Illy Classico vs Lavazza Qualità Oro
Illy Classico and Lavazza Qualità Oro, side by side: what each one is, who makes it, alcohol content, ingredients, sensory profile and flavor notes, all from the Bebidário profiles.
Which do you prefer?
The differences in a few lines
- Both are coffees.
- Illy is owned by illycaffè; Lavazza, by Grupo Lavazza.
- Both brands come from Italy.
- In Bebidário's sensory profile they are close: no difference reaches 1.5 points out of 10.
- Only in Illy Classico, orange blossom, jasmine and dark caramel; only in Lavazza Qualità Oro, cherry and dark chocolate.
Which one to choose?
- Looking for orange blossom, jasmine and dark caramel? Illy Classico.
- Looking for cherry and dark chocolate? Lavazza Qualità Oro.
Based on the differences in sensory profile, alcohol content and calories. In the end, your palate decides.
Side by side
| Illy Classico Coffee · Italy | Lavazza Qualità Oro Coffee · Italy | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Coffee | Coffee |
| Brand | Illy | Lavazza |
| Brand owner | illycaffè | Grupo Lavazza |
| Brand origin | Italy | Italy |
| Alcohol content | Alcohol-free | Alcohol-free |
| Species | 100% Arabica (blend of 9 origins) | 100% Arabica |
| Roast | Medium | Medium |
| Format | Whole bean, ground and iperEspresso capsule | Ground (can and vacuum pack, 250 g) and whole bean |
| Intensity | 5 (illy scale of 1 to 9) | 5 (Lavazza scale of 1 to 10) |
| Packaging | 250 g pressurized can (beans and ground) | — |
| Bean origin | — | Central America and South America |
| Preparation | — | Filter and moka |
| Ingredients | Roasted and ground coffee, 100% Arabica. | Roast and ground coffee, 100% Arabica. |
| Sweetness | 1.5 | 1 |
| Acidity | 5 | 5 |
| Body | 5 | 5 |
| Bitterness | 4 | 4.5 |
| Roast | 5 | 5 |
| Notes — first sip | orange blossomjasmine | — |
| Notes — mid-palate | dark caramel | cherrydark chocolate |
| Notes — finish | — | dark chocolate |
Data from the Bebidário drink profiles. The sensory profile goes from 0 to 10 and combines Bebidário's reference with community votes.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between Illy Classico and Lavazza Qualità Oro?
Both are coffees. Illy is owned by illycaffè; Lavazza, by Grupo Lavazza. Both brands come from Italy. In Bebidário's sensory profile they are close: no difference reaches 1.5 points out of 10.
Are Illy Classico and Lavazza Qualità Oro made by the same company?
No. Illy is owned by illycaffè; Lavazza, by Grupo Lavazza.
Which is sweeter, Illy Classico or Lavazza Qualità Oro?
They are about as sweet as each other in Bebidário's sensory profile (1.5 and 1, out of 10).
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