Lavazza Gran Espresso coffee beans 1 kg

The Gran Espresso is designed for professional use in the Ho.Re.Ca. sector (bars, restaurants, brasseries), but can also suit a home of coffee lovers who enjoy a very strong coffee. However:

• This is the best choice if you like a very strong traditional Italian espresso in the Neapolitan style (comparable to a Kimbo Prestige or a Bristot Classico Intenso ).
• Avoid if you prefer a round, sweet espresso with more Arabica — in that case, go for Super Crema (60% Arabica) or Gold Selection (100% Arabica).

Espresso crema is produced by the oils + CO₂ gas + Robusta coffee . Gran Espresso contains more Robusta (60-70%) than Crema e Aroma (~50%), and Robusta contains more crema-forming oils and more caffeine than Arabica . The result in the cup:

• Thicker cream — a layer of 4-5 mm instead of 2-3 mm.
• Longer lasting cream — lasts 3-4 minutes instead of 1-2 minutes.
• More powerful body — denser sensation in the mouth.
• More pronounced bitterness — if you don't like bitterness, choose a predominantly Arabica blend.

Yes — Robusta contains about twice as much caffeine as Arabica (approximately 2.2% vs. 1.2% per 100g of beans). Since Gran Espresso is predominantly Robusta, an espresso made from this blend contains about 80-100mg of caffeine per cup (25-40ml), compared to about 50-70mg for a Super Crema espresso (60% Arabica). It's one of Lavazza's most invigorating. For an equivalent decaffeinated version, see the Dek range.

Standard yield: ~143 cups at 7g/cup (short Italian-style espresso), or ~111 cups at 9g/cup (standard espresso). For a bar/brasserie serving 100 espressos/day, a 1kg bag lasts approximately 1 week. Upgrade to the 20kg pro pack to save money and manage your stock.