Tasting notes & flavour profile
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Flavour profile
Gran Espresso is a blend from Lavazza's professional range, with a full-bodied, pronounced flavour and a balanced profile. It combines Arabica from Central America with Robusta from South Asia, predominantly Robusta according to the Lavazza distributor, with a medium roast.
In the cup: notes of cocoa and black pepper, a full body and rich crema. Lavazza intends it for espresso, for those who enjoy full-bodied coffee.
The pack of 3 bags of 1 kg is suitable for offices, small cafés and homes where full-bodied espresso is enjoyed.
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Frequently asked questions
3 kg pack vs 6 kg pack vs single 1 kg bag — how do I choose?
The blend and flavour profile are exactly the same across the 3 pack sizes. Choose according to how much you use:
- Gran Espresso 1 kg — trying the blend / low-consumption office, lasts 1–2 weeks.
- Gran Espresso 3 kg (this product) — independent café / high-consumption office, lasts 2–3 weeks.
- Gran Espresso 6 kg — medium-sized Italian café / trattoria, lasts 4–6 weeks.
Gran Espresso vs Super Crema — how do you choose?
These are Lavazza's 2 signature hospitality blends, each with a distinct positioning:
- Gran Espresso (this product) — more full-bodied, with notes of cocoa and black pepper. A true classic Italian espresso. Best as a short espresso.
- Super Crema 3 kg — milder, with notes of honey and roasted hazelnut, intensity 7/10. Excellent for both espresso and milk-based drinks.
Who exactly is this 3 kg pack for?
Suited to Italian cafés / Italian restaurants / offices that enjoy full-bodied espresso:
- Neighbourhood Italian bar — customers who enjoy a short espresso at the counter.
- Italian restaurant / trattoria — after-dinner coffee in keeping with the Italian menu.
- High-consumption office (15–25 people) — strong coffee lovers.
- Small restaurant — intense after-dinner coffee.
Estimated yield: ~428 espressos using a standard 7 g dose.
Suitable for milk-based drinks or just espresso?
Gran Espresso also works in milk-based drinks, but its intense profile is best expressed in a short espresso or ristretto. In a cappuccino or latte, the cocoa and spice notes remain noticeable, but the bitterness may stand out more than with a milder blend. If your menu includes plenty of milk-based drinks, choose Super Crema 3 kg (more versatile). For a menu focused mainly on espresso, Gran Espresso remains the benchmark choice for Italian authenticity.
How should you store the 3 bags of 1 kg to preserve freshness?
Each 1 kg bag is sealed in a protective atmosphere (nitrogen) and fitted with a degassing valve. As long as a bag remains in its original sealed condition, it will keep until the date shown on the bag. Store unopened bags at room temperature (18–22 °C), away from light — do not refrigerate. Once a bag is open, reseal it carefully or transfer the contents to an opaque, airtight jar, and ideally use within 3 to 4 weeks.
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