illy Classico Lungo Aluminum Capsules bring the iconic illy Classico Blend to a longer, lighter lungo format. Medium Roast, intensity 5/9, smooth and velvety with delicate notes of caramel, orange blossom, and jasmine. No bitterness. 100% Arabica — only the top 1% of Arabica beans. Compatible with Nespresso® Original Line machines only — NOT compatible with Nespresso® Vertuo. 10 capsules per box, 57g (2.01 oz) net weight. Made in Italy by illycaffè S.p.A., Trieste since 1933.
illy Classico Lungo Capsules Nespresso Compatible 10 ct – Medium Roast, 100% Arabica, Lungo Format, Made in Italy
- Classico Lungo — Medium Roast, Intensity 5/9 — smooth and velvety; optimized for lungo brewing (110ml+); lighter body than the espresso format
- Tasting Notes: Caramel, Orange Blossom, Jasmine — delicate and balanced; clean, lingering finish with no bitterness
- 100% Arabica — illy's unmistakable One Blend; nine varieties; only the top 1% of Arabica beans selected and individually inspected
- Aluminum Capsules — airtight freshness preservation from roast to brew; each capsule sealed at peak freshness
- Compatible with Nespresso® Original Line machines only — NOT compatible with Nespresso® Vertuo; check your machine model before purchasing
- 10 capsules per box — 57g (2.01 oz) net weight; Made in Italy by illycaffè S.p.A., Trieste since 1933
How to Use
Insert an illy Classico Lungo capsule into your compatible Nespresso® Original Line machine and select the lungo setting (110ml) — the lungo format is specifically designed for this capsule and delivers the full Classico Lungo experience at the longer extraction. For a lighter cup, extend to 150ml. Do not brew as a short espresso (40ml) — illy Classico Lungo is formulated for the lungo setting. Not compatible with Nespresso® Vertuo machines. illy Classico Lungo opens with a warm aroma of caramel and delicate florals; on the palate it is smooth and velvety with notes of caramel, bright orange blossom, and a whisper of jasmine — clean, lingering, no bitterness.
About illy
illy is a Certified B Corporation founded in 1933 by Francesco Illy in Trieste, Italy. For over 90 years, illy's master roasters have been crafting the illy One Blend — nine varieties of 100% Arabica beans, only the top 1% selected, blended to deliver a flawlessly consistent taste cup after cup. From the farmers who hand-pick Arabica cherries to the master roasters in Trieste, illy's standards are consistently high at every step. illy Classico Lungo capsules bring this legacy to lungo format — smooth, balanced, and deeply satisfying. Nespresso® Original Line compatible. Made in Italy.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does Classico Lungo differ from Classico Espresso?
illy Classico Lungo is optimized for lungo brewing — a longer, lighter cup (110ml+) with a lighter body and more delicate flavor. illy Classico Espresso is optimized for a shorter, more concentrated shot (40ml). Both share the same Classico Medium Roast profile — caramel, orange blossom, and jasmine — but the lungo delivers a smoother, more extended drinking experience.
Is illy Classico Lungo compatible with my Nespresso® machine?
Compatible with Nespresso® Original Line machines only. NOT compatible with Nespresso® Vertuo. Check your machine model before purchasing.
What makes the illy Blend special?
The illy Blend is composed of nine varieties of 100% Arabica beans, expertly blended and roasted to deliver a flawlessly consistent taste — cup after cup, year after year.
Where is illy Classico Lungo made?
Made in Italy by illycaffè S.p.A., Trieste since 1933.
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