LaVazza "Gran Crema" Review- Breville Barista Express

In this video, I'm going to make a latte using LaVazza Gran Crema!.
Grind Setting at "6" on my Barista Express.
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[@JMWexperience]

Thanks for putting this review together. I enjoy your content and find it very useful. I have just started my espresso hobby and journey since retiring.

[@drax14QC]

I bought this coffee a few weeks ago, been loving it so far!

[@wa8dpv]

I tried the Gran Crema before. It was a good consumer grade coffee. The Super Crema is made for coffee bar use. The Maromas is also a commercial grade coffee. I prefer it now. Seems to be sweeter and needs no sugar. I get it from Whole Latte Love. It’s close in price to the Super Crema. Also besides the leveler I got a calibrated tamper. I’ve got the consistency down. Now to get the milk stretched right for doing art.

[@HoonsCoffee]

I couldn't pass the deal but I'll try to Maromas next time. It has really good review.

[@spyrospanagiotopoulos9085]

Great review. I have one question. You set the grinder at 6!What is the scale of your machine?1 to ? In general I would like to know how do I understand which is the correct setting.. I have the Philips EP2223/40 - (1 to 12 the grinder scale) and I am trying to find the best setting. Thank you in advance.

[@icewolfy1]

Hoon! You broke the plastic cover on the scale @ 1:53. Kidding aside, that coffee looks good! I finally purchased some fresh beans for my machine and it's amazing! I've never tasted so good coffee before. The Barista Express is a great machine, can't wait to try out more fresh beans from my local roaster Kaffitár (e. coffee tear)

[@HoonsCoffee]

I know. I need to start roasting again. I really miss fresh beans but can't beat the price on LaVazza.

[@icewolfy1]

@@HoonsCoffee Yeah, that's a really good price! The local roaster here is very expensive, from $8 to $14 for 250g of beans, but I think it's worth it if the beans are good quality and taste great. Looking forward to more great videos from you! The coffee distributor tool has been a life saver for me as a beginner!

[@HoonsCoffee]

@@icewolfy1 That's expensive. 250 g is about 9oz only. You should roast your own beans if you can. Cost you about an average $7 per pound.

[@danreylnd]

Nice video: I am currently using Lavazza Super Crema, a little lighter roast and get it about the same price as Gran Crema. I've had my machine since you started posting videos and I still can't get the milk right either, I moved to whole milk :-).

[@HoonsCoffee]

I have really hard time getting it right as well. I have good days and bad days!

[@norgcal64]

Hi Hoon! Great videos. How do you like the Super Crema compared to the Gran Crema? It seems like the Gran Crema is slightly more oily. I have the barista pro and been trying out different beans. So far, our favorite is the Dharma espresso roast from Temple (from Sacramento, CA) but it's a bit pricey so we're trying to find a more affordable option.

[@HoonsCoffee]

I really both beans. Start with SuperCrema first.

[@korapenton1916]

hello there - i just bought the breville barista express. i have lavazza gran crema beans. i have the grind setting on 6 and the grind amount dial at 3:00. the coffee grinds are overflowing when grinding and i am wasting a lot. do you have nay recommendations for adjustments. i have moved between 5-7 for the grind setting and to 2:00for the grind amount and nothing is working.

[@rimon668]

so i bought this coffee and i did use grind size 6, barista express. 2oz shot in 27sec. but still taste either sour or bitter, any suggestions? much appropriate your videos, very informative since i am new to this machine and espresso making world.

[@gibrate1]

Increase yield amount (try 1:3 ratio) or ground does amount if too sour regardless of grind. Worked for my 800es which has 51mm portafilter

[@fransarj]

Soooo Gran crema, super crema, Rossa, or maroma?

[@MrRgarcia112]

Which coffee do you recommend for someone that just got their first espresso coffee maker? And I see u always measure the weight of the coffee how many grams do u recommend for 2 shots. Thanks

[@HoonsCoffee]

Any LaVazza coffee is good. 2.2lbs for less than $20 from Amazon. If you don't have Amazon account you can try Starbucks. After a while you can try the local roaster for fresh beans. I think you can tell the big difference in quality. Try 18g first.

[@MrRgarcia112]

@@HoonsCoffee thank you!

[@justinnitsuj7041]

1:37 I wonder about vacuum sealed coffee. Implicitly it must "pull" out the fluids / gases from the beans over time to some degree compared to normal atmosphere level sealed stuff. I understand oils come out the longer / darker the roast. Presumably inert / noble gas filling is much more expensive than vacuum.

[@WobbaFett9001]

I don't think Lavazza actually seals their whole bean bags. It's just that in storage, the bags at the bottom get all the air squeezed out through the one way valve. But I do see what you're saying about the oils, that seems possible

[@AndrewHincksMusic]

I have been roasting my own beans and someone gave me a 4 x 1kg bags of Gran Crema with a long use by date so supposedly fresh and I have to say it's very one dimensional in taste and to be honest I hate it. I'm obviously spoilt - but the beans I roasted myself were just more interesting and not sure how to describe it but it's like there were a few different taste profiles all in the one coffee and that's despite it being single origin beans.

[@HoonsCoffee]

I know what you mean. What kind of roaster do you have ? I have been using Behmor for years.

[@AndrewHincksMusic]

@@HoonsCoffee Same as you :-)

[@onnumaramerak2747]

Im gonna give you Life saver Tipps, otherwise you'll waste your time; -get the dual Boiler Machine -get proper grinder -get fresh beans!

[@HoonsCoffee]

I do agree with you 100%

[@victoriaknowles4168]

Where does one get fresh beans.