Illy Espresso Medium Roasted Ground Coffee

...for about 4 weeks. But illy espresso's chance of coffee lasting that long unused it so slim... Conclusion: Do i really need to conclude? You can guess by my hapiness that it's a five star product, it tastes simply divine, you get more than most packages, the packaging is very smart, and well, it tastes awesome! No more coffee shops for that must have fix, huh? Buy it. You won't be disappointed! -Necormancer (BTW it was ment to be 'Necromancer', ...

Necormancer 16.02.2008 · Read full review
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...value for money. The Illy coffee, on the contrary, is a very good quality coffee, probably the best Italian coffee, but it has a high price (the right value for money), and this is the only reason because it is less sold, in comparison witth other brands. THE PRODUCT Made with a 100% Arabic blend (this is the first guarantee of quality), and it contains less than the 1,5% of coffeine. The coffee has a strong but very pleasant taste, with a basic ...
...other thing that makes Illy something different among the coffee Italian brands in its overall is the manifacture. The toasted coffee, before becoming drinkable, must be refreshed, and the Illy does not submerge it in the water (the common proceeding) to refresh it, but ' wash' the coffee with a specific proceeding, so the first part of the blend, that is stronger and of minor quality, wanishes. This particular and very expensive way to manufacture ...

pesadilla 07.08.2004 · Read full review
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...we decided to buy the Illy only on the basis that it came in a rather attractive silver storage tin which I thought would look nice on the kitchen shelf (god, how girly is that ?!?) and not based on any prior knowledge of the brand. The good thing about espresso machines is that you can make latte and cappucino with them too - however, we weren't sure what this particular coffee would taste like in any of these forms and set to making the 'perfect ...
...they know their stuff. Illy is the best coffee I have ever tasted. In the past, buying a perfect latte with the right amount of frothy milk and foam, yet retaining the coffee taste and temperature meant a rather expensive trip to Starbucks (which also had to be accpmpanied by their gorgeous ginger snaps for dunking !). Now things are different - this coffee is the perfect compromise between strong and mild - it is smooth, easy drinking and doesn't ...

T21AMY 19.12.2003 · Read full review
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...If you read the garb, Illy is not a blend, the bad or poorly roasted bits are sifted out, and you simply have one of the finest coffees available through selection. A fine cognac compared to cheap brandy. It is never disappointing, and is smoother, sweeter and richer than any other coffee I have tasted. BUT this is an espresso coffee. You don't put this in filters, cafetieres, or drip drip plonk machines. A stove top espresso will give a great result, ...
...can happen with Illy is that the way you make or take coffee means that you struggle to notice a difference, other than in your pocket. I guarantee that it will make you a good coffee, and if you do it right, the best coffee you've ever tasted. S. ...

spshone 13.11.2003 · Read full review
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...much debate on the subject: illy espresso is universally recognized as an impeccable tasting coffee. It can be likened to the Briony suit--beautifully made, consistently top-notch, and extremely expensive. The secret is in the "bean washing" process, which the company claims is the justification for the cost (about double the average grocery store brand). Brand Recognition: Not for nothing has illy built their reputation. When you see the signature ...
...Unlike beer and liquor companies, illy gives nothing away. When we set up our espresso machine and signage, we PURCHASED a case of 12 illy cappccino cups for $90 CAD (about 40 pounds), a case of 12 saucers (sold separately!), and some very expensive take-out cups with lids. All of these are free advertising for illy, and we paid through the nose for them because as the company so smugly knows, their branding is worth it. As we were setting up our ...

robinwhybrow 08.11.2005 · Read full review
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...each time. And even though ILLY is one of the most expensive coffees think about how much you paid for your last Espresso, Americano, or Machiato. I had heard from others that ILLY was the best and had accepted this for years, but for some strange reason I had never paid that little bit extra to try it... until recently that is...and now I 'm hooked! You'll love it. ...

gh2002 25.05.2004 · Read full review
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...Illy. The only downside to Illy is the price, it is a bit more expensive than most of the other brands of roasted ground coffee, but you get what you pay for, and with Illy it is pure class. Not only do you get a fantastic product with Illy, you also get some very stylish packaging. Used in a decent espresso machine, you get the perfect shot of espresso with the perfect crema and a non bitter, mellow taste. ...

andywebb72 26.11.2005 · Read full review
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