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illy Arabica Selection

The origins of taste,
one ingredient at a time

Explore the origins of illy coffee

We’ve perfected the roast of each individual ingredient in our unique blend.

The unique roast enhances the different tastes of each Arabica coffee:
bringing out the floral notes of coffee from Ethiopia, chocolate notes from Guatemala, caramel from Brazil, fruit notes from Colombia, spice notes from India, the sweetness of Costa Rica and the nutty character of Nicaragua.
Because happiness is savoring beautiful taste right from its origins.

WHAT ARE THE TASTING NOTES?

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FLORAL NOTES, DELICATE
FLORAL NOTES, DELICATE
Etiopia features a delicate and aromatic flavor with gentle notes of jasmine.
FLORAL NOTES, DELICATE
Etiopia features a delicate and aromatic flavor with gentle notes of jasmine.
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NOTES OF CARAMEL, INTENSE
NOTES OF CARAMEL, INTENSE
Brasile features an intense and full flavor, with notes of caramel.
NOTES OF CARAMEL, INTENSE
Brasile features an intense and full flavor, with notes of caramel.
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NOTES OF CHOCOLATE, BOLD
NOTES OF CHOCOLATE, BOLD
Guatemala features a bold & complex taste, with notes of chocolate.
NOTES OF CHOCOLATE, BOLD
Guatemala features a bold & complex taste, with notes of chocolate.
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NOTES OF FRUIT, MEDIUM
NOTES OF FRUIT, MEDIUM
Colombia features a smooth taste with notes of fruit.
NOTES OF FRUIT, MEDIUM
Colombia features a smooth taste with notes of fruit.
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SPICE NOTES, FULL BODIED
SPICE NOTES, FULL BODIED
A full-bodied taste and intense aroma with distinctive notes of black pepper and extra-dark chocolate.
SPICE NOTES, FULL BODIED
A full-bodied taste and intense aroma with distinctive notes of black pepper and extra-dark chocolate.
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NOTES OF HONEY, SWEET
NOTES OF HONEY, SWEET
A sweet taste characterised by notes of honey, caramel and vanilla, with hints of citrus, chocolate and dried fruits.
NOTES OF HONEY, SWEET
A sweet taste characterised by notes of honey, caramel and vanilla, with hints of citrus, chocolate and dried fruits.
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NUTTY NOTES, SOFT
NUTTY NOTES, SOFT
Its soft, velvety and enveloping aroma is characterised by distinct nutty notes.
NUTTY NOTES, SOFT
Its soft, velvety and enveloping aroma is characterised by distinct nutty notes.
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