I'm interested in trying some of the beans sold online here, particularly curious about the Lavazza Super Crema for espresso. But I have a more basic question regarding freshness/shelf life of beans. Many of the articles I've read suggest buying as freshly roasted beans as you can find. So I've been trying to hit my local roasters as soon after their weekly batches are available. So when I see Lavazza sold in 2.2lb bags, and people buying cases do them, I wonder about the freshness. Does their airtight packaging prolong freshness? And how long after opening a 2.2lb do the beans remain fresh (assuming airtight storage in a cool pantry)? Thanks!
Its a very refreshing coffee, not very strong but just beautiful to look at and the smell is amazing. I prefer my coffee a bit less bitter and this does the trick. Usually i get hurt burn but not with this coffee. My favorite to date.
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bigskinz
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Its soooo Gooooood:) Makes a great cup of espresso/coffee. But It all depends on a persons taste buds and likes and dislikes. I say try them all to find what you like and love.
Lavazza Super Crema is so smooth and tasty, w/ lingering back notes of hazelnut. Great crema is always a plus too....
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I have been drinking the Lavazza super crema made in my Jura capresso ENA4. I am looking to try something bolder. Any suggestions?
Just bought this coffee and was hoping someone could tell me what number I need to grind these beans at. I have a gaggia MDF and a baby gaggia
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This is a great coffee for Super Automatic, just bought a Gaggia Brera and what a combo!
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When I bought my Saeco a freind recomended this coffee and I have been hooked since. I like a bolder coffee and this is a great mix of smooth with flavor.
A must try for a coffee lover like me.
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My Real Coffee Recipe
for
Espresso or Cafe con Leche
1, Boil the kettle and almost fill 2ltr jug (for heating utensils) Put shot cups and cappuccino cups into boiled water but be careful when handling
2, Make sure filtered or Bottled water in the reservoir
3, wait until both red and green light on the unit
4, warm the filter and holder in boiling water or run a test shot thru empty filter
5, measure 1 or 2 shot of coffee grounds into filter tamp and twist
6, fit the filter into holder and fix firmly (twist to the right)
7, put 2 shot cups under outlets
8, with red and green lights on start 25 sec timer and turn dial to the right
9, 25 sec’s stop the fill
10, sugar and single shot into HOT cappuccino cups and stir
At this point espresso is ready to enjoy
11, turn dial to steam and quick blow to clear water
12, place steamer well into the milk and turn steam dial feel side of jug until too hot to touch count to 10 and stop the steam
13, add hot milk to the shot and serve
14, blow quick steam jet to clean frother and wipe nozzle clean
15, empty filter, rinse and dry
Remember only if it’s clean and dry
Is it ready to pull the next shot.
Just broke out the Lavazza Super Crema and gave it a try in my month-old espresso machine. Compared to other coffees I've tried in my machine, I too feel the Lavazza Super Crema is a very good value and holds its own against my other favorites.
I'm relatively new to good espresso and haven't...
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DanielCulver I too had this question for a long time. I eventually started buying online, mostly from WLL, and have been quite happy. I think one of the trade-offs is the overall quality and skill of roasting at a premium company with lots of experience versus the sort of ' seat-of-your-pants' approach of your local roaster. That isn't to say all local roasters are bad, rather they lack the experience and resources of a premium roaster, like Lavazza or Filicori Zecchini, and my experience shows it matters.
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