Italian Roast Ground Coffee 12oz Bag, Extra Dark Roast (Pack of 1) - Package May Vary

I discovered to much dismay that Gran Selezione (Lavazza’s chocolatey flavor) has been discontinued. I found the pack of 4 here on Amazon and ordered it. When it arrived I found a box full of Italian Roast, half old and new packaging. When I went to my orders, I saw that the original order had changed to reflect what had been sent. And like others, I learned that this could not be returned, despite being Prime. I disputed this with Amazon, even managed to get a phone call from them (don’t ask me how), and got a refund. They told me to keep it. So ok, free coffee, whatever, I brewed some. It tastes VILE. I love dark, strong coffee but this is so bitter, it’s undrinkable. Especially for $10 per pound. It’s so offensive, I actually can’t believe it passed testing at Lavazza. Lavazza, fire whoever killed Gran Selezione to make way for this dreadful crap. For the last week I have been gaslighting myself, wondering if somehow I had a stroke or something while ordering and managed to pick the wrong grind. Or perhaps it was a glitch. But when I went to try to order again, I noticed the low ratings and saw that this has also happened to others. This is a SCHEME, people. They’ve made a bunch of disgusting coffee they can’t sell, and they’re tricking people into paying FORTY DOLLARS for it on Amazon, betting on people not taking the time to track down a refund. FYI Publix sold me Intenso a few weeks ago, saying that according to the SKU #, it was Gran Selezione with new branding. It is not. Intenso is also much darker and more bitter and tastes totally different, but it’s at least kind of drinkable.) TLDR: They’re liars. Don’t buy this.

I do not normally write 5 star reviews, but I will sure as heck write 1 star reviews by the thousands. So when I write a 5 star, take notice. This coffee is awesome, its especially awesome if you like real dark real strong coffee. Its got a punch but it is not bitter. I am typically hung up on Starbucks Italian Dark roast whole bean, so far this is the only coffee that comes close. My wife purchased a bag at the grocery store even though I only use whole bean that I grind myself in small batches at a time, but I am really glad she got this ground coffee for me to try. It is strong, real dark but mellow. First sips in the morning is a bouquet of flavors; light chocolaty, different nut flavors, and very rich coffee flavor all its own. I wish I could afford it in whole bean, but what they have it priced at is out of this world. I did not understand why they charge so much more for many of the whole beans. But I think I found out why, and I really think its wrong, a little off the subject but please bare with me. Before I retired I owned and operated a multi-million dollar company, the only time we raised prices is if our product costs increased, or we had unusual cost increase in operating expenses. Otherwise our increases sales we generated added to our profitability. I was reading one of the many articles that I get in the Wall Street Journal, and one of the writers interviewed a CEO of Levi Strauss who said something that just ticked me off, and I quote, " We have a particular version of Jeans that we have AN OPPORTUNITY TO RAISE OUR PRICES ON". They have an opportunity, to charge more, they don't need it because of higher costs, or because they need to charge more because of increased expenses. They just have an opportunity to charge customers more. I guess it is the same thing with whole bean coffee, it don't cost the sellers more for whole beans, if anything it costs them less, but they have AN OPPORTUNITY TO CHARGE MORE, an thus the price gouging begins again and it just makes inflation worse. I apologize this is really not the place. Try this Lavazza Italian Roast Ground Coffee, you'll love I am sure, and you will love the low price Amazon is selling it for, it is a very fair price. Amazon, reader of reviews, you have my permission to delete the part about the Wall Street Journal subject matter.

good flavor, good value

I’m on a coffee tasting spree. I buy something new after every bag runs out. This Lavazza is good. I use a French Press to brew it. The grind is a little too fine for a French Press. But that’s ok. Would I buy it again? Yeah maybe. I have found coffee I like better and they’ve been less expensive.

I have tried this coffee several years back and didn't care for it. I thought that I would give it a try again. I dislike it. It has no taste to me. Weak. I make very strong coffee. This stuff just doesn't cut it for me. I will drink it because I paid for the stuff, but I won't buy it again. Delivery was great. Packing is great. The strength is weak, the flavor is weak.

If you love dark roasted (Italian & French) coffee, then you will love this Lavazza coffee. I buy all my coffee in beans so I can roast them myself before I brew it. This coffee is very smooth, and not bitter at all. It was resonably priced, so it's a good deal. This is the 12oz bag, I will now buy it in the bigger 2.2lb bag to save money. Enjoy!

Liked it. But wanted more Roma

I like this product and has a very close to Italian coffee flavor. The reason I have only given 3 stars is the packaging is a problem. My recent order came with several other items. When I was removing items I found that the Lavazza coffee package was partially open, yes open and coffee grounds were all over my other items. Again beware that your order package may be partially or completely open when you receive it.

Super

La verdad estaba decepcionado. No tiene el sabor que imaginé y definitivamente no tiene un sabor intenso. No lo volveré a comprar.

Really good coffee. Always one of my favorites. BUT... I just noticed it has a lot of carbs. I drink a lot of coffee and that adds up fast. I also just noticed all of the LavAzza coffees that I have (including the nespresso pods) have carbs. I guess it's just what LavAzza does to make it taste so good. But be aware of the carbs if that's important to you!

Excellent taste,was buying the Lavazza crema but as it was out of stock I tried this Lavazza coffee and found the taste just as good would definitely recommend

I've been ordering the Gran Selezione dark roast for many years, and always come back for more because the flavor and intensity are perfect! But I noticed in the last few months, that the price jumped dramatically making it unaffordable at $35 per bag. I suddenly saw the price reduction to $12 and snagged one last week! But much to my dismay, it appears that the once dark roast has now become a medium roast! Has anyone else noticed this? I should mention that prior to 2020, the price per bag was approximately $7. This is concerning :(. Big fan over here, but love the original not the expensive replacement!