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Tasting notes & flavour profile
Intensity
Flavour notes
Flavour profile
According to Lavazza, Lavazza Soave is a mild, light espresso with delicate floral notes: a refined, delicate blend for those who prefer a lighter, balanced flavour. Made from 100% Arabica from Brazil and Latin America, with an amber roast. On Lavazza's A Modo Mio scale, from 1 to 13, Soave scores 5: the lightest profile in our selection, below Lungo Dolce (6), Dek Cremoso (7) and Delizioso (8). Each capsule contains 7 g of coffee (112 g per box of 16), to be extracted as an espresso of 25 to 35 ml.
Machine compatibility
Box of 16 capsules · Capsules made from recyclable aluminium
Compatible machines:
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Frequently asked questions
Is Soave suitable for a cappuccino?
For a very mild cappuccino, yes, but this is the lightest profile in our A Modo Mio selection: the milk soon overpowers it. Recommendation: 1 Soave capsule + 100 ml of whole milk frothed to 65 °C. Lavazza describes Lungo Dolce (6/13) as suitable for milk-based drinks, and Intenso (13/13) as ideal with milk for a full-bodied cappuccino. In between are Delizioso (8/13) and Passionale (11/13).
Does Soave contain less caffeine than Passionale or Intenso?
No — the caffeine content is comparable (~60–80 mg per cup for all caffeinated A Modo Mio blends). Flavour intensity (5/13 for Soave, compared with 11/13 for Passionale and 13/13 for Intenso) measures aromatic strength and body on the palate, not caffeine content. A 100% Arabica blend such as Soave may even contain slightly less caffeine than an Arabica-Robusta blend such as Intenso (Robusta contains ~2× as much caffeine as Arabica), but the difference remains marginal. For a caffeine-free coffee, choose decaffeinated DEK Cremoso.
How many cups does a box of 16 capsules make?
16 espressos — 1 capsule = 1 cup. Estimated household supply:
- Household drinking 2 cups/day — ~8 days. Typical use for a couple.
- High-consumption household, 4 cups/day — ~4 days. A family that drinks a lot of cappuccinos.
See AMM multi-box packs to optimise the cost.
Can you use Soave in a Nespresso or Dolce Gusto machine?
No. The Lavazza A Modo Mio system uses aluminium capsules with a proprietary shape that is incompatible with Nespresso Original, Nespresso Vertuo, Dolce Gusto, illy Iperespresso, Lavazza Blue or Espresso Point. For Nespresso Original, see Cafemalin Nespresso-compatible capsules. For Dolce Gusto, see the DG-compatible capsule range.
How should you store Soave capsules to preserve their floral notes?
Best before: 18–24 months at room temperature (15–25 °C), away from light and moisture. The aluminium packaging hermetically seals the coffee — no loss of aroma as long as the capsule remains unpierced. Soave's floral notes are particularly sensitive to light and heat: avoid storing near an oven, hob or sunny window. A closed cupboard is recommended.
Recyclable aluminium — how do I recycle it?
Yes, 100% recyclable. Three options: (1) Lavazza collection points in partner shops, (2) the Terracycle Lavazza programme (send capsules using prepaid collection), (3) metal packaging recycling (the yellow bin in most municipalities) after separating out the coffee grounds.
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