LavazzaCrema e Gusto Ground Coffee, Medium Roast, Arabica and Robusta Blend, 8.8 oz Brick (Pack of 4)

Good coffee. Good price. 2nd time we purchased this

Lavazza coffee is simply fantastic—the best coffee I’ve ever had. And my absolute favorite for years. The aroma is rich and inviting, and the taste is smooth, bold, and perfectly balanced without being bitter. Every cup feels like a café-quality experience right at home. The quality is consistent, and it has quickly become my everyday favorite. Truly the best choice for any coffee lover

Love this coffee when I use my Mokka Pot. Brings back memories of trips to Italy and the amazing cups of espresso and cappuccino we had there! Delicious!

This is absolutely my favorite coffee, and I rely on it heavily to keep me going through insanely intense work weeks. As a chemist I'm extremely concerned with the potency of my coffee. By potency I'm referring to the amount of the coffee that actually gets extracted from the grounds via the brewing process. Crema e Gusto has to be the strongest coffee I've tasted and probably requires about half the grounds to achieve the same potency compared to other coffees. I've tried a wide variety of other coffees such as Kicking Horse which is another highly rated coffee on Amazon. Although Kicking Horse's Kick Ass Coffee has an arguably better, more complex flavor than Crema e Gusto, it suffers from the same lack of potency like other coffees. I believe the reason for Crema e Gusto's strength lies in the fact that it is 70% robusta beans which are known to taste stronger than arabica beans. Additionally, the caffeine content of robusta beans can be up to double that of arabica which lends to the enhanced stimulant properties of Crema e Gusto versus other arabica based coffees. The question is now why not just get 100% robusta coffees for maximum potency. The problem with that is that you'll sacrifice flavor for the potency. I believe some cheap coffees such as Folgers often contain 100% robusta beans since robusta beans are overall cheaper to produce than arabica. As everyone is well aware, these coffees taste bad and tend to be bitter. On the other hand, Crema e Gusto is perfectly balanced (containing 30% arabica) to deliver a smooth, bold flavor while retaining the potent nature of robusta-based coffee. If you're a flavor snob who only drinks coffee for a great taste, go for something like Kicking Horse, however, if you're like me and need a nuclear charge to keep you going all day long but value taste as well, Crema e Gusto is the perfect coffee.Update: Almost four years later I'm still buying this stuff by the case (20 bricks per case). I religiously brew two Crema e Gusto espressos every day using this espresso maker Mr. Coffee Automatic Dual Shot Espresso/Cappuccino System, ECMP50. Other brewing methods are simply not as efficient at extracting the coffee.Trying many other coffees since my initial review has only reaffirmed the superiority of Crema e Gusto because it is 1. super potent in caffeine content 2. rich in flavor and 3. very cost effective. A fourth quality I've seen related to points 1 and 2 is the size and uniformity of the grind. It's not too small which will clog the portafilter, yet small enough to achieve excellent extraction while pulling an espresso shot. I've tried grinding whole beans, and even with a bur grinder, I've found it difficult to match the perfect grind of this coffee.I recent received my PhD and have this coffee to thank in helping me to work productively all those years.

This is my go to but the last two orders, it didn't taste the same. Too bold and bitter. I. Not sure why but it tasted bad. Hopefully it was just a bad batch. Otherwise the best coffee

Great coffee! Best value!

I absolutely love this ground coffee! The flavor is rich, smooth, and just the right strength for my taste. The medium roast has a deep brown color and a rich aroma as soon as you open the bag. The flavor is smooth with just the right touch of acidity, not too sharp, and very well-balanced. The grind size is perfect for my coffee maker and gives a consistent brew every time. It’s become my go-to every morning. Definitely worth it.

This Lavazza Crema e Gusto coffee is definitely high quality with a rich flavor and strong aroma. However, it’s much stronger than what I’m used to. I usually drink 100% Arabica, and this blend contains 70% Robusta and 30% Arabica, which makes the effect noticeably more intense. If you enjoy bold, full-bodied coffee, you’ll probably love it — just be prepared for the extra kick!