IperEspresso is a single-serve capsule system for preparing

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coffee and espresso-based drinks. It was developed and patented by

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. IperEspresso capsule encloses a complete extraction group that replaces the traditional process of percolation with a two-stage extraction. In the first stage, ''iper-infusion'', hot water under pressure creates conditions that extract coffee flavor and aroma and increase richness and complexity. In the second stage,

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, the iper-infusion is forced through the valve at the bottom of the capsule, mixing the aromatic oils with air to produce cream.

Machines

IperEspresso capsules require special espresso machines. They are manufactured by FrancisFrancis! (a subsidiary of Illy),

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( Conair). Some of FrancisFrancis! machines are designed by award winning authors. The most famous is X1 designed by Luca Trazzi and included in the Forbes Magazine’s list of the best espresso machines in the world. In addition to home espresso machines, Illy offers professional FrancisFrancis! X2.1 IperEspresso machines for hotels and restaurants.

Capsules

IperEspresso capsules are manufactured only by Illy. The cost per serving is 10% higher than Illy E.S.E pods, and twice higher than Illy ground or whole bean non-encapsulated coffee. Illy use 100% Arabica beans purchased directly from company-trained farmers. Illy became the world’s first company to earn the Responsible Supply Chain Process certification from

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(DNV). Each capsule contains approximately 7 grams of coffee. Illy nominally offers three roast variations: normal, dark roast, and decaffeinated. It also offers Lungo, medium roast capsules that produce a longer (higher proportion of water) espresso, and the Monoarabica line, single-origin Arabica beans from six countries: Brazil, Guatemala, Ethiopia, Colombia, Costa Rica, and India. Seasonally, the company offers Idillyum, a low-caffeine Arabica grown in El Salvador.

Recycling

IperEspresso capsules are made from

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plastic but cannot be disassembled and cleaned by consumers. IperEspresso capsules are recycled by mailing them to a recycling facility. Illy sells prepaid capsule bags in the USA that can be used for shipping capsules to a recycling facility. Subscribers to Illy’s home or office delivery program receive those bags for free. In the USA, consumers can also drop off their used capsules at all Sur La Table stores.

References

External links

* Espresso machines Single-serving coffee makers Coffee in Italy Illycaffè Italian inventions {{Coffee in Italy