Consuelo Gran Crema - Italian Ground Coffee - 4 x 250g

I'd been drinking the “Consuelo Gran Aroma” version of this coffee for about for a little over six months. I love it, I think it makes superb espresso. When looking to order some more, I noticed the “Consuelo Gran Crema” and thought I'd give it a try. I wasn't sure what to expect as the information on Amazon seamed a bit vague, although if you look at the pictures that are on the products page on Amazon you can see some tasting notes and a description – but one has to make a point of looking for them. I don't know how long the “Gran Crema” has been available, but if it is only recently available and if like me you had tried the “Gran Aroma” previously then this is what the taste notes of the two coffees state: Consuelo Gran Aroma Aroma 6/6 Body 5/6 Roasting 5/6 Intensity 5/6 Consuelo Gran Crema Aroma 5/6 Body 6/6 Roasting 5/6 Intensity 6/6 I made two brews of espresso, the first one with “Consuelo Gran Aroma” and the second with Consuelo Gran Crema”. The Gran Crema did indeed have a more intense flavour but perhaps with less aroma (though to be fair as far as any aroma goes, the kitchen and my taste and smell was already full of coffee aromas from having already made a brew with the Gran Aroma. I drink the coffee in espresso glasses and looks wise, looking through the side of the glass, the two coffees looked about the same and with about the same amount of crema on the top. So maybe not the most scientific a taste test, but in simple terms I found the Gran Crema to be stronger – it definitely had more oomph, and like the “Gran Arom” makes, once again – superb espresso. I've got about four packets of each coffee at the moment, so it will be a few days before I order any more, but I would be more than happy to order either of them in future. I drink two glasses of espresso at a time and often make a second brew, but I would perhaps be less likely to make a second brew with the more intense “Consuelo Gran Crema” as it is that bit stronger. For reference, I drink espresso, with nothing added, and it was made in a “De'Longhi Dedica Espresso Machine”. (I've had a few different machines over the last thirty years or so, and this “Dedica” is one of the best I've had (for the price) for making espresso).

excellent product - only 4 stars because its not as good as my normal coffee which I am unable to get during the current problems

I'm no coffee snob but I think this coffee is as good or better than any I have bought at the supermarket at a similar price. I find it has a nice rounded, smooth taste and produces a good crema. I usually drink it at breakfast and mid-morning as an Americano and sometimes with milk - it always makes a satisfying cup and I would recommend it . It arrived quickly (next day) and was well packaged,

Drinkable but no great flavour. No better than LIDL’s

For the price this coffee is excellent as an all round day to day coffee. It has a good aroma and taste and is a good strength. If it stays at this price for a pack of four I will be buying again.

Having just rubbished a different coffee, I have to give this one a glowing review. I appreciate that different machines work better or worse with different coffees. I use a LaPavoni espresso machine that's knocking on a bit now. It works well with Illy Dark Roast and Happy Belly, and I have to say this is at least as good as Illy Dark Roast for about half the price. If you like an intense and lingering dark roast espresso, I hope it works as well in your machine as it does in mine... enjoy!

Intense flavour. Great in drip machine, French press etc. I continue to order these packs of coffee for value and flavour.

I love, love, love this coffee! I think it is delicious, makes a beautiful cappuccino and the price is just an added bonus. I ordered the Gran Crema blend first and then, mistakenly, ordered the Gran Aroma blend the next time. The Gran Aroma blend is okay but I definitely much prefer the Gran Crema blend.

Buen cafe,buen sabor,y no esta mal de precio

Très bon café a un prix très intéressant , je le fait dans un percolateur et j'en achète régulièrement ,je n'en trouve pas dans les commerces traditionnel .

Un caffè a mio parere bilanciato , non l’ho trovato acre , acquoso o particolarmente acido . Mi è sembrato piuttosto corposo e cremoso ( girandolo col cucchiaino la crema si riforma subito ) , dal sapore deciso , persistente e lievemente amaro . Molto forte in versione ristretto ma altrettanto piacevole in versione corto . In linea con il suo prezzo , personalmente l’ho comprato scontato del 30% e in questo caso il rapporto qualità prezzo è ancora più vantaggioso . Se vi piace assaggiare caffè nuovi ve ne consiglio una prova ! Data scadenza del prodotto oltre 1 anno e mezzo dall’acquisto

bonne qualité

El sabor es fuerte y con muy baja acidez. No hace una gran crema (utilizando delonghi dedica con filtro presurizado) pero lo que sí destaca es el gran cuerpo que tiene. Notas de chocolate y frutos secos tostados. Parece tener una buena dosis de cafeína porque aunque soy muy cafetero, este es de los que más acelerado me ha puesto. El precio me parece aceptable por la calidad que ofrece. Mucho mejor de lo que puedas encontrar en los supermercados.