illy Classico

Tasting notes

About this bean

illy Classico is a medium roast from illy, sourced from Brazil, Africa, America Central e Sul. Medium roasts balance origin character with developed sweetness from caramelisation. They are generally the most forgiving roast level for espresso. The roaster lists tasting notes of Chocolate, Sweet, Floral, Caramel and Flor de Laranjeira. Tasting notes are the roaster's reference, not a guarantee; your cup will be shaped by your grinder, water and recipe. Home baristas on Puck Yeah have logged 18 shots of this bean, with an average community rating of 6.8 out of 10 across 18 ratings.

Average community recipe

Averaged across 18 community shots. A starting point, not a recipe to copy.

Common questions

How do you brew illy Classico as espresso?

The Puck Yeah community average for this bean is 15.8g in, 35.0g out (a 1:2.22 ratio), pulled in about 23 seconds. That is a useful starting point, not a recipe to copy. Dial in by taste: pull finer if the shot is sour or runs too fast, coarser if it is bitter or chokes.

What does illy Classico taste like?

illy lists tasting notes of Chocolate, Sweet, Floral, Caramel and Flor de Laranjeira. Tasting notes are the roaster's reference for a well-brewed cup; your shot can taste different depending on grind, water, dose and extraction time.

Where is illy Classico from?

illy Classico is sourced from Brazil, Africa, America Central e Sul.

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