Illy Classico
by Illy · Coffee · Italy
Illy Classico is the medium-roast blend from illycaffè, a company founded in 1933 in Trieste, Italy, by Francesco Illy. The founder created a preservation system that replaces the oxygen in the tin with pressurized inert gas, still used in the brand's tins today. Classico is sold as whole beans, ground (versions for filter and for moka) and in iperEspresso capsules.
The blend is 100% arabica and brings together 9 arabica origins selected by the company. In the illy range, Classico is the name of the medium roast, with an intensity of 5 on a scale of 1 to 9 in the whole-bean and ground versions. Beans and ground coffee come in 250 g pressurized tins; the iperEspresso capsules are specific to the brand's system machines.
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What you'll taste
Dry, medium-bodied and medium-roasted, with good acidity and medium bitterness. The first sip brings orange blossom and jasmine; mid-palate, dark caramel.
How much each flavor family shows up in this drink, adding up to 100%. The intensity of each sensation is in the profile further down.
How the flavors unfold
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Sensory profile
From 0 (absent) to 10 (very intense).
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Tech specs
- Category
- Coffee
- Country
- Italy
- Alcohol content
- Alcohol-free
- Species
- 100% Arabica (blend of 9 origins)
- Roast
- Medium
- Format
- Whole bean, ground and iperEspresso capsule
- Intensity
- 5 (illy scale of 1 to 9)
- Packaging
- 250 g pressurized can (beans and ground)
Composition
IngredientsRoasted and ground coffee, 100% Arabica.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Illy Classico?
Illy Classico is a coffee by Illy.
Where is Illy Classico from?
The Illy brand is from Italy.
Who owns the Illy brand?
The Illy brand is owned by illycaffè. It was founded in 1933.
What are the ingredients in Illy Classico?
According to the producer: Roasted and ground coffee, 100% Arabica.