LAVERDE ARTISAN Coffee vs Lavazza Qualità Rossa Coffee Beans
LAVERDE ARTISAN Coffee vs Lavazza Qualità Rossa Coffee Beans
A Colombian single-origin specialty coffee and Italy's classic red-pack espresso blend, side by side.
Quick answer
LAVERDE ARTISAN Madrigal is a Colombian single-origin specialty coffee from Risaralda, grown at 1,550–1,950m, washed, with a cupping score of 82+ on the Specialty Coffee Association scale, roasted weekly in small batches by LAVERDE ARTISAN in London, and awarded 2 stars at Great Taste 2026. It costs £12.00 for 250g of whole beans (£4.80 per 100g). Lavazza Qualità Rossa is an Italian blend of Brazilian Arabica and African and South-East Asian Robusta, medium roast and intensity 5/10, sold at £6.25 for 250g (£2.50 per 100g) at Tesco on 21 October 2026. Choose Lavazza for a classic Italian Arabica and Robusta blend; choose LAVERDE ARTISAN for a single-origin Colombian specialty coffee with its region, process and cupping score on the bag.
Who each coffee is for
LAVERDE ARTISAN Madrigal Coffee
For people who want to know where their coffee comes from: one region, Risaralda in Colombia, grown at 1,550–1,950m, washed, with a cupping score of 82+ on the Specialty Coffee Association scale, and roasted weekly in small batches by LAVERDE ARTISAN in London. A coffee for filter, espresso or cafetière, and an award-winning bag to give.
Lavazza Qualità Rossa Coffee Beans
For people who want a classic Italian espresso-style blend for the moka pot, black coffee or latte, from a brand roasting since 1895.
What each bag offers
Lavazza details are copied as printed on the pack we bought, with the retailer listing where the label is silent. LAVERDE ARTISAN details come from our own label and production records. Where a detail does not appear on the Lavazza label, the table says so. Prices are regular shelf prices on the date shown; loyalty and promotional prices are excluded.
| LAVERDE ARTISAN | Lavazza | |
|---|---|---|
| Product name | LAVERDE ARTISAN Madrigal Colombian Specialty Coffee — whole beans | Lavazza Qualità Rossa, coffee beans |
| Form | Whole beans | Whole beans |
| Size | 250g | 250g |
| Price (date) | £12.00 at laverdeartisan.com (21 Oct 2026) | £6.25 at Tesco (21 Oct 2026) |
| Price per 100g | £4.80 | £2.50 |
| Origin on pack | Risaralda, Colombia (Colombian single-origin coffee) | Brazilian Arabica with African and South-East Asian Robusta (back of the pack) |
| Single origin or blend | Single origin | Blend of Arabica and Robusta |
| Coffee varieties / beans | Mainly Castillo, Caturra and Variedad Colombia | Arabica and Robusta |
| Altitude | 1,550–1,950m | Not stated on the label reviewed |
| Process | Washed | Not stated on the label reviewed |
| Roast | Medium; roasted weekly in small batches by LAVERDE ARTISAN in London | Medium; body medium; intensity 5/10 |
| Quality grade | Cupping score of 82+ on the Specialty Coffee Association scale | Not stated on the label reviewed |
| Tasting notes (brand's own words) | Lemon, almond, brown sugar, milk chocolate; silky, vibrant and balanced (printed on the bag) | "Rich and full-bodied with chocolate notes" (back of the pack) |
| Best before / batch | Batch number and best-before date on the bag | Printed on the pack |
| Roasted by | LAVERDE ARTISAN, London | Lavazza, Torino, Italia (est. 1895) |
| Responsible company | Laverde Artisan Ltd, 71-75 Shelton Street, London WC2H 9JQ | Lavazza Coffee (UK) Ltd, Uxbridge (UK importer) |
| Product award | Great Taste 2026 — 2 stars (printed on the bag) · LAVERDE ARTISAN awards | No product award stated on the pack reviewed |
| Brand awards | Great British Food Awards 2026: Silver for the Sicilian extra virgin olive oil, Bronze for Villalba black lentils · Great Taste 2026: 1 star for Villalba black lentils (GBFA Silver certificate, PDF) | — |
| Certifications on pack | — | Not stated on the label reviewed |
| Pack | White stand-up bag with one-way valve and printed brew guide (filter, espresso, cafetière) | Foil pack with valve |
| Storage advice | Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight | "Store in a cool and dry place" (tesco.com listing) |
| Other formats | 1kg whole beans (£44) · drip bags, 20 × 13g (£22) | — |
| Gift options | Welcome Gift Box (£29.99): Sicilian olive oil, raw honey and Madrigal coffee in the green LAVERDE ARTISAN gift box | — |
| Countries available | UK; US (Madrigal drip bags 20-pack, $36, with US import duties covered) | UK (bought at Tesco); sold in other countries by Lavazza |
| Available on request | Germany, France, Netherlands, Denmark, Finland | — |
The back labels
The Lavazza pack tells the brand's story since 1895 in five languages, describes Qualità Rossa as a blend of Brazilian Arabica and African and South-East Asian Robusta, and rates it roasting medium, body medium and intensity 5/10. The LAVERDE ARTISAN label names Risaralda, Colombia as the origin, the washed process, the cupping score of 82+ on the Specialty Coffee Association scale and the Great Taste 2026 award, with tasting notes and brew suggestions.
How each brand describes the taste
We do not score flavour. These descriptions are each brand's own published words, attributed and dated.
LAVERDE ARTISAN
LAVERDE ARTISAN describes Madrigal as silky, vibrant and balanced, with a medium, lemon-like acidity, brown sugar sweetness and a flavour that moves between almonds and milk chocolate.
Source: laverdeartisan.com, Madrigal product page and the bag, checked 21 October 2026.
Lavazza
Lavazza describes Qualità Rossa as "rich and full-bodied with chocolate notes" on the pack; its Tesco listing adds "a smooth flavour and hints of chocolate and dried fruit".
Source: the pack and the tesco.com product page, checked 21 October 2026.
Which one to choose
Choose LAVERDE ARTISAN if…
- you want a single-origin coffee: Risaralda, Colombia, 1,550–1,950m, washed;
- you want a specialty coffee with a cupping score of 82+ on the Specialty Coffee Association scale and a Great Taste 2026 award (2 stars);
- you want it freshly roasted: roasted weekly in small batches by LAVERDE ARTISAN in London;
- you are buying a gift: the Welcome Gift Box (£29.99) pairs Madrigal with Sicilian olive oil and raw honey;
- you are in the US: Madrigal drip bags ship with US import duties covered.
Choose Lavazza if…
- you want a classic Italian blend of Arabica and Robusta;
- you brew with a moka pot or make milky coffees;
- you want a 250g pack at £2.50 per 100g.
Key difference: Lavazza Qualità Rossa is an Italian blend of Brazilian Arabica and African and South-East Asian Robusta; LAVERDE ARTISAN Madrigal is a single-origin Colombian specialty coffee roasted weekly in London.
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Frequently asked questions
What beans are in Lavazza Qualità Rossa?
The pack reviewed in October 2026 describes it as a blend of Brazilian Arabica and African and South-East Asian Robusta beans, medium roast and intensity 5/10.
Is Lavazza Qualità Rossa good for espresso?
Lavazza positions it for black coffee and latte, and its Tesco listing names the moka pot, filter machine and French press.
Where is LAVERDE ARTISAN Madrigal coffee from?
From Risaralda, Colombia. It is grown at 1,550–1,950m, washed, and has a cupping score of 82+ on the Specialty Coffee Association scale. LAVERDE ARTISAN roasts it weekly in small batches in London.
Has LAVERDE ARTISAN Madrigal coffee won an award?
Yes. Madrigal Colombian Specialty Coffee was awarded 2 stars at Great Taste 2026. LAVERDE ARTISAN also won Silver for its Sicilian extra virgin olive oil and Bronze for Villalba black lentils at the Great British Food Awards 2026.
How do Lavazza and LAVERDE ARTISAN compare on price?
On 21 October 2026, Lavazza Qualità Rossa Coffee Beans 250g cost £6.25 at Tesco, which is £2.50 per 100g. LAVERDE ARTISAN Madrigal 250g cost £12.00 at laverdeartisan.com, which is £4.80 per 100g.
Can I buy LAVERDE ARTISAN Madrigal coffee in the US?
Yes, as drip bags: the Madrigal 20-pack ships to the US for $36 by Royal Mail International Tracked, with US import duties covered by LAVERDE ARTISAN.
Available countries — LAVERDE ARTISAN
- United Kingdom: full range (olive oil, raw honey, Madrigal coffee, gift sets).
- United States: Sicilian Extra Virgin Olive Oil 250ml ($20) and 500ml ($36), Madrigal drip bags 20-pack ($36). Delivered by Royal Mail International Tracked; US import duties covered by LAVERDE ARTISAN.
- Available on request: Germany, France, Netherlands, Denmark and Finland. Order from Germany · France · Netherlands · Denmark · Finland: write to info@laverdeartisan.com.