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Ranking Lavazza Whole-Bean Coffee From Worst To Best
BY Sara Klimek
9. Classico
Made with both arabica and robusta beans, the Classico is moderately intense. It has some maltiness but no distinct flavor notes that'd make one consider it "complex."
Lavazza says this drip coffee is supposed to have "dried fruit" flavors, but it's pretty bland in reality. Plus, the beans don't smell particularly fresh or inviting.
8. Super Crema
The Super Crema is a medium roast espresso marketed as having a "full-bodied, harmonious experience," complete with notes of roasted hazelnuts and brown sugar.
Sadly, the promised flavors don't stick long when brewed into a shot. This brew is a mix of robusta and arabica beans, but it was watery, bitter, and not intense enough.
7. Dolcevita Classico
Compared to the Classico, the Dolcevita Classico, an arabica and robusta mix, supposedly boasts more roasted nut notes and a bit more of a full-bodied flavor.
It's as malty as the Classico but it delivers on the promised dried fruit flavor better. Still, it leans acidic and seems like a light-medium roast, not a regular medium one.
6. Qualità Rossa Classico
A medium roast blend of South American arabica and African and Southeast Asian robusta, this one isn't too bitter but is watery, with the crema being thin.
This blend is best for drip, as it doesn't have enough body to become an espresso. If added to a milky drink, it might dissipate into an acidic nullity rather than boost the drink.
5. House-Blend Perfetto
This one is a medium roast blend of Central and South American arabica. With a punchy, non-acidic flavor, it's easily Lavazza's best whole-bean drip coffee.
Its caramel notes are sweet and gentle yet still perceptible in every sip. However, its mouthfeel isn't as full as our other top choices, so it got a middle spot in this ranking.