Lavazza has launched its Tablì single-serve coffee system in the United States, introducing its compressed coffee tabs made entirely from ground coffee without a capsule, coating or filler.

The launch follows a preorder period that sold out across multiple product drops, according to Lavazza North America. The U.S. rollout gives Lavazza a new entry in the single-serve coffee category, an area the company identified as strategically important when it first previewed the technology.

The system uses precisely dosed, ground and tamped coffee compressed into a solid tab. A proprietary Tablì machine extracts the coffee directly from the tab, eliminating the capsule used by many single-serve systems. Lavazza said development took five years and resulted in more than 15 patents.

Lavazza previously described the format as a new product category within single-serve coffee. VendingMarketWatch reported in April 2025 that the system grew from Lavazza’s 2020 acquisition of Italian startup Caffemotive and its coffee-tab concept.

For office coffee service operators, the launch comes as workplace refreshment programs become more tailored to individual locations. Some accounts want single-cup coffee, while others are seeking espresso, bean-to-cup systems or premium beverage options, according to recent VendingMarketWatch analysis. That makes new brewing formats such as Tablì worth watching as operators evaluate equipment and coffee programs for different workplace needs.

Tablì also adds another format to monitor as equipment suppliers and roasters look for ways to combine portion control, convenience and beverage quality. Its capsule-free design also distinguishes the system from many established single-cup platforms.

Daniele Foti, vice president of marketing for Lavazza North America, called Tablì one of the company’s largest investments in the U.S. market and said the company plans to continue expanding distribution during the year.

Lavazza also will offer machine-and-coffee bundles and an option combining the brewer with a milk frother. The machine uses one-touch controls and is designed to prepare espresso and longer coffee beverages without grinding or measuring.

Why this matters for convenience services operators

• The new brewing format could eventually create additional choices for accounts seeking simple preparation, portion control and espresso-style beverages.
• A proprietary brewing format can differentiate a coffee program but may also depend on continued access to compatible equipment and coffee tabs.
• Strong consumer adoption could create demand for similar capsule-free concepts in workplace coffee and other unattended environments.