95.0
Best for moka pot enthusiasts and fans of traditional cuban colada.
- Dark roast Cuban style espresso
- Four 10-ounce vacuum sealed bricks
- Family owned heritage since 1870
$22
Head to head · Coffee & Espresso
Dark Roast Ground Espresso Coffee, 16 oz Bricks vs Ground Espresso Coffee, Classico Medium Roast
Ravvy scores Dark Roast Ground Espresso Coffee, 16 oz Bricks at 92.37 and Ground Espresso Coffee, Classico Medium Roast at 92.64. Ground Espresso Coffee, Classico Medium Roast takes the overall pick, best for home baristas seeking a consistent, low-acidity italian espresso experience..
Cafe La Llave
Dark Roast Ground Espresso Coffee, 16 oz Bricks
92.4
$8
Buy this if you want an affordable, heavy-hitting espresso that cuts through milk perfectly, provided you are comfortable with a very fine grind.
Ravvy pick
$16
Buy this if you want a refined, cafe-standard Italian espresso with minimal bitterness, provided you are willing to pay a premium for a smaller volume.
How they score
| Factor | Dark Roast Ground Espresso Coffee, 16 oz Bricks | Ground Espresso Coffee, Classico Medium Roast |
|---|---|---|
| Grind Precision | 88 | – |
| Roast Intensity | 95 | – |
| Value for Money | 97.5 | – |
| Brewing Versatility | 72 | – |
| Packaging Freshness | 94 | – |
| Versatility | – | 55 |
| Flavor profile | – | 94.2 |
| Value for money | – | 68 |
| Freshness retention | – | 97 |
| Extraction consistency | – | 91.5 |
Dark Roast Ground Espresso Coffee, 16 oz Bricks
What owners praise
- Excellent value for a full 16-ounce brick
- Intense and consistent dark roast flavor
- Vacuum-sealed packaging ensures peak freshness
- Ideal grind consistency for Moka pots
- Produced in a zero-waste roasting facility
What to know first
- Grind is too fine for most standard drip machines
- Brick packaging can be messy to open
- High intensity may be bitter for some palates
Skip it if fans of light floral roasts or those who prefer coarse french press grinds
Ground Espresso Coffee, Classico Medium Roast
What owners praise
- Pressurized nitrogen packaging maintains exceptional freshness.
- Balanced flavor profile with no harsh bitterness.
- Consistently fine grind perfect for espresso extraction.
- High-quality 100 percent Arabica bean selection.
- Smooth mouthfeel with natural chocolate undertones.
What to know first
- Higher price point compared to domestic ground brands.
- 8.8 ounce container is smaller than standard 12 ounce bags.
- Grind size is too fine for drip or pour-over methods.
Skip it if drip coffee and pour-over enthusiasts
Specs side by side
| Spec | Dark Roast Ground Espresso Coffee, 16 oz Bricks | Ground Espresso Coffee, Classico Medium Roast |
|---|---|---|
| UPC | 072323015450 072323016044 | 733411000078 |
| ASIN | B004T6G9VA | B00DTR9R9Q |
| GTIN | 072323015450 072323016044 | 733411000078 |
| Size | 16 Ounce (Pack of 1) | 8.8 Ounce (Pack of 1) |
| Units | 16 Ounce | 8.8 Ounce |
| Flavor | Ground Espresso | Classico Medium Roast Ground Espresso |
| Variety | Cuban-style espresso | Arabica |
| Diet Type | Kosher | Plant Based |
| Item Form | Ground | Ground |
| Specialty | Kosher Certified | Kosher Certified |
| Brand Name | Cafe La Llave | illy |
| Grind Type | fine | – |
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