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illy Espresso Classico in a pack of 100 capsules: ten boxes of ten aluminium capsules, compatible with Nespresso® Original machines, except, according to illy, U, Umilk, Expert, Expert&Milk, Prodigio and Prodigio&Milk models purchased after 25 July 2016.
The coffee comes from illy, founded in Trieste in 1933: a 100% Arabica blend of nine Arabica coffees from South America, Central America, Africa and India, with the Classico roast, the brand's mildest.
In the cup (25 to 40 ml, as recommended by illy): a mild, velvety espresso with a balance of acidity and bitterness, notes of caramel, orange blossom and jasmine, and a sweet aftertaste. Intensity 5 out of 9 on illy's scale.
Machine compatibility
Box of 100 capsules · Aluminium capsules
Compatible machines:
Frequently asked questions
Which Nespresso® machines do these capsules work with?
With Nespresso® Original machines: Essenza, Essenza Mini, Pixie, CitiZ, Inissia, Lattissima, Creatista, including those made by Krups, Magimix or De'Longhi. illy specifies an exception: U, Umilk, Expert, Expert&Milk, Prodigio and Prodigio&Milk models purchased after 25 July 2016.
They are suitable neither for Nespresso Vertuo machines, which use a different capsule format, nor for professional Nespresso machines.
How do they differ from illy Iperespresso?
illy offers two capsule systems:
- illy Nespresso®-compatible (this product) — aluminium capsules in the Nespresso® Original format, for machines using this system.
- illy Iperespresso — illy's own capsules, for its Iperespresso machines. Extraction takes place in two stages: infusion under pressure inside the capsule, followed by emulsification through its valve, which forms the crema.
What is illy's blend of nine Arabicas?
This is illy's coffee: nine Arabicas selected from growing regions in South America, Central America, Africa and India, brought together in a single 100% Arabica blend. illy states that it selects only around 1% of Arabica beans, with no defects. The blend is available in three roasts: Classico, the mildest, Intenso and Forte.
Why choose a pack of 10 boxes?
The pack contains 10 boxes of 10 capsules, giving 100 coffees: more than seven weeks at two cups a day.
How do I recycle the capsules?
The capsule is made of aluminium. Empty out the grounds, which can be composted, then sort the capsule according to your local council's instructions: since 2023, all packaging in France must be sorted for recycling (Citeo).
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