illy Iperespresso Professional Decaffeinated — 18 capsules

illy Iperespresso offers two non-interchangeable capsule formats :

• HOME format — smaller capsule, ~6.7g, designed for home machines (X7.1 Home, Y3.3, Y5, X1 Anniversary). Box formats: 21 capsules + 90 capsules.
• Pro size (this product) — larger capsule , ~9g dose , designed for illy professional machines (X7.1 Pro, pro espresso bar machines). Box sizes: 18 capsules + 108 capsules.

Important : HOME capsules are not compatible with Pro machines (and vice versa) — the capsule format is physically different. Always check your machine model before purchasing (reference number on the base or in the instruction manual).

The Pro format has several advantages for professional use :

• Larger dose (~9g vs ~6.7g HOME) — fuller espresso, richer body, denser crema. Corresponds to the Italian espresso bar.
• Robust Pro machines — designed for heavy use 50-200 espressos/day, guaranteed and professional after-sales service.
• Standard 18-cap box format — smaller box suitable for fast flow, easily alternates between decaf and caffeinated.
• B2B positioning — compatible with restaurants, hotels, premium medical practices, moderate hospitality, showrooms.

For intensive home use, choose the more economical HOME format in a pack of 90 capsules.

illy uses a natural decaffeination process to preserve the aromas of the original Classico blend as much as possible — the exact process applied to the Pro format is identical to the HOME format. The classic methods of naturally decaffeinating coffee are:

• Supercritical CO₂ — selective extraction of caffeine by pressurized CO₂, very respectful of aromas.
• Water (Swiss Water Process) — extraction by immersion and filtration, without chemical solvents.

What matters in the cup: the coffee retains the signature milk chocolate, dried fruit and floral notes of the illy 100% Arabica blend, with a residual caffeine < 0.1% in accordance with European regulations (EU standard 96/2/EC for decaffeinated coffee).

Exactly 18 Pro decaffeinated espressos — each capsule = 1 cup. Estimated battery life in professional use :

• Private practice 2 decaf/day (premium waiting room) — ~9 days.
• Medical practice 5 decaf/day (patients requesting decaf) — ~4 days.
• Hotel buffet breakfast 3-5 decaf/day (caffeine-sensitive guest) — ~4-6 days.
• Showroom 3 decaf/day — ~6 days.

Recommended order frequency : keep several boxes in stock to avoid running out (decaf is often offered "as an option" to the customer, so a stock of 2-3 boxes ensures continuous availability).

Iperespresso Pro plastic capsules are very stable : each sealed capsule isolates the ground coffee (no contact with air or moisture). Good storage practices:

• Room temperature (15-25 °C) — not refrigerated (potential humidity on opened capsules).
• Protected from direct light (sunlight, powerful fluorescent lights).
• Box of 18 capsules, kept closed until opened. Once opened, ideally consume within 3-4 weeks for optimal flavor (faster than the HOME 90-cap format).

Suggested best before date: ~18 months from roasting (date on packaging). After this date, the capsules remain consumable with a slight loss of aroma.

Yes, illy caffè was founded in Trieste (Northeast Italy) in 1933 by Francesco Illy . The company has become one of the world's leading producers of premium 100% Arabica espresso —its signature 9-origin blend is consistent across the entire illy range (beans, ground, Iperespresso HOME/Pro capsules, ESE pods). Positioned in the high-end market , with global distribution, it is present in premium on-trade establishments and gourmet roasters. illy is also the inventor of the ESE (Easy Serving Espresso) system—the standard soft pod for espresso bars—and the Iperespresso dual-chamber capsule system (available in HOME and Pro formats). See the complete illy range at Cafemalin .