Lavazza BLUE Classy Mini Single Serve Espresso Coffee Machine LB 300, 5.3" x 13" x 10.2" 2 Coffee selections: simple touch controls, 1 programmable free dose and 1 pre-set

Great little espresso maker if you're a fan of Lavazza coffee. I was able to this up for under $90.00 so it's a great value. So far it's producing a nice amount of crema with every cup. It does produce a bit of waste liquid that dumps into the empty pod container but it hasn't leaked like some have experienced. The amount of waste liquid is a lot compared to my Nespresso but not unacceptable in my opinion. The Nespresso does have an edge with recyclable coffee pods but I prefer the taste of the Lavazza Blue offerings.

This is the best single shot, easy to use machine. BAR none. And at the sale price of $56, it's a steal. The quality of the coffee is above any other all in one, capsule style machine. Way better than Nespresso system. The Lavazza capsules, and some 3rd party brands, are also way above in quality than Nespresso, and much cheaper. Obviously, it is not at the same level as a specialized espresso maker, with custom options, but it is the best option in the capsule ecosystem. Simple as it could be, cheap as dirt when on sale, good quality coffee offers and results.

great machine. heats up fast and with lavazza espresso capsules, it makes very nice espresso. awesome for a fast espresso in the morning when i wake up. auto shut off feature. its quiet and comparing it to my nespresso machine i have at home in Europe, this lavazza machne is much quieter. the espresso it makes is very good and comparing it to the nespresso machine, at half the cost for the machine and the capsules, i think this is a great value. personally, i think the nespresso brand is over priced, over rated and does not produce espresso that is any better than this machine.

Absolutely love my espresso machine! Lavazza is my favorite coffee brand, so when I saw this. I knew I had to buy it. This is my first espresso machine. Operationally similar to the Kurig I have, so very easy. The price is reasonable. If you are looking for a very easy way to enjoy a delicious cup of espresso, don’t look any further - buy this!

I first used the LavAzza mini Blue or Classy coffee machine when I stated at a hotel. The coffee or expresso it made was reminiscent of the coffee I drank while touring parts of Europe. The coffee tasted good. I'm don't usually drink espresso but the Classy mini made such a delicious cup of coffee I decided to buy it. I still give it high marks for the taste and body of the espresso it makes. It does make a moderate amount of noise (subjective). But the simplicity and brew is well worth it. The espresso mini make a 1.35 ounces cup or up to 7.44 ounces cup. If you view the Amazon page for the mini, don't buy the multi-flavor compatible pods; they don't fit. You must use the "Blue" pods. Yes, I would recommend this for those who want a full body cup. I have owned the LB 300 for about a year and I had a malfunction. But it wasn't the machine, it was a pod. It did n't seal well and the plastic container didn't puncture. It appears that the plastic base is not punctured when the pressure of the machine drives the capsule against the base spikes that are hidden. For some reason the plastic base spikes didn't penetrate the base. A few days later I tried another pod and it worked. So I concluded it was a defective pod.

This used to be a great machine. The last two we purchased on Amazon have failed within 1-2 months. Amazon is selling a bad batch of these coffee makers. I used this machine for the past 10 years, and now I have to find something else or try to purchase it somewhere other than Amazon. Shame on Amazon. I give Lavazza 5 stars, I give the seller zero stars.

I haven't seen any reviews comparing this to other machines, and I have a couple on hand, so I wanted to put some information out there! Specifically, I want to compare it to the LB910 (the other Lavazza Blue machine available in the states), and a Nespresso Pixie. As a reminder, this machine uses Lavazza Blue capsules, not Nespresso capsules. As compared to the LB910, the Classy Mini is smaller, and simplified in ways that should make it much more reliable. The 910 has two highly common points of failure: A motorized capsule piston that compresses the Blue capsules, and the sensor for the spent capsule tray. Both of these are removed from the Classy Mini - instead, the machine tracks how many times you've brewed, and after every 5, the lights begin flashing to indicate you should check the water tank and capsule drawer. The motorized piston is replaced by a lever, much like Nespresso machines, that compresses the capsules when you pull it down. These may sound like downgrades, but in reality the adjustments seem like a direct response to complaints with the previous machine. Many 910 owners are familiar with a stuck capsule piston or a tray sensor that won't detect it's been replaced. In addition, this machine can brew without a capsule inside, so descaling it is as simple as filling the water tank with solution and running the lungo shots until empty - no need for a separate purchase of a descaling kit. In terms of brew and quality against the LB910, they're fairly comparable. Taking some measurements, both wake up from sleep in about 30 seconds, and then take roughly 26 seconds to brew an espresso shot from button press to end of stream, producing coffee that hits the cup at 160F or so. This makes the brew time and temperature fairly ideal. I don't taste an immediate difference between either of them, though the LB910 seems to consistently produce a bit more crema - which could be caused by any number of incredibly minute factors, so I don't see it as an issue. I had been worried from reviews that the Classy Mini would use a shorter brew time or hotter water, but that isn't the case. They're nearly identical, and I see no real reason to go for the more-unreliable and more-expensive LB910. The only real downside is that the Classy Mini drips more after finishing a brew. As compared to the Nespresso Pixie (and thus most Nespresso machines), the difference is more interesting. The Pixie takes about 15 seconds to wake from sleep, and then brews an espresso shot in 18 seconds - the ideal for espresso is between 20 and 30. Coffee hits the cup at about 155F, which is lower than it should be. Realistically, neither the Blue machines nor the Nespresso machines are going to be entirely comparable to espresso machines that are multiple hundreds of dollars more expensive, which is fine. This does mean the Nespresso machine produces coffee in roughly half the time (bearing in mind that the difference here is roughly 30 versus roughly 60 seconds), which is more convenient. Comparing the Nespresso and Blue shots side by side, the Nespresso pods produce thinner coffee, with foamier/lighter crema. The Blue capsules visually more closely resemble 'real' espresso, with denser crema and more layering of the coffee in the cup. Taste-wise, which is pretty much the most important part, the Blue capsules are universally much more bold, and closer to coffee shop espresso. The Nespresso capsules tend to be weaker, with higher amounts of acidity and a bit of sour tang in a lot of cases, whereas the Blue capsules often have much more pronounced body and character. I've also found that the Blue pods tend to have leave a much better lingering taste, and have more depth to them - you can find more flavors on repeat sips than the Nespresso pods. Some people may prefer the more subdued flavor of Nespresso, but I find the Blue capsules FAR nicer. In the end, the Nespresso machines do have some upsides of their own - they brew faster, their pods can be easily recycled in large quantities (with the Blue capsules you're stuck removing the foil, dumping the coffee puck, then recycling the individual plastic/foil), there are many more first and third party varieties available, and you can actually find the pods in stores! But the Blue machines produce coffee that more closely resembles espresso, and for that reason I'm happy to stick with the Classy Mini.

We do love this machine which we have had for over 1 year now. It's a nice compact size. Easy to clean. A little loud but that doesn't bother us. My only complaint is the current price of the capsules for this device. It's $70 for the proper Lavazza capsules 100 pack. For that we are considering selling if the price of the capsules keep rising as they went up $10 in 1 year. Normal kcup pods will not work in this device

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Excelente cafetera, buen precio, entrega puntual.

Alles ok

Overall great espresso. The machine is quite loud but I got used to it. It’s common with units that use vibration pumps and are around this price tag. Also Reminder Lavazza makes capsules for Nespresso Machines so make sure the capsules you buy are compatible! They are called “Lavaza Blue Espresso Pod” I bought the wrong ones at first.

Não consigo avaliar o produto pela dificuldade de usá-lo. Não sei aonde comprar as cápsulas. Comprei de um site, vieram 100 cápsulas erradas. Compra feita por mim errada. Não sei qual a cápsula.