Illy Intenso 250g

Illy Intenso (formerly known as "Black") is a blend of 100 % Arabica coffee from several selected regions, including Ethiopia, Colombia, Brazil, South America, and India. Each bean is carefully selected – Illy claims to use only the best 1% Arabica on the market.

The roast is very dark ("dark roast"), which gives the coffee an intense flavor. Production and packaging take place in Italy, in Trieste, in hermetically sealed cans filled with inert gas – thanks to which Illy retains its aroma for up to two years.

Intenso lives up to its name – a distinctive, full-bodied and robust flavor with deep notes of cocoa, dried fruit and hints of chocolate or toasted bread. The acidity is low, the bitterness pronounced, and the sweetness moderate (~6/10 according to the sales website). The caffeine content is medium (maximum 1,5 %).

Illy Intenso is suitable for espresso, but also for moka coffee makers, French press, filter or lungo preparations. It is said to be best in vacuum-packed form – specially roasted for moka pots or other methods where darker roasting fully develops its flavor potential.