Can iperEspresso capsules be recycled?
Yes, illy has partnered with leading industry organizations to provide an innovative solution to recycle iperEspresso coffee capsules. By collecting your used capsules and mailing them in to be recycled, you’ll be diverting waste from landfills.
How long will an unopened can of illy stay fresh?
An unopened can of illy ground coffee remain fresh for at least two years due to illy’s proprietary patented pressurized system that extracts air from the can and replaces it with inert gasses at a higher-than-atmospheric level of pressure. This method guarantees a longer preservation time, maintaining flavour and aroma for over 24 months. At the same time it ‘ages’ the coffee, improving its aroma over time by causing its volatile aroma compounds to bind with the oils that are contained in the beans. Simple vacuum packing cannot achieve this flavour transformation. The positive pressure exerted by illy’s method actually forces these aroma compounds back into the coffee whereas vacuum packing lets them seep out. The effect of illy’s ageing process is similar in many ways to the development of complex flavours when a fine red wine is aged under proper conditions.
How long will illy stay fresh after the can is opened?
At room temperature, a can of illy remains at optimum freshness for 7 days after opening. After 7 days flavour will begin to deteriorate due to natural oxidation from exposure to air.
How should I store an opened can of illy?
If the entire can will be consumed within 7 days, room temperature storage is recommended. If the coffee will not be consumed within 7 days, we recommend refrigerated storage, allowing the coffee to return to room temperature before use. It is important to refrigerate the can immediately after opening in this case to retain optimum flavour.
How much illy should I use?
For espresso, use 7 grams of illy per shot (about 1oz). For auto-drip brewed coffee, start with 7 grams of illy per 8-ounce cup. You may need to adjust to taste as the parameters (water turbulence and temperature) of each coffee maker differ somewhat. You can take the guesswork out of espresso by using E.S.E. pre-measured, pre-tamped servings (pods).
How much caffeine is in illy?
illy uses only the finest Arabica beans available, and Arabica coffee is naturally lower in caffeine than the cheaper and lower quality Robusta variety. An average 1 oz. illy espresso will contain approximately 60 milligrams of caffeine. Brewed illy coffee will contain less than 15 mg caffeine for each gram of coffee used.
What is the difference between medium roast and dark roast illy?
illy medium roast coffee is a bit milder while illy dark roast has a more intense and robust coffee flavour due to a slightly longer roasting time and slightly higher roasting temperature. Some people find the dark roast better for coffee preparations that involve milk, such as cappuccinos and lattes. Both medium and dark roast are suitable for espresso and brewed coffee preparation and the choice is a matter of personal preference.
Is illy Kosher Certified and if so, who Certifies illy Kosher?
Yes, Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregation of America.
What is illy’s position on organic coffee?
Illy caffè maintains a complex high-quality blend of 100% Arabica beans from around the world. They work directly with nearly 900 growers on 4 continents to source sustainably grown coffee. Certified organic coffee accounts for approximately 4% of world production and they cannot guarantee that 100% of the 9 different Arabica varieties in the blend will be certified at all times. In addition, Illy caffè tests the green coffee (before roasting) for up to 80 different chemicals to ensure that their coffee is safe and pure. illy’s demand for the highest quality beans is rarely met through organic coffee. Because illy is a single blend composed of beans from 7 to 9 growing regions, some organics may be present in the blend if they meet our rigid quality standards. Organic coffee has a very low yield per hectare-about 6 to 8 bags per hectare. This low yield is not compensated for by a proportionally higher price, so the farmer makes less, not more. Furthermore, and quite importantly, the cultivation of so-called organic coffee depletes the soil of its nutrients without sufficiently replacing them. Unless the farmer rigorously practices proper soil analysis and management and adds enough phosphorus (which coffee needs to grow well) the plants are weak and highly susceptible to insect and fungus attacks. Few farmers maintain their soil at the high level necessary to produce the best beans. The process can lead to an irreversible deterioration in the quality of the soil. As part of the ISO 9001 certification, they test every coffee lot they purchase for the presence of pesticide residue-testing for 36 different types. No coffee with pesticide residue is purchased by illy.
How do I apply the code I got from LoveDiscountVouchers.co.uk?
Please read the “How Do I Use My illy Promo Code?” section above for step by step instructions on how to apply the code.
