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Lavazza Decaf Espresso Bean, 1.1 lb

19.24

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Lavazza Decaf Espresso Bean, 1.1 lb

4.6

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$19.24

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· Imported from Italy · Superior flavor · #1 selling coffee in Italy

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Rob FReviewed in the United States on September 28, 2024

I've done a lot of comparisons with different coffee for my espresso and cappuccinos, and for decaf, this is by far the best for me. I use a vintage Braun flat parallel plate 1980's vintage grinder on the finest setting, and feed that into my Philips fully automatic 4300, just so you know my setup (after lots of trials and different settings). I keep my Philips loaded with my caffeinated coffee beans, and use the grind bypass for decaf. This tastes fuller, a bit more of an after taste and a little smokier than my standard go-to caffeinated Lavazza Ultra Crema Barista, which I have settled on for my first / second coffee of the day. That is my reference, so so you know what I'm basing this review on. Taste is highly subjective, but for me, this is as good as it gets for a decaf for espresso.

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Stacy RReviewed in the United States on April 6, 2025

So far, my favorite whole bean decaf coffee. Fresh tasting. Will purchase again.

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EngineerReviewed in the United States on February 9, 2016

I have spent over a month in Italy and been a long time user of several different espresso brands, including Illy. Most Americans grew up on high-caffeine Folgers with bitter Robusto beans. In the USA, many non-Italian brands also sell a dark "espresso roast". In fact, real Italian espresso coffees like Illy and Lavazza are quite smooth and drinkable, with a medium roast. That said, I have both regular and decaf Lavazza and regular Illy at present. I compared all three, and I find this decaf Lavazza tastes pretty close to regular Lavazza, as far as I can tell. It isn't quite as smooth as Illy, but its also half the price. FYI, I brewed this in a Saeco Classico espresso machine. Steam espresso machines, like the cheap Mr. Coffee or DeLonghi models brew at much too high a temperature, so the results are far more bitter. Lavazza is basically the cheap brand of Italian coffee--which is still superior to most American brands, of course. That said, a lot of buyers of Lavazza in the US are stepping up from their traditional Folgers or Dunkin Donuts or Starbucks, so their tastes are firmly rooted in the bitter, burnt arena. Lavazza is not that, but rather a fine Italian roast and blend. Illy drinkers tend to be a more sophisticated crowd. But for the money, Lavazza is a pretty good way to go.

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Jer1myReviewed in the United States on May 13, 2024

This bean does have a clearly distinctive taste from the LavAzza Super Crema, which is an exceptional bean IMO. I wasn't sure what to expect for a decaf, but this bean is comparable to any caffeinated bean I've tried, I happen to like the super crema a bit better, but I think my wife was actually on the fence (tastes will vary of course). This bean does seem to require a bit coarser of a grind than the super crema, but only took me about 4 shots to get it dialed in.

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NJTrialLawyerReviewed in the United States on November 16, 2024

Fantastic coffee, especially for decaf probably in the top five for decaf.

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CarissaReviewed in the United States on June 6, 2024

I use the Lavazzo beans to make espresso in my Breville espresso machine. The machine shows the pressure, so I can make sure that the beans perform well. These beans are consistent every time! I've tried other brands, and I could never get the pressure to be consistent. These taste great and work every time!

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Timothy P UrbanReviewed in the United States on September 12, 2024

I have been mixing this with a local roaster's dark roast espresso beans (Alakef Espresso Primo) for a wonderfully balance 50/50 blend. Been using it for years.

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HsmithReviewed in the United States on June 12, 2016

I first got this for my wife, who can't have too much caffeine. Personally, I am quite the coffee snob and have always shunned decaf products of any variety, because the decaffeinating process usually ruins the coffee. Additionally, the characteristics of caffeine that enhance the coffee flavor is a large part of what I like about good espresso (tart, crisp). Well, my wife loved this coffee so much that I even tried it. While it isn't my primary choice, this is the first decaf I have had that is even a viable choice for me. My wife does Americanos with cream primarily and really likes this decaf, because it is sufficiently bold to come through that much dilution (water/cream) and still present a detectable and good flavor. I usually do straight espresso, preferring the Lavazza Caffe Espresso. But, on nights where I have already had my daily "limit" of espresso, but still want another espresso while I am working late, I will now do this decaf espresso straight. With my Gaggia Academia, it pulls a decent shot without all those horrible after tastes that usually come with decafs. Well, I guess this doesn't sound like a ringing endorsement, but my point is... this is the first decaf I have found that is good enough that I will even drink it. That's really saying something, actually. :)

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Miguel Angel PappalardoReviewed in Spain on October 18, 2024

Muy bien café.

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Mark WheadonReviewed in the United Kingdom on August 18, 2016

This is about the best decaf you can buy as beans, at a sane price at least. But it can be improved. If you don't mind a dash of caffein in the mix -- just a little, not enough to cause problems, then try mixing one 500g pack of Lavazza DEK decaffeinated Coffee Espresso Beans with one 250g tin of illy Espresso Classic Roast Coffee Beans (so two decaf to one caffeinated). So one of these: Lavazza DEK decaffeinated decaffeinated Coffee Espresso 500g Beans, and one of these: illy Espresso Classic Roast Coffee Beans 250g Pour the pack and the tin into a large bowl, mix more than you would have thought (takes quite a bit of mixing), then pour back into the tins (you'll have enough tins once you've done this a couple of times). Makes for a superb, really low caffein coffee that tastes as good as the illy caffeinated (which is saying something), but is light enough in caffein that you can drink it when you'd normally have a decaf.

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A. P. WellsReviewed in the United Kingdom on May 22, 2016

One has very little or no choice of decaffeinated coffee beans in retail stores and supermarkets, so one has to buy from a specialist. I find the Lavazza DEK beans very flavourful and they make a coffee with good body which is suitable for breakfast and all day drinking. For cardiac reasons I have to cut down on my daily caffeine intake and these DEK beans fulfil the purpose admirably. I still drink Lavazza's Qualita Rosso if I need some caffeine during the day In fact, at evening committee meetings, when I serve this DEK coffee made in a cafetiere, none of my colleagues realises that the coffee is decaf. These beans are decaffeinated using the water process which accounts for their premium price. Cheaper decaf beans are solvent decaffeinated. A process that I am not comfortable with. Overall a good product and recommended. In my cafetiere I always use a medium grind setting using a burr grinder and infuse for 4 minutes before depressing the plunger. Don't ram the plunger hard down against the coffee grounds or you will extract the bitterness.

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Maria RosaReviewed in Spain on April 5, 2024

Todo me ha parecido bien.

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EmiliaEmReviewed in the United Kingdom on May 28, 2024

Great value for money. Smell nice as well, taste is good not bitter.