Tasting notes & flavor profile
Intensity
Aromatic notes
Taste Profile
The Lavazza Vending 3kg blend is a balanced Arabica-Robusta blend calibrated by the Lavazza Professional division for vending machines and automatic bean-to-cup coffee makers . In the cup, it displays the signature Lavazza medium roast : dominant notes of chocolate and roasted nuts (hazelnut, almond), with a round body and a dense crema that compensates well for machines without pre-infusion (typical of vending machines). The bitterness is present but clean , the acidity subtle . The finish is decent, consistent with a blend calibrated for continuous, high-volume service (office, vending machine, automatic bean-to-cup machine). A versatile, on-trade blend, it delivers a consistent and reassuring cup —the Lavazza promise since 1895.
Compatible machines & preparation method
Automatic grain machine
Integrated grinder for intense cooking / small professional use (Delonghi, Jura, Melitta, Saeco, Krups)
- Grind
- Medium (6-7/10)
- Dose
- 8-9 g
- T°
- 92 °C
- Time
- 25-30 s
ATM
Vending machines with 3-5 heads (Necta, Wega, Rheavendors, Sagoma)
- Grind
- Medium (factory calibrated)
- Dose
- 7-8 g
- Extraction
- 20-25 s
- Volume
- 30-40 mL espresso
Office filter coffee maker
Drip filter machine (Moccamaster, Bonavita) — grind on demand
- Grind
- Medium (grind on demand on a dedicated mill)
- Ratio
- 60 g / L
- T°
- 92-96 °C
- Time
- 4-5 min
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is this 3kg bag intended for?
The 3 kg bag is the compact format in the Lavazza Vending range — calibrated for:
- Small office vending machine (5-15 users, ~20-40 espressos/day) — 2-3 week autonomy.
- Intensive bean-to-cup machine (Delonghi Magnifica, Jura E6, Melitta Caffeo) — autonomy ~4-6 weeks at 5-10 espressos/day.
- Point Compact self-service coffee (reception area for shops, waiting room for private practices).
- Small coworking space — shared machine for 8-15 people.
For more intensive use, choose the 6 kg bag or the 12 kg kit + accessories.
Grain machine compatibility
This Lavazza Vending blend is perfectly suited to automatic bean-to-cup machines with an integrated grinder. Typical compatible machines:
- Intense focus / little pro : De'Longhi (Magnifica, Dinamica, Eletta), Jura (E, S, Z, ENA), Melitta (Caffeo, Barista, LatteSelect), Krups (Evidence, Intuition), Philips (LatteGo, 2200-5500), Saeco.
- Vending / semi-pro distributors : Necta (Krea, Kanguro), Rheavendors, Sagoma, Wega, WMF (WMF 5000S / 9000S).
Recommended setting : medium grind selector 6-7/10, 8g dose, extraction ~25-30 s for a 30-40 mL espresso. Adjust finer (5/10) if your machine under-extracts (acidic coffee), coarser (8/10) if over-extracts (bitter coffee).
How many cups can you make with a 3kg bag?
The yield depends on the dosage per cup :
- Strong espresso (7 g/cup) : ~429 cups per 3 kg bag.
- Standard espresso (8 g/cup) : ~375 cups per sachet.
- Long espresso / lungo (10 g/cup) : ~300 cups per sachet.
- Filter coffee maker (60 g / L, i.e. 12 g for 200 mL) : ~250 cups per sachet.
For typical small office use ( 20 espressos/day) , a 3kg bag lasts approximately 3-4 weeks . For more intensive use (vending machine, shared bean-to-cup machine), consider the 6kg bag or the 12kg kit + accessories .
How to store an opened 3kg bag?
Whole bean coffee is more stable than ground coffee, but remains sensitive to air, humidity, and light. Good practices after opening:
- Carefully reseal the bag (Lavazza heat-sealable strip) or transfer the grains into an opaque airtight jar or a sealed machine hopper.
- Room temperature (18-22 °C), away from light and any heat source.
- Avoid the refrigerator, where the coffee would absorb moisture and odors.
- Ideally, consume within 3-4 weeks for optimal aroma (moderate office use).
An unopened 3 kg bag can be stored until the indicated best before date (generally 18-24 months from roasting).
Difference with Lavazza classic home coffee (Super Crema, Qualità Oro)?
Lavazza Vending blend is calibrated for high-volume professional use — vending machines, automatic dispensers, intensive bean-to-cup machines. It differs from Lavazza home blends in several point:
- Volumetric extraction : vending blends produce a dense crema even without pre-infusion (typical of vending machines). Home blends like Super Crema (consumer-grade) are finer but less tolerant of rapid extractions.
- Cup consistency : priority is given to serving the same cup every time (cup #500 should look like cup #1). Home blends tend to focus on aromatic complexity.
- B2B format : 3-12 kg bag (no 250-500 g household size). Professional.
For home use, choose Lavazza Super Crema 1 kg or Lavazza Qualità Oro 1 kg.
What is Lavazza Professional Vending?
Lavazza Professional Vending is the B2B vending division of the Lavazza Group — targeting industrial vending, managing contracts for the hospitality industry (hotels, restaurants, and cafes), street vending machines, and office break rooms for large companies . Lavazza is the number one coffee brand in Italy and one of the world leaders in espresso vending, with a strong presence in the French market through major vending distributors (Selecta, Autobar, Prodis, Distri-Café).
The vending range Cafemalin offers Lavazza blends in 3 formats (3 kg, 6 kg, 12 kg + accessories) to suit all sizes of establishments. At Cafemalin, you'll also find compatibleBlue LB300/LB2310) and Lavazza professional machines ( capsule systems Blue /EP .
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