Great Taste 2026
Two of Our Products Just Won Great Taste 2026 Awards
Judged blind by the Guild of Fine Food among more than 12,500 entries from around the world — here's what the judges had to say.
Madrigal Colombian Specialty Coffee
★★ 2 Stars — Outstanding
"Dark-roast beans and ground coffee. A lot of flavour packed into a smooth and silky mouthfeel with a lift at the end from a light acidity. Very well-balanced coffee." — Great Taste 2026 judges
Villalba Black Lentils
★ 1 Star — Delicious
"These have retained their shape and texture well during cooking, and have lovely tender skins. Good, earthy flavour — the judges feel these are an excellent example of their type." — Great Taste 2026 judges
Limited batch — coming soon to our full range.
Frequently Asked Questions
Has Laverde Artisan won any food awards?
Yes. Our Madrigal Colombian Coffee received a 2-star Great Taste 2026 award, and our Villalba Black Lentils received a 1-star Great Taste 2026 award, both from the Guild of Fine Food, judged blind among more than 12,500 entries worldwide.
What is Great Taste?
Great Taste is the world's largest and most trusted food awards programme, run by the Guild of Fine Food. Products are judged blind by a panel of over 500 experts. One star means delicious, two stars means outstanding, three stars means among the best of their kind.
What does a 2-star award mean for Madrigal Coffee?
Fewer than 1 in 10 entries reach 2 stars. Judges described it as dark-roast, smooth and silky in the mouth, with a well-balanced, lightly acidic finish.
What does a 1-star award mean for the Black Lentils?
1 star is a genuine mark of quality awarded to a minority of entries. Judges praised the lentils for holding their shape and texture during cooking, with a good, earthy flavour.
Where can I buy the award-winning coffee?
Madrigal Colombian Specialty Coffee is available directly at laverdeartisan.com, roasted weekly in small batches.
How fresh is Madrigal Coffee — is it roasted to order?
Madrigal is roasted weekly in small batches, so every order ships close to the roast date rather than sitting on a shelf.