Lavazza Crema&Aroma Gran Espresso Point — Box of 100 Ho.Re.Ca capsules

The Espresso Point (EP) was launched by Lavazza in 1989 for the HoReCa (hotels, restaurants, offices). It was the first widely distributed professional capsule coffee system in Europe, preceding the A Modo Mio system Blue (1999). The capsules are made of cylindrical, food-grade plastic with a proprietary Lavazza design, packaged in boxes of 100 for high-volume consumption. It is estimated that more than 500,000 EP machines are in operation in Europe today: offices, waiting rooms, hotels, medical practices, and SMEs. The system continues to be actively supported by Lavazza with regular updates to its blends.

All Lavazza Espresso Point machines : EP MiniClass, EP Tiny, EP2100, EP2100i, EP2200, EP2300, EP1800, EP800, Pininfarina , as well as Lavazza professional models and OEM machines under private labels. Not compatible with Lavazza A Modo Mio (consumer), Lavazza Blue (high-end professional), Nespresso, or Dolce Gusto — the capsule geometries and extraction parameters are physically incompatible.

Estimates for an average office:

• Office for 5 people — 10 coffees/day: ~10 days per box.
• Office 15 people — 30 coffees/day: ~3-4 days per box.
• Office 30 people — 60 coffees/day: ~1.5 days per box.
• Restaurant lunch service — 80-120 coffees/day: ~1 day per box.

For intensive use, plan for 2-4 boxes per week and consider a recurring subscription contract (contact Cafemalin pro service).

Both products correspond to the same Crema&Aroma aromatic profile in the Lavazza EP system, with distinct packaging and product generation :

• Gran Espresso Point Crema&Aroma (this product, #1488) — newer packaging with the name "Gran".
• Espresso Point Crema&Aroma (#1581) — historic EP packaging.

Machine compatibility and aromatic profile are identical. Selection depends on stock availability/price at any given time.

No, there is no mandatory contract. EP machines can be purchased outright (through Cafemalin or resellers) or installed via a management contract (Lavazza professional operator). The professional contract typically includes: regular capsule delivery, six-monthly preventative maintenance, and 48-hour after-sales service. For home or small office use, outright purchase is generally more economical in the long run.

EP capsules are made of food-grade plastic. Recycling them is more complex than for aluminum: Lavazza offers dedicated collection points for businesses under a professional contract, with material recovery (grinding, separation of grounds and plastic, reuse). For household recycling, most local authorities do not yet accept small plastic coffee containers—check with your local council or waste management authority. Best before date: 12-18 months from the production date, store at room temperature.