Strong blend without flavor needs a little extraction time, that is, max 25-26 seconds. I use it with a Sage Bambino machine and a Sage Pro grind cutter. I took it at 13 seconds for cutting and 8 seconds for knives, and I got 44ml of coffee in 26 seconds. The result is quite good, it doesn't go stale after an hour, and it's great with plenty of ice. It just needs a spoonful of sugar, while I used to drink it without any. Now with this variety, I drink it moderately.

Strong coffee variety robusta so do not expect it to be aromatic.. Personally, it is easily drinkable. Definitely wakes you up

If you want strong coffee, it is what you need.
Aromas, etc. do not exist, we forget about them.
I prefer it Americano and freddo espresso

It is true that if you want exclusively espresso, either hot or cold, the coffee must be 100% Arabica. Anything else is quite bitter, so you will need to add sugar to make it drinkable. However, if you drink Latte like me, then you won't notice any difference and it is a very good choice. Lavazza remains a consistently reliable brand of quality, with a rating of 7-8/10, so it is always a safe purchase. For any other type of coffee you drink, it is a very good and economical choice.

I want my espresso and fredo strong and aromatic. The Gusto Forte is a strong coffee, with a perfect 10 in strength it gets a 9. Well roasted. In aroma with a perfect 10 it gets a 6. The coffee has a manliness, a strength but its taste is average. The perfect blend came after many coffee trials with 30% Lavazza crema and 70% Robusta Gusto Forte. I get the strength from the Robusta and a little aroma, and the rest of the aroma I get from the Lavazza Crema. EXCITED. I WILL BUY AGAIN.

The price may be tempting, but what you pay is what you get once again. A tasteless coffee, not aromatic. It was tried in espresso, Americano, and freddo, and what I can say is that the best version was in espresso, 40-45ml. Judging from the comments, whether people like this coffee or not, I think those who like it do so because of its price. Of course, taste is subjective. For the price I got it, it is a mediocre coffee compared to other no-name brands at the same price. The test was done with a Krups machine with a grinder.

Very good body, even crema, rich cream, aroma and flavor. For a home machine, Delonghi Dedica, one of the best coffees, economical, in a kilo package that is worth it.

Very flat in everything and the main reason for this is that it is poor in chemicals. Among the classic Italian brands, at least Illy is much cleaner. I would not recommend it to someone who loves espresso and wants to drink it every day, despite its attractive price. It's worth someone to spend 3-4 euros more for something much better!

Very flat body, flat taste. I don't mind its intense bitterness, but it lacks character in the body.

I tried a total of one kilogram (both hot and cold), always freshly ground with a Porlex and brewed with a Brikka.

Perfect coffee for a home machine (I have the Delonghi Dedica). Strong, aromatic, great taste. It makes a very good freddo, something you don't find in similarly priced coffees. I highly recommend it!

Very strong coffee for my taste.
It doesn't lose its flavor even as a freddo espresso, but still appears quite strong.

From the 2 best coffees I have ever drunk! I am always talking about homemade coffee for a briki espresso, not a professional machine, I recommend it

Very good coffee. Although as a freddo espresso I didn't like it that much, as a hot espresso it's unbeatable. I think it's worth its money

During the process of evaluating espresso coffees, I started with the economical ones, seeking quality given the price always! Value For Money (VFM) as they say in our villages! This particular coffee is excellent! Strong body (recommended for freddo) but also relatively aromatic, always giving the sensation of coffee! It is the 3rd economical one that I have tried and so far, the best overall! I will of course continue with the evaluations and will keep you informed!

A value for money coffee. Excellent coffee with strong body and amazing flavor that if you don't know, you won't believe it's 100% robusta. It even gave a light foam in the briki, and with the right grinding in the mill, it simply produces many coffees underneath. An "authentic" espresso.