ALDI’s new exclusive Lazzio Luxe Reserve Nicaragua Beans have been recognised with top honours at the Golden Bean Australasia Awards, with the new brew available now.
The new Lazzio Luxe Reserve Nicaragua has taken out gold in the Espresso – Large Chain category, making an award-winning debut as it hits ALDI shelves nationwide.
Joining the gold medal winner is Lazzio Luxe Reserve Guatemala, which has also made its mark by taking home bronze in the Milk – Large Chain category.
Both premium single origin coffees are now available for “just” $17.99 per 500g bag or “just” 36¢ a cup (based on a standard single Luxe espresso shot, which typically uses 10g of coffee).
“Coffee is part of the daily routine for millions of Aussies, so we know our customers expect great quality every time they reach for a bag of Lazzio,” says ALDI Australia Buying Director Robert Eichfeld.
“We’re proud to partner with Melbourne-based Black Bag Roasters as we continue our commitment to bringing freshly roasted Australian coffee to customers at ALDI prices.
“The two new Luxe Reserve coffees have already impressed the experts, proving that award-winning coffee can be enjoyed at ALDI prices, with both varieties available for just 36¢ a cup.”
The awards
The Golden Bean Australasia Awards are the region’s premier coffee roasting competition, bringing together roasters from across Australia, New Zealand and the wider Asia-Pacific region to compete across categories including Espresso, Milk-Based and Filter.
Coffees are judged blind by industry professionals, with gold, silver and bronze medals recognising roasting excellence. Top performing roasters progress to the Golden Bean World Series and compete for the title of World’s Best Coffee Roaster.
ALDI is no stranger to Golden Bean recognition, having previously won the Overall Large Chain Champion title at the Golden Bean Awards Australasia in 2025, 2024, 2022, 2021, 2020 and 2019, as well as Large Chain Champion at the Golden Bean World Series in 2024.
“Recognition at the Golden Bean Awards Australasia is a fantastic result for our roasting team and a reflection of the care and precision that goes into every coffee we produce,” says Nomad Coffee Group CCO Ben Romeril.
“We’re proud to work alongside ALDI to deliver the new Lazzio Luxe Reserve Nicaragua and Guatemala, and to show that exceptional single-origin coffee can be both award-winning and accessible.”
The coffees
The Lazzio Luxe Reserve Nicaragua is said to deliver a “smooth, medium-roast cup with notes of citrus, caramel and cocoa, balanced by a pleasant acidity and lingering finish”. Ideal for both espresso and filter brewing, the product is promoted as a “well-rounded choice for those who enjoy a harmonious mix of sweetness, brightness and depth”.
For a “richer, more indulgent cup”, the Lazzio Luxe Reserve Guatemala is said to offer a “smooth, medium-roast profile with notes of dark chocolate, toasted almond, caramel and stone fruit”. Its “pleasant fruit acidity adds a subtle lift to the chocolate-forward flavour, making it a great choice for coffee drinkers who prefer richness with a touch of fruit”.
Both coffees are versatile across espresso and filter brewing and can be enjoyed black or with milk.
