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Taste Profile
Lavazza Blue Tales of Roma Espresso invites you to "savor the charm of the Eternal City," in the Tales of collection that Lavazza dedicates to Italian destinations. The blend combines naturally processed Brazilian Arabica beans with washed and semi-washed Robusta beans , finished with an amber roast . In the cup, a full-bodied espresso with notes of hazelnut , chocolate , and dried fruit .
Its intensity is 10 out of 13 on the Lavazza scale: stronger than Tales of Milano (9), a pure Arabica, but less intense than Tales of Capri (11) and Tales of Napoli (12), the most intense in the collection. Each capsule contains 8g of ground coffee, 800g for a box of 100.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Lavazza “Tales of” collection?
A collection of coffees inspired by Italian destinationscapsules Blue, five destinations, from the least intense to the most intense on the Lavazza scale:
- Tales of Venezia (8 out of 13) — pure Arabica from Central and South America, floral and fruity, also available in Lungo version.
- Tales of Milano (9) — pure Arabica from Brazil certified Rainforest Alliance: milk chocolate, dried fruit and honey.
- Tales of Roma (10, this product) — Arabica and Robusta: hazelnut, chocolate and dried fruit.
- Tales of Capri (11) — Arabica and Robusta, medium roast: chocolate and dried fruit.
- Tales of Napoli (12) — Arabica and Robusta, long roast: bitter cocoa and caramel.
Roma, Capri, Napoli or Milano: which Tales of to choose?
Four intensities, four profiles, according to the Lavazza product sheets:
- Tales of Milano (9 of 13) — pure Arabica from Brazil, amber roast: milk chocolate, dried fruit and honey.
- Tales of Roma (10 out of 13, this product) — Arabica and Robusta, amber roast: a full-bodied espresso with hazelnut, chocolate and dried fruit notes.
- Tales of Capri (11 of 13) — Arabica and Robusta, medium roast: chocolate and dried fruit.
- Tales of Napoli (12 of 13) — Arabica and Robusta, long and dark roast: bitter cocoa and caramel.
From the roundest to the most powerful: Milano, Roma, Capri, Napoli.
Composition — Arabica or Robusta?
According to Lavazza, both are Arabica beans from Brazil processed using natural methods (the coffee cherries are dried whole before being hulled) and washed and semi-washed Robusta beans (the pulp is removed before drying). Lavazza does not publish the proportions of each.
Compatible with systems other than Lavazza Blue ?
No capsule Blue has a shape specific to its system and only works in a Lavazza Blue (LB 300 Classy Mini, LB 1300C Classy Soul, LB 2310…). It is not suitable for Nespresso, Dolce Gusto, Delta Q or illy Iperespresso machines, nor for other Lavazza systems (A Modo Mio, Espresso Point, Firma).
Blue Intenso or Tales of Roma: which one to choose?
Two blends of Arabica and Robusta:
- Blue Intenso — intensity 11 out of 13capsules Blue.
- Tales of Roma (this product) — intensity 10 out of 13, amber roast: a full-bodied espresso with notes of hazelnut, chocolate and dried fruit.
How many cups can you make with 100 capsules?
One capsule makes one espresso: the box therefore makes 100 coffees. At the office, at 2 coffees per person per day, it lasts 10 working days for 5 people and 5 days for 10; at home, at 3 coffees per day, a little over a month.
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