illy Iperespresso Professionnel Décaféiné — 18 capsules

This box belongs to illy's Iperespresso Professionnel range, designed for Iperespresso machines in offices and cafés, such as the X7.1 Iperespresso professional machine. Check the range indicated on your machine before ordering.

For a home machine (X7.1, Y3.3, X1 Anniversary ECO Mode), choose boxes from the home range, such as Décaféiné in a box of 18.

illy rates its Décaféiné at 5 out of 9 for intensity, the same as Classico, and describes it as having a balanced flavour, notes of caramel, chocolate and toast, and a mild finish. Its caffeine content is no more than 0,1%, compared with no more than 1,5% for Classico.

The caffeinated Classico has notes of caramel, orange blossom and jasmine.

The capsule is a small extraction chamber. The coffee is first hyper-infused, which develops its body and aromas, then emulsified, which forms a thick, velvety and lasting crema: illy describes this two-stage process as patented.

One capsule makes one espresso: it cannot be reused.

18 capsules, making 18 espresso. One capsule makes one cup, with no dose to adjust.

illy recommends keeping them in a dry, clean and well-ventilated place, away from sunlight and heat. The capsules are packed in a protective atmosphere; once the box is open, illy recommends using them preferably within 15 days.

Iperespresso capsules are made of plastic. illy advises putting them in plastic recycling collections, or a dedicated collection scheme where one exists: follow your local council's recycling guidelines. The coffee grounds can be composted.