Product detailed description

Illy Classico Espresso Coffee beans 250 g

"The global standard for perfect Italian espresso. A medium-roasted, legendary blend of nine exclusive 100% Arabica varieties that delivers an absolutely uncompromising balance between sweetness, fullness and delicate aroma."

Are you looking for a cup that defines the very essence of coffee perfection and has become an icon all over the world? Illy Classico Espresso is the flagship and most famous symbol of the prestigious family roastery from Trieste, founded in 1933. This unmistakable blend is a masterpiece composed of 9 of the best, strictly selected varieties of 100% premium Arabica from around the world, which are refinedly blended before roasting. The result of the precise medium roast (Classico) is a coffee with a silky texture, full body and perfectly rounded character. In addition, the iconic 250g metal packaging guarantees absolute freshness and perfect condition of the beans as when they left the roasting drum. It is the ideal choice for coffee purists and demanding gourmets who want to indulge in an authentic barista experience at home.

☕ Flavor profile: Sweet caramel, smooth chocolate and captivating notes of jasmine

Illy Classico stands out with its exceptionally harmonious, velvety smooth character and a sophisticated palette of noble tones with a clean, long-lasting finish:

• Sweet Caramel and Toast: The main flavor line gives the coffee a natural, warm sweetness and fullness that evokes the aroma of freshly baked bread crust.

• Milk Chocolate: The subtle undertone of cocoa beans complements the body of the coffee and leaves a pleasant, clean and refined chocolate aftertaste on the palate.

• Floral aroma: The rich and intense aroma gently develops noble tones of jasmine and dried fruit with a very subtle, perfectly integrated acidity.

📊 Product specifications

🔢 Nutritional information (Nutritional values)

Pure coffee beans without added sugar, syrups, artificial flavors or preservatives are practically calorie-free from a dietary point of view in liquid form. Below are the average nutritional values ​​per 100 ml of a ready-made black drink (e.g. espresso) without added milk and sugar:

💡 Who is it ideal for and what kind of preparation?

The illy Classico blend achieves absolutely excellent, professional results in both domestic and commercial lever coffee machines, and also works perfectly with modern automatic coffee machines. Its complex and delicate profile also develops beautifully when prepared in a traditional moka pot or French press. It is created for those looking for a universal and perfectly balanced cup - from a morning invigorating espresso to a mid-morning Lungo to a ritual afternoon coffee full of elegant aromas.

With its sweet caramel base and silky texture, this coffee is an absolutely stunning partner for milk specialties (cappuccino, latte macchiato, flat white). Combined with finely whipped milk foam, it creates an extraordinarily harmonious, velvety drink, in which the sweetness of the milk perfectly underlines the noble flavor layers of this northern Italian legend.

🔒 Revolutionary freshness preservation system (Pressurization): Illy coffee is packed in patented metal cans using the pressurization method - the air in the container is replaced by an inert gas under higher pressure. This process literally locks the precious coffee oils inside the beans and prevents any oxidation. After opening the can, you will feel an explosive, intoxicating aroma, as if the coffee had been roasted only a few minutes ago. The can can be tightly closed with a plastic lid after each use and the beans can be conveniently stored in a dry and cool place.