illy Intenso - ground coffee - 250 grams

What is illy Intenso?

illy Intenso ground coffee is the new name for the coffee that was sold before as Illy Black. You get the same coffee, only the pack and name have changed. It comes as a 250 gram tin of dark roasted ground coffee with chocolaty and caramel notes.

Who is it suitable for?

This coffee suits you if you want a strong cup and a clear espresso style. illy Intenso gives you a very strong level 9 profile, and it also works for cappuccino. The blend uses 100% Arabica beans.

• For espresso
• For cappuccino
• For a dark roasted taste
• For a ground coffee tin that is ready to use

How do you use illy Intenso?

illy Intenso ground coffee is ready for espresso brewing and for cappuccino. Because it is already ground, you can use it straight away in the way you normally make espresso. Start with your usual amount and adjust to taste.

• Use it for espresso
• Use it for cappuccino
• Keep the tin closed after use

Features and specifications

illy Intenso ground coffee comes in a 250 gram tin. It is dark roasted, made from 100% Arabica beans, and the blend comes from Brazil, Colombia, Ethiopia and India. Illy produces it in Trieste, Italy, and the coffee has less than 1.5% caffeine. It is also independently certified for sustainability.

• Form: ground coffee
• Roast: dark roasted
• Intensity: 9 on Café du Jour's scale of 1 to 13; illy itself rates it 7 out of 9
• Blend: 100% Arabica
• Origin: Brazil, Colombia, Ethiopia and India
• Produced in Trieste, Italy
• Pack size: 250 grams
• Caffeine content: less than 1.5%
• Certification: independently certified for sustainability

Alternatives and combinations

If you want to switch things up, choose another ground coffee style or a different dark roasted espresso coffee. This tin also fits well with a straight espresso or a cappuccino when you want a simple cup.

• Other ground coffees for espresso
• Other dark roasted coffee options
• A straight espresso
• A cappuccino