Illy coffee is an Italian roaster and global powerhouse known for introducing the espresso pod. Their premium quality coffee comes from nine regions across Arabica and is offered as whole beans, pre-ground coffee, ESE pods (espresso single-serve), or K-Cups for easy consumption, instant and whole bean. Illy is an industry leader providing education and advocacy programs. Given their widespread appeal they are frequently asked questions regarding their sustainability practices as well as if their coffee is organic.

While conventionally grown coffee trees are coated in synthetic pesticides and herbicides, those used to cultivate Illy coffee trees are free from being treated with any such chemicals, while their raw beans remain exposed to no such exposure during processing and roasting. Some consumers who purchase Illy are concerned about what possible impacts these chemicals might have on the environment as well as their own bodies.

As a result of these concerns, many consumers prefer organically-grown coffee for themselves and their bodies. Although scientific evidence does not demonstrate this effect, consumers believe organically grown coffee provides better overall experience for both themselves and the planet.

Illy coffee company stands out among competitors by using an advanced packaging technique called natural pressurization to keep their beans fresh and full-flavored for extended periods. This process removes air from cans and replaces it with inert gases at higher-than-atmospheric pressure; allowing aroma compounds in the beans to bond together instead of seeping out through cracks in their surface, keeping flavors from dissipating over time through normal vacuum packaging alone.

This process has been patented globally and is exclusive to Illy. This innovative and effective technology has revolutionized the entire coffee industry and sets illy apart from other roasters. As a result, their coffee not only tastes fresher, but it has more complex flavors than most coffees not processed using this process.

Illy does not intentionally seek organically-grown coffee; their stringent quality standards often prevent them from meeting organic certification requirements. Nonetheless, the company takes measures to ensure farmers receive fair compensation and that soil receives nourishment as it should.

Illy coffee company has long been recognized as an innovator of environmentally sustainable paper-based products for their single-serve espresso capsules, made from a mix of renewable and recycled materials. Their innovative paper cups are available to buy in packs of 100 or 500, providing enough pods for multiple brewing sessions – unlike their aluminum and plastic counterparts they are durable, recyclable, biodegradable and compatible with most standard coffee machines.