illy Classico Lungo Aluminum Coffee Capsules are a 10-count box, 2.01 oz (57 g) net weight, of medium roast 100 percent Arabica coffee capsules made for Nespresso Original Line machines and brewed as a longer lungo cup. It is made in Italy and available as a single box or in packs of 3, 6, and 10, shipped fast from New Jersey.
illy Classico Lungo Capsules: Medium Roast Arabica for Nespresso Original Machines
- Classico medium roast, intensity 5 of 9 — smooth and velvety with notes of caramel, orange blossom, and jasmine
- 100 percent Arabica — the illy blend of Arabica varieties selected and inspected by illy
- Lungo format — designed for the longer 3.7 fl oz (110 mL) lungo extraction rather than a short espresso
- Aluminum capsules — each capsule is sealed airtight to keep the ground coffee fresh from roast to brew
- Nespresso Original Line compatible only — not compatible with Nespresso Vertuo machines; check your model before ordering
- 10 capsules per box, made in Italy — 2.01 oz (57 g) net weight, produced by illycaffè in Trieste; also sold in packs of 3, 6, and 10 boxes
How to Use
Insert one capsule into a Nespresso Original Line machine and select the lungo setting, about 3.7 fl oz (110 mL). For a lighter cup, extend the pour to 5 fl oz (150 mL). Do not brew it as a 1.35 fl oz (40 mL) espresso, since the grind and dose are balanced for the longer extraction. Store the box in a cool, dry cupboard away from heat and sunlight.
About illy
illy is an Italian coffee company founded in 1933 by Francesco Illy in Trieste, where it is still headquartered. The brand is known for a single blend of Arabica coffees that it roasts to different levels and sells as whole bean, ground, and capsule coffee in many countries. illy is a certified B Corporation. Browse more coffee and beverages in our Drink Collection. Learn more at illy.com.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are illy Classico Lungo capsules compatible with my Nespresso machine?
These aluminum capsules work in Nespresso Original Line machines, the compact models that use the small dome-shaped capsules, including many Essenza, Pixie, CitiZ, and Inissia machines. They do not fit Nespresso Vertuo machines, which use larger barcoded pods. Check the capsule shape your machine takes before ordering.
How do I brew illy Classico Lungo capsules?
Load one capsule and press the lungo button, which pours about 3.7 fl oz (110 mL). For a lighter cup, stop the pour at 5 fl oz (150 mL). Avoid the short espresso setting, since the grind is balanced for a longer pull. Store the sealed box in a cool, dry cupboard.
What is the difference between illy Classico Lungo and illy Classico Espresso capsules?
Both use the same medium roast illy Arabica blend with caramel, orange blossom, and jasmine notes. The Lungo capsule is dosed for a longer 3.7 fl oz (110 mL) cup with a lighter body, while the Espresso capsule is balanced for a concentrated 1.35 fl oz (40 mL) shot. Choose Lungo for a mug-style coffee.
Where are illy Classico Lungo capsules made, and what pack sizes are available?
illy Classico Lungo capsules are roasted and packed by illycaffè in Trieste, Italy. Each box holds 10 aluminum capsules with a net weight of 2.01 oz (57 g), and every capsule sold here is the same recipe made for the Nespresso Original Line, not a reformulated version. Boxes come in packs of 3, 6, and 10 for regular drinkers.