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| Brand | coffeaonline com |
| Product Dimensions | 18 x 15.4 x 10 cm |
| Cuisine | Italian |
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| ASIN | B003R7K148 |
| Best Sellers Rank | 5,431 in Grocery (See top 100) |
| Shipping Weight | 5 g |
| Date First Available | 16 Jun 2010 |
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2 x Illy Coffee Beans 250g each tin
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13 of 14 people found the following review helpful
Format:Misc.|Amazon Verified Purchase
I'm a little bemused by the negative comments. (What's wrong with the tin being pretty for example? Why does that mater?)
The bottom line is taste, and these beans make an excellent cup of coffee. They can take being brewed strong without any bitterness, and produce a brew that has a rich, strong, slightly creamy flavour.
Worth the money I'd say -- for an occasional treat at least.
Mark
The bottom line is taste, and these beans make an excellent cup of coffee. They can take being brewed strong without any bitterness, and produce a brew that has a rich, strong, slightly creamy flavour.
Worth the money I'd say -- for an occasional treat at least.
Mark
12 of 13 people found the following review helpful
By Rob Payne
Format:Misc.
Illy brand coffee is regarded as some of the best coffee in the world, and not without good reason. Illy, still a family run business near Trieste, have been producing coffee in Italy since 1933. The name has since become synonymous with quality. These medium roast Arabica beans are indeed a little on the pricey side, but in this case I believe that you do get what you pay for and you will struggle to find a better flavoured coffee bean on the market.
The packaging is fancy (Illy have been selling coffee in tins since the 1950s), as you might expect when you purchase an expensive item, but it actually serves a purpose, as the (patented) packaging process allows air in the can to be replaced by inert gases at above atmospheric pressure, thereby keeping your coffee fresh and full of flavour while it is transported throughout the world; information you may wish to bore your guests with, or not. The lid screws down tightly and securely to keep the beans as fresh as possible once opened.
With a good grinder, and either a stove-top espresso maker or espresso machine (which I find produces the best texture and flavour) the espresso this blend produces is an absolute delight; thick, with a light and substantial `crema' and a smooth, slightly nutty/caramel flavour, strong, but not overly bitter. This is the best I can describe it. I have become completely sold on this, and will now only use this or Lavazza Qualita ORO for my morning espresso. It may be a couple of pounds more expensive than the rest, but it tastes more than a couple of pounds better - that's good value in my book. Treat yourself.
The packaging is fancy (Illy have been selling coffee in tins since the 1950s), as you might expect when you purchase an expensive item, but it actually serves a purpose, as the (patented) packaging process allows air in the can to be replaced by inert gases at above atmospheric pressure, thereby keeping your coffee fresh and full of flavour while it is transported throughout the world; information you may wish to bore your guests with, or not. The lid screws down tightly and securely to keep the beans as fresh as possible once opened.
With a good grinder, and either a stove-top espresso maker or espresso machine (which I find produces the best texture and flavour) the espresso this blend produces is an absolute delight; thick, with a light and substantial `crema' and a smooth, slightly nutty/caramel flavour, strong, but not overly bitter. This is the best I can describe it. I have become completely sold on this, and will now only use this or Lavazza Qualita ORO for my morning espresso. It may be a couple of pounds more expensive than the rest, but it tastes more than a couple of pounds better - that's good value in my book. Treat yourself.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By Trev-R
TOP 500 REVIEWER
Format:Misc.|Amazon Verified Purchase
Using these beans for the first time in my bean to cup machine I was expecting something really special. I saw the documentary on Nat Geo Megafactories (its on Youtube) about the making of this coffee showing how it is packed. Ironically the best bit about buying this coffee was hearing the sound as the sealed inner lid was popped.
This is a nice strong smooth coffee, no doubt about that however there are better tasting coffees available at a better price.
I find 'Full of Beans' and 'Blue Mountain Blend' from Stokes of Lincoln's online shop both to be better and cheaper. They are supplied in bags that keep for six months.
This is a nice strong smooth coffee, no doubt about that however there are better tasting coffees available at a better price.
I find 'Full of Beans' and 'Blue Mountain Blend' from Stokes of Lincoln's online shop both to be better and cheaper. They are supplied in bags that keep for six months.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Superb
Have tried a few different coffee beans, especially when they are on offer, but this is by far the best.
Published 11 days ago by Lulu
5.0 out of 5 stars
Love Illy
Love coffee? love Illy, if Illy use my phrase without my permission I'll sue!! Gret coffee the best (for me) in the world --try it.
Published 16 days ago by A. Radcliffe
5.0 out of 5 stars
Its Illy. So definitely 5 stars. Illy is always a pleasure to drink...
Why is Illy coffee so good.
Because it is the best.
The superior flavour of Illy puts the other supemarket 'other brands' into their place. Read more
Because it is the best.
The superior flavour of Illy puts the other supemarket 'other brands' into their place. Read more
Published 28 days ago by Garry Knox
5.0 out of 5 stars
Lovely Illy
This really is lovely coffee, strong tasting but smooth with a creamy head. Regarding packaging of the coffee, I always think the tin is rather extravagent, but the empty tins can... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Susyq
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great coffee, but stales quickly.
I love illy coffee. Very delicious and distinct blend of highest quality Arabica beans. My only problem with it, is it stales very quickly after its open. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Shehab
4.0 out of 5 stars
Strong coffee, expensive and lasts two seconds
Nice coffee but expensive and to be honest, I couldn't tell a vast amount of difference with a 1kg bag of Lavazza (but then again, I don't like a really strong coffee bean). Read more
Published 1 month ago by Peter
4.0 out of 5 stars
Worth it just for the tins!
The coffee is great but expensive so can't say I'll be buying more. It was on offer at the time. Tasty and it's always better to grind the coffee yourself.
Published 2 months ago by RosiePosie
5.0 out of 5 stars
My coffee of choice
I have a regular order with the subscribe and save service. This coffee is the best I've tried, really rich taste and is not bitter.
Published 2 months ago by Fatboy
5.0 out of 5 stars
coffee just as we like it
Expensive but well worth it. The aroma as it is ground and then perculated is wonderful and the taste, well.........yummy!
Published 3 months ago by valian
1.0 out of 5 stars
Quality name- poor beans
I ordered the beans for my 'bean to cup' De Longhi machine having seen them advertised under the Amazon deals. Read more
Published 4 months ago by darrylpd
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