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These Illy coffee beans Classico are a blend of 100% Arabica, medium roast, for a balanced, smooth espresso. 12 tins (250g each). Coffee beans Roasted in Italy.

Key Facts

  • Variety
    100% Arabica
  • Designation
    Blend
  • Roasting
    Italy

Roast Type - Very Dark

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Pronounced acidity & terroir aromas
Pronounced bitterness & roasting aromas
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Aromatic group -  Woody

Woody
Dominant note
Woody
Rich & Sweet
Secondary note
Rich & Sweet
Tasting notes :
  • Caramel
  • Cocoa
  • Walnut
N.B.: This is not a flavored coffee but notes noted during tasting
Red Berries Fermented Spices Woody Herb-like Floral Rich & sweet Citrus
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Aromatic Groups

Traditional Coffee -  Classic 

Score < 80

Traditional Coffee : These are the most widespread coffees in the various distribution channels in France, both private and professional.

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Classic Coffee :  These are coffees that are generally composed of more than 20% Robusta and for which there is a lack of information on traceability. They are often mass-market products, easily accessible.

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This Illy coffee beans Arabica blend is the brand's best-seller : for an Italian espresso worthy of the name.  Give it a go!
 
The Illy "Classico" is the new version of the "Grani" red coffee beans. The name has changed but the recipe remains the same! 

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Illy Caffè was founded in Trieste, by Francesco Illy, in 1933. Today, the company is in its third generation of family ownership.

Illy makes no secret of its love for coffee and is the proud holder of 4 quality certifications and 1 sustainability certification. It also owns 4 specialised laboratories and has been the driving force behind 4 major innovations, the fruit of Illy's commitment to research.