Lavazza Tablì Super Crema Tabs vs Lavazza Tablì Tabs Variety Collection
Lavazza Tablì Super Crema 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 Super Crema Tabs costs $12 less.
Who each one suits
A single shot of espresso
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 Super Crema 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 Super Crema 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 |
| Decaf in the range | ✓ | ✓ |
| Drink Prepared | A single shot of espresso | Single, double and lungo shots, to try the whole range |
| Intensity | 10/13 on Lavazza's own 13-point scale | 6 to 11/13 on Lavazza's own 13-point scale |
| Decaffeinated | — | Included, one box of five |
| Roast Level | Medium | Light, medium and dark |
| Tasting Notes | Roasted hazelnut, full bodied, with a velvety crema | 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.
- +Intensity 10 of 13, the fullest of the three single-shot everyday tabs.
- +Roasted hazelnut and a velvety crema, in Lavazza's description, which is the profile that carries milk.
- +$1.00 a shot, the same as the milder Espresso tab.
- +No capsule to deal with: the tab is pressed coffee with no packaging of its own.
- −No origin, roast level or dose weight is published.
- −Only the Tablì machine takes it, and only Lavazza makes tabs.
- −The Tablì machine has no milk system, so the blend that suits milk needs a separate frother.
- −48 to a box at $48.00, which is a lot of one blend to commit to.
- +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 Super Crema 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 |
| 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 | 10/13 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 | Africa, Central America, South America, Southeast Asia | Africa, Central America, South America, Southeast Asia |
| Roast Level | Medium | Light, medium and dark |
| Roaster Named | Lavazza | Lavazza |
| Subscription Available | ✓ | ✓ |
| Tasting Notes | Roasted hazelnut, full bodied, with a velvety crema | One 12-count box of each blend: Super Crema, Espresso, Espresso Lungo, Espresso Double and Decaf |
| Third-party compatible | ✕ | ✕ |
Lavazza Tablì Super Crema Tabs vs Lavazza Tablì Tabs Variety Collection: common questions
Which is better, Lavazza Tablì Super Crema 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 Super Crema Tabs leads on nothing scored.
Is Lavazza Tablì Super Crema Tabs or Lavazza Tablì Tabs Variety Collection cheaper?
Lavazza Tablì Super Crema 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 Super Crema 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