Lavazza A Modo Mio Lungo Dolce Coffee Capsules (5 Packs of 16)

I had run out of coffee pods for my Lavazza machine (yet again) and these were on Amazon at a good price. I haven't tried this particular variation before and took the plunge. This is well-balanced coffee; it isn't as strong as the others I've tried: I like my coffee smooth and strong. However, the coffee is pleasant on the palate and as a result, these pods did not last long.With or without milk; frothy or flat, these pods do not disappoint. Another plus is the fact that the pods are eco-pods which means I am doing my bit for the environment.

I have been using Lavazza pods for manny years and have tried all their variants and have always experienced a quality brew.This variant in particular is my favourite as it matches flavour with boldness. It’s my easy drinking option and I will be sipping it well into my old age.

So, the review is about the coffee, not the machine, but as you can't have one without the other, I'll start by saying that the machine is awful. I'm on my second (in just over a year) and it's already beginning to fail.That being said, I really like this coffee! I use a mug, and the coffee fills about two thirds of it. I top it up with hot water, add a splash of milk, and although a purist will probably snort with derision at this sacrilege, I really like the result. I bought a couple of multi-flavour packs at first, until I whittled it down to this as my favourite, along with Passionale. Even without added water and milk I enjoy the taste. It's not bitingly powerful (as the Passionale is) but it has a rich and smooth quality.I'll certainly miss this, but I am so fed up with the machines failing (despite following the manufacturer's maintenance guidelines) that as soon as this one fails completely I will revert to a cafetiere or possibly find an alternative machine brand.

Apart from being lovely tasty coffee, the pod can be put directly in the food recycle bin Yay!

I love this coffee. Buying in bulk saved me money.

Great tasting coffee

If you like coffee, you'll probably want to buy this, rather than vodka. Especially if you don't like vodka

Clearly, we will all have our own idea of how we like our coffee. Mainly mine is black and strong with a rating of at least on a 5 rating for ground bought.Having tasted other pods at friends using different types of machines And having bought two other types of machines myself. The Lavazza is what I settled for and now a few months later I have to say. It stands head and shoulders above the others I come across.The nitty-gritty of pod choices for me were the two stronger ‘Intensita’ choices which I regarded as 5*. I still use these, but you know what. This Lungo Dolce at an ‘Intensita’ of only 6 and 100% Arabica is my favourite above all others.Worth a try to see if you feel the same if you like strong Espresso.