The balanced and distinctive taste of illy is a blend of 9 types of Arabica coffee beans selected from the best harvests. Expertly blended, roasted and packaged to offer you consistent quality cup after cup. The 1.5KG format prevents the coffee beans from being in contact with air for longer than five days. illy’s unique vacuum packaging technique is used for the 1.5KG tin, providing a 36‑month quality guarantee. The dark roast is characterized by a strong taste and full body and is particularly suitable for preparing espresso.