Rating of the best coffee brands for a coffee machine for 2022

Coffee is a fragrant invigorating drink, without which almost no one can imagine their life. A cup of coffee is not only a great morning, but also a great excuse to take a break during the working day. A combination of two factors will allow you to get a delicious drink: a coffee machine and good coffee.

Our rating includes 6 brands for coffee machines, 5 of them are premium and 1 is budget. All of them are distinguished by excellent organoleptic characteristics and a wide range of products.

Top premium coffee brands

Tasty Coffee

Brand history

The company has been roasting coffee for 13 years. To achieve the perfect result, the process uses the best roasters in the world - Probat and Loring. The whole process from the moment the green coffee arrives to the moment the roasted beans are sent to the consumer is technologically advanced.

Green coffee is stored in a special microclimate until roasting, which allows you to save all the properties of the beans. Roasting is made exclusively to order, that is, brand coffee is always a freshly roasted product.

Each batch of coffee is checked using Colortrack laser colorimeters, this allows you to achieve the optimal degree of roasting, to make it of high quality. After roasting, the grain is additionally cleaned using a special Sovda optical color sorter.

The Tasty Coffee team is made up of Q-graders, championship winners, national taste judges, and SCA certified professionals.

In the official Tasty Coffee store, you can buy coffee beans or ground coffee, the degree of grinding can be selected based on the intended preparation method.

Products

All presented coffee can be divided into 2 categories depending on the roasting profile: for espresso and for filter.

Choosing coffee for espresso is also worth it for geyser coffee makers, Turks.If you plan to prepare a drink using a drip coffee maker, a French press, a pour over, an aeropress, or just in a cup, then you should choose coffee for the filter.

For the convenience of the consumer, coffee is grouped according to the brightness of taste. This way you can choose a balanced or bright espresso, as well as a balanced or bright filter. Encapsulated raw materials and drip packs are separated into a separate group.

The most popular coffee beans and ground

• Brazil Cerrado - espresso coffee, natural processing, the taste is balanced, notes of roasted nuts, chocolate and caramel. Packing in grains will cost 579 rubles. for 250 gr.
• Ethiopia Irgacheff Nat is also an espresso coffee. The natural processing method, when sugars from the pulp remain on the surface of the grain, provide the finished drink with a sweetish taste, with notes of ripe dark berries, floral, milk chocolate and grapefruit sourness. The cost of packing 250 gr. — 529 rubles.
• Black Candy is an espresso blend ideal for drinks with added milk. The resulting drink has a pronounced bitterness, notes of dark chocolate and spices. This coffee has the darkest roast of all positions in the range. 250 gr. grain will cost 639 rubles.
• Brazil Sul de Minas is a naturally processed coffee designed for the filter. The taste is balanced, has notes of cocoa, peanuts, lemon zest. The cost of packing 250 gr. — 579 rubles.

Coffee in drip bags

• Barry is an espresso blend, 100% Arabica, the finished drink is highly sweet, has notes of nut paste, dark berries, biscuits. Great for dairy drinks. The price for 10 packages is 419 rubles.
• Panama Geisha Kambera is an unusual, extraordinary lot from Ninety Plus Coffee, which produces coffee that scores over 90 on the SCA scale. The taste of the resulting drink is unique, it has notes of white wine, mango, jasmine. The price for 10 drip packs is 1939 rubles.

On a note! Only 0.0025% of the world's coffee scores over 90 on the SCA.

• Ethiopia Chelchele - the resulting drink gives off notes of apricot, strawberry, milk chocolate. 10 drip packs will cost 589 rubles.

• Coffee is roasted only to order, that is, the roast is always fresh;
• Large selection of coffees: roasted blends for espresso or filter coffee, microlots, monosorts;
• A wide price range, there is quality coffee for any budget;
• A team of professionals who know everything about coffee and its roasting;
• Coffee replacement guarantee or money back guarantee if the product is not to your liking;
• Using the best roasters in the world;
• Delivery is free for orders over 600 rubles. (there are exceptions for certain regions);
• Open production, broadcasts from production are underway;
• It is possible to get a coffee roasting profile, just scan the pack;
• The company is loyal to the client, open to dialogue and ready to help in the selection and solution of possible problems.

• No.

Lavazza

Brand history

The history of this Italian company began with a small grocery store over a century ago in 1895. Its ancestor is Luigi Lavazza, who drew attention to the differences in coffee berries that arrived from different regions of the world. Studying the qualities of different varieties of this crop led him to the idea of ​​mixing them to achieve optimal taste.This is how the art of blending and creating mixtures was born, and at the same time the world-famous Lavazza brand, which was founded in 1927.

Since then, the company has come a long way of development and self-improvement: the packaging has changed from parchment and vacuum cans to the usual modern vacuum bags, new technologies have been introduced into the production of products, first blending recipes were created, and then capsules for coffee machines. A long but steady journey has led Lavazza to become the world leader in coffee production. It is important to note that for the management of this family organization, not only the end result is important - receiving income from the sale of their products, but also the process of growing coffee berries, their receipt by their enterprises. In addition to everything, the management of the company behind the scenes, with the help of a fund established in 2004, takes care of the people who grow this crop for their enterprises: they introduce new agricultural technologies and improve the living conditions of farmers.

Lavazza produce the product in grains, ground, instant, as well as in capsules.

Products

In bean products, there are two subspecies: classic and espresso, which are both great for preparing in coffee machines.

Classic Lavazza

• Qualità Rossa is a blend of Brazilian Arabica and African Robusta. Medium roast, intensity 5, combined with notes of chocolate and dried fruits, gives a rich and persistent sensation.
• Qualità Oro - Perfect Symphony - 100% Arabica. The combination of 6 medium rare Central and South American varieties results in a sweet and persistent taste with floral and fruity notes. Intensity 5.

Espresso by Lavazza

The first two are 100% Arabica, the second are a blend with Robusta.

• Caffè Espresso is a blend of several varieties from Central and South America, very fragrant with floral notes. Roast medium, intensity 5.
• L'Espresso Gran Aroma - soft with a touch of chocolate and long-lasting cream. Medium rare and low intensity 6.
• L'Espresso Gran Crema is a slow-medium roast blend with a lingering, fragrant flavor with hints of pastry. Average intensity 8.
• Espresso Crema & Aroma. Moderate intensity 8 and medium roast of a blend of South American, African and Asian coffee berries results in a harmonious creamy sensation with chocolate notes.

Coffee capsules

It is represented by 5 species, of which only the first one consists entirely of Arabica:

• Armonico - strong roasting saturates the drink with bright notes of roasted cereals and caramel. Average intensity 8.
• Ristretto - South American berries with an admixture of South Asian Robusta under the influence of dark roasting reveal chocolate and caramel shades in full and balance. Intensity 11.
• Decaffeinato Ricco is a blend of a Brazilian variety and robusta from Southeast Asia in a strong degree of roasting. Characterized by velvety and sweetness with notes of cereals and dried fruits. Decaffeinated. Intensity 6.
• Deciso is a strong, rich and bright blend of Brazilian and South Asian varieties. Notes of cocoa and wood are characteristic. Dark roast, intensity 10.
• Avvolgente - an unusual and spectacular combination of Brazilian and African Arabica with a mixture of Robusta from Southeast Asia gives an exquisite taste with notes of cocoa and spices. Roasting is dark, intensity is weak 5.

Capsules from Lavazza are compatible with Nespresso® Original coffee machines. The package contains 10 capsules.

The cost of packaging 250 g - from 228 rubles, capsule (10 capsules) - from 295 rubles.

• a long history of the brand, for which he has established himself as a manufacturer of a high-quality product;
• extensive geography of growing raw materials - different regions supply raw materials with different characteristics, which allows you to create blends with unique organoleptic characteristics;
• all formats of products are offered: in grains, ground, soluble, in capsules, which is very convenient for the various needs of the buyer;
• a large selection of varieties with different ratios;
• a wide palette of flavors: chocolate, caramel, cereals, dried fruits, etc.;
• different degree of roasting;
• reliable sealed packaging;
• packing for 250, 500, 1000 g.

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Molinari

history of the company

Molinari is another family business whose history began back in 1804 in Italy. True, the company began to deal directly with coffee only in 1911. It was then that the Giuseppe Molinari family opened their cafe-bar coffee shop, which became incredibly in demand in the city. Its unprecedented popularity was due to the fact that coffee was roasted directly in the bar - the aroma spread throughout the city, attracting more and more visitors. Since then, the Molinari family decided to redirect their business into the coffee mainstream. One of the key principles of family production is the exceptional quality of the final product: high-quality raw materials from various regions of the world, modern heat treatment technologies, the latest packaging methods - all this is done to maintain its product in the premium segment.

Assortment of coffee

Molinari offers the widest range of natural coffees, which can be purchased in different formats: beans, ground, chaldars and capsules.

There are several lines in grain, among which Gourmet and 5 stars are 100% Arabica. Consider the main ones:

• Gourmet is an aromatic drink, velvety and sweet with a subtle citrus note.
• Oro is a traditional blend of 95% Arabica and 5% Robusta. This composition, combined with dark roasting, makes the drink sweetish with a slight sourness.
• Espresso is a combination of 80% South American Arabica and 20% Robusta. Rich and tart with virtually no acid.
• Rossa is an incredibly aromatic blend of 70% Arabica and 30% Robusta. Tart sweet and sour with a pleasant bitterness and a long aftertaste.
• 5 stars - the most elite line with an unsurpassed bright aroma. It is distinguished by rich softness and chocolate-honey shade with a barely perceptible sourness. Characterized by high foam. The line was developed for HoReCa and is available in 3 kg cans.

Capsules from Molinari are represented by several types:

• Qualita Oro - medium roast, intensity 9. Balance and rich aroma are the main characteristics.
• 100% Arabica is a sweet and slightly sour blend from different regions.
• Cacao Arancia - medium roast, intensity 10. Delicate taste with hints of chocolate and orange.
• Decaffeinato is a decaffeinated natural rich drink. Intensity 9.
• Caffe Biologico - several varieties of Arabica that have been grown according to all organic standards. Intensity 9.
• Qualita Rosso is a blend of several varieties of Arabica with a rich, bright aroma and a deep taste with a slight bitterness. Medium roast, intensity 10.

Capsules are compatible with Nespresso® Original coffee machines.

The cost of a package of 500 g - from 1120 rubles, a package of capsules (10 pcs.) - from 280 rubles.

• the company has earned the trust of customers with the constant quality of its products throughout its history;
• the widest range for both home use and for catering and hotel business;
• the brand offers a wide variety of blends that allow even the most demanding lover of this drink to find the right one for themselves;
• an innovative way of packaging - pressureza, allows you to keep the aroma of the product for 3 years;
• packaging made from biodegradable materials;
• rich aroma;
• excellent organoleptic qualities of the finished product.

• expensive.

Illy

The path of the company

Illy is a coffee brand that began its history in 1933 in the Italian city of Trieste. The founder of the company, Francesco Illi, almost immediately focused his attention on the sale of coffee, because this aromatic drink had already won the hearts of all the inhabitants of Italy and Europe as a whole. However, Francesco was not only a successful entrepreneur, but also an excellent inventor. It was he who invented the first automatic coffee machine. The research vein was passed on to the son of the founder of the brand, under whose leadership already in our time (2000) the University of Coffee was created for research and inventions in the coffee industry. Management pays great attention to the education of its employees. The university trains not only those who are engaged in the cultivation of this crop, but also employees of coffee houses, baristas, who are directly involved in the preparation of the drink.

Throughout the history of its development, the company has been striving to maintain the quality of its products at its best. For this purpose, raw materials are purchased directly from the producing country (Brazil, Kenya, Ethiopia, etc.). This is followed by a careful selection of raw materials using a patented digital sorting machine, as a result of which only berries of perfect shape and color remain. The preparation of mixtures, thermal processing of raw materials and packaging are also under the careful supervision of specialists. It is important to note that the packaging takes place according to the pressurization technology, which retains all the qualities of the final product for up to 3 years.

Products

Illy produces products in beans, ground, capsules (for Nespresso® Original coffee machines), iperEspresso capsules (for preparation in Y1, X1, X7, X8 branded machines), pods, filter bags.

All coffee in its composition contains only Arabica, which can be collected in blends from raw materials from different parts of the world, or be a mono-sort from a specific region.

Mix of 9 varieties from different regions

Available in 3 options:

• Intenso - dark roast, strong with notes of cocoa;
• Classico - soft, medium roast, perfectly balanced with a slight aftertaste of caramel;
• Decaf is a classic version, but without caffeine.

Monovariety, or Arabica, obtained from one specific region

Presented in 5 varieties, which got their name from the names of the countries from which the raw materials were obtained:

• illy Arabica Selection Colombia (Colombia) - a delicate sweet taste with delicate notes of citrus;
• illy Arabica Selection Guatemala (Guatemala) - bold and multifaceted with a pronounced chocolate tint;
• illy Arabica Selection Brasile (Brazil) - the most intense and bright with predominant notes of caramel;
• illy Arabica Selection Efiopia (Ethiopia) - the most inimitable and unique among all varieties, delicate and delicate with notes of jasmine;
• illy Arabica Selection India (India) is unusual and multifaceted, just like its country of origin. On the palate, persistent notes of black pepper and dark chocolate.

Cost 250 gr. - from 660 rubles, the cost of a pack of capsules (21 pcs.) - from 1048 rubles.

• wide geography of raw materials supply;
• the strictest quality control of products;
• available in the form of grains, ground, in capsules and pods;
• ground and whole grains are packed only in cans;
• ideal grains of the same size and level of roasting;
• mild taste with pleasant bitterness;
• the presence of both combinations of different varieties and single varieties from specific countries.

• no blends with robusta;
• expensive.

Paulig

history of the company

Another large coffee company that arose thanks to the initiative and entrepreneurial spirit of one person. It began its history, like the previous ones in the 19th century (1876), but not in Italy, but in Finland. It was there that its founder, Gustav Paulig, opened his then still very small business, which consisted in the sale of imported colonial goods in Northern Europe. At the beginning of the 20th century, the family business began to supply green coffee berries to their region, which the entrepreneur's family roasted at home and then resold to residents. Gradually, roasted coffee began to be sold much faster and in greater volumes, which prompted Gustav to create the first coffee roasting plant in Northern Europe. Over time, the company grew, it even had its own brands.

It is noteworthy that Paulig was the first in Europe to indicate the date of manufacture of the product on the packaging, so that the consumer could track its freshness.

Since then, Paulig has been constantly developing and expanding the boundaries of its production: new production methods, new products are being developed, factories are being built not only in Finland, but also in other countries, including Russia.

Products

Only ground and grain coffee is produced.

Several lines stand out. Let's consider each in more detail.

Presidentti

It is 100% Arabica and is more suitable for brewing in a filter coffee maker and a French press.

There are 3 variations in the Presidentti line: Original, Gold and Black.

• Original is a Central American blend that is medium roasted to achieve a balance of flavor. It has subtle berry notes.
• Gold - more aromatic, light roast gives more softness and noticeable sourness with fruity notes.
• Black - characterized by a strong degree of roasting, which gives a noble bitterness, chocolate aftertaste and an unforgettable aroma.

classic

Line for automatic coffee machines.

The blend of this series is made up of Central American Arabica, which, after a medium roast, is filled with a fragrance with a nutty tinge. It is characterized by a balance in all organoleptic indicators and a thick dense foam. Separately in this line is Classic Crema, which is characterized by a long aftertaste and velvety cream.

Arabica

Arabica and Arabica Dark - amaze with balance. The first option has a medium roast, the second - dark, which manifests itself in the fortress and light bitterness.

Espresso Original

For automatic coffee machines.

It is a classic combination of South and Central American grains and Indian Robusta. A dense and aromatic drink is distinguished by the presence of notes of chocolate and nuts.

Mokka

The drink is designed specifically for the Russian market, it is distinguished by its strength and aroma.

Mundo

It is made from raw materials collected on environmentally friendly plantations. On the palate there are notes of dark sugar and honey.

City

Presented in four variations. More suitable for cooking in a French press filter or geyser coffee maker.

• Café Paris - for lovers of coffee with milk. Extra dark roast.
• Café New York - mild, suitable for use throughout the day.
• Café Havana is a Cuban-style drink: dark roasted and full-bodied.
• Café Moscow - ideal for making raff coffee. Strong degree of roasting and bright persistent aroma.

christmas coffee

Limited line for Christmas holidays. Medium roast combined with cardamom and cinnamon.

The cost of packaging 250 g - from 220 rubles.

• medium strength;
• balanced organoleptic characteristics;
• decent quality at an affordable price;
• interesting variations of the drink with different aftertastes.

• not all mixtures are suitable for preparation in automatic coffee machines;
• few variations of the drink from a combination of different varieties;
• packaging without a zip fastener;
• heterogeneous grains.

Segofredo

Another Italian coffee company. Its origin is associated with the name of Massimo Zanetti.The originally Italian firm is now a multinational group (Massimo Zanetti Beverage Group), consisting of almost 50 companies. The geography of this brand covers all inhabited continents and many countries.

Assortment of coffee

Segofredo brand coffee products are presented in grain, ground form, in capsules compatible with Nespresso, Dolce Gusto and Modo Mio.

Bean coffee Segofredo from Arabica

• Speciale Aroma - characterized by a noticeable sourness.
• Selezione Arabica - in the composition of the berries of the Brazilian and Peruvian coffee tree. Medium roast reveals a layered aroma and flavor that combines floral and chocolate notes.
• Organica - is made from raw materials grown organically in compliance with all environmental standards. Chocolate and caramel are captured.

Bean coffee Segofredo from a mixture of Arabica and Robusta

• Intermezzo is a bright combination of 60% to 40% medium roast. A complex taste with sourness, in which cocoa, citruses, and mountain herbs can be distinguished.
• Buono - a distinctive feature of this duet - softness and moderation. The degree of roasting is medium.
• Mild is a ratio of 90% to 10%. Soft, balanced and harmonious with fruity undertones.
• Selezione Crema is popular among cappuccino lovers. Gives a nice long lasting lather. The ratio is 4 to 1.

• Espresso Casa is a mixture of 80% and 20% moderate strength with a pleasant creamy undertone.
• Massimo - the ratio of 70% and 30% is ideal for latte and cappuccino. There are bright notes of chocolate.
• Speciale Dolce is a blend with a noticeable citrus flavor.
• Speciale Espresso - a unique combination of 50 to 50. Intense and rich.

Capsules

Represented by 3 types:

• Classico;
• Decaffeinato (decaffeinated);
• Intenso.

The cost of packaging in grains 500 g - from 500 rubles.

• a huge selection of blends;
• thick foam;
• compatibility of capsules with different types of coffee machines;
• rich aroma;
• acceptable price.

• quality varies greatly depending on the supplier country;
• grain heterogeneity.

All previous brands belong to the premium class. In addition to them, our rating includes a budget brand of coffee, which, according to the reviews of many users, has excellent taste qualities despite its low cost.

The best budget brand of coffee for a coffee machine

jardin

Jardin is a very young company compared to previous ones. It appeared in 2007 as a joint project of a Swiss and Russian company. The uniqueness of the production lies in the use of a special technology of double roasting, as well as in a special packaging system. The brand is based on varieties without the addition of robusta. They are presented in grain, ground, instant form, as well as in capsules for coffee machines.

Assortment Jardin

It can be broken down into 3 subcategories:

• Specialty Coffee - Arabica monosort from a specific region of the Earth;
• Gourmet Coffee - blends of various varieties of Arabica;
• Freeze Dried - instant drinks.

We are interested in the first two, because It is in them that coffee is presented in grain form. Let's take a closer look at what they include.

specialty coffee

• Ethiopia Sidamo - Ethiopian dark roasted berries. A combination of tenderness with soft bitterness and fruity notes.
• Colombia Supremo - from Colombia with a multifaceted taste, in which citrus flowers, chocolate, vanilla can be distinguished. Strong degree of roasting.
• Sumatra Mandheling is strong and rich, rich in shades and aftertaste.

gourmet coffee

• Americano Crema from Brazilian medium roast beans. Soft. Suitable for americano and espresso. There is a slight sourness.
• Breakfast Blend is made from Brazilian and Guatemalan varieties.
• Espresso Di Milano - dark roast gives the drink a subtle bitterness with chocolate notes.
• Dessert Cup is the perfect combination of Central American and African varieties for making Americano and espresso. Multifaceted.

The cost of packing 250 gr. in grains - from 179 rubles.

• all proposed product options are 100% arabica without the addition of robusta;
• there are single varieties from specific regions;
• low price for decent quality;
• excellent organoleptic characteristics;
• a wide range of products;
• variety of tastes;
• easy to find in any store.

• not found.

In our rating, we considered 6 brands of coffee for coffee machines, although there are many more. We chose these because they are most in demand among customers and receive the maximum amount of positive feedback from them.

In conclusion, I would like to say that each brand of this drink finds its buyer, because how many people - so many tastes. When choosing a brand of coffee for yourself, pay more attention to your own feelings and needs. Decide what you like most in this drink and expect from it: strength, sourness, aroma, rich aftertaste. We hope our rating with a full description of coffee brands will help you make your choice.