illy Dark Roast Coffee Pods for E.S.E Espresso Machines 4.4 oz 18 Cialde

You want a big name brand? They don't come much bigger than illy in the epsresso business. illy created the E.S.E. pod design in 1989.

These are the dark roast E.S.E. pods made of 100% sustainable Arabica beans and are individually wrapped. They claim 114 quality control processes are followed before being sold to you.

Tasting Notes

• Rich, full, deep body.
• Hints of cocoa and caramel.
• The "right" amount of bitterness.
• Pleasant toasted flavor.
• Good crema.

Negatives

• Some people noted they got a weak coffee. Hopefully they were using them properly and in a compatible machine supporting E.S.E. pods. Some people tamp them before use when they find the water flows through too quickly. Others claim they are already packed quite tightly.
• Being pre-ground, they are not going to be as fresh as whole beans you grind yourself.
• Some people find illy have a premium price. Some reviewers mention it is still worth it.