Ground Espresso Coffee Intenso - Dark Roast

The INTENSO roast of illy’s unique 100% Arabica blend has a highly aromatic flavor, with enticing notes of cocoa and dried fruit and a rich, full-bodied aftertaste.

About illy Coffee: We are proud to offer our Intenso dark roast espresso coffee, a selection from our unique 100% Arabica blend. This offering features nine distinct Arabica beans sustainably grown and sourced from the world's best coffee-growing regions, selected from only 1% of the best Arabica beans with zero defects. We remain dedicated to providing superior taste and the authentic Italian cafè experience to coffee lovers around the world.

Taste Profile: Intenso dark roast espresso is highly aromatic, featuring enticing tasting notes of cocoa and dried fruit. It offers a rich, full-bodied finish that lingers on the palate, making each sip as satisfying as the last.

Sustainability: We are committed to sustainable initiatives for our products. As a Benefit Corporation (B-Corp), our guiding principle when it comes to doing business is the creation of economic, social and environmental value for all players involved throughout the production chain.

Roast Degree: Intenso espresso is a dark roast. Its more intense taste is due to a slightly longer roasting time and slightly higher roasting temperature.

Pressurized Packaging: Our patented pressurized packaging is key to maintaining the freshness of Intenso dark roast espresso coffee. This technique preserves the aroma for up to two years and enhances the coffee's maturation, safeguarding it against oxygen and humidity.

Preparation Method: illy Intenso dark roast espresso is expertly ground for optimal extraction, making it ideal for espresso machines that accept ground, tamped coffee. This preparation method enables espresso lovers to craft barista-quality espresso shots at home, perfect for starting the morning or enjoying a mid-day break.