This Machine Makes Coffee That Rivals Our Favourite Café
When it comes to great coffee, nobody does it better than the Italians. So, as an office full of coffee-drinkers, when we had the chance to try out Lavazza’s first Bean to Cup Assoluta coffee machine, it’s safe to say that we were keen. Here’s how we went…
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What sets it apart
If you’re after a genuinely impressive coffee machine, the Bean to Cup Assoluta is hard to beat. No confusing dials. No ground coffee spillage. Just sleek design meets next-level tech. What’s special about it?
- The Assoluta cleverly fine-tunes grind and temperature for each Lavazza blend so your morning coffee tastes its best, every time.
- The milk foam? It’s so creamy and rich, you might mistake it for coffee shop quality. That’s thanks to the machine’s patented frothing tech.
- You also get loads more ways to make your brew your own. Play with settings, control it from your phone, and even try out exclusive recipes from Lavazza Coffee Masters on the Lavazza app.
No confusing dials. No ground coffee spillage. Just sleek design meets next-level tech.
Setup & usability
When you’re setting up a coffee machine that includes freshly ground beans, you might expect the process to be a bit of a labour of love. The Assoluta Bean to Cup machine, however, is straightforward – all you have to do is rinse the components in water, fill the water tank, download the app, and connect your phone to the machine using Bluetooth.
Next, it’s a quick crash course in the parts of the machine, which is a super helpful foundation, and running water through the system once, and you’re good to go. Simply add your beans into the top compartment and scan the barcode in the app – this will customise the machine to optimise the blend for your specific coffee choice. You can adjust the foam and temperature settings too. For those super into their coffee, you can go all out and toggle the aroma and intensity, and save your preferences in the app so it knows exactly how you like it. Alternatively, if using an app is less your thing, you can also use many of the customisation features on the machine itself.
Our team’s coffee orders
Latte macchiato
This is the coolest coffee machine I’ve ever used – it feels very futuristic using it through the app, and the latte it makes is better than most I buy out. Plus, the beans are freshly ground within the machine, which means it’s mess-free.
Natasha, Digital Editor
I also had a Latte macchiato, the machine was smooth and simple to use, and enjoyable to watch. The coffee was exceptional, and felt like a professionally made latte without the price tag.
Kate, Senior Venue Partnerships Manager
Cappucino XL
As the token American of the team I LOVE a giant coffee…. so I went with the cappuccino XL. A cappuccino is not my usual choice, but it was sooo good. The perfect colour and ratio of coffee. Definitely my new go-to fall office drink.
Caitlin, Senior Campaign Success Manager
Espresso
As a non-coffee drinker I had an espresso and fell in love with the whole process. From the ease of using the machine, to drinking the end product it was seamless and dreamy all in one. Lavazza may have converted me to the coffee cult!
Cappucino
My always order a cappuccino, and this one tastes delicious. The Assoluta is easy to use and consistently delivers a great cup of coffee to start the day right.
Beth, Social Media Assistant
The verdict
The Bean to Cup Assoluta is a brilliant coffee machine. It’s easy to use and makes great coffee – just as good as our team’s go-to café – which is a big deal. Additionally, the functionalities are fun to explore, without being too intimidating (unlike on other machines). In short, we’re big fans of the Bean to Cup Assoluta and our office mornings have been transformed, getting even the non-coffee drinkers on board.
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