Tasting notes & flavour profile
Flavour notes
The set brings together three whole bean coffees from the Arabica Selection range by illy: single-origin Arabica coffees with a roast tailored to each terroir, in 250 g pressurised tins. Etiopia, rated 3 out of 9, is the most delicate, with floral notes of jasmine, orange blossom and camomile. Colombia, rated 4 out of 9, has delicate acidity, with notes of citrus and red fruits. Brasile, rated 5 out of 9, balances acidity and bitterness, with notes of caramel and dried fruit. All three are produced and packed by illycaffè in Trieste.
Compatible machines & brewing method
Filter coffee
Filter coffee machine or pour-over dripper, medium grind
- Grind
- Medium
- Ratio
- 60 g per litre
- Temp.
- 92 to 96 °C
Moka pot
Moka pot over low heat, basket filled without tamping
- Grind
- Medium-fine
- Dose
- Full basket
- Heat
- Low
- Time
- 3 to 4 min
Espresso
Portafilter espresso machine or bean-to-cup machine, fine grind
- Grind
- Fine
- Dose
- 7 g
- Volume
- 25 to 30 ml
- Extraction
- 25 to 30 s
Cafetière
Coarse grind, steep, then gently press the plunger down
- Grind
- Coarse
- Ratio
- 60 g per litre
- Brewing
- 4 min
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Frequently asked questions
Which coffees are included in the illy Tasting Gift Set?
Three 250 g tins of illy Arabica Selection coffee beans, one of each:
- Etiopia: Arabica from Ethiopia, rated 3 out of 9, with floral notes of jasmine, orange blossom and camomile.
- Colombia: Arabica from the Andes, rated 4 out of 9, with delicate acidity and notes of citrus and red fruits.
- Brasile: Arabica from Cerrado Mineiro in Brazil, rated 5 out of 9, with a balance of acidity and bitterness and notes of caramel and dried fruit.
Each is also available separately in a 250 g tin.
In what order should you taste the three coffees?
From the mildest to the most intense, in order of illy's ratings: Etiopia (3 out of 9), then Colombia (4 out of 9), then Brasile (5 out of 9). To compare them, use the same brewing method and dose.
What is the Arabica Selection range?
These are single-origin coffees from illy, always 100% Arabica, with roasting tailored to bring out the notes specific to each terroir. Etiopia comes from Ethiopia, Colombia from the Andes, and Brasile from Cerrado Mineiro in Brazil. They differ from the signature illy blend, which combines nine Arabicas and is used for Classico and Intenso.
Which machines can you use these coffee beans with?
With a bean-to-cup machine with a built-in grinder, simply pour the beans into the hopper. With a grinder, you can also use them in a portafilter espresso machine, moka pot, filter coffee maker or cafetière: adjust the grind to suit the brewing method. They are not suitable for capsule machines.
How many cups of coffee does the gift set make?
The three tins contain 750 g of coffee: enough for around 105 espressos at 7 g per cup, or around 35 per coffee.
Can you have the gift set delivered directly to the recipient?
Yes: enter the recipient's address as the delivery address when you order. No invoice is included in the parcel.
How should you store the coffee after opening?
The tin is pressurised: oxygen is removed and replaced with nitrogen, protecting the coffee until it is opened. After opening, illy recommends storing it away from light and heat, preferably in the fridge, with the lid firmly closed. Caution: the rim of the opened tin may be sharp.
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