• the world’s best known models
• A photographer with eclectic view
• Six timeless Italian song : Va’ Pensiero, ‘O sole mio, Con Te Partiró, Nessun Dorma, Baciami Piccina and Guarda Che Luna

Photographer: Miles Aldridge (United Kingdom)

The models:  Bianca Balti (Italy) , Georgia Frost (United Kingdom) , Lydia Hearst (U.S.A.) , Daisy Lowe (United Kingdom) , Alexandra Tomlinson (U.S.A.) , Alek Alexeyeva

Lavazza stirring sticks

Creating a real coffeehouse atmosphere to enjoy Lavazza espresso best is not that difficult. Get yourself a Lavazza BLUE LB 800, some coffee capsules and a suitable Espresso cup and you can start!
But wait! That is not everything. To style up your coffeehouse at home and make it a real Lavazza BLUE coffee-bar some neat Lavazza accessories are necessary.

Stirring your Espresso to dissovle the sugar or mixing it with milk is most stylish if done with a
Lavazza espresso spoon or Lavazza stirring sticks.
But I would recommend the spoon to go easy on the environment

Ooops! Spilled some coffee while stirring your drink? Use a Lavazza napkin from the napkin holder to wipe away the stains. Hoepfully you use Lavazza coasters to prevent your table from getting dirty in the first place.

Wanna go outside but not take your valuable Lavazza espresso cup with you?

Make it  Lavazza coffee to-go with the stylish Lavazza plastic cups!

All these fancy accessories are available on www.NERONERO.eu, your one-stop-retailer for all your Lavazza coffee capsule needs!!! Please also visit the present-section and you will find the espresso cup that suits your Lavazza coffee best:  genuine Lavazza espresso cups!!!

Attention: To order these accessories from NERONERO you need to place an order with at least 300 Lavazza BLUE or Lavazza Espresso Point capsules included!!!

Most people are unaware of the many health benefits of coffee.  Coffee has had a bad reputation among health professionals because of the caffeine it contains. But more studies are proving that moderate coffee drinking provides many health benefits.

Enjoying a cup of coffee while reading this article? Well, keep on sipping because a new study shows that coffee has health benefits.

In the past, coffee was blamed for causing or exacerbating a variety of ills including high blood pressure and cancer. As it turns out, coffee was unfairly maligned. That’s because individuals who are coffee lovers are more likely to engage in risky behaviors such as drinking alcohol and smoking cigarettes in excess and it is these habits which contribute to increased health risk.

One of the reasons for coffee’s health benefits may lie in its high caffeine content. An 8-fl oz cup of drip-brewed coffee contains about 135 mg of caffeine. This compares with just 35 mg for the same serving of green tea or a 12-fl oz serving of Coke.

The evidence is strong that regular coffee consumption reduces the risk of Parkinson’s disease and that benefit is directly related to the caffeine. A number of studies have indicated that people who drink coffee on a regular basis are up to 80% less likely to develop Parkinson’s. Researchers have been trying to determine how caffeine reduces the odds of developing this debilitating ailment of the brain and nervous system. The disease results when levels of the brain chemical dopamine fall, interrupting nerve signals from the brain to muscles. Caffeine increases the expression of dopamine receptors in the brain.

Caffeine may also be responsible for another potential benefit for coffee drinkers – protection against gallstones. After analyzing data from more than 125,000 people for almost 20 years, researchers at Harvard School of Public Health, concluded that both men and women coffee drinkers tended to have less risk of developing gallstones. The evidence was especially notable because the effect was dose dependent. According to nutrition researcher Michael Leitzmann, the risk fell by 13% among those who consumed one cup a day; 21% for people who drank two to three cups; and by 33% for those who drank four or more cups a day.

Using the same data from the Health Professionals Follow-up Study and the Women’s Health Study, researchers at Harvard also calculated that by consuming one to three cups of caffeinated coffee daily, diabetes risk can be reduced by single digits. Even more compelling was that if coffee consumption increased to six or more cups a day, then the risk was reduced by 54% for men and by 30% for women, when compared to non-coffee drinkers.

Researchers at Vanderbilt University ‘s Institute for Coffee Studies believe that it is not the caffeine in coffee which reduces the risk of diabetes. Instead, they believe a group of compounds called quinines increase the capacity of the liver to use glucose and this would account for improved blood sugar control in diabetics. Unlike caffeine, quinines, which are created during the roasting process, may be unique to coffee. Coffee also contains a large amount of chlorogenic acid, tocopherols and magnesium. Each of these components has been shown to improve insulin sensitivity and glucose metabolism.

Some of the health benefits of coffee have been linked to its high antioxidant content..Chocolate, dried fruits, and dried beans are higher in antioxidants. For this reason, it’s not surprising that Hershey’s recently introduced a line of dark chocolate bars that are positioned as “good for you” because they contain a concentrated form of antioxidant flavanols found in cocoa beans.

Another compound in coffee called trigonelline gives coffee its aroma and bitter taste. But that’s not all. This compound has also shown to have antibacterial and anti-adhesive properties, which help to prevent dental cavities from forming.

While coffee is increasingly being noted for its health benefits, certain individuals should be cautious about their consumption. Pregnant women should carefully monitor caffeine intake, since more than 300 mg a day raises the risk for miscarriage. Women who are nursing should avoid drinking coffee as the caffeine can pass into the mother’s milk. Individuals who have a hard time sleeping are advised not to drink coffee. And, those with irregular heartbeats are warned against drinking caffeinated beverages.

Vita Medica

The Science of Natural Health

CHICAGO

‘The new café marks the next step in enhancing the guest experience at the Observatory,’ said Daniel Thomas, general manager, John Hancock Observatory.  ‘Espression combines the finest Italian food, beverages, and desserts, with the best views of Chicago to provide an experience like no other in the city.’

Lavazza, Italy’s leading coffee company, created the Espression concept under the tag line ‘ Espress Yourself‘, and features world‐class Italian espresso and culinary specialties created by celebrity chefs.  Coffee choices range from the much anticipated espresso, mochas, and lattes to the completely unexpected Éspesso™, the coffee you can eat, and Espessone, the delicious light mousse to try with the perfect espresso.

‘We are thrilled that Lavazza’s unique concept compliments this iconic venue’, said Joerg Oberschmied, chief operating officer, Lavazza Premium Espresso. ‘With its breathtaking view and innovative coffee creations it is a memorable experience for visitors from all over the world.’

World-renowned chefs Ferran Adrià and Moreno Cedroni incorporated two key ingredients in each item on the menu – innovation and research – with regularly changing and freshly prepared breakfast items, sandwiches, salads, pastries and artisan-made gelato.  Contemporary Italian influence runs throughout this modern, inviting space, where guests can plan the day’s activities while enjoying a cappuccino or even host a child’s birthday party.

In addition to its delicious drinks and cuisine, Lavazza’s attention to innovative design extends to the annual branded calendars the company produces featuring images from notable artists – 2009’s artist is famed photographer, Annie Leibovitz.

Lavazza, Italy’s leading coffee company was founded by Luigi Lavazza in 1895 where he first invented the concept of the blend, the complex art of mixing coffee from different origins to obtain a harmonious and delicious flavored espresso.  Today, Lavazza still operates as a family business that values innovation and quality while respecting its Italian tradition.  In 2008, the company was awarded a Corporate Green Globe Award, given to businesses that demonstrate an extraordinary commitment to furthering sustainability, by the Rainforest Alliance.

About John Hancock Observatory
Located inside the iconic John Hancock Center, John Hancock Observatory is open every day from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. and, at 875 North Michigan Avenue, stands in the heart of the Magnificent Mile next to hundreds of shops, restaurants, attractions and entertainment venues. Highlights include spectacular 360° views spanning 80 miles and four states and the city’s only open-air Sky Walk, all accessed by the fastest elevators in the country. John Hancock Center and John Hancock Observatory are owned and operated by affiliates of Golub & Company.

About Espression by Lavazza
The new café concept Espression — refers to espresso, the signature Lavazza product, and to the company’s tag line ‘Espress Yourself’ — was awarded the 2008 Grand Award for Restaurant Design at the A.R.E. Design Awards. The casually-elegant European-style coffee shops serve exceptional coffee beverages as well as a wide range of delicious, freshly prepared breakfast items, sandwiches, salads, pastries and gelato. Many of the breads, cookies and breakfast items are baked on‐site daily. The signature Éspesso™, the coffee you can eat, was named among Time Magazine’s best inventions of 2006. The décor is contemporary-chic and the walls have artwork from the annual Lavazza calendars.

article originally from Lavazza.com

A nice couple: the LB 800 and the EP 800

…or in the office or whereever you like. How? With the small Lavazza machines for the Lavazza BLUE and Lavazza Espresso Point system, LB 800 and EP 800. Prepare espresso and frothy milk easy, fast and clean.
Frothing up milk with the integrated steam spout is done as if by magic and allows you to prepare many different coffee specialties. Italian espresso, Latte Macchiato, Irish Coffee, Ice coffee, with the Lavazza machines your creativity knows no bounds. Cappuccino, tea and bouillon are prepared as easy and as fast as an espresso.
The big variety of Lavazza coffee capsules leaves nothing to be desired: 100% Arabica blends, Arabica and 40% Robusta blends, decaffeinated coffee, malt coffee, buillon, milk drink and many fruit teas and black tea from the Lavazza Di piú collection.

You can order it now on and benefit from the special promotion packages offered!

Picture from a RA-certified coffee farm

thinking into practice. If a farm fulfils the required conditions, the coffee products from that farm will be marked as officialy Rainforest Alliance certified. The Lavazza coffee TIERRA, available for the Lavazza BLUE and Lavazza Espresso Point coffee capsule systems, is a coffee blend that originates from several of those farms. They are all involved in the TIERRA project you should all be familiar with already, if not please read this article from the blog.

On the website of the Alliance you can now watch a nice video, taking you right to one of those certified coffee farms. See for yoursefl where Lavazza TIERRA comes from. Bon voyage!

1. Coffee statistics show that coffee is the most popular beverage worldwide with over 400 billion cups consumed each year.
2. Coffee industry statistics show that only 20% of harvested coffee beans are considered to be a premium bean of the highest quality.
3. Coffee market statistics show that coffee is grown commercially in over 45 countries around the world.
4. Coffee trade statistics show that over 5 million people in Brazil are employed by the coffee trade; most of those are involved with the cultivation and harvesting of more than 3 billion coffee plants.

Some rather impressive numbers, am I right? Well, I can assure that as far as Lavazza coffee is concerned, only coffee beans of the premium-part are used.
For further figures and statistics please visit the Top100Espresso-website!

Picture from the Lavazza-retailer's show-room, featuring the Guzzini and LB 1000 machines

For the very first time the abbreviation of BLUE becomes explained:

• B for Best
• L for Lavazza
• U for Ultimate
• E for Espresso

I didn’t know that!
Furthermore, the most popular Lavazza BLUE machines are introduced. Now my dear blog-readers, you can decide which one you would like to own or simply admire the beauty of their designs.

Assortment of Lavazza BLUE coffee and tea capsules at the Laazza retailer's

The article not only features interesting information on the product range and the technique behind the capsule system, but also a couple of very nice pictures from the show-room of a Lavazza-retailer.

I picked the most beautiful pictures and show them to you in this blog post.
They feature two LB machine models and most of the available coffee and tea capsules for the Lavazza BLUE system.

Have fun browsing the article and have a nice weekend!!!

kind regards
your NERONERO

To double your pleasure and the energizer-effect Lavazza released something revolutionary: the bidose capsule!

That coffee capsule is based on the Lavazza BLUE Intenso capsule, it contains the same kind of ground coffee from 60% Arabica and 40% Robusta coffee beans but also contains 40% MORE ground coffee!!! Considering that the usual Intenso capsule contains 8g of ground coffee, the total amount has risen to 11.2g!

With that amount of ground coffee, Lavazza BLUE Intenso bidose is the perfect basis for an Espresso that delivers the good-morning-kick for breakfast or various long-coffee specialties like Latte and Cappuccino.
It is also possible to brew 2 normal cups of Espresso with that capsule, but let’s be honest: everybody will succumb to the temptation of having a double-Espresso if they can, or am I wrong?