Lavazza Caffè Espresso Whole Bean vs Lavazza Espresso Barista Gran Crema

Buy the Lavazza Caffe Espresso if you want a lighter, sweeter cup with fruit and floral notes and you brew drip as often as espresso. Buy the Espresso Barista Gran Crema if you want a darker, chocolatey shot with a thick crema and mostly drink espresso or milk drinks. The Caffe Espresso is 100% Arabica and Kosher certified but comes in a small 250 g bag; the Barista Gran Crema is an Arabica-Robusta blend in a 2.2 lb bag that holds crema better and lasts longer between orders. Both rate well with owners, the Barista slightly higher, and the main trade-off is flavor style and bag size, not build quality.

• Choose the Lavazza Caffe Espresso if you like a medium roast with fruit and floral notes and want a 100% Arabica coffee that works in a drip machine or an espresso maker.
• Choose the Lavazza Espresso Barista Gran Crema if you pull espresso shots, drink milk drinks, and want a darker chocolatey blend with a thick crema in a large bag.