illyCoffee - Classico Ground Coffee - Medium Roast - 100% Arabica Coffee - Ideal for Espresso Preparation - 250g Tin

Really impressed with this coffee. Smooth/no bitterness.I don’t like strong coffee and I have read so many reviews on so many. I had bought a cafetière and wanted a milder roast.I normally drink de-caf instant, but A certain well known brand’ has dropped the quality and upped the price.This was truly a shot in the dark.For approx 500ml water For ‘not strong’ but tasty coffee I used 1+1/2 level scoops and for me this was perfect.I will be buying more.

I’ve been buying illy Classico Filter Coffee regularly for a while now, and it’s become my go-to daily brew. It’s smooth, mild, and perfect for filter coffee machines or a French press. Even though it’s classed as a medium roast, it tastes lighter than many others, which makes it ideal for all-day sipping without being too strong or bitter.The aroma is absolutely lovely—you get that hit of fresh, sweet scent the moment you pop open the tin (and let’s be honest, opening a new tin of coffee is half the joy!). I’ve found it to be good value for money, especially given the consistent quality and balanced flavour. It tastes fresh straight from the tin, and the lid reseals well, keeping the coffee in great condition between uses.If I had one small warning—it’s about the initial opening. The tin is a bit pressurised, so when you pull the tab, the coffee can almost burst out if you're not careful. I recommend opening it slowly and on a flat surface. Not a huge issue, just something to be aware of.I’m now considering trying the whole bean version so I can grind it myself and fine-tune the flavour even more—especially if I want to control coarseness for different brew methods.Pros:✅ Smooth, mild flavour – Perfect for all-day drinking✅ Lovely aroma – Especially when first opened✅ Great in filter machines & cafetières✅ Good value – Premium feel without a sky-high price✅ Lid reseals well – Keeps coffee fresher for longerCons:❌ Pressurised tin pops a bit on first open – Just be cautious and slowFinal Thoughts:This is a reliable, quality coffee that delivers on taste, smoothness, and aroma. If you want something that’s easy to drink, great in a filter machine, and pleasantly fragrant, illy’s Classico filter grind is a great choice—and a lovely way to start the day.Would I recommend it? Absolutely. A classy coffee, without the fuss.

illy Classico Ground Coffee (Medium Roast) is a good tasting coffee that works well in my espresso machine and offers good value.I really appreciate the premium, pressurized tin for preserving freshness. It does an excellent job of keeping the grounds fresh. However, a minor drawback is that the tin doesn't contain the coffee smell very well, so expect any cupboard you store it in to smell strongly of coffee!

Simply great coffee. Big full flavour.

Very nice taste

One of our favourites for a morning coffee. Always arrives quickly and on time. Stays fresh in the tin retaining quality.

Great tasting coffee granules. Be careful when opening first time and once opened, try not to shake, as granules will go everywhere when the lid is removed. Otherwise, one of my favourite coffees.

This is good ground coffee for the espresso machine. I won't say this is the best. For same price some other brands are better and you can get better tasting yet cheaper coffee in supermarkets.It comes in a container which you can seal well - which is a good thing.Mild version is good but the darker roast is too bitter.If you serving espresso to someone whose test you don't know, this is probably the best coffee to try with.