The result is an authentic Italian coffee that is flawlessly consistent, smooth, balanced, and never bitter. Simply insert a pre-measured, perfectly ground and tamped pod into an E.S.E.-compatible espresso machine and you have rich, robust espresso in less than 30 seconds. Each pod is individually wrapped to assure maximum freshness with every cup. A lot of hands help to make illy coffee – so illy is committed to giving back to every single one; creating a cycle of quality and consciousness for all. Over 25 years ago, illy pioneered the direct trade model by cultivating personal, long-lasting relationships with growers in order to produce the best of the best beans. illy provides hands-on instruction to growers all over the world – helping them to develop skills, techniques, and stay up-to-date on innovations in sustainability, at no cost to them.
