Friday, February 24, 2012

Illy iperEspresso Lungo Capsules Medium Roasted Coffee, 4.6-Ounce, 21-Count Capsules




Product Description

If you prefer a longer espresso, try new Lungo, a medium roast long espresso (about 2 ounces) to be savored in a larger cup. Please note that Lungo capsules are formulated to produce a long espresso without the need to make any adjustments to your iperEspresso machine settings.

Product Features

  • 21-count tin
  • Each tin contains 21 capsules of illy's legendary blend of 100% Arabica coffee.
  • Medium roast long espresso (about 2 ounces) to be savored in a larger cup.
  • illy iperEspresso capsules work exclusively with the Francis Francis X7 and X8 espresso machines

Important Information

Indications
The illy iperEspresso capsule system and its advanced, patented two-stage extraction process. The result? Espresso that is supremely smooth and deliciously aromatic with a rich, long lasting crema -- every time.

Ingredients
100% Arabica illy coffee


Customer Review
If you are fan of the Illy IperEspresso medium roast, then you'll probably enjoy the Lungo. I'm a huge fan of the dark roast capsule (see my other reviews), but the Lungo didn't suit my taste buds. I found it comparable to a strong cup of Colombian roast arabica. And, I prefer my espresso to taste, well, like espresso.

I tried the Lungo because I wanted a longer pour. I get every last drop out of the dark roast capsules, probably waiting too long to stop the brewing cycle. The two ounces of espresso-magic-in-my-mouth always ends too soon, and I'm left wanting more. I thought a larger cup of espresso would be the answer, but this didn't do it for me. If I want coffee, I'll use my coffee press.

I still gave this product 4 stars because, although it isn't for me, the Lungo still produces an exceptional cup of espresso. I just wish they used dark roast instead of medium.

As a side note - the size/design of this capsule looks the same as the other roasts, yet it seems to allow steam to travel through the pod faster. When I brew my dark roast, it usually takes about 30 - 40 seconds to get two ounces of espresso. The first time I used the Lungo I turned my back for 20 seconds and my illy cappuccino cup (5 ounces) was overflowing. So, yeah - pay attention!
By
Shawn Whaley

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