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Choosing Lavazza ground coffee by brewing method and taste
With ground coffee, the question is never whether to grind but how fine. Lavazza settles that part before the pack leaves the factory, calibrating each blend to a specific method so the granularity is already right for a moka pot, an espresso machine, or a filter. What remains for you to decide is everything else: the composition, the roast, the aromatic profile that ends up in the cup. This page brings together everyday Arabica and Robusta blends and pure Arabica selections, offered in 250g and 500g packs to match different habits.
How to choose ground coffee: blend, roast, and method
Start with the blend. A 100% Arabica coffee opens up a wider aromatic range, with floral and fruity notes and a lighter body, whereas a Robusta component adds structure, a denser crema, and notes of cocoa and dried fruit. Next comes the roast, marked on every pack: lighter roasts hold on to the delicate character of the beans, while darker ones bring depth and intensity. The third factor is the method itself, since each Lavazza ground blend is milled to suit it, fine for espresso, medium for the moka pot, coarser for filter and French press. As for size, the 250g pack works well when you want to try something new, while the 500g format is built for the coffee you reach for every day.
Lavazza ground blends for every cup
Ground coffee for the everyday moka and filter
For a dependable cup that suits both the moka pot and the filter machine, Qualità Rossa brings together Brazilian Arabica and African Robusta in a full-bodied blend with chocolate notes, in a 500g pack. Those after a pure Arabica profile will find in Qualità Oro a combination of six varieties from Central and South America, sweeter in character, with floral and fruity notes and a velvety texture. Lavazza has made this blend since 1956.
Ground coffee for espresso with depth and intensity
When the cup calls for marked character, Espresso Barista Intenso delivers a dark, persistent profile with notes of dark chocolate. Ground for espresso extraction and sold in a 250g pack, it draws on Lavazza's espresso expertise to echo the structure and intensity of a shot pulled at the bar.
Ground coffee for milk-based drinks
A cappuccino or a latte asks for a blend with enough body to carry through the milk. Crema e Gusto answers with predominantly Arabica beans alongside a Robusta component, producing a full-bodied cup, spicy top notes, and a thick crema that holds up against steamed milk. It comes in a 250g pack.
Ground coffee with reduced caffeine
For an evening cup, or for anyone watching their intake, Decaf is treated with a natural method based on carbon dioxide, which lowers the caffeine content while keeping the aromatic profile of the blend intact. The beans, sourced from Central America, give a balanced and aromatic cup in a 250g pack.
Frequently asked questions about ground coffee
What sets Arabica apart from Robusta in ground coffee?
Arabica beans offer a wider aromatic range, with floral and fruity notes and a lighter body, while Robusta beans add structure, a denser crema, and notes of cocoa and dried fruit. Many Lavazza ground blends use both to balance aroma and body.
Which grind suits a moka pot?
A medium grind, a little coarser than the one an espresso machine needs. Lavazza blends intended for the moka pot already arrive milled to this granularity, so there is nothing further to grind.
Can espresso-ground coffee go into a filter machine?
It can. Being finer than the grind usually used for filter brewing, it tends to give a stronger cup, so adjusting the dose to taste helps balance the extraction.
Does decaffeinated ground coffee still contain caffeine?
A small amount, yes. European regulations classify these as reduced-caffeine coffee. Lavazza Decaf is treated with a natural method based on carbon dioxide, which lowers the caffeine content while preserving the aromatic profile of the blend.
What do the intensity numbers on the pack indicate?
They describe the body and aromatic strength of a blend on an internal scale, not its quality. A lower number points to a more delicate profile, a higher one to a bolder, more persistent cup, which makes it easier to compare blends across the Lavazza range.
What pack sizes does Lavazza ground coffee come in?
The 250g packs suit a new blend or occasional use, while the 500g format, available for selected blends such as Qualità Rossa, is meant for the coffee you drink every day.
