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Enjoy this Illy MonoArabica coffee from Ethiopia: for a balanced coffee with subtle flloral and citrus notes. Single-origin coffee beans. 250g

Key Facts

  • Variety
    100% Arabica
  • Designation
    Pure Origin
  • Origin
    Ethiopia
  • Roasting
    Italy

Roast Type - Dark

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

Citrus
Dominant note
Citrus
Spices
Secondary note
Spices
Tasting notes :
  • Citrus
  • Jasmine
  • Sweet spices
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 -  Superior 

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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Superior Coffee :  These are coffees that contain no more than 20% Robusta, whose country of origin we know and/or which have a label (organic farming, fair trade, etc.)

The higher the rating, the more surprising your coffee tasting experience will be.
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Your Coffee’s ID Card

Each coffee is unique! Its terroir and specificities give it its identity.

  • Origin
    Ethiopia, Yrgacheffe
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An Ethiopian Coffee by Illy:

Grown on the Yrgacheffe Region , this coffee was exposed to the perfect climate to produced the best coffee beans.
The different combinations of soil, altitude and climate make this territory unique .
 
Indeed, coffee is believed to have originated in the forests of Ethiopia , and the coffee plant still grows here in the wild, amid the shady vegetation. It is picked by hand in the plantations and even in domestic gardens, where coffee ripens alongside the other crops.
 
This balanced coffee with its medium roast has the perfect balance of sweetness, bitterness and acidity. Illy offers a special coffee with a mild, delicate aroma and a unique perfume with distinctive floral notes of jasmine and a hint of citrus fruit.
 
More About the Illy MonoArabica Coffee Beans:
 
The Monoarabica Illy Coffees are 100% Arabica coffees carefully selected by Illy in 9 different countries in the world to obtain the most harmonious coffee blends.
 
Each Monoarabica Illy has a distinct aroma and a unique taste.  Each Arabica Selection has it's own unique roasting temperature and length of time to highlight each origin's aroma and flavour.

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ILLY

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.