illy Coffee, Intenso iperEspresso Capsule, Dark Roast Espresso Pods, Compatible with illy iperEspresso Machines, (21 ct), 140.7g (packaging may Vary)

I love Illy coffee, coffee makers, etc.It's my favorite.I love the India and Intense Blend.My only wish is that Illy would make Forte in these capsules. Forte is my favorite of all flavors.They have Forte in other ways; I but really want Forte in these capsules for my Illy coffee maker that I have that takes these capsules.So far, though, the really robust flavors: India, Bold Roast Intense and Forte are my favorites, but others I've tried are yummy too. I just like a really, really, really dark coffee and Forte is just so great that way.

I love this coffee. I have the Illy Iperespresso machine, which uses these pods. It makes excellent authentic espresso with a nice crema. Usually I have a subscription from Illy because they offer a discount plus they send a prepaid label/bag to recycle the pods. But this seller on Amazon had an even better price on Prime Day, so I ordered 2. My 2 favorite varieties are the Intenso and this Nicaragua one. The Nicaragua is strong, smooth, rich, has chocolate undertones, and is not acidic. If you have the Iperespresso machine and are wondering which of the regional roasts to try, I recommend starting with this one, it's delicious. It shipped quickly too. The only issue I had was that one of the tins' seal popped open during shipping, probably due to hot weather. I reported it to Amazon and while they couldn't exchange it, they refunded me for the damaged one. Great transaction, great coffee.

This is a warning: A love for good espresso is an expensive habit!!!I've been making my own espresso at home for 20 years. Every morning I would grind the beans, measure and tamp them into the filter, add water, steam my milk, and then wash the entire machine and repeat. I have to wake up early because this is a time consuming process. I've tried other pod machines, and they just don't make a good cup of espresso.I recently began using the illy Francis Francis Y1 with iperEspresso capsules, and the result is better than my manual method, and takes a little over a minute a cup.Generally, I take my cappuccino cup and heat an ounce of milk in the microwave for 30 seconds, use a hand frother for just a few seconds, press the button on the Y1, and in about 20 seconds it brews a 1 or 2 ounce shot of perfect espresso (you have to depress the button when you think it is finished - there is no auto shutoff). Wham, bam, done!As far as I know, the iperEspresso system is the only "pod" that comes close to a real cup of espresso with crema. And this crema is really a thing of beauty. If you don't know what I'm talking about, try it once and you'll understand. As someone who likes strong coffee, the dark roast is almost not strong enough, but the flavor is so well balanced. It's the perfect blend of bitter and sweet with a body worth savoring.This isn't cheap, and it's more wasteful than grinding your own beans. So take that into consideration. But, I've only had espresso this good in Italy. Constant trips to Italy would be very wasteful and expensive, so that's my barely rational justification.I'd also like to share that the Y1 seems to be the most affordable offering in illy's line of iperEspresso systems. It retails for $295, but illy offers a promotion where you can buy the Y1 for $125 when you order a minimum of 2 canisters (21 count) through illy's website (illyusa.com). There are no other requirements to fulfill. So the machine and the coffee adds up to less than the cost of the machine itself. I took advantage of this deal and I couldn't be happier.This coffee will put a new spin on your day. Not to sound too cheesy, but I can't wait to wake up each morning and enjoy my first cup.

I usually buy the medium roast but it’s not always available with Prime so I decided to try the Intenso roast this time. I actually prefer it to the medium now! It has a tiny bit more flavor, with a more balanced flavor.

As someone who enjoys a good cup of coffee, the illy Coffee iperEspresso Capsules have quickly become my favorite. The flavor is rich and smooth, offering a perfect balance that I look forward to every morning. These capsules are incredibly convenient and easy to use, making my daily coffee ritual both quick and enjoyable. The consistent quality and taste make these capsules a must-have for any coffee lover. Highly recommended!

Product is great but I signed up for delivery every three weeks and my second month delivery hasn't shipped yet. Site says delayed shipping, I relied on Illy to delivery the product I love on time so I can enjoy the coffee, now I will have to go to another site to have it thier product shipped on time?

Decaf: I'm pretty sensitive to caffeine so usually do decaf or half caf. It tastes really good though I do notice I get a little shaky after drinking this but doesn't last long. I'm guessing they use chemical process to make it decaf.Columbian: yooo this flavor is SOOO yummy!! And the smell ahhhh. My favorite flavor.

Best brand, very smooth and easy to use.