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Tasting notes & flavor profile
Intensity
Aromatic notes
Taste Profile
The Blue Line is the classic professional version of Lavazza's Crema e Aroma blend—recognizable by its blue packaging . This multi-origin Arabica-Robusta blend , roasted in Italy, has a smooth and creamy profile : dominant notes of milk chocolate, cocoa, and dried fruit , with a dense and lingering creaminess. Historically distributed through the HoReCa and office channels, this blend coexists with the Crema e Aroma Expert home version and shares the same aromatic signature.
Compatible machines & preparation method
Office/Professional Bean Machine
Ideal for office and Ho.Re.Ca. automatic machines (De'Longhi, Jura, Franke, WMF)
- Grind
- Medium 5/10
- Dose
- 7-9 g
- T°
- 92 °C
- Time
- 25-30 s
Manual espresso
Lever/semi-automatic machine, 58 mm portafilter
- Grind
- Fine
- Dose
- 18g double
- Extraction
- 25-30 s
Save money with Crema e Aroma packs
The same blend in professional volumes, from 3 kg to 20 kg — up to −9% compared to the unit sachet.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between Blue Line and Crema e Aroma Expert?
These two blends share the same Crema e Aroma aromatic signature : notes of milk chocolate, cocoa, dried fruit, intensity 8/10. The historical difference:
- Blue Line — professional blue packaging , historically distributed in Ho.Re.Ca. and offices . Slightly optimized formulation for professional/high-volume machine extraction.
- Crema e Aroma Expert — gold retail, home/consumer version.
In practice, the difference in the cup is minimal. The choice comes down to availability and price — the two blends are interchangeable for most uses.
Is this blend suitable for home use or only for professional use?
It is suitable for both uses. Historically designed for the Ho.Re.Ca./office, it also works well on a home bean-to-cup machine (De'Longhi Magnifica, Philips 3200, Melitta Caffeo). The 8/10 intensity and creamy flavor profile are suitable for all palates.
How do I store my Blue Line beans?
Standard best practices:
- Bag resealed hermetically after opening (Lavazza one-way valve).
- Ideal: transfer to an opaque, airtight jar at room temperature (18-22 °C).
- NO refrigerator or freezer.
- Ideally, consume within 4-6 weeks of opening.
Verified product reviews from our customers
Recent reviews
“Adequate quality to the price”
"A truly well-balanced blend of Arabica with its aroma and Robusta with its beautiful crema."
"Decent crema and full-bodied flavor"
- Mauri R.Verified Purchase
5/5Quality suitable for the price
Review dated , following an experience on 12/12/2025 - Gérard B.Verified Purchase
4/5A well-balanced blend between Arabica with its aroma and Robusta with its rich crema
Review dated , following an experience on 08/08/2025 - Anonymous A.Verified Purchase
4/5Correct crema and bold flavor
Review dated , following an experience on 19/06/2023
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