| Anyone who loves coffee will know that there is | | | | espressos in. |
| coffee and then there is gourmet coffee. There are | | | | The beans that make up the Lavazza line come from |
| many brands, and three of the most popular are | | | | a number of locations including South America and |
| Miscela D'Oro, Millstone and Lavazza. Each has its | | | | Africa. Its blend of African with Arabica ranks highly |
| pros and cons as to what makes it the brew of | | | | among even the most discerning coffee drinkers. |
| choice for some and not for others. The two main | | | | The ever-popular Millstone coffee comes in a number |
| areas of comparison are taste and price. | | | | of varieties, namely organic, flavored, roasted and |
| Miscela D'Oro is known as one of the best brews of | | | | decaffeinated. This ensures that there is something for |
| Italian coffee on the market. The product can be | | | | every type of gourmet coffee lover. Millstone also |
| purchased pre-ground, as whole beans or espresso | | | | prides itself on being able to suit just about every taste. |
| pods. Espresso pods are created especially for use in | | | | The company uses a particular species of Arabica |
| ESE espresso makers. | | | | bean grown in locations like Indonesia, Hawaii, the |
| Like Lavazza, most types of Miscela D'Oro coffee are | | | | Caribbean and South and Central America. The seeds |
| a blend of Arabica and Robusta beans. Of course, the | | | | are specially selected and the plants are well cared for |
| company also has its 100 percent Arabica coffee as | | | | year round. Only a small portion of the large number of |
| well for those who don't favor the Arabica-Robusta | | | | Arabica beans grown around the world meets |
| blends. Arabica provides a milder flavor and less | | | | Millstone's high standards. |
| caffeine than Robusta blends. The beans used are | | | | Robusta coffee plants require less care than the |
| acquired from a number of regions such as Africa, | | | | Arabica variety. This is due to the fact that after they |
| Asia and South and Central America. | | | | have ripened, Robusta beans remain on the plant, while |
| Lavazza's line of grounded or espresso is ideal for | | | | Arabica beans fall off. This is what makes it |
| coffee drinkers who like the sweet aroma of freshly | | | | necessary for the extra attention given to the Arabica |
| brewed coffee just before they consume it. One of | | | | plants. The beans must be periodically picked to |
| the interesting things about Lavazza is that they were | | | | prevent them from being wasted. |
| the first company to create different blends of coffee | | | | People who frequent coffee shops will find they |
| using beans from various countries or locations. | | | | mostly use the Arabica beans. For those who prefer |
| The beans used to create the flavor and scent of | | | | the Robusta variety it can generally be found in |
| Lavazza blends are from South America or Africa. | | | | supermarkets. The Arabica coffee tends to have a |
| The espresso is made from either Arabica and | | | | more delicate taste, while the Robusta, is stronger and |
| Robusta beans combined or 100 percent Arabica | | | | has more caffeine content. Typically, Arabica is |
| alone. Like some other gourmet coffee companies, | | | | described as having a richer taste than Robusta. |
| Lavazza also creates specific machines to brew their | | | | |