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| |  | Beverages | Home » » Lavazza in Blu Espresso Ground Coffee, 8.8-Ounce Tins (Pack of 4) | | | | | | | Description: | | Lavazza in Blu is a premium ground espresso coffee carefully blended using select 100% Arabica coffees from Brazil and from South America. Lavazza in Blu features a velvety rich, full bodied flavor with a slightly sweet, non-bitter aftertaste that is excellent straight and the flavor also holds up well in cappuccino and latte drinks. Grind very fine for electric espresso machines, Lavazza in Blu is one of the few ground coffees fine enough to produce good results even in commercial style (straight through) espresso machine portafilters. | | | Features: | |
• Pre-ground very fine for electric espresso machines (both pressurized and commercial style portafilters)
• Not recommended for stovetop espresso makers or electric moka pots (too fine)
• Imported from Italy
| | | Product Details: | | | Product Weight:
| 35.2 Ounces | | Package Length:
| 9.7 inches | | Package Width:
| 8.3 inches | | Package Height:
| 5.3 inches | | Package Weight:
| 3.3 pounds | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 29 reviews |
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18 of 18 found the following review helpful:
 Amazing espresso on a budgetAug 21, 2010
By simon belmont
To get great espresso, you need the grind to be perfect. Unless you're willing to shell out $350+ for a professional level grinder (like a Rancilio Rocky), you've got to buy pre-ground espresso (a less-than-professional burr grinder will cause your espresso to taste burnt and watery). Most espresso connoisseurs will agree that Illy (the brand in the silver cans) produces the best pre-ground espresso; the only problem is the price: an 8.8 oz can will run you around $15, which puts the price per pound a little under $30. I had tried the standard Lavazza before, and was unimpressed. However, on a whim, I picked up a can of 'in Blu' a few days ago.....
Let me cut to the chase: I would say that Lavazza in Blu is actually BETTER than Illy -- the taste and finish are perfect, and even in an inexpensive machine like a Krups, you can still get an amazing amount of crema. With minimal effort, 'in Blu' will allow you to make, at home, espresso drinks that rival the quality of the nicest coffee shops (not to mention the subpar brews of S-bucks!). The fact that over 2 lbs. of 'in Blu' goes for $22 is just the icing on the cake!
A quick note about the actual flavor of the espresso; it's a tad sweeter than the usual dark roast, and works extremely well in a macchiato (just a small dollop of frothed milk on top of a solo espresso). Even those who don't usually drink espresso will appreciate an 'in Blu' macchiato with a ginger snap on the side. Seriously, try it!
2 of 2 found the following review helpful:
Excellent Espresso!Jan 03, 2011
By Jim Mangrum
"Jim Dandy"
This is excellent espresso and works great in my DeLonghi EC155. The decaf version is also very good. If you are new to making espresso, save yourself some stress and start with this. One of the keys to gaining proficiency is reducing the variables. Yes, grinding beans yourself will get you slightly fresher espresso, but when there are problems what do you need to fix? The grind? The roast? Your tamping? The espresso maker? Once you are proficient with this excellent expertly ground espresso, you will be in a much better position to experiment with grinding your own.
2 of 2 found the following review helpful:
Great espresso in a jiffyMay 03, 2010
By Ian F. Shifrin
My wife and I love this for lattes and mochas. I have a cheap grinder that never did justice to my Rancillo, but didn't want to spring for a new one. This pre-ground espresso has been the answer.
2 of 2 found the following review helpful:
good price for a great productApr 15, 2010
By Mark Twain
"MT"
This is a bit milder flavour and more fruity / acidic than the qualita rossa, which I also really like. I would maybe choose the rossa over this one for lattes etc. ('cuz it has a bit more body to stand out in the milk), but for straight espresso and when I'm in a mellower mood, inblu is great.
Excellent value in the 4-pack.
1 of 1 found the following review helpful:
I love it for my my morning latte!Apr 16, 2011
By Truth Seeker & Reader
I am not that picky, but because I can't afford a good burr grinder, I need preground espresso. And I mostly use espresso for lattes. I know, I know, I'm not a purist. I tried several brands from the store and they were absolutely terrible. Then a friend recommended Illy. I tried both the Illy dark and medium roast, and they were great on their own, but the dark roast overwhelmed my latte and the medium roast wasn't quite strong enough. I needed to find a "middle ground."
Enter Lavazza in Blu. It makes the best latte. I DO like the Illy better on its own than the Lavazza in Blu. But for a latte, hands down, the Lavazza in Blu wins. This is going to sound odd, but I think it's because it has more of a "generic" taste than the Illy. With the Illy, I could never get the right amount for a latte. It was either too strong or weak for my latte (even when I weighed it on my food scale). With Lavazza, it feels almost fool-proof. I've made about 20 lattes with the Lavazza. Every single one has been fabulous. (As an aside, both the Illy and the Lavazza win hands-down over Sbux, even in my cheap espresso machine.)
Overall, I would say that this is great preground espresso. The grind is perfect for my low-end (Mr. Coffee) pump espresso machine. And it makes a fantastic latte! No bitterness or noticeable acidity. And it's half the cost of Illy. The only problem is that I have yet to find this particular Lavazza product in any stores in my area.
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