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1Repair Windows errors before they cause bigger problems2Scan for outdated or missing drivers - takes under a minute3Clear out junk files and repair common Windows errorsALDI Australia said its Lazzio coffee range won gold and the “Overall Large Chain Champion” title at the 2024 World Series of the Golden Bean Awards. The often-mentioned $4.99 price was for 250 g bags of organic Honduras or Peru ground coffee in March 2024—not a confirmed price for today, and not a specifically identified gold-winning product.
What won gold—and what the $4.99 referred to
ALDI’s 2024 World Series announcement credits the Lazzio range with gold and the “Overall Large Chain Champion” result. It does not name a particular bag or variety as the individual gold medal winner.
The $4.99 detail comes from a PerthNow report published March 4, 2024. It referred to 250 g bags of Lazzio organic Honduras or Peru ground coffee. The same report listed some 500 g bags at $8.49 and 1 kg beans at $11.99–$21.99; these are historical price snapshots, not current quotes. The $4.99 bags were ground coffee, not whole beans, and ALDI did not identify them as the specific award-winning entry.
What the 2024 award means
ALDI described the World Series as a final between Northern and Southern hemisphere competitors and reported more than 2,500 submissions. That entry figure is ALDI’s reported count. In its announcement, the company used the category label “Overall Large Chain Champion.”
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- SUPER CREMA: A 22 oz whole bean coffee bag ideal for espresso preparation
- INTENSITY AND ROAST: This full-bodied medium roast offers a bold and creamy finish
- BLEND: Made from Arabica and Robusta beans, this naturally caffeinated blend is sourced from 15 coffee-growing countries around the world
- PREPARATION: Ideal for espresso preparation.
- BREWING GUIDE FOR SINGLE ESPRESSO: 0.28 oz of ground espresso delivers a 1 oz espresso shot
Black Bag Roasters director Lance Brown described the result as the “Large Chain/Franchise Category” trophy for the ALDI Lazzio coffee bean range. Brown also said entrants needed coffees in espresso, milk-based and filter categories to qualify for the overall champion result. ALDI separately reported a 2024 Golden Bean Australasia result, calling the title “Overall Large Chain / Retail Champion” and saying Lazzio received 14 further medals across coffee categories. These were separate events and should not be conflated with the World Series title.
Who roasts Lazzio coffee
ALDI says Melbourne-based Black Bag Roasters roasts its Lazzio coffee and describes the roaster as a long-term partner. In a separate announcement about the 2024 Australasia awards, ALDI said its partnership with Black Bag Roasters began in 2014.
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- One bag of 2.2lb Lavazza Espresso Barista Gran Crema Whole Bean Coffee Blend
- Roast: Dark
- Intensity: 7/10
- Taste: Full-bodied
- Aromatic Notes: Honey and roasted coffee
What Lazzio costs now
The March 2024 $4.99 price is not a current price. ALDI’s current Lazzio range page lists options including medium and dark whole beans and ground coffee, organic coffees, Brazil single origin and Luxe Blend. Prices and availability can vary by store, so check local ALDI listings for the current product range and price. The page’s listed medium-bean price is $17.99/kg as of October 8, 2026; it is a retailer listing, not a guaranteed price at every store.
The range includes different roasts, formats and origins, so the award alone is not a guide to which bag will suit your taste or brewing method. ALDI describes its medium roast as smoother; the available award announcements do not establish independent tasting results or show that every variety tastes the same.
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- SUPER CREMA: A 2.2 lb whole bean coffee bag ideal for espresso preparation
- INTENSITY AND ROAST: This full-bodied medium roast offers a bold and creamy finish
- BLEND: Made from Arabica and Robusta beans, this naturally caffeinated blend is sourced from 15 coffee-growing countries around the world
- PREPARATION: Ideal for espresso preparation.
- BREWING GUIDE FOR SINGLE ESPRESSO: 0.28 oz of ground espresso delivers a 1 oz espresso shot
How the later awards differ
ALDI reported additional World Series results in 2026: Luxe Blend Premium Coffee Beans won gold in Large Franchise Espresso, while Medium Coffee Beans won silver in Large Franchise Milk. These are category awards from 2026, not the 2024 overall chain result. The 2026 ALDI announcement says its under-$0.30-per-cup figure is based on a standard single Luxe espresso shot using 10 g of coffee. That serving-cost claim is specific to the stated product and calculation, not a universal price for Lazzio coffee.
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Best Value
- 100 percent Arabica
- Medium Roast
- Central America & African highland origins
- Ideal for espresso preparation (fine grind)
- Fruity & Aromatic
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- CREMA E AROMA: A 2.2 lb whole bean coffee bag ideal for espresso preparation (pack of 1).
- INTENSITY AND ROASTING: With an 8/10 intensity, this creamy medium roast offers an aromatic finish.
- BLEND: Made from Arabica and Robusta beans, this naturally caffeinated blend is sourced from South America, Africa, and Asia.
- AROMATIC NOTES: Chocolate.
- PREPARATION: Ideal for espresso machines.
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