Lavazza may be known for their many different blends of coffee, but they also sell espresso machines too. Is a Lavazza machine right for you? That’s what we’re going to find out today as I review the main options you have.
Before we get into the specific models that are available, I need to say something about these espresso machines. They are NOT like regular espresso makers in one very specific area. They use plastic capsules instead of coffee beans or pods. Each capsule is filled with special Lavazza coffee grounds.
Many people really like this feature because it cuts down on the mess compared to other super automatic and semi automatic machines, while others feel constricted at the lack of coffee bean options.
When it comes to a Lavazza espresso maker, you have a lot of different options but ultimately it comes down to two main choices. Namely:
- Lavazza Espresso Point Machine
- Lavazza Blue (LB 1000 or LB 800 models)
Each of these coffee makers have their own unique benefits and I’m going to spend a few minutes talking about both of them today.
Lavazza Espresso Point Machine: (sometimes referred to as espresso point matinee) at about $700 this is a very unique looking machine. It is very shiny with a stainless steel case that is polished to mirror like quality and has a gold trimmed faceplate that makes the entire thing sparkle in a very retro way. As you would expect, this machine has all the bells and whistles including steam wand for frothing milk to make cappuccinos or lattes. Easy-to-use buttons make brewing coffee easy
Lavazza Blue (LB 1000 or LB 800 models): these are certainly more stylish looking machines that have a more modern feel to them. You can expect to pay a little more for these, around $900 or so. They use capsules but unlike the other model, it requires specific Lavazza blue cartridges. They come with just four buttons that make using them very easy as well as very streamlined and fast.
Where To Buy Them:
The best place to look for these coffee machines are specialty coffee websites. If you look somewhere else like Amazon.com you’re going to find wide price disparities. For instance you can expect to pay almost $700 more for a Lavazza Point machine at Amazon versus most specialty websites. The moral of this story is that it’s important to shop around before you buy your espresso maker.
Another thing that I should clarify is the fact that neither Lavazza espresso machine that I’ve discussed today has grinders built-in like most semiautomatics simply because there are no beans to grind. Remember, these machines use their own special capsules that are pre-filled with coffee grounds from Lavazza.
If you’re looking for a machine to automatically create gourmet espresso and coffee with little to no mess or fuss, then a Lavazza Machine may be right for you. If you absolutely love Lavazza coffee, then it’s a natural extension to use these machines.
