| | |  | Coffee | Home » » » Lavazza Gold Selection Whole Bean Coffee, 2.2-Pound Bag | | | | | | | Description: | | A blend of mild Brazilian and smooth Central American coffees combined with high quality Asian varieties. Gold Selection delivers a full intense flavor and aftertaste. | | | Features: | |
• smooth, intense flavor
• typical fruity and flowery aroma.
• made from fine 100% Arabica beans
| | | Product Details: | | | Product Length:
| 9.5 inches | | Product Width:
| 6.0 inches | | Product Height:
| 3.5 inches | | Product Weight:
| 2.2 pounds | | Package Length:
| 9.7 inches | | Package Width:
| 6.3 inches | | Package Height:
| 3.2 inches | | Package Weight:
| 1.85 pounds | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 13 reviews |
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5 of 5 found the following review helpful:
 Great CoffeeMay 16, 2011
By YYC
I have been buying and brewing Lavazza coffee for about twenty years--beginning with the time that you could only get Lavazza by a) having someone shlep it from Italy for you, or b) driving down Canal street (if you ever had the displeasure of being stuck in NYC). For years I used the Pienaroma, which is a fantastic coffee, and typically billed by the coffee companies as being the same as the "gold" you get over in Italy. The Pienaroma is fantastic for cappuccino and lattes, but I think this gold is better for straight espresso.
The Pienaroma is 100% Arabica. Not sure exactly what's in the Gold, but the crema is amazing. I suspect Lavazza must drop in a little Robusto to give the Gold the great crema and a slight bite that I feel is missing in the Pienaroma. Some people mistake this taste, often referred to as "earthy" taste, for a burnt taste. I suggest brewing some espresso from the Gold and the Pienaroma side-by-side and tasting them at the same time. You'll appreciate this taste is missing in the Pienaroma, I suspect, and after that the Pienaroma will taste "flat" for straight espresso. Summary: if you don't drink espresso, stick with the Pienaroma as it is more economical and is a fantastic coffee. If you like espresso, give the Gold a shot and see what you think.
Disclaimer: I'm not a professional food taster, so all of the above is just one person's opinion. Surely you know what they say about opinions...
5 of 6 found the following review helpful:
Nothing sour about this...Apr 22, 2010
By J. Williams
My guess is that the other reviewer used an inexpensive machine, just not the right amount or maybe a bad bag. It happens - we have all been there.
Anyway, we were very happy with the taste - especially considering the cost. Once we got the settings right on the Gaggia, every espresso and latte has been great. Blows Starbucks away.
2 of 3 found the following review helpful:
nice espressoNov 03, 2010
By Gregory V. Vartanian
I have been using this espresso for over a year in my commercial espresso machine, and have enjoyed the flavor. The Italians do not over roast there beans so you don't get the bitter Starbucks type flavor. The reason Starbucks over roasts their beans is, to hide a poor quality bean, they are about marketing not coffee. I really have to laugh when somebody compares Starbucks to Lavazza.
2 of 3 found the following review helpful:
Excellent!May 18, 2010
By Greekolivebranch
We love, love, love this espresso! We've tried almost all the lavazza coffees and this one is our favorite! We have a jura espresso machine and with this espresso we have the perfect latte every time. Highly recommend it!
Lavazza Gold Espresso beansMar 18, 2012
By S Kendall
"Wood worker"
I got a new super-automatic machine after my old one died and decided to try some new coffees. I have been using Starbucks espresso beans for years; primarily because of where I live in a rural area, it is about the only thing available locally. I looked at a lot of reviews here, and almost everyone likes the Lavazza brand. I figured I would try this one first as it is near the top of Lavazza's price range and it sounded good from the reviews.
There were a lot of comments about Starbucks burned taste of their espresso, and how smooth this one is in comparison. I would have to agree that it is a lot smoother. I spent a month in Italy a few years ago (the reason I bought an espresso machine when I got back) and, I have to say, the coffee made with these beans is very very close to what I learned to love over there. The taste is much more complex than the Starbucks. Rather than just having a very strong, intense flavor and taste, you can taste more complexity in the flavors of the Lavazza Gold.
While it is more expensive than the Starbucks, I feel that it is worth it. I may try one or two of the other Lavazza beans just to see, but I am very happy with this one after about a month of using it for a couple of espressos or cappuccinos a day.
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