Showdown: What is the BEST Italian Espresso Brand?

Welcome back for the ultimate showdown of the best Italian espresso brands. In this exciting video, I dive deep into the world of espresso as I put four renowned Italian coffee brands to the ultimate taste test. Join me as I uncover my favorite espresso brand and why I picked the one that I picked. I dive deep into the origin of each blend give you a little backstory for the companies and ultimately show you what each espresso shot looks and tastes like.
🔍 Featured Espresso Brands:
4. Caffe Vergnano: amzn.to/45y0Adl A rich legacy of the oldest coffee roastery in Italy since 1882. Will their espresso stand up to the challenge?
3. Hausbrandt: amzn.to/45hrKG0 With a history dating back to 1892, Hausbrandt promises a blend that's both bold and aromatic. But does it deliver?
2. Lavazza: amzn.to/3E1QPsp The pioneers of the coffee blending concept, mixing different coffee beans from various regions to create unique and flavorful blends. Let's see if their Espresso Italiano Classico lives up to its name.
1. Illy: amzn.to/3YEcTCN Illy is synonymous with Italian elegance. But can their Classico blend captivate our taste buds?
Tools I use:
Needle distribution tool: amzn.to/3KI9BZC
Espresso distributing tool: amzn.to/3OEEcYX
Tamper: amzn.to/3siSFCm
Breville Barista Express: amzn.to/44bCHHy
🎯 What to Expect:
🔹 In-depth Taste Test: I meticulously assess each espresso's aroma, body, flavor profile, and aftertaste.
🔹 Amateur Insights
🔹 Aesthetic Experience: Immerse yourself in the artistry of espresso-making - from the mesmerizing pour to the velvety crema.
🔹 Candid Comparisons: Discover which espresso aligns with your personal preferences and discern the unique notes that set them apart.
Whether you're a casual coffee drinker or an espresso connoisseur, my review aims to guide you toward your perfect cup of Italian indulgence.
🎉 Join the Conversation:
Are you a die-hard fan of one of these iconic brands? Or are you eager to explore new flavors? Share your thoughts in the comments section below - let's exchange coffee stories and recommendations!
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Indulge in the aromatic allure of Italy's finest espresso brands. Experience the magic of Caffe Vergnano, Hausbrandt, Lavazza , and Illy with me. It's time for the ultimate Italian espresso showdown!
0:00 Intro
0:34 The best Italian espresso brands
1:17 Caffee Vergnano
1:38 Hausbrandt
1:54 Lavazza
2:30 Illy
3:08 Puck Prep and Review
9:06 Outro
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[@nick0340]

The best Moka pot coffee that I have tasted is "Illy Moka Pot coffee". Expensive but available from Amazon, your local Italian food store, or your national Illy distributor.

[@leerockarolla]

Finally, a video with precise directions. I’ve been looking for this for quite some time. Thank you so much.🙏

[@jennifers9389]

Thanks so much for this breakdown... I'm new to making espresso and have both Illy and Lavazza... I was looking for a comparison and found you! Thanks! ☕️

[@espressodoctor]

Glad u found it helpful!

[@cheflarree]

Great video and review.

[@espressodoctor]

You are welcome

[@BlizzardWind99]

I think you should spread out the needles outward as I also have but smaller version and I have always a problem distributing the clumps and so I tried that method and much better as declumping

[@javman6168]

Nice video, could you explain why caffé vergnano (medium roast) got a grind setting of 8, while Lavazza grind setting was less? I believe you said light roast=finer grind, and vergnano is darker roast than lavazza. Thank you 😊

[@ADAMSMITH-hy7ee]

Great video

[@espressodoctor]

Thank you

[@haitamessarghini7587]

keep it up👍

[@espressodoctor]

Thanks

[@francopizzagalli2624]

HAUSBRANDT THE BEST!!!!!!!!!!!❤

[@hashirama2759]

I have tasted Lavazza oro and Vergnano red both 100% Arabica...Vergnano is way better especially im not adding any type of sugar

[@alainreyers]

Good test but imo all your 4 test was the grinder too coarse…. You should have a 2:1 in 30 sec….

[@espressodoctor]

Yes I think what happened was changing the settings every time didn't give the grinder enough time to adjust if that makes sense, I've seen a lot of people once they change the setting waste some coffee the first 3 4 seconds to give the grinder time to adjust, can't confirm though. I did also play around with the inner burr too made it finer so I am still experimenting with it too

[@rioriggs3568]

Lavazza, Kimbo, Segafredo, etc. ($0.45/oz) and similar brands are nothing special and it's not worth paying for their "supreme" versions, it's pretty much all the same quality coffee that may have been roasted a year ago. IMO Illy ($1.25/oz) is by far the best Italian brand, but it's also 2x or 3x the price. For top quality coffee that's worth the money, it's best to buy from a specialist roaster like Intelligentsia ($1.40/oz). This coffee has usually been roasted a few weeks before. A local micro roaster is also an excellent option and this coffee may have been roasted just a few days earlier. Once you go down the speciality coffee rabbit hole, you'll realize the differences are huge.

[@espressodoctor]

Single origin fresh coffee is best but not everyone has access to it

[@maximilianochung]

Caffe Carraro 1927 Crema Espresso.

[@MikesCoffeeGrind]

Thanks for teaching me lol

[@espressodoctor]

np, what in particular?

[@MikesCoffeeGrind]

@@espressodoctor teaching me about the better ground of coffee to. Use

[@pertsiya]

What is the BEST Italian Espresso Brand? So, where is the answer?

[@espressodoctor]

at the end ... Illy

[@andy567t]

Lavazza, illy,,🙂🥳☕️

[@devorbacualex]

@@espressodoctoryes! I say that too - illy has the best aroma

[@MikesCoffeeGrind]

Aye what's up dude

[@espressodoctor]

supp

[@alexserrano5367]

Is it really Italian if the beans are from everywhere but Italy .

[@espressodoctor]

Its a showdown of the best Italian espresso Brands not coffee

[@colinmountford5476]

Coffee doesn't have a long life expectancy, by the time you are finished all that stuffing around. I would be either too tired to drink or the coffee has lost its flavour. I've had your machine and I make an equal coffee in a simple Di Longhi Dedica. No bull with it. My daughter uses my Breville machine, she said there really isn't much difference in taste. A good roast is best. Review is not for me.

[@espressodoctor]

espresso is drank straight after extraction, and my process is really just 1minute to make it

[@rioriggs3568]

Not sure what you're saying, he's doing it right.

[@jerome_morrow]

If you don’t get it, it’s not for you.

[@stiprus_garsas]

Where's Pellini?

[@espressodoctor]

Yeah there's a few I left out maybe I should do part 2 with Pellini Segafredo Kimbo etc