The roastery
Lollo Caffè is roasted in Scisciano, a town on the inland edge of Naples. It is a family-run business, and the coffee reflects where it comes from: a southern Italian roast, traditionally dark and full-bodied, built around blends with real Robusta content rather than the lighter, more acidic Arabica style that dominates much of the Australian market.
What that means in the cup is body and crema. The shot pours thick and hazelnut-brown, the acidity sits low, and the finish is long and slightly bitter in the way a bar espresso in Naples is bitter — not harsh, but present. If you take your coffee black and strong, or with milk, it delivers plenty of character. If you prefer a bright, fruity single origin, this is not that, and we'd rather tell you now.
The five blends
| Blend |
Character |
Best for |
| Argento |
The strongest in the range. Full, powerful and heavy-bodied, with a long, persistent finish. |
Short black coffee, bar-strength espresso and anyone who finds other blends too mild. |
| Nero |
Dense and creamy, Robusta-forward, with very low acidity and a generous crema. |
Milk drinks such as flat whites, lattes and cappuccinos. Its intensity holds up well against milk. |
| Classico |
Harmonious and rounded, with a soft natural sweetness. Balanced rather than overpowering. |
The everyday cup and the safest place to start if you are unsure. |
| Oro |
Higher Arabica content, more aromatic and refined, with a brighter and slightly sharper finish. |
Drinking black, afternoon coffees and anyone who enjoys a more aromatic cup. |
| Dek |
Decaffeinated, with body and crema retained. It does not taste like a compromise. |
Evenings and anyone reducing caffeine without giving up the pleasure of espresso. |
Which one fits your machine?
We stock the Lollo range across a variety of popular coffee systems. Choose your machine to explore the compatible options:
ESE pods are standard 44 mm paper coffee pods, individually wrapped in filter paper. If your machine uses the ESE pod system rather than capsules, this is the format to look for.
Getting the best out of it
If you are grinding beans or using ground coffee, these traditional Italian blends may need a different grind setting from the lighter coffees you are used to. Start with your usual setting, taste the result and adjust gradually. If the espresso runs too quickly and tastes thin, try grinding a little finer. If it runs too slowly or tastes overly bitter, try a slightly coarser setting.
Capsules and pods are already dosed for you, so there is nothing to adjust. If your machine has a programmable volume setting, experiment with a shorter espresso rather than a long coffee to bring out the blends' body and intensity.
The brand at home
Lollo is a familiar name in Italy. Chef Antonino Cannavacciuolo fronted the brand's national campaigns from 2016 to 2025, and its 2026 campaign features Sal Da Vinci, who won the Sanremo Music Festival that year and went on to represent Italy at Eurovision. None of this changes how the coffee tastes, but it helps explain why a roaster that may be unfamiliar to many Australians is an established name in its home market.
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