavoring, and this whole bean LAVAZZA Top Class ESPRESSO fit the bill perfectly!
My son coarsely grinds the beans and brews at a high coffee to water ratio, strains and adds to simple syrup of sugar and water that we cook various lengths of time depending on how thick (and caramelized) we want the syrup.
SUCCESS and, though it may be hard to believe that a simple syrup made at home can taste ‘fresh’ compared to commercially bottled, THIS really does!
COFFEE NIRVANA
We made ours thick enough, that, it is like a thick (more boiled down) maple syrup and was heavenly when added to a frappe AND then, drizzled over the whipped cream we placed on top of the frappe.
So, I highly recommended the LAVAZZA Espresso ‘espressly’ for this purpose. Also good ground for my Biallita stovetop Moka coffee brewer and other methods of brewing.
Excellent product
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I’ve tried a few of the other lavazza blends, but i keep coming back to this one as the best. I always make latte and this holds up well with the milk.
I consider the Illy espresso among the best tasting commercial brands and this is close to that.
Not good coffee
Rating:2 out of 5 stars
I ordered this on the autoship because it was the only lavazza available at the time. I’m a true espresso drinker and I found this coffee to be not up to the lavazza standards. It has a weak flavor and flat finish. The crema is good, but that just tells us that there’s a lot of robusto beans in it. To me it tastes like supermarket quality coffee. If you look on their website it doesn’t even tell you what the blend is. I would not recommend buying this blend.
Lavazza in bean is a good deal
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
This 2.2 lb bag is much better coffee the *bucks Verona at a very attractive price