Bought this beans for my mom. This particular blend is her all time favorite. She just loving the creamy and aromatic brew for freshly grind beans first thing in the morning.Got it with much cheaper price with lucky eggs voucher and coins. Way cheaper than buying at my local grocery store.

"As Italian, to find it here in Norway, it's like paradise, but now we talk about the strong points of this particular blend from Lavazza:-The cream: it's wonderful to see it forming on your espresso! I personally use a professional De Longhi Eletta, that grind the coffee beans on the moment to preserve all the aroma.-Aroma and taste: Round and smooth, not at all bitter or burned. Still rich and tasty. It's a well round blend.I usually drink as espresso, without sugar as it has already a good taste, but for long drive or long hours, i will just get an americano (in this case it's a "long" coffee from Eletta, and more or less it's the equivalent of a double espresso shots with hot water).The very best is: cappuccino. The combined cream from the coffee and cream ... More"As Italian, to find it here in Norway, it's like paradise, but now we talk about the strong points of this particular blend from Lavazza:-The cream: it's wonderful to see it forming on your espresso! I personally use a professional De Longhi Eletta, that grind the coffee beans on the moment to preserve all the aroma.-Aroma and taste: Round and smooth, not at all bitter or burned. Still rich and tasty. It's a well round blend.I usually drink as espresso, without sugar as it has already a good taste, but for long drive or long hours, i will just get an americano (in this case it's a "long" coffee from Eletta, and more or less it's the equivalent of a double espresso shots with hot water).The very best is: cappuccino. The combined cream from the coffee and cream from the milk, it makes that perfect!"

For medium roast this has

For medium roast this has been my favorite. You can use it for espresso which I do. This blend provides a milder espresso. With medium you get more caffeine then with dark. You should know that. Lavazza does a a very good job in blending coffee from different parts of the world. I always buy Lavazza now.

Intense but Still Smooth and Creamy

Distinct nuttiness, with persistent bitter chocolate and a just a hint of dried fruit. Not as complex and balanced as Filicori Zecchini Delicato, which I definitely prefer in an espresso. On the plus side, Crema e Aroma does manage to be more intense than is typically associated with Lavazza, while still being very smooth. Unusually thick crema as well, which is probably due to the high proportion of robusta. I'm much more of a traditional espresso drinker, which is how I always try out blends that are new to me. But, given the flavor profile, I thought that Crema e Aroma would work well in a milk drink. That proved to be true, as judged by the flat whites we had this morning: quite good, but not especially so, at least to my taste. It had enough strength to hold ... MoreDistinct nuttiness, with persistent bitter chocolate and a just a hint of dried fruit. Not as complex and balanced as Filicori Zecchini Delicato, which I definitely prefer in an espresso. On the plus side, Crema e Aroma does manage to be more intense than is typically associated with Lavazza, while still being very smooth. Unusually thick crema as well, which is probably due to the high proportion of robusta. I'm much more of a traditional espresso drinker, which is how I always try out blends that are new to me. But, given the flavor profile, I thought that Crema e Aroma would work well in a milk drink. That proved to be true, as judged by the flat whites we had this morning: quite good, but not especially so, at least to my taste. It had enough strength to hold its own and have the chocolate notes come through, but nothing more beyond that.

Lavazza- another company that knows what they're doing!!! SCG's Chat line is FANTASTIC!!!

I was pleasantly surprised! First, I'm not a straight espresso shot guy. I like lattes, mochas, and macchiatos. I don't like dark roasts as to me they taste burnt. SCG had a big coffee sale, so I got on there chat line and asked about a few brands in the medium roast category and that I prefer chocolatey, nutty, and caramel notes. He got back to me a minute later and described Lavazza Crema E Aroma as the best choice of the ones I were considering. The overall flavor was pretty amazing considering it came from the east coast and not a local roaster. We have a local roaster that gets 100% extra fancy Kona beans and even though it's $35 lb. it's definitely a treat you won't forget. The Lavazza pulled beautifully through my Rancilio Sylvia, (Thank you SCG!) making a ... MoreI was pleasantly surprised! First, I'm not a straight espresso shot guy. I like lattes, mochas, and macchiatos. I don't like dark roasts as to me they taste burnt. SCG had a big coffee sale, so I got on there chat line and asked about a few brands in the medium roast category and that I prefer chocolatey, nutty, and caramel notes. He got back to me a minute later and described Lavazza Crema E Aroma as the best choice of the ones I were considering. The overall flavor was pretty amazing considering it came from the east coast and not a local roaster. We have a local roaster that gets 100% extra fancy Kona beans and even though it's $35 lb. it's definitely a treat you won't forget. The Lavazza pulled beautifully through my Rancilio Sylvia, (Thank you SCG!) making a thick rich crema. I would definately buy Lavazza again even if it wasn't on sale!!!

Really awful pour over coffee or espresso

Tastes like something I didn't like in the 1980s. You know served bottomless cup style in local cafe.I have been drinking Lavazza for years. My favorite was Pienaroma which was discontinued.I was notified I had a lot of unused points that were going to expire.The other bag I bought from Maromas was what I expected.Bottom line? Not 5 stars, maybe 2. Beware!

Taste is strong

For my liking it was a little bit strong in the taste.. Not what I was expecting. Coffee is such an individual thing and anything outside of your comfort zone takes some getting used to. I will see how it progresses towards the end of the bag and decide then if I get another one. Would I recommend it? YES (I'm Here) NO I have cut the strength down on y machine.