Ethiopian Arabica knows how to seduce, with light floral hints of jasmine, fruity notes of peak-of-ripeness melon and a full range of citrus. Remarkable for its deft, delicate balance of bitter and sweet.
Imagine sensations of chocolate and citrus, of jasmine and ripe red fruit, all at once, dotted by tastes of caramel, even toasted bread. That is the sweet and captivating character of Colombia’s finest Arabica, imparting roundness and bitter/sweet balance.
A coffee that sparkles? That is Arabica from Costa Rica, alive with flowers, chocolate, caramel, and more. A sweet treat, a bouquet, yet a team player, keeping all in perfect harmony.
A potent coffee. Sweet, but with a bitter acidity. Its rich body makes it the perfect base for any espresso. Trained palates will recognize hints of toast, caramel, and chocolate. This full-bodied coffee offers a truly tactile pleasure to the taste buds.
A coffee that often has spicy notes of tobacco, nutmeg, and sometimes caramel or chocolate. Full-bodied and rich, coffee from India is hallmarked by its distinct pleasant bitterness.
The Arabica coffees comprising the illy blend come from nine different growing regions around the world, each with unique environmental conditions that impart a characteristic flavor profile to the illy identity.
