| Arabica | A type of coffee species which grows generally above 3000 ft and produces a rich tasting bean relatively low in caffeine, mostly grown in Latin America. |
| Automatic Machine | A traditional espresso machine where the amount of water used to make the espresso is pre-programmed. |
| Backflushing | A process where a blank filter is used to clean the grouphead on a traditional coffee machine. |
| Bean-to-Cup Machine | A machine that offers a variety of preset black and white coffee options at the push of a button. Often used in self-service situations. |
| Blend | Espresso is always a blend of different coffees, where the roaster seeks a specific end result with body, acidity, and sweetness coming from the mix of different beans. |
| Blind Filter | A filter used on your espresso machine to back flush. When used, it allows a build-up of pressure in the grouphead, which, when released, forces cleaner and water through the head and out into the drain. |
| Burrs | The blades in a grinder that crush the beans to a uniform size suitable for the preparation of coffee. |
| Crema | The initial light-coloured creamy liquid that comes out when making an espresso. |
| Cupping | Coffee tasting to evaluate the characteristics within different coffees. |
| Degassing | The time roasted beans need to release the CO2 trapped inside of the bean when ground, usually a few hours at most to rest, settle, and give their best taste. |
| Dose | The amount of coffee put into the filter basket. |
| Espresso | The small amount of coffee made by a machine forcing water through ground coffee under pressure. |
| Extraction | The amount of coffee released from the beans, usually dependent on the fineness of the grind. |
| Frothed Milk | Milk that has been expanded by using steam. |
| Grinder | A machine used to crush beans to a size suitable for coffee making. |
| Grouphead | Part of the espresso machine where the portafilter is attached to have water forced through the coffee. |
| Hopper | A container attached to a grinder to store the whole beans until ready to grind. |
| Portafilter | The handle with a filter basket used to make espresso coffee. |
| Puck | Coffee bean residue left in the filter basket after the extraction of the espresso. |
| Robusta | A type of coffee species grown mostly in wet areas of the eastern hemisphere, high in caffeine and can be quite harsh to taste. |
| Steam Wand | The pipe attached to the espresso machine used to heat and froth milk. |
| Steamed Milk | Milk that has been stretched and heated using a steam wand. |
| Tamper | A tool used to flatten, compress, and remove the excess air from ground coffee when making espresso. |
Lavazza for cafés, bars and sites
Lavazza coffee, branded glassware and support through The Espresso Shop
When you buy Lavazza beans through us, we can help you access branded cups, glassware and point-of-sale pieces to make your coffee setup look sharper and more consistent.
What you get
Bring Lavazza branding into your café
By choosing Lavazza beans from The Espresso Shop, you are not only buying coffee. Depending on volume and availability, we can help you secure branded glassware and point-of-sale to match the coffee you serve.
Beautiful Crockery
Transport your customers to Rome, Venice or Milan through the addition of a classic debossed cup depicting the iconic architecture of Italy.
Lavazza small glass cup
Compact glass cups with Lavazza branding, ideal for espresso-based drinks or tasters.
Lavazza iced latte glass
Tall branded glassware suited to iced lattes and longer drinks, keeping your branding visible.
Coffee supply
Lavazza beans for your menu
We can help you choose Lavazza blends that suit how you serve coffee, from busy takeaway sites to sit-in cafés.
Lavazza beans for your menu
Choose from a range of Lavazza blends to match your style of service and customer base.
Choice of blends and formats
We can help you pick options that work for espresso, milk drinks and higher-volume service.
How becoming a Lavazza customer through us works
We keep the process straightforward. Our team already supports cafés, bars and offices across the UK, so we can help you choose beans and branded pieces that make sense for your site.
Step 1
Tell us about your site
Share a few details about your location, how you currently serve coffee, and the sort of volume you expect
Step 2
Choose suitable Lavazza blends
We discuss blends, formats and any equipment support you may need from The Espresso Shop.
Step 3
Add branding where appropriate
Once you are set up as a Lavazza customer through us, we can look at cups, glassware and signage that may be available for your site.
Brand in your space
Crockery, hoppers and in-store materials.
Beyond the beans, Lavazza offers a full visual world for your bar or café. Here are some examples of how your coffee offer can look on the counter and in the room.
Embossed crockery and espresso cups
A coordinated set of cups and saucers that gives your espresso service a polished, consistent look at the table and on the counter.
Hopper graphics for each blend
Branded hopper covers that clearly show which Lavazza blend you are serving. Useful for both staff and customers at busy bar setups.
Indoor signage and point-of-sale
Indoor boards and display pieces that make it clear you serve Lavazza, while keeping the look of your space tidy and on brand.
If you are interested in Lavazza for your café, bar, office or site, our team can talk you through options and availability.