#9 of 10 · OriginalLine-compatible
Lavazza
Lavazza, Turin, Italy · Nespresso-compatible aluminum line (not A Modo Mio)
6.5 / 10 shootout score
- Price per pod
- $0.38–0.43
- Coffee per pod
- ≈5.0–5.7 g (derived)
- Capsule
- Aluminum
- Watery risk
- Medium
- Range
- 8–10 blends: Classico, Intenso, Ristretto, Lungo, ¡Tierra!
$24.41–25.84 for 60 ct with Subscribe & Save (seen 2026-03-25).
My take
A famous Italian name at under 45 cents a pod sounds like a steal, and for a balanced, mild everyday cup it's fine. But this is where 'tastes like water' starts creeping into the reviews. Ratings sit around 4.0–4.2 stars, well below the brands above, with complaints of a watered-down shot next to Nespresso or Peet's and crushed pods on arrival.
What buyers report
Richness6
Crema6
Strength vs. label6
Value per pod8
Machine fit7
Scores I derived from buyer reviews and published specs. Not a tasting.
My cup
Not brewed yet. My scores and photo land here after I've actually had it.
Buyers like
- Balanced Italian profile
- Good price per pod
Buyers complain about
- 'Watered down' compared with Nespresso or Peet's
- Crushed pods in shipping
- Fit issues on some older machines
Lavazza pods people buy
Sources (checked 2026-10-27)
- Slickdeals: Lavazza 60 ct S&S deal (2026-03-25)
- Slickdeals: Maestro Ristretto rating snapshot (2025-09)