Lavazza Decaf Espresso Options, Ground and Whole Bean

Best for
Late-night drip coffee without caffeine

The Lavazza Decaf Ground Coffee is a balanced medium roast made from 100% Arabica beans sourced from South America. Lavazza describes it as naturally decaffeinated and says it is ideal for drip coffee preparation. It comes in a 12 oz bag.

That drip recommendation is the key point for espresso shoppers. The listing does not say it is ground for espresso, and a grind made for drip is usually coarser than espresso machines prefer, which can lead to fast, watery shots. For a pot of coffee to sip through a long evening raid or a late movie, though, this is an easy, mellow decaf. Arabica beans tend toward a smoother, less bitter cup, which suits a medium roast brewed in volume. If you want something closer to espresso strength, the Caffe Decaffeinato or the DEK are better matches.

• 100% Arabica from South America
• Naturally decaffeinated, medium roast
• Recommended for drip brewing
• 12 oz bag

Best for
Espresso machine owners with a grinder

The Lavazza DEK Whole Bean Coffee is Lavazza’s decaf built for espresso. The description calls it a fully rounded dark espresso roast made from Brazilian and Vietnamese Arabica and Robusta varieties, with exceptional fragrance and a creamy, smooth sip. It comes in a 1.1 lb bag.

Robusta in an espresso blend typically helps with crema and body, which matters in decaf, where flavor can otherwise feel thin. The catch is that it is whole bean, so you need a grinder capable of an espresso-fine grind. The payoff is freshness: grinding right before you pull a shot keeps aroma much better than pre-ground coffee sitting open for weeks. If you pair it with a home espresso setup, our classic espresso machine guide covers machines that suit this kind of blend. The listing’s description is cut off before it names the ideal brewing method.

Best for
Daytime espresso, not decaf

The Lavazza Caffe Espresso Ground Coffee Blend is not decaf. It is a regular, caffeinated blend of Central and South American Arabica varieties that Lavazza says brews best as traditional Italian espresso, while also working in drip machines, French presses and moka pots. It comes in an 8 oz can.

We include it because it often appears alongside decaf in searches and because it shows what a pre-ground Lavazza espresso is like. There is a roast conflict: the title says medium roast, while the description describes a rich dark roast with strong, fragrant flavor. Keep it for daytime or pre-match shots, and switch to one of the decaf options after dark.

• Contains caffeine
• Arabica from Central and South America
• Pre-ground for espresso and other methods
• 8 oz can

Best for
Bold daytime espresso with chocolate notes

The Lavazza Crema e Gusto Ground Coffee is also a regular, caffeinated blend. It combines Brazilian Arabicas with African and Indonesian Robusta coffees for an intense, fragrant aroma and hints of chocolate in a full-bodied cup. It comes as four 8.8 oz bricks, the largest quantity here.

Like the Caffe Espresso, its title says medium roast while the description says rich dark roast, so expect a bold profile. The Robusta content adds body and typically more caffeine than all-Arabica blends, so it is firmly a daytime coffee. If you love its flavor and want a caffeine-free version for nights, the DEK Whole Bean is the closest decaf in character, since it also blends Arabica and Robusta for espresso. For machines that make the most of this style, see our Lavazza coffee maker coverage.

Best for
Ground decaf with espresso intensity

The Lavazza Caffe Decaffeinato Ground Coffee 250G is the most direct answer to a search for Lavazza decaf espresso ground. Lavazza calls it a superior blend with all the intensity of an espresso but none of the caffeine, full flavored and medium roasted, and says it is suitable for all coffee makers.

The listing rates it aroma 4, body 3 and intensity 4, which suggests a flavorful cup with a slightly lighter body than the most intense blends. It is a 250g (8.81 oz) pack from Lavazza’s UK operation, so availability and packaging may vary. The listing does not specify bean origin or Arabica and Robusta split. If you do not want a grinder and need decaf for an espresso machine or moka pot, start here.

• Pre-ground decaf, medium roast
• Aroma 4, body 3, intensity 4
• Suitable for all coffee makers
• 250g pack

Best for
Whole bean decaf for filter brewing

The Lavazza Dek Filtro Whole Bean Coffee is a decaf medium roast blended and roasted in Italy, with Brazilian Arabica and natural Robusta. Lavazza highlights notes of roasted cereals and barrique, and the title notes it is nut free. It comes in a 1.1 lb bag.

As the name Filtro suggests, it leans toward filter brewing, so it suits pour-over and drip more than espresso. Because it is whole bean, you can grind it coarser for filter or finer to experiment in a moka pot. It is a good pick for readers who want a fresher decaf for filter coffee than pre-ground bags offer.