Taste Illy 3 x 250g
Illy Brazil is one of the variants of the Arabica Selection series, which features exclusively single-origin 100% Arabica. The coffee comes from the Cerrado Mineiro region in Brazil, known for its ideal climate for the slow ripening of coffee trees – hot days, cooler nights, and nutrient-rich soils give the bean excellent sweetness and intensity.
The beans are imported to Trieste, Italy, where they are roasted and packaged in the same precise manner as other Illy products – in original pressure-sealed cans, which guarantee freshness and consistent quality for up to two years from the roasting date.
Illy Brazil offers a full, velvety body with pronounced notes of bitter chocolate and caramel, sometimes with a hint of freshly baked bread. The taste is slightly sweet, but without pronounced bitterness or acidity, with low acidity and a slightly lower caffeine content, making it a comfortable choice for multiple cups a day.
This variant is designed primarily for preparing espresso and americano, but it also works great in automatic coffee machines or through a moka pot or filter. It is praised for its consistency – stable flavor and performance even with regular home grinding and various grinder settings. The hermetic packaging preserves the aroma until the day it is opened; once opened, it is recommended to store the beans in a well-sealed container away from heat and moisture.
The package size is 250 g.
Illy Guatemala is part of the exclusive Arabica Selection line, dedicated to single-origin Arabica. It comes from selected mountainous regions including Fraijanes and Huehuetenango in Guatemala, where it grows at altitudes of up to 2,000 m above sea level. The soil is rich and the environment untouched, with temperatures moderated by warm winds from Mexico – ideal conditions for coffee trees to mature and develop complex aromas.
After harvesting, the beans are exported to Trieste, Italy, where they are individually roasted according to a precisely defined profile and packaged in hermetically sealed pressure cans filled with inert gas to maintain freshness for up to 24 months.
Guatemalan Arabica is characterized by a rich body, pronounced aroma, and subtly bitter notes with a dominant hint of chocolate. The flavor also reveals notes of caramel, honey, and citrus fruits – a complex combination of sweetness and gentle acidity adds elegance and depth.
Acidity and bitterness are low to medium (e.g., intensity ~5–8/10, acidity ~2/10), which shifts the resulting profile towards a full yet balanced enjoyment. Caffeine content is low (below 1.5%), making it suitable for longer sipping without a stimulating effect.
Illy Guatemala is primarily designed for espresso and lungo preparation, but it also excels in a moka pot, automatic machine, or filter. It shines wherever high extraction purity and profile details are preferred. Consumers appreciate its consistency – once the can is opened, the coffee retains its aroma for a long time if stored in a dry, cool, and dark environment. It is packaged in a tin container in a protective atmosphere that helps minimize oxidation even after the package is opened.
Illy Costa Rica is part of the premium Arabica Selection line, which features a selection from a single origin – in this case, from Costa Rica. This 100% Arabica comes from sustainable plantations that emphasize quality and the character of the region.
Each package is roasted separately with precisely set temperatures and times to highlight the typical flavor notes of this variety. It is packaged in tin cans in Trieste, by the Italian company illycaffè, ensuring consistent quality and long-lasting freshness of the product.
The coffee is characterized by a mild, sweet flavor with notes of honey, vanilla, caramel, and dried fruit. It is complemented by fresh citrus undertones and a subtle presence of chocolate, which together create a harmonious and refined tasting experience.
This is a medium-intensity coffee profile with balanced acidity and sweetness, ideal for those who prefer sophisticated flavor dimensions without the dominance of bitter notes. According to the official description, the tasting experience is described as “a balanced blend of sweetness with notes of caramel, chocolate, and vanilla.”
Due to its mildness and complexity, Illy Costa Rica is ideal for espresso preparation, but it also pairs excellently with milk-based coffees like cappuccino or latte. Consumers who use various preparation techniques – from grinders to espresso machines – appreciate its stable consistency and ability to highlight flavor layers regardless of grind fineness.
The package size is 250 g.
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