illy Espresso: the quintessential way to enjoy coffee
A perfect
espresso coffee can be recognized by its thick, hazelnut-colored
crema lined with dark brown tiger stripes. The illy blend fragrance
has notes of chocolate, toast, honey and caramel and a full-bodied
flavor, velvety and sweet. A pleasant bitter tingle follows, slowly
fading after several minutes while the aroma lingers on for many
minutes.
A cup of illy espresso is a brief but intense experience
that caresses the senses, awakens the spirit and opens the mind.
From the very first sip, illy’s rich, fragrant aroma and
distinctive, consistent taste provide an authentic Italian coffee
experience to be savored over and over again. And for those who
enjoy the pleasures of creamy, frothy cappuccino, the best starts
with a perfect shot of espresso.
Quality Never Compromises
Quality
never compromises. That’s why illy produces one single blend
composed of nine types of 100% premium Arabica coffee—the
very finest—and makes it available in different formats and
roasts. This choice guarantees consistent quality and distinguishes
the illy blend, ensuring it always has the same unique aroma and
flavor. The green coffee beans are carefully selected at source
from the best plantations in Brazil, Central America, India and
Africa. They are then subjected to 114 quality control steps before
being sold.
The Unflagging Pursuit of Quality and Perfection
Blending
ensures that beans from different regions mix harmoniously while
keeping their organoleptic properties. The subsequent roasting
gives the coffee its unmistakable illy aroma, body, flavour and
colour. illy is available in two roasts: classic with a rich, smooth,
balanced flavor and dark with a more robust and intense coffee
flavor. For those who prefer their coffee without caffeine, illy’s
distinctive taste is also available in decaf. The coffee is then
packaged in the signature illy can in a protective pressurized
atmosphere to preserve its aroma for two years.
A Choice of Formats
Fine
Grind: Suitable for espresso and all other preparations
Filter
Grind: Ground especially for filter coffeemakers and cafetieres.
Whole Bean: For those who prefer to grind the beans to their individual
taste and preparation method
E.S.E (easy serving espresso pods): illy has made it easy to prepare authentic Italian espresso at
home with E.S.E pods. Each individual pod is perfectly ground and
expertly tamped. So there's no measuring, no mess, and no way to
make a mistake. Simply insert a pod into an E.S.E-compatible espresso
machine and within 30 seconds you’ll have authentic Italian
espresso with perfect aroma, crema and taste.
iperEspresso Capsules: The latest illy innovation brings café-quality espresso
into the home. The revolutionary two-phase extraction creates an
extraordinarily smooth, full-bodied and intensely aromatic coffee
with long-lasting crema. Hyper Espresso capsules work exclusively
with Francis Francis Hyper Espresso machines.
