Illy Dark Intenso Arabica Coffee beans 250 g

"The absolute pinnacle of intensive Italian roasting. A robust, full-bodied and captivating blend with a dominant share of select Arabica for the most demanding coffee gourmets and lovers of deep, strong flavour."

Do you crave a cup of coffee that combines the famous Northern Italian sense of perfection with extraordinary strength, dark character and rich smoky aroma? Illy Dark Intenso (formerly known as Intenso / Dark Roast) represents the most intense face that this famous Trieste roaster has to offer. This exclusive blend is made from nine of the highest quality 100% Arabica beans, which have undergone a precise dark roasting process. The result is a perfectly balanced, extraordinarily full cup with a robust body, which nevertheless retains the typical finesse and nobility of the illy brand.

The classic 250g package in an iconic metal can is the ideal choice for premium households, demanding offices or lovers of an uncompromising morning ritual who require coffee with a strong character and long-lasting energy.

☕ Flavor profile: Cocoa, dark chocolate and notes of toasted bread Illy Dark Intenso stands out with its dense texture, penetrating aroma and wonderfully rounded palette of deep tones completely free of unpleasant acidity:

• Cocoa and dark chocolate: The main flavor line enchants with warm, intense tones of premium dark cocoa and high-percentage dark chocolate.

• Toasted bread and caramel: The body of the coffee clearly reveals the pleasant aroma of freshly baked bread crust with a slight undertone of dark caramelized sugar.

• Minimized acidity: Thanks to a longer and more intense roasting process, fruity acidity is suppressed to an absolute minimum, allowing full power and an infinitely long, pure chocolate aftertaste to shine through.

📊 Product specifications

🔢 Nutritional information (Nutritional values) Pure 100% 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 for and what preparation is it ideal for? The Dark Intenso blend delivers absolutely fantastic results in professional lever and modern automatic coffee machines. You can extract an exceptionally thick espresso with a dark, rich and stable crema. Due to its full body, it is perfect for lovers of strong morning coffee such as ristretto or espresso.

In combination with perfectly whipped milk foam (cappuccino, latte macchiato, flat white), it creates an unusually distinctive, harmonious drink in which the strength of dark coffee easily breaks through the sweetness of milk and creates an intense chocolate experience.

Storage tip: The coffee is delivered in a unique metal can (can) under pressure with inert gas, which perfectly fixes the aromatic substances and keeps the beans in optimal condition for a long time. After opening, close the can tightly with the original plastic lid and store in a dry, cool and dark place. Protect from direct heat and moisture.