Illy ESE pods

Founded in 1933, the Illy house for the love of coffee. Their first invention is the Illeta machine for the extraction of coffee by pressurization then the preservation of the coffee with the cans of coffee in beans and ground which preserves the freshness of the coffee even over a long period of time.

In 1974, Illy launched the manufacture of ESE pods which made the brand known internationally. In the 1980s, Illy began exporting its coffee to the United States, always guaranteeing the same freshness and quality of extraction.

the illy coffee classic roasting is available in a metal box containing bean or ground coffee for a pressurized filter or filter extraction, for example. There are also the ESE pods invented by the brand in 1974 and which have revolutionized the way of preparing an espresso.

Easy to use

An ESE (easy serving espresso) pod, also known as a POD, is made of ground coffee in a filter paper envelope. Its advantage, the quantity of coffee is weighed and tamped perfectly to achieve a perfect extraction.

It will be easier and faster to make your coffee in the morning. Its use is simple, Insert the pod into your filter holder with the brand logo facing up, put the filter holder in place in your espresso machine and start the extraction. Once finished, all you have to do is enjoy.

The advantage of an Illy ESE pod

The ecological aspect is the first advantage of the ESE pod compared to aluminum capsules which are infinitely recyclable. The ESE pod is biodegradable. The second advantage is to no longer have to pack and weigh the coffee for each extraction, which is often laborious for an often different result.

Not to mention the coffee that is frequently spilled and needs to be cleaned up. The ESE pod will provide coffee that is always perfectly extracted and with the same consistency.

Illy coffees in ESE pods

The Illy brand produces several recipes to please all Italian coffee lovers. The classic recognizable by its red trim and the brand's best-seller. Its softness and balance have conquered the greatest number.

Discover exquisite aromas of caramel, chocolate, toasted bread to finish with a floral length in the mouth, a tasty blend. There is also a long version which can be used for breakfast or simply if you like your coffee longer between 60ml and 80ml

The Illy house has also thought of stronger coffee aficionados, starting with the Intenso pods with their plum border. It is characterized by an intense body and notes of cocoa, toast and a hint of caramel. If that's still not enough, there is the Forte version which is like the whole range made from 100% Arabica. This one stands out for its power and the richness of its aromas of dark chocolate and toasted bread.

For lovers of evening coffee, it offers a decaffeinated version that contains less than 0.1%, it will not prevent you from having a big sleep. It will allow you to finish your evening meal with excellent Italian coffee.

You will find the ese pods packaged in individual sachets to guarantee the freshness of the coffee. All this packed in a box containing 18 pods. We propose at MaxiCoffee assortments of several boxes to never run out of coffee.