Dunkin' Original Blend Whole Bean Coffee vs Lavazza Espresso Barista Gran Crema

Buy the Dunkin' for drip coffee, pour-over or French press, and for a crowd that drinks a lot of mild, smooth coffee. Buy the Lavazza for espresso and milk drinks, where its dark, chocolatey, full-bodied shot holds up. Both are whole bean and rated 4.6, but the Dunkin' bag is small and the Lavazza bag is large, so the Lavazza suits heavy espresso drinkers better. Owners of the Dunkin' praise the familiar smooth taste; Lavazza buyers like the crema and the chocolate notes.

• Choose the Dunkin' if you brew drip or pour-over and want a smooth, easy-drinking medium roast you can grind to any coarseness.
• Choose the Lavazza Gran Crema if you pull espresso shots or make lattes and want a dark, chocolatey, full-bodied blend built for espresso machines.