Lavazza Tablì Espresso Tabs vs Lavazza Tablì Tabs Variety Collection
The verdict
Lavazza Tablì Espresso Tabs and Lavazza Tablì Tabs Variety Collection score the same, 7.4 out of 10, so the choice is what each is better at rather than which is better.
Lavazza Tablì Espresso Tabs costs $12 less.
Who each one suits
Lavazza Tablì Espresso Tabs
A single shot of espresso
Lavazza Tablì Tabs Variety Collection
Single, double and lungo shots, to try the whole range
How they score, criterion by criterion
Both are scored the same way against the rest of their category, from what their makers publish. The weight is how much each criterion moves the total. How the score works
| Criterion | Weight in category | Lavazza Tablì Espresso Tabs | Lavazza Tablì Tabs Variety Collection |
|---|---|---|---|
| What Is In The Capsule | 26% | 7.0 | 7.0 |
| Cost Per Cup, and Per Kilo | 22% | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| Recycling & Disposal | 18% | 10.0 | 10.0 |
| System, Range & Availability | 18% | 9.0 | 9.0 |
| Sourcing & Certification | 16% | 8.4 | 8.4 |
What each one costs
| Price | $48.00 | $60.00 |
| Cost per pod The figure that decides what the choice costs over a year, not on the day. | $1.00/pod | $1.00/pod |
Where they differ
Every specification the two makers publish differently. Everything they match on is in the full table below.
| Lavazza Tablì Espresso Tabs | Lavazza Tablì Tabs Variety Collection | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $48.00 | $60.00 |
| Best for | A single shot of espresso | Single, double and lungo shots, to try the whole range |
| Box price | 48.00 USD | 60.00 USD |
| Capsules per box | 48 | 60 |
| Coffee Species | 100% Arabica | — |
| Decaf in the range | ✓ | ✓ |
| Drink Prepared | A single shot of espresso | Single, double and lungo shots, to try the whole range |
| Intensity | 8/13 on Lavazza's own 13-point scale | 6 to 11/13 on Lavazza's own 13-point scale |
| Decaffeinated | — | Included, one box of five |
| Origin | Central America, South America | Africa, Central America, South America, Southeast Asia |
| Roast Level | Light | Light, medium and dark |
| Tasting Notes | Bright floral aroma with a subtle fruity finish, from a delicate 100% Arabica espresso | One 12-count box of each blend: Super Crema, Espresso, Espresso Lungo, Espresso Double and Decaf |
Pros and cons
From each full review, written from the same published facts as the scores above.
Lavazza Tablì Espresso Tabs
- +100% Arabica, which Lavazza describes as bright and floral with a subtle fruity finish.
- +A dollar a shot, in line with Nespresso Original capsules and without their aluminium.
- +No capsule on the coffee: the tab is pressed coffee and the spent puck is just wet grounds.
- +Intensity 8 of 13 is the middle of the Tablì range, so it suits milk as well as a straight shot.
- −48 to a box, so trying it costs $48.00 where a Nespresso sleeve of ten is about $10.
- −It fits the Tablì machine and nothing else, and no third party makes tabs.
- −Lavazza publishes no dose weight, origin or roast level for this blend.
- −The tasting notes are the maker's own; nobody at this site has tasted it.
Lavazza Tablì Tabs Variety Collection
- +The only way to buy any Tablì blend in twelves rather than 48.
- +All five blends, from the Lungo at intensity 6 to the Double at 11, including the decaf.
- +$1.00 a tab, the same as the single-blend boxes of 48.
- +It covers all three drinks the machine makes: single, double and lungo.
- −$60.00 up front is still more than a Nespresso sleeve of ten costs to try a coffee.
- −Twelve of a blend you like runs out quickly, and the refill is a 48-count box.
- −It fits the Tablì machine alone.
- −Lavazza publishes no origin, roast or dose weight for any of the blends in it.
Every specification, side by side
| Lavazza Tablì Espresso Tabs | Lavazza Tablì Tabs Variety Collection | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Price | $48.00 | $60.00 |
| Who it suits | ||
| Best for | A single shot of espresso | Single, double and lungo shots, to try the whole range |
| Specifications | ||
| Box price | 48.00 USD | 60.00 USD |
| Fits | Tablì | Tablì |
| Capsule Material | ✕ | ✕ |
| Capsule System | Tablì | Tablì |
| Capsules per box | 48 | 60 |
| Coffee Species | 100% Arabica | — |
| Cost per capsule | 1.00 | 1.00 |
| Decaf in the range | ✓ | ✓ |
| Drink Prepared | A single shot of espresso | Single, double and lungo shots, to try the whole range |
| Flavoured | Not flavoured | Not flavoured |
| Home compostable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Intensity | 8/13 on Lavazza's own 13-point scale | 6 to 11/13 on Lavazza's own 13-point scale |
| Decaffeinated | — | Included, one box of five |
| Origin | Central America, South America | Africa, Central America, South America, Southeast Asia |
| Roast Level | Light | Light, medium and dark |
| Roaster Named | Lavazza | Lavazza |
| Subscription Available | ✓ | ✓ |
| Tasting Notes | Bright floral aroma with a subtle fruity finish, from a delicate 100% Arabica espresso | One 12-count box of each blend: Super Crema, Espresso, Espresso Lungo, Espresso Double and Decaf |
| Third-party compatible | ✕ | ✕ |
Lavazza Tablì Espresso Tabs vs Lavazza Tablì Tabs Variety Collection: common questions
Which is better, Lavazza Tablì Espresso Tabs or Lavazza Tablì Tabs Variety Collection?
Both score 7.4 out of 10 on the specifications their makers publish, so neither is ahead overall. Lavazza Tablì Espresso Tabs leads on nothing scored.
Is Lavazza Tablì Espresso Tabs or Lavazza Tablì Tabs Variety Collection cheaper?
Lavazza Tablì Espresso Tabs starts at $48.00, and Lavazza Tablì Tabs Variety Collection at $60.00. Per pod they work out at $1.00/pod and $1.00/pod.
Who is Lavazza Tablì Espresso Tabs for?
A single shot of espresso
Who is Lavazza Tablì Tabs Variety Collection for?
Single, double and lungo shots, to try the whole range
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