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Tasting notes & flavour profile
Intensity
Flavour notes
Flavour profile
Blue Line is the original professional version of the Lavazza Crema e Aroma blend — recognisable by its blue packaging. A multi-origin Arabica-Robusta blend roasted in Italy, with a smooth, creamy profile: dominant notes of milk chocolate, cocoa and dried fruit, with a dense, lasting crema. Historically distributed through the Ho.Re.Ca. and office channel, this blend sits alongside the home version, Crema e Aroma Expert, and shares the same signature flavour profile.
Compatible machines & brewing method
Office / professional bean-to-cup machine
Ideal for automatic machines in offices and Ho.Re.Ca. settings (De'Longhi, Jura, Franke, WMF)
- Grind
- Medium 5/10
- Dose
- 7–9 g
- Temp.
- 92 °C
- Time
- 25–30 s
Manual espresso
Lever / semi-automatic machine, 58 mm portafilter
- Grind
- Fine
- Dose
- 18 g double
- Extraction
- 25–30 s
Save with Crema e Aroma multipacks
The same blend in professional quantities, from 3 kg to 20 kg — up to −9% compared with a single bag.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between Blue Line and Crema e Aroma Expert?
These two blends share the same signature flavour profile of Crema e Aroma: notes of milk chocolate, cocoa and dried fruit, intensity 8/10. The historical difference:
- Blue Line — blue professional packaging, historically distributed to Ho.Re.Ca. settings and offices. Formulation slightly optimised for extraction in professional machines / at high volumes.
- Crema e Aroma Expert — gold retail packaging, 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 professional use?
It is suitable for both uses. Originally designed for the Ho.Re.Ca. / office channel, it works just as well in a home bean-to-cup machine (De'Longhi Magnifica, Philips 3200, Melitta Caffeo). Its intensity of 8/10 and creamy character suit all palates.
How should I store my Blue Line beans?
Standard best practices:
- Reseal the bag tightly after opening (Lavazza one-way valve).
- Ideally, transfer to an opaque, airtight jar at room temperature (18–22 °C).
- Do NOT refrigerate or freeze.
- Ideally, use within 4–6 weeks of opening.
Verified product reviews from our customers
Recent reviews
“Quality that matches the price”
“A genuinely well-balanced blend of Arabica with its aroma and Robusta with its lovely crema”
“Decent crema and full-bodied flavour”
- Mauri R.Verified purchase
5/5Quality that matches the price
Review dated , following an experience on 12/12/2025 - Gérard B.Verified purchase
4/5A genuinely well-balanced blend of Arabica with its aroma and Robusta with its lovely crema
Review dated , following an experience on 08/08/2025 - Anonymous A.Verified purchase
4/5Decent crema and full-bodied flavour
Review dated , following an experience on 19/06/2023
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