As its name suggests, espresso is made to order and lasts but a moment, providing a few brief, intense sips of pleasure that define the daily rhythm of life in Italy and much of the world. Just two ingredients—water at 194°F and the powder of 50 beans—worth of freshly ground, roasted coffee—become a feast for the senses when extracted under 9 atmospheres of pressure by the modern espresso machine. The resulting cup of 25-30ml of velvety smooth, rich and fragrant coffee is delicious and stimulating, but in fact contains less caffeine than coffee prepared by any other method. Every year, billions of cups of espresso are enjoyed worldwide, because those cups hold more than just good coffee; they contain a beverage which caresses the senses, energizes the mind, promotes creativity and catalyzes friendships. In other words, a beverage that plays a significant role in the daily lives of many millions of people. For illy, improving and enhancing the enjoyment of espresso is the object of its research and passion, an object where beauty, art, culture and science meet in a delightful and joyous ritual.
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Product Details
Product Length:
8.3 inches
Product Width:
8.3 inches
Product Height:
4.2 inches
Product Weight:
8.8 Ounces
Package Length:
9.0 inches
Package Width:
8.2 inches
Package Height:
4.2 inches
Package Weight:
0.95 pounds
Average Customer Rating:
based on 25 reviews
Features
Individual wrapped pods. Individually servings of esprsso for use in ESE compatible machines
Pack of two 18-count cans of Italian espresso coffee pods (36 total coffee pods)
Made from pure Arabica coffee beans packed in CO2 to preserve freshness
Simply pop a pod into your espresso machine and wait 30 seconds or less for a rich espresso
Eliminates the mess of conventional grinding, dosing, and tamping
Customer Reviews
Average Customer Review: ( 25 customer reviews )
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4 of 4 found the following review helpful:
Expensive (more than list price!) Jan 21, 2008
By Vee The coffee makes a pretty good shot of espresso, and although I once got a tin full of loose grounds, Amazon was quick to ship me a replacement set. However, the current price (over thirty dollars for two tins), IMO, is much higher than what you can find at other online coffee retailers, where the newer tins with individually wrapped pods sell for twenty-five per 2 tins.
3 of 3 found the following review helpful:
Illy ESE espresso pods are easy and convenient to use Aug 31, 2007
By JB Gilbert These Illy ESE (espresso easy serving) single-shot espresso pods are easy to use and convenient. All you need is an ESE adapter for your espresso machine. After brewing your espresso, just shake the pod out of the holder, and you're ready to brew another. Use two at once for a double shot.
The quality of the espresso from the pods is as good as ground coffee. But you trade off convenience for price. Buy these if you just make an occasional cup of espresso, if you are always on the run, or like to make several espresso shots in succession, for example, when you entertain.
3 of 3 found the following review helpful:
Bad batch of Pods Jun 05, 2007
By J. Graham
"coffee lover in Seattle"
I also have an ESE pod espresso machine. They came with the illy pods, we tried them and they are always a great brew, every time and consistent. The one's we bought here apparently were bad, all I got was the tea like water also, no coffee. Upon calling Amazon found out they had a bad batch, so tried the dark espresso pods and no problems. After reading the first post on the tea like coffee and the user trying to figure out what they were doing wrong, it wasn't them at tall, it was bad pods. I would recommend them in a heartbeat! Hopefully they've gotton this issue taken care of. Also users who are new to the whole "pod" thing, make sure you are using the right filter basket for pods and not ground coffee if your machine does both. Hope this helps!
2 of 2 found the following review helpful:
Still my favorite Mar 18, 2009
By Gil Illy Cafe Medium Roast ESE pods is still my favorite with a strong fresh ground & unburnt taste. I have tried Starbucks, it has a burnt taste (common with dark roasts). I also use Lavassa Gran Crema ESE pods which comes in a close second with it's nutty aftertaste & very good crema - better & more consistent than the crema from Illy's. It's very high cost is the only drawback.
2 of 2 found the following review helpful:
Some of the best espresso out there! Aug 09, 2007
By James Petree
"Paladin"
I bought this to come with my Capresso 114 machine, since I hadn't used pods before, and I was very pleased! The aroma is wonderful, these pods make excellent crema and the flavor is outstanding! I'm just glad I bought 2 tins because one is already empty.
based on 25 reviews
Bad batch of Pods Jun 05, 2007
By J. Graham
"coffee lover in Seattle"
Some of the best espresso out there! Aug 09, 2007
By James Petree
"Paladin"
