5 Best Lavazza Coffee Machines UK (2021)

Helen Cartwright

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The fight for the title of Best Pod Coffee Machine company is a very competitive one, with Nespresso, Tassimo and Dolce Gusto all competing with Lavazza for the crown.

So why should you choose Lavazza? Well, many fans say that they are the best when it comes to the actual coffee quality, with the closest taste resemblance to freshly ground bean-to-cup machine coffee, which other pod machines can struggle with.

While there are fewer models and pod varieties available, the fact that they now make compostable pods that can break down in six months may draw in those concerned about waste.

We have reviewed all of the models available and selected the 5 best Lavazza coffee machines to help make your decision easier.

Our Top Picks

Image	Product	Details
Energy Efficient	Energy Efficient Best Budget: Lavazza Jolie	Dimensions: 21 x 12.4 x 33cm Capacity: 0.6L Power: 1250W Warm-Up Time: 20 Seconds	Check Price
Best Seller	Best Seller We Recommend: Lavazza Desea	Dimensions: 28 x 14.5 x 41.7cm Capacity: 1.1L Power: 1500W Warm-Up Time: 25 Seconds	Check Price
With Milk Frother	With Milk Frother Best For All Drinks: Lavazza A Modo Mio Jolie & Milk Coffee Machine	Dimensions: 36 x 25 x 25 cm Capacity: 0.6L Power: 1250W Warm-Up Time: 20 Seconds	Check Price

The Best Lavazza Coffee Machines

1. Lavazza Jolie

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Specifications

Dimensions: 21 x 12.4 x 33cm
Capacity: 0.6L
Power: 1250W
Warm-Up Time: 20 Seconds

One of the lowest-priced best Lavazza coffee machines around, but that in no means suggests it can’t compete with the big guns.

If you are worried about purchasing a pod machine because you feel that it will be quite restrictive in terms of the types of drinks you can have and the style, then the Jolie can really jazz things up.

With a height-adjustable drip tray to accommodate longer cups and a special button to allow you to choose how strong the drink is, you have much more flexibility.

There is a relatively powerful wattage, so you don’t have to wait for long until you have your coffee in your hand. It shuts off after nine minutes of inactivity so won’t waste energy or stay on while you’re at work, and the handy descaling programme sorts out the cleaning side of things.

Reasons To Buy

Smaller size
Fast to heat
Free dose button

Things To Consider

Small water tank

2. Lavazza Idola

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Specifications

Dimensions: 42.3 x 18.8 x 35.2 cm
Capacity: 1.1L
Power: 1500W
Warm-Up Time: 35 Seconds

One of Lavazza’s newer coffee machines, which means they have taken everything from the previous models which really worked and added a few handy extras for good measure.

Despite there being more ways to use it, it is still very intuitive and pretty self-explanatory. Espresso lungo or ristretto, caffè lungo or unrestricted portions – the choice is yours, and it doesn’t take a rocket scientist to work out how to change the settings.

One thing we love about it is how quiet it is. Many coffee machines, pod options included, make quite the racket when preparing the grounds and extracting the water, but the Idola is almost silent. Lavazza goes as far as to say it is the quietest of its kind.

Coffee can be ready in around 35 seconds altogether, which makes it an ideal coffee machine for anyone who is always in a rush in the morning and doesn’t want to mess about too much.

Reasons To Buy

Super quiet
Three different espresso sizes
Colour choice

Things To Consider

Choice of water size means it is not fully automated

3. Lavazza Desea

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Specifications

Dimensions: 28 x 14.5 x 41.7cm
Capacity: 1.1L
Power: 1500W
Warm-Up Time: 25 Seconds

A height-adjustable tray, choice of four strengths and a warning light which lets you know when it needs cleaning and tending to. But that is all just the very tip of the iceberg.

The Desea actually contains a milk frother, one of the few pod machines out there to do so, so if you love a cappuccino but frankly can’t be bothered to pull an espresso, separately froth the milk and everything in between, it could be the ideal answer.

There are five milk settings to pick between, which leaves you spoilt for choice. You aren’t just restricted to using it with the pods either, as you could froth milk separately for hot chocolates or topping other drinks.

It automatically stops when done, and 10 bar of pressure perfectly extracts your choice of drink. Simply, the best Lavazza coffee machine right out there.

Reasons To Buy

Warning light for cleaning and descaling
Fully cooperative milk frother built-in

Things To Consider

Price (but could save you money when you look at what you get)

4. Lavazza A Modo Mio Tiny

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Specifications

Dimensions: 36 x 25 x 25 cm
Capacity: 0.6L
Power: 1250W
Warm-Up Time: 20 Seconds

This is the infamous Jolie coffee machine we have also reviewed, but with added built-in milk frother which is perfect for anyone who loves a creamier coffee.

It works out as better value than buying both separate and allows the milk frother to sit out on the kitchen bench with it, rather than having to cram it into the cupboards. You have the choice between espresso or a lungo and then can add the milk as you wish.

It uses the Lavazza A Modo Mio capsules system, which are now economically friendly which is great for anyone who is concerned about this and it is available in a few colours.

Reasons To Buy

With added milk frother
Uses eco caps
Modern look

Things To Consider

Takes up more space than standalone pod machine

5. Lavazza A Modo Mio Jolie & Milk Coffee Machine

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Specifications

Dimensions: 36 x 25 x 25 cm
Capacity: 0.6L
Power: 1250W
Warm-Up Time: 20 Seconds

This is the infamous Jolie machine we have also reviewed, but with added built-in milk frother which is perfect for anyone who loves a creamier coffee.

It uses the Lavazza A Modo Mio capsules system, which are now economically friendly which is great for anyone who is concerned about this and it is available in a few colours.

Reasons To Buy

With added milk frother
Uses eco caps
Modern look

Things To Consider

Takes up more space than standalone pod machine

Lavazza Coffee Machine Buying Guide

How to choose the best Lavazza coffee machine

You will need to think about a few issues which are particular to your habits, such as:

How many cups do you drink in one day?
How much do you want to have to maintain the machine?
Do you want to be able to froth milk?
How long do you want to wait for the coffee to be ready?

While all capsules will make one cup at a time, some machines will hold more water than others so you don’t need to fill up the tank as often. The same applies to the number of used pods a machine can hold – some with around five, some over ten, so the frequency the holder needs emptying can differ.

Some of the best Lavazza coffee machines available with milk frothers built-in, whereas others will require a separate frother if necessary.

FAQs

How much should I spend on a Lavazza coffee machine?

While they tend to be slightly more pricey than some rivals, a great value Lavazza coffee machine can still be found for around £40. This can go up towards and over the £100 mark, but these ones at the higher end will likely have milk frothers, self-cleaning modes and larger water capacities.

It all depends on what you need. Those at the lower end are just as great in terms of performance, but it just depends on how you want your coffee to be.

Are Lavazza pods compostable?

Yes! As of the end of 2019, Lavazza became the first big coffee manufacturer to ensure all of their pods were made from a bio-polymer compostable material.

This is a big step in the fight to combat waste. Nearly ⅓ of Brits own a pod coffee machine, and as 95 million cups of coffee are drank per day in the UK, this means that tens of millions of pods are likely ending up in a landfill. They take around 50-100 years to break down if made from plastic or aluminium, so this is a big deal and could bring a lot of people over to Lavazza’s side.

These new compostable eco pods will degrade in as little as 6 months when disposed off with your food waste or taken to a dedicated Terra-cycle drop-off point.

They won’t cost any more either, which is good news for your purse.

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We want everyone to be able to enjoy really tasty coffee in the comfort of their own home. It’s easy, and shouldn’t be exclusive to a coffee shop.

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