illy Iperespresso Decaffeinated — 18 capsules

All illy Iperespresso Home machines : X1 Anniversary (icon design in stainless steel/black/red), X7.1 (home/small office, vintage Luca Trazzi design), Y3.3 (compact home), Y5 (mid-range touchscreen), X9 Home (high-end). Proprietary illy system — not compatible with other systems (Nespresso Original or Vertuo, Dolce Gusto, Lavazza AMM/Blue, Delta Q).

⚠️ Attention : This capsule is intended for standard Iperespresso Home machines. For use with Iperespresso Pro/Ho.Re.Ca. (X7.1 Pro, X9 Pro), use the illy Iperespresso Pro Decaffeinated 18 capsule — different pro capsule format.

The Swiss Water Process (SWP) — 100% natural without chemical solvents — takes place in 4 stages:

1. Soaking — the green beans are soaked in pure water. The caffeine (water-soluble) migrates into the liquid.
2. Activated carbon filtration — the water is filtered through a bed of charcoal which captures caffeine and allows aromatic compounds to pass through.
3. Rehydration — the filtered water (full of aromas but without caffeine) is reinjected onto a new batch of green beans which then lose only their caffeine.
4. Drying and roasting — decaffeinated beans dried then roasted according to the illy Classico recipe.

Result: Decaffeinated with <0.1% residual caffeine (European standard for the "decaffeinated" designation) with ~99.9% of the aromas preserved. Certified Swiss Water Process (SWP) by l'orindependent Canadian organization. This is the gold standard — used by premium roasters (illy, Starbucks Reserve, Blue Bottle).

Very subtle, undetectable to 90% of palates in a blind tasting. Trained palates (baristas, café sommeliers) may notice:

• Slightly less length on the palate — caffeine contributes to the aromatic persistence and the slightly stimulating sensation at the end of the mouth.
• Slightly sweeter — the characteristic bitterness of caffeine disappears, leaving more room for sweet notes (caramel, milk chocolate, white flowers).
• The body is very slightly less full — imperceptible on a strong espresso.

The aromatic quality is preserved thanks to the Swiss Water Process which protects the aromatic compounds (major difference vs chemical solvent methods CH₂Cl₂ or EtOAc which alter the profile).

Yes — Pack of 90 illy Iperespresso Decaffeinated capsules (6 x 15) for heavy decaf drinkers or for offices — the savings compared to buying 6 boxes individually are shown on the pack's information sheet. Same Classico blend, same Swiss Water Process decaffeination, same compatibility with Home machines.

Pro version for high-traffic offices : illy Iperespresso Pro Decaffeinated 18 caps — different capsule format, compatible only with Iperespresso Pro/Ho.Re.Ca. machines (X7.1 Pro, X9 Pro).

Yes, it poses no significant risk to the vast majority of adults. Illy decaffeinated coffee contains less than 0.1% residual caffeine (the European standard for the "decaffeinated" label) — that's about 1 to 3 mg of caffeine per cup , compared to 60-80 mg for a regular caffeinated espresso and 95-200 mg for a filter coffee. At this dose, there is no significant stimulant effect on l'oradult body.

Special cases:

• People who are hypersensitive to caffeine (approximately 2-3% of the population) may experience a very slight effect even at 3 mg. In this case, rooibos tea or herbal tea is preferable.
• Pregnant/breastfeeding women — decaf remains largely compatible (WHO recommends < 200 mg caffeine/day during pregnancy; one cup of decaf = ~1% of this limit).
• Drug treatments — check with your doctor if you are taking psychotropic or stimulant medication.

30 mL espresso program on your Iperespresso Home machine — the 6.7 g capsule dose is calibrated for this volume. Extraction ~25 seconds, machine temperature 92 °C. The Iperespresso 2-phase system (infusion + emulsification, patents 2007) generates a characteristic dense and persistent crema.

Decaf cappuccino/latte macchiato — ideal for evenings. On an X7.1 or Y5 machine with integrated steam wand, prepare frothed milk at 65°C with a velvety texture, then pour it over the decaf espresso. The Classico blend gently infuses the milk, amplifying the milk chocolate/caramel notes.

Digestive espresso at the end of a meal — the best use of decaf. The smoothness of the Classico blend + the absence of caffeine stimulation make this decaf an excellent after-dinner digestif without compromising sleepiness.

Polypropylene (PP) plastic capsules — recyclable in the yellow recycling stream after emptying the coffee grounds. The grounds can be composted separately (excellent activator, rich in nitrogen).

illy return program — some illy stores and dealers accept used Iperespresso capsules for centralized recycling.

illy has been a certified B-Corp since 2021 — commitment to sustainable practices throughout the chain (ethical coffee via the "Ernesto Illy Award" program, renewable energy, recyclable packaging).