📦 Basic information
Name: illy Filter Coffee – ground coffee (250 g)
Form: ground coffee
Package weight: 250 g
Brand: illy (illycaffè S.p.A., Italy)
Type: 100 % Arabica – a medium-roast blend specially formulated for filter coffee (e.g. percolator, drip, French press).
🧾 Ingredients
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100 % roasted and ground coffee – Arabica
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A blend of nine varieties of the finest Arabica beans, carefully selected for a balanced flavour and aroma.
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Packaged in a tin with a protective atmosphere to help preserve the coffee’s freshness and aroma.
☕ Flavour and character
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Roast: medium – a balanced roast that delivers a harmonious flavour with low bitterness and a pleasant sweetness.
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Flavour: smooth and full-bodied, with subtle notes of caramel, orange blossom and jasmine – the characteristic profile of the illy Arabica blend.
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Aroma: distinctive and complex, designed to unfold fully when the coffee is brewed.
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Character: elegant and pleasantly smooth, ideal for black filter coffee that goes down easily, even without milk or sweeteners.
☕ Caffeine content
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The coffee contains naturally occurring caffeine typical of Arabica (Arabica blends generally have a lower caffeine content than Robusta).
🍽️ Preparation
This ground coffee is optimised for filter brewing:
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Filter coffee / drip: the ideal grind and profile for consistent extraction and a full-bodied flavour.
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Drip coffee maker / automatic drip: recommended water and grind settings for a smooth extraction.
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French Press: this works well here too, provided the grind is adjusted to suit the method.
Tip: Use approximately 1–2 tablespoons (approx. 7–12 g) of coffee per 150–240 ml of water, depending on personal taste and the strength of the drink.
📌 Storage
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Store the tin in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight.
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Keep the original packaging sealed so that the coffee retains its aroma and freshness for as long as possible.
📊 Summary
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Form: ground coffee
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Composition: 100 % Arabica (no added flavourings)
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Roast: medium
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Flavour: smooth and full-bodied with notes of caramel and flowers
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Character: an elegant and balanced cup, ideal for filter brewing
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Usage: ideal for a filter coffee maker, drip coffee or French press