Tasting notes & flavour profile
Intensity
Flavour notes
Flavour profile
According to Lavazza, Lavazza Intenso is a full-bodied, bold espresso with spicy notes and an enveloping intensity: 13 out of 13, the top of the A Modo Mio scale. An Arabica and Robusta blend: Arabica from Latin America, Robusta from Asia and Africa, with a medium roast. In the cup, an intense, full-bodied and rounded coffee with a lingering flavour and notes of cocoa and spices. Lavazza also describes it as ideal for milk-based drinks: it is the boldest base in our A Modo Mio selection for a cappuccino that retains its character.
Machine compatibility
Box of 16 capsules · Capsules made from recyclable aluminium
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Frequently asked questions
Intenso or Passionale: what's the difference?
The two most intense coffees in our A Modo Mio selection, with different compositions and profiles:
- Intenso (this product) — intensity 13/13, Arabica and Robusta, medium roast, cocoa and spice notes. Intense, full-bodied and rounded.
- Passionale — intensity 11/13, 100% Arabica, dark roast, a slightly caramelised flavour and chocolate notes. Balanced, full-bodied, mild.
Recommendation: Intenso for the most full-bodied coffee in the range, Passionale for a milder, intense espresso.
Is it more full-bodied than an espresso at an Italian coffee bar?
Comparable in its brewing parameters: according to Lavazza, an A Modo Mio capsule contains 7 to 9 g of coffee, extracted at between 90 and 96 °C under a pressure of around 8 to 9 bar, yielding 25 to 35 ml in the cup — figures close to those of a coffee-bar espresso. With its 13/13 rating, Intenso is the most full-bodied coffee in our A Modo Mio selection.
Is Intenso suitable for cappuccino and milk-based drinks?
Compatible with Lavazza A Modo Mio machines?
Yes, all A Modo Mio machines: Jolie, Jolie&Milk, Voicy, Deséa, Idola, Espria, Piccina, Tiny, Minù + older models (LM910, LM950, LM3100). Not compatible with Blue, Espresso Point, Firma, Nespresso, Dolce Gusto, illy Iperespresso.
How many cups can you make with 16 capsules?
16 espressos — 1 capsule = 1 cup. Estimated household supply:
- Household drinking 2 cups/day — ~8 days. Typical use for a couple.
- High-consumption household drinking 4 cups/day — ~4 days. Typical family use for coffee + milk-based drinks.
See AMM multi-box packs for regular use.
Recyclable aluminium — how do I recycle it?
Yes, 100% recyclable. Three recycling routes are available: (1) Lavazza collection points in partner shops, (2) Lavazza Terracycle programme (send capsules for collection using prepaid postage), (3) metal packaging recycling (yellow bin in most municipalities) after separating out the coffee grounds (compost or organic waste).
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