IperEspresso facts for kids
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| Type | Single-serve capsule system for preparing espresso drinks |
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| Inventor | Illy |
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| Manufacturer | Illy |
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IperEspresso is a single-serve capsule system for preparing espresso coffee and espresso-based drinks. It is developed and patented by Illy.
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 optimal conditions that extract coffee flavor and aroma and increase richness and complexity. In the second stage, emulsification, the iper-infusion is forced through the patented valve at the bottom of the capsule, mixing the aromatic oils with air to produce a round, velvety, long-lasting cream.
Machines
IperEspresso capsules require special espresso machines. They are manufactured by FrancisFrancis! (a subsidiary of Illy), Gaggia (Saeco), and Cuisinart (Conair). Some of FrancisFrancis! machines are designed by award winning authors and considered industrial art on their own. 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 the home espresso machines, Illy offers professional FrancisFrancis! X2.1 IperEspresso machines for hotels and restaurants.
Capsules
IperEspresso capsules are manufactured exclusively 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 Det Norske Veritas (DNV). Each capsule contains approximately 7 grams of coffee.
Illy nominally offers three roast variations: normal, dark roast, and decaffeinated. In addition, it also offers Lungo, medium roast capsules that have been specially designed to produce a longer (higher proportion of water) espresso.
In addition, Illy offers 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 that is grown in the rich, volcanic soils of El Salvador.
Recycling
IperEspresso capsules are made from recyclable plastic but they cannot be disassembled and cleaned by consumers. The only way to recycle IperEspresso capsules is to mail them to the recycling facility. In USA, Illy sells prepaid capsule bags that can be used for shipping capsules to the recycling facility. The subscribers of Illy’s home or office delivery program receive those prepaid bags for free. In the USA, the consumers can also drop off their used capsules at all Sur La Table stores.
