illy Espresso Classico — 10 Nespresso-compatible capsules

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.

At Cafemalin, two illy capsules compatible with Nespresso® Original, made from the same blend of nine Arabicas:

• Espresso Classico (this product) — Classico roast, intensity 5/9, for a 25 to 40 ml espresso; caramel, orange blossom and jasmine.
• Lungo Intenso — Intenso roast, intensity 7/9, for a 110 ml cup; cocoa and dried fruit.

No, only Nespresso® Original machines: Essenza Mini, Pixie, CitiZ, Inissia, Lattissima, Creatista… illy specifies an exception: U, Umilk, Expert, Expert&Milk, Prodigio and Prodigio&Milk models purchased after 25 July 2016. Vertuo machines use a different capsule format. illy also has its own system, Iperespresso, with dedicated machines.

This is illy's pack size for its compatible capsules: a box of 10 capsules, with 57 g of coffee. For regular use, Espresso Classico is also available at Cafemalin in a pack of 10 boxes, totalling 100 capsules.

One capsule per cup, giving 10 espressos per box: five days at two cups a day. The pack of 10 boxes makes 100.

The capsules are packaged in a protective atmosphere (illy): keep the box in a dry place away from heat, and use the contents before the printed date. 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 can be sorted for recycling (Citeo).