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. 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 and are then subjected to 114 quality control steps before being sold. The coffee is packaged in the signature illy can which provides a protective pressurized atmosphere to preserve its aroma for two years. illy ground espresso coffee is is finely ground to provide optimal extraction with espresso machines that accept ground, tamped coffee. Choose it if you enjoy personalizing the dosage of each espresso shot and the tactile pleasure of tamping the coffee. illy's dark roast features the full body and deep, rich flavor of a more intense espresso, where notes of cocoa intertwine with hints of caramel.8.8 ounce

Sip. Savor. Be Inspired: illy believes in sustainable quality and boasts more than 30 years dedicated to perfecting coffee bean growing methods to obtain a harvest that is socially, economically, and environmentally sustainable and responsible. Freshly Brewed Perfection: Finely ground to provide optimal extraction with espresso machines that take ground, tamped coffee. illy coffee is packed in an air-free, pressurized can that enhances and seals in aromas and oils, for perfect coffee. 100% Arabica Coffee: We could offer you every roast and blend under the sun, but we’d rather give you the perfect one. We’ve spent eight decades refining a singular, signature blend of ground coffee—celebrated as the pinnacle of what coffee can be. World’s Most Ethical Coffee: illy caffè was named on Ethisphere’s list for the seventh consecutive year, among just a handful of honorees in the beverage industry, highlighting illy’s achievement of leading with integrity. Intenso Dark Roast: Composed of 9 of the finest Arabica coffee sources worldwide, Intenso, Dark Roast is intense, robust and full flavored with notes of deep cocoa.