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product_id: 88894583
title: "Dark Roast Coffee Pods for E.S.E Espresso Machines 4.6 oz 18 cialde"
brand: "illy"
price: "$63.43"
currency: USD
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 8
url: https://www.desertcart.ec/products/88894583-dark-roast-coffee-pods-for-e-s-e-espresso-machines
store_origin: EC
region: Ecuador
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# 100% Arabica premium beans Sustainably sourced globally Patented pressurized freshness Dark Roast Coffee Pods for E.S.E Espresso Machines 4.6 oz 18 cialde

**Brand:** illy
**Price:** $63.43
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> ☕ Elevate your espresso game with every pod – don’t miss the brew everyone’s buzzing about!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Dark Roast Coffee Pods for E.S.E Espresso Machines 4.6 oz 18 cialde by illy
- **How much does it cost?** $63.43 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ec](https://www.desertcart.ec/products/88894583-dark-roast-coffee-pods-for-e-s-e-espresso-machines)

## Best For

- illy enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted illy brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Trusted Since 1933:** Decades of perfected roasting for a consistent, premium coffee experience
- • **Freshness Locked In:** Patented pressurized cans preserve aroma and peak freshness
- • **Barista-Grade Dark Roast:** Rich, balanced espresso flavor with subtle cocoa & dried fruit notes
- • **Effortless Single-Serve Pods:** 18 perfectly portioned E.S.E. pods for mess-free, quick brewing
- • **Ethically Sourced Excellence:** Only top 1% Arabica beans from sustainable farms worldwide

## Overview

Illy Dark Roast Coffee Pods deliver a premium espresso experience using 100% top-tier Arabica beans, sustainably sourced from over 30 countries. Each of the 18 E.S.E. pods is sealed in patented pressurized packaging to lock in freshness and aroma, ensuring a rich, balanced flavor with notes of cocoa and dried fruit. Perfect for busy professionals seeking a quick, mess-free, and ethically crafted coffee ritual.

## Description

Product Description The dream to offer the best coffee to the world, since 1933. Over the years, illy has perfected this process to obtain a coffee with a rich aromatic profile, balanced flavor and a one-of-a-kind aroma. To make our coffee, we select only the finest Arabica coffee plants, grown sustainably by our farmers in over 30 countries around the world. We cultivate long-lasting relationships with them based on shared values and personal growth. Because it is only by working together that we can achieve exceptional results. We select only the 1% of the finest Arabica coffee beans, thanks to many years of collaboration with growers who place maximum importance on quality and sustainability. Researching and experimenting with raw materials is a journey that never ends. After processing, the beans undergo a meticulous selection to ensure zero defects: even a single imperfect Arabica coffee bean can compromise the aroma of our blend. We preserve and enhance the aromas through our patented pressurized cans. Patented in 1934 by illy, pressurization is a preservation system in which the air in the tin is replaced by an inert gas at a pressure greater than that of the atmosphere. In this way, not only is the freshness of our coffee maintained, but its aroma is also enhanced. To obtain the best sustainable quality, illy sources the finest Arabica around the world, establishes a lasting relationship with the growers and nurtures a virtuous circle, generating well-being for consumers and socio-economic development for producers. Ingredients 100% Arabica Coffee Directions Place an illy Serving in your espresso machine Safety Warning Contains caffeine. Not recommended for pregnant women or individuals sensitive to caffeine.

Review: Good flavour and very easy to use. - Personally I prefer these slightly stronger pods to the original Illy pods but they are also good. They are not over strong or bitter. All down to personal preference of course on flavour. Very convenient and easy to use. One tip which might get overlooked on the instructions is to slightly moisten the pod with water - just a little - and it fits in the coffee machine more snugly and therefore filters the coffee more efficiently. A good product which I will continue to use.
Review: Great coffee - Really enjoy this coffee and no mess so win win

## Features

- Illy Espresso roasting S, 18 Servings, 131g

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0779VGP14 |
| Best Sellers Rank | 11,394 in Grocery ( See Top 100 in Grocery ) 291 in Single-Serve Coffee Capsules & Pods |
| Brand | illy |
| Brand Name | illy |
| Caffeine Content Description | Caffeinated |
| Caffeine Content Per Serving | 4.7 Milligrams |
| Coffee Roast Level | Dark Roast |
| Coffee Type | Coffee Machine Insert |
| Container Type | Pod |
| Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 2,451 Reviews |
| Diet Type | Vegan |
| Flavor | Espresso |
| Flavour | Espresso |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 08003753130439, 08003753153360 |
| Included Components | 1 Pack of Illy E.S.E. Pods Coffee, Dark Roast |
| Insert Type | espresso |
| Item Dimensions | 22.9 x 15.2 x 7.6 centimetres |
| Item Form | Pods |
| Item Package Weight | 0.24 Kilograms |
| Item Type Name | E.S.E. Pods Coffee, Dark Roast, 18 Pods |
| Item Weight | 0.13 Kilograms |
| Item form | Pods |
| Item height | 3 inches |
| Manufacturer | illy |
| Number of Items | 18 |
| Number of Pieces | 18 |
| Package information | Pod |
| Roast level | Dark Roast |
| Special Ingredients | Cocoa, Dried Fruit |
| Speciality | Vegetarian |
| UPC | 735343280429 411378017987 |
| Unit Count | 18 count |
| Variety | Arabica |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** illy
- **Caffeine Content Description:** Caffeinated
- **Flavour:** Espresso
- **Item form:** Pods
- **Number of items:** 18
- **Package information:** Pod
- **Roast level:** Dark Roast
- **Special ingredients:** Cocoa, Dried Fruit
- **Speciality:** Vegetarian
- **Unit count:** 18 Count

## Images

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## Questions & Answers

**Q: Whats an ese size pod ...what does it stand for**
A: Hi. Similar to the other comment below. It is designed to sit in a regular espresso machine (you can just about see on the box image). The idea being that it is already compacted to produce the best crema possible and it is easy to clean without all the coffee grinds. Hope this helps.

**Q: How much water should you use with one of these pods for a medium strength coffee ?**
A: These are pods are purely for ESE (Easy Serving Espresso) espresso machines. They produce 1 shot of espresso. They are not designed to be used like a tea bag. There does exist coffee bags for this purpose though.

**Q: How much does each pod weigh?**
A: Each pod has a net  weight of  6.95 gm

**Q: Does this produce a single or double espresso?**
A: It depends on a few things.....My wife and I use an espresso machine, and one pod gives us a nice satisfying two tea cup size drinks which we top up with warm milk...Sometimes The Male in the house wants a more robust spread and uses one pod for a normal tea cup size and tops up with milk as preferred.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good flavour and very easy to use.
*by A***R on 12 October 2025*

Personally I prefer these slightly stronger pods to the original Illy pods but they are also good. They are not over strong or bitter. All down to personal preference of course on flavour. Very convenient and easy to use. One tip which might get overlooked on the instructions is to slightly moisten the pod with water - just a little - and it fits in the coffee machine more snugly and therefore filters the coffee more efficiently. A good product which I will continue to use.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great coffee
*by L***N on 8 January 2026*

Really enjoy this coffee and no mess so win win

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Easy to use, perfect espresso!
*by J***S on 3 May 2014*

I own a DeLonghi espresso machine which is compatible with ESE pods. I have mostly used pre-ground Illy coffee in the past but struggle pulling a perfect shot as mine is either bitter or sour. It's very rare I pull the perfect shot. I decided to give these coffee pods a try as they are much easier to tidy up rather than banging early in the morning trying to get rid of the coffee grounds in the filter basket. I originally thought that because these are pods they're not going to taste very nice. Wow, was I wrong! These taste perfect, not bitter or sour. The aroma is excellent. I have made a Cappuccino and Mocha and I must say, this pod has really made a big difference to the espresso taste! The problem with using pre-ground coffee or coffee you have ground yourself is that you have to tamp correctly and put the correct amount in. It doesn't really matter with a pressurized system such as that you get with most home espresso machine but I found that if I barely tamped, the water would get through really quickly leading to an awful tasting espresso even with a pressurized system (I have a DeLonghi EC155). What amazed me was that when I used these pods, the water / coffee flows through slowly, hence extracting a lot of flavour but not too much. You must stop the espresso machine when the coffee starts to look brighter in colour / blonde. Luckily, these pods take away the worry of whether you have put enough coffee in the filter basket and if you have tamped correctly. Because it is in a pod, the coffee is already ground correctly (finely ground for espresso) and packed / tamped together correctly. These 2 work hand in hand to produce a perfect espresso without having to have any input from you (apart from having to put it in the ESE filter basket of course!). As you can expect, it doesn't make a mess, you just have to throw the used pod in the bin. The instructions are very clear and tell you that you should insert the pod in the filter so the illy logo is at the top. Each pod is individually well wrapped to keep the coffee fresh. Using pods can be more expensive than pre-ground coffee or coffee beans, but as I am getting a perfect shot of espresso out of my machine each time with these pods, I really don't mind paying that little bit extra. The reason I have only given this 4 stars is because the coffee is not very strong (although I don't like strong coffee, I know a lot of people do). Another reason is the slightly higher price to using pre-ground coffee or coffee beans and the fact that it tends to 'blond out' a bit quickly so it is really just for a single shot of espresso. I haven't used shot glasses to measure out how much in terms of volume a pod can produce as I pulled the shot directly into my cappuccino cup, but I have noticed that it 'blonds out' quicker than if I were using pre-ground coffee, so I have to stop it a bit earlier. But either way, I have had a VERY NICE / PERFECT cappuccino with this as I feel that the amount you can produce with a pod is enough. If you're considering whether to buy a cheap espresso machine with these pods, or a complete pod machine such as a Tassimo or Dolce Gusto, get an espresso machine and these pods! The tastes are completely different. I have noticed that the espresso you get with a tassimo machine just tastes like instant coffee rather than a fresh coffee you would get at a coffee shop. I highly recommend this to anyone who loves coffee! Will I stop using pre-ground coffee for this? I will be using pods more, but I won't stop using pre-ground because sometimes I like having control of how much coffee I put in the filter. I hope this review helps you to decide whether to buy these or not, drop some comments if you have any questions.

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*Last updated: 2026-02-01*