Customer Reviews

Illy Espresso Coffee Pods

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Espresso was fine. However, the photo is misleading. Was disappointed that it did not come in the tin as shown in the photo, instead the espresso was packaged in a cardboard box. Fine enough, but specifically purchased because the photo showed the tin. Will buy from a different vendor in the future.

Best espresso. Illy is the real deal. Makes the perfect coffee. Not for those who like their coffe light. These pods make the perfect coffee each time.

If you want the signature great illy taste, than this coffee is for you! Lighter than the dark roast, but still has plenty of flavor.

I bought this after reading many reviews and I am glad that I did, the quality of this Espresso is EXCELLENT, I am almost addicted to it now because it is so good, I constantly want to have another, I also bought the Starbucks Espresso Pods, which I would not recommend, they have a bland taste, but I would recommend the Illy pods to anyone, in fact, I am back for my second purchase.

The ESE system is wonderful and the Illy coffee is amazing. I can pull a decent shot of espresso anytime I want, especially during mornings when I can barely get out of bed. Instead of having to blend, grind, pull, taste, wash, scrub, repeat; all I have to do is put the pod in the portafilter, pull the shot and enjoy. The entire process takes less than 40 seconds and allows me the espresso experience without all the barista duties.

Just remember to pull a blank shot before the first shot and after the last!

If you're looking for a good, and mess free way to enjoy espresso at home, then I highly recommend Illy ESE pods! I use the Illy medium-roast pods with my Briel Multi Pro Espresso machine. The pair produces such good tasting, Italian cafe- style espresso everytime! It is not bitter nor acidic. You get full bodied and velvety espresso consistently.The crema produced is thick and quite beautiful. And of course if you want to make capuccino, all you have to do is froth some milk! How easy is that! For Italian espresso lovers, this is one great buy!

Illy can be celebrated as the creator of coffee pods, the best way to get a decent espresso (but not a great espresso)without being a full fledge barista and a US$ 10.000 espresso machine.

Illy are the most expensive pods, however they come in a metal can packed in bulk. Other coffee pods come individually packed in sealed bags with nitrogen atmosphere, but Illy packs them in bulk. Great first time you open the can, awful 5 days later.

Bottom line: A coffee scam.

Regards from sunny chilean summer.

Eduardo Costoya

These are the correct Illy pods, but are individually (and wastefully) packaged in boxes, rather than in a vacuum-sealed tin.

not as good as the pods should be in other then illy espresso mashines, perhaps the taste good if espresso is made in the original mashine; no typical strong espresso

This is great espresso! The flavor is very smooth and the pods are very easy to use. They are intended for E.S.E compatible machines though, which hold a very small pod.