illy Espresso Tasting Pack, Ground 2 x 250 g

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illy Espresso Tasting Pack - ground coffee - 2 x 250 g

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Two of illy's ground espresso roasts side by side: one 250 g tin of Classico and one of Intenso, both made from the same 100% Arabica blend. Classico is the medium roast, smooth and velvety with notes of caramel, orange blossom and jasmine. Intenso is roasted darker for a bolder cup, with a robust finish and warm notes of cocoa and dried fruit. Both are ground for espresso and ready to use.

Details

illy Classico and Intenso, ground and ready to use

This pack gives you two 250 g tins of illy ground coffee: Classico and Intenso. Both come from the same 100% Arabica blend; the difference is the roast. Tasting them side by side is the quickest way to find out whether you prefer illy's medium roast or its darker one.

What's in the pack

illy Classico, ground (250 g) – the medium roast. illy describes it as smooth and velvety, with delicate notes of caramel, orange blossom and jasmine and a sweet aftertaste.
illy Intenso, ground (250 g) – the dark roast, for a bolder cup. It has a pleasantly robust finish with warm notes of cocoa and dried fruit.

How to use it

Both coffees are ground for espresso, so they go straight into the portafilter of your espresso machine. Ground coffee should never go into the bean hopper of a bean-to-cup machine, which is meant for whole beans only; if your machine has a separate chute for ground coffee, use that instead. Prefer to grind your own? Take the illy Espresso Tasting Pack in whole beans.

Specifications

Contents: 2 x 250 g tins of ground coffee
Coffees: illy Classico (medium roast) and illy Intenso (dark roast)
Blend: 100% Arabica
Grind: espresso
Suitable for: espresso machine
Made by illycaffè in Trieste, Italy

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Product code	CDJ-ILLY-ESP-GEMALEN
Brand	illy
Produced in	Italy

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Customer Questions

Does the illy Espresso tasting pack contain ground coffee or whole beans?

This pack contains ground coffee: two tins of 250 grams, illy Classico and illy Intenso, ready to use straight away. If you want whole beans to grind yourself, choose the illy Espresso tasting pack in coffee beans. It is easy to mix up beans and ground coffee, so do check your basket before you pay.

What is the difference between illy Classico and illy Intenso ground coffee?

illy Classico is the medium roast: smooth and velvety. illy Intenso is the dark roast, with a more powerful character and a robust finish. It is the same 100 percent Arabica blend, just roasted darker. With this tasting pack you taste both roasts side by side without having to buy two full packs.

Which coffee makers can I use this ground illy coffee in?

This illy is finely ground for espresso. You can use it in an espresso machine and in a moka pot; for a filter coffee maker the grind is too fine. Never put ground coffee in the bean hopper of a bean to cup machine, because that hopper is only for whole beans. If your bean to cup machine has a separate ground coffee chute, use that one and follow the manual of your machine.

How much ground illy coffee do I use per cup?

For a double espresso, allow around 16 to 20 grams of ground coffee. If your cup tastes too bitter, let it run through for a shorter time or use a slightly lower dose; if it is too sour, use a higher dose and hotter water. With 2 x 250 grams you get around 25 to 30 double espressos.

How do I store an opened tin of illy ground coffee?

Close the tin properly after opening and store it in a cool, dark and dry place. Ground coffee loses its aroma faster than whole beans, so preferably use up an opened tin within a few weeks. Do not store the coffee in the fridge: moisture and odours from the fridge come at the expense of the flavour.