illy was founded in 1933 and has continuously strived to enhance the way we enjoy coffee through science and innovation. illy has constructed a world of intelligence, experience, taste, science and art around the pleasure of a perfect cup of coffee. illy's passion for excellence involves developing long standing partnerships with coffee producers in South and Central America, India and Africa. These partnerships ensure the highest quality coffee possible by providing the growers with the education and equipment needed to grow the world’s finest coffee beans, along with a fair profit for their work. illy’s sustainable business model was built with the desire to create value for all its stakeholders, which has led to the company becoming the first in the world to obtain “Responsible Supply Chain Process” certification from DNV (Det Norske Veritas), which certifies the sustainability of the entire supply chain. Prepare authentic Italian espresso with pre-measured E.S.E. pods. illy’s distinctive blend of fine Arabica coffees with a smooth, rich and full-bodied taste is created from the skillful blending of 100% sustainably-grown Arabica beans, meticulously selected from different growing regions around the world. The result is an authentic Italian coffee that is flawlessly consistent, smooth, balanced, and never bitter. E.S.E. Pods: Dark Roast 1974 saw illy’s third revolutionary invention: pre-tamped, pre-dosed, expertly ground espresso in single serve paper pods. Result: delightful espresso in reach of anyone, anywhere – at home, at the office, or at a favorite café or restaurant. The system, called ESE (Easy Serving Espresso) became an industry standard. Each E.S.E. pod contains a perfectly dosed and tamped measure of the distinctive illy blend, enclosed in filter paper designed to preserve critical flavor and aromas. An E.S.E. pod is simply placed inside a compatible machine, and within 30 seconds yields an espresso with the signature illy taste: strong, rich, yet smooth and balanced. Simply insert a pre-measured, perfectly ground and tamped pod into an E.S.E.-compatible espresso machine and you have rich, robust espresso in less than 30 seconds. Each pod is individually wrapped to assure maximum freshness with every cup. illy E.S.E. Pods Coffee, Decaffeinated Roast illy E.S.E. Pods Coffee, Dark Roast illy E.S.E. Pods Coffee, Medium Roast Add to Cart Add to Cart Buying Options Customer Reviews 4.3 out of 5 stars 7,732 4.3 out of 5 stars 7,732 — Price $14.78$14.78 $11.73$11.73 — no data Coffee Type E.S.E Pod E.S.E Pod E.S.E Pod Roast Decaffeinated Dark Medium Flavor Profile Rich and balanced with notes of caramel with less than 0.1% caffeine. Intense, robust and full flavored with notes of deep cocoa. Rich and balanced with notes of caramel and chocolate. Size Single Serve Single Serve Single Serve Preparation Espresso Espresso Espresso Bean Origin illy Blend illy Blend illy Blend