illycaffè is a brand of coffee produced in Trieste, Italy. illy produces only one blend in three roast variations: normal, dark roast or decaffeinated. The blend is packaged as beans (yet to be ground), pre-ground coffee or E.S.E. pods.
The illy coffee blend is obtained by selecting from multiple sources only Arabica beans, which are considered to have a richer taste and lower caffeine content than Robusta beans.
The exclusive illy method is a pr...
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illycaffè is a brand of coffee produced in Trieste, Italy. illy produces only one blend in three roast variations: normal, dark roast or decaffeinated. The blend is packaged as beans (yet to be ground), pre-ground coffee or E.S.E. pods.
The illy coffee blend is obtained by selecting from multiple sources only Arabica beans, which are considered to have a richer taste and lower caffeine content than Robusta beans.
The exclusive illy method is a pressurization technique used by the company to preserve its coffee. In this process, air is extracted from the cans and replaced with inert gasses at a higher-than-atmospheric level of pressure.
The illy decaffeination method involves the coffee beans being first steamed for 30 minutes and then repeatedly rinsed with either methylene chloride (Dichloromethane/DCM) or ethyl acetate for about 10 hours. The solvent is then drained away and the beans steamed for an additional 10 hours to remove any residual solvent.
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