iperEspresso is a
single-serve capsule system for preparing espresso coffee and espresso-based drinks, developed and patented by
Illy
Illycaffè S.p.A. (branded and stylised as illy) is an Italian coffee company specializing in espresso, headquartered in Trieste. Illy markets its coffee globally in silver and red pressurized, oxygen-free cans; operates a network of cafes on sh ...
.
Capsules
iperEspresso capsules contain a complete extraction group that replaces the traditional
percolation
In physics, chemistry, and materials science, percolation () refers to the movement and filtration, filtering of fluids through porous materials. It is described by Darcy's law. Broader applications have since been developed that cover connecti ...
process with a two-stage extraction. In the first stage, ''iper-infusion'', hot water under pressure creates conditions that bring out coffee flavor and aroma. In the second stage,
emulsification, the iper-infusion is forced through the valve at the bottom of the capsule, by mixing the aromatic oils with air to produce cream.
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. Each capsule contains approximately 7 grams of coffee.
Illy 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.
Machines
iperEspresso capsules require special espresso machines, which are manufactured by
Francis Francis (a subsidiary of Illy),
Gaggia (
Saeco
Philips Saeco S.p.A., or short Saeco, is an Italian manufacturer of manual, super-automatic and capsule espresso machines and other electrical goods with headquarters and factories in Gaggio Montano near Bologna.
History
The company was found ...
), and
Cuisinart (
Conair).
In addition to home espresso machines, Illy offers professional Francis Francis X7.1 iperEspresso machines for hotels and restaurants.
References
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Single-serving coffee makers
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Italian inventions