Illy Classico espresso ground coffee is finely ground and works best in an espresso machine that accepts ground, tamped coffee. Our exclusive pressurized packing process keeps your Illy Coffee fresh in an air-free pressurized can to enhance the flavor and seal in the precious aromas and oils so you can enjoy the freshest taste-cup after cup, day after day. Illy chooses only the best Arabica beans because they yield a slightly sweeter coffee with a softer taste imbued with rich, subtle flavor. In the cup, well-prepared espresso borne of exclusively high-quality Arabica beans is beautifully fragrant. Illy distinctive medium-roast blend of fine Arabica coffees has a smooth, rich, and full-bodied taste. The medium roast features a rich and balanced flavor with notes of caramel and chocolate. Caffeine content: less than 1.50% Illy Cafe was named on ethisphere's list of the world's most ethical companies for the seventh consecutive year, among just a small handful of honorees in the beverage industry, underscoring the company's achievement in leading with integrity and prioritizing ethical business practices. Combining authentic Italian tradition with advanced science and technology, Illy has earned its reputation as the world's leading coffee authority. Sip. Savor. Be inspired: Illy Cafe believes in sustainable Quality and has dedicated over 30 years to perfecting coffee bean growing methods, obtaining harvests that are socially, economically, and environmentally sustainable. Plus, 100% of the electricity used comes from renewable sources, meaning Illy has eliminated CO2 emissions from this energy source. The search for perfection is the principle that inspires Illy and expresses itself through our fundamental values: the passion for excellence, understood as love for beauty and Ethics and the creation of Value through SUSTAINABILITY, transparency, the development of people, promotion of social growth, and respect for the environment.