--- product_id: 441740451 title: "illy Costa Rica Coffee Beans, Medium Roast, 100% Arabica, Ideal for Moka Pots & Filter, 250g Tin" brand: "illy" price: "R494" currency: ZAR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Illy" url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/441740451-illy-costa-rica-coffee-beans-medium-roast-100-arabica-ideal store_origin: ZA region: South Africa --- # 100% Arabica beans Certified B Corp & sustainable 250g airtight tin illy Costa Rica Coffee Beans, Medium Roast, 100% Arabica, Ideal for Moka Pots & Filter, 250g Tin **Brand:** illy **Price:** R494 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > ☕ Elevate your morning ritual with ethically crafted, irresistibly smooth coffee. ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** illy Costa Rica Coffee Beans, Medium Roast, 100% Arabica, Ideal for Moka Pots & Filter, 250g Tin by illy - **How much does it cost?** R494 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/441740451-illy-costa-rica-coffee-beans-medium-roast-100-arabica-ideal) ## 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 - • **Brew Your Way:** Optimized grind settings for moka pots, French press, drip, and espresso—versatility that fits your ritual. - • **Sweet Honey Notes:** Indulge in natural caramel, chocolate, and vanilla flavors that elevate your daily cup. - • **Freshness Locked In:** Packaged in a sleek 250g airtight tin to preserve aroma and flavor longer—no stale coffee here. - • **Sustainably Sourced:** Enjoy ethically grown coffee with B Corp certification, supporting farmers and the planet. - • **Pure Arabica Excellence:** Savor the smooth, balanced medium roast crafted from 100% premium Costa Rica Arabica beans. ## Overview Illy’s Costa Rica Coffee Beans deliver a medium roast 100% Arabica experience, perfectly balanced with sweet honey, caramel, and vanilla notes. Packaged in a compact 250g airtight tin, these sustainably sourced beans are certified B Corp, ensuring ethical farming practices. Designed for versatile brewing methods including moka pots and filters, this coffee offers consistent, smooth flavor that fits seamlessly into your busy, quality-conscious lifestyle. ## Description Product Description illy is an iconic coffee brand, rooted in Italian heritage. Created in Trieste by the Illy family in 1933, illy is born from the dream to offer the best coffee to the world and put a smile on the face of those who drink it. #Live happilly. illy is committed to guaranteeing sustainable quality across the entire production chain, to offer a coffee that is not just good, but also ethical. illy maintain direct, long-lasting, one-on-one relationships with our growers, built on a form of mutual cooperation and based on: - Building a community and culture of excellence - Selecting and training growers - Recognising - Sharing 90 years of knowledge and experience in the business with them Sorting of 100% Arabica green coffee lots. Preservation of the aromas through pressurization. Certified Quality System ISO 9001 Packaged in a protective atmosphere. Caffeine Content not Higher than 1.5% Ingredients 100% Arabica Coffee Beans P.when('A').execute(function(A) { A.on('a:expander:toggle_description:toggle:collapse', function(data) { window.scroll(0, data.expander.$expander[0].offsetTop-100); }); }); Directions Set grind to: coarse for French press; medium for cafetiere or drip coffee machine; medium-fine for moka pot; fine for espresso machine. Safety Warning Store in a cool, dry place, away from heat sources, sunlight, and strong odors to maintain freshness. Manufacturer Contact Information Euro Food Brands Ltd, Kimbell Mews, Humfrey Lane, Boughton, Northamptonshire, NN2 8XB See more Review: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ – Small tin, big flavour - Really impressed with these beans. The flavour is smooth, well balanced, and genuinely enjoyable — none of that bitter “punishment for waking up” taste you sometimes get with cheaper coffees. It’s a solid medium roast that works nicely in both moka pots and filter brewing, so it’s versatile without needing any brewing wizardry. The tin is a handy size too: compact enough to store easily but still packed with enough beans to keep the caffeine supply chain running. Price-wise, it feels like a bit of a bargain for the quality you get. Tasty, reliable, and conveniently packaged. A dependable coffee that earns its shelf space. Review: Best choice for coffee - as any coffee addict will find out - Great taste, love the aroma. The illy tins ensure it always arrives smelling fresh and giving great flavour. I also upcycle the tins, spray painting them then painting designs on ## Features - COSTA RICA COFFEE BEANS - Perfect for all coffee lovers who freshly grind their coffee beans. Set your grind to: coarse with a french press; medium with a cafetiere or drip coffee machine; medium-fine with a moka pot; fine with an espresso machine. - SWEET HONEY NOTES - Medium roast beans, our Arabica Selection Costa Rica offers a sweet flavour with notes of caramel, chocolate and vanilla. - CERTIFIED B CORP - As a B Corp, illy proudly meet the highest verified standards of social and environmental impact; illy is also awarded among the World’s Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere. - AUTHENTICALLY GROWN ARABICA SELECTION - Explore the origins of illy’s unique blend of 9 arabicas with the Arabica Selection range. Each Arabica Selection has its own unique roasting temperature and length of time to highlight each origins aroma and flavour - SUSTAINABLY SOURCED & GROWN - For over 30 years, illy has championed sustainable coffee growing practices. We work directly with coffee farmers, providing them with training and resources to stay ahead in sustainability, all at no cost to them. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B08Z84Z7G8 | | ASIN | B08Z84Z7G8 | | Age Range Description | 18+ | | Best Sellers Rank | 1,164 in Grocery ( See Top 100 in Grocery ) 17 in Roasted Whole Coffee Beans | | Brand Name | illy | | Caffeine Content Description | Caffeinated | | Caffeine Content Per Serving | 100 Milligrams | | Certificate Type | TF Card | | Coffee Roast Level | Medium Roast | | Coffee Type | Coffee Bean | | Container Type | Tin | | Country of Origin | Italy | | Country of origin | Italy | | Customer Reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (304) | | Customer reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (304) | | Diet Type | Vegetarian | | Each Unit Count | 1 | | Flavor | honey notes | | Global Trade Identification Number | 08003753181493 | | Item Dimensions | 9.1 x 9.1 x 14.3 centimetres | | Item Form | Whole Bean | | Item Package Weight | 0.25 Kilograms | | Item Type Name | Arabica Selection Costa Rica Coffee Beans | | Item Volume | 354.16 Millilitres | | Item Weight | 250 Grams | | Item model number | 12020 | | Manufacturer | Illy | | Manufacturer | Illy | | Manufacturer Contact Information | Euro Food Brands Ltd, Kimbell Mews, Humfrey Lane, Boughton, Northamptonshire, NN2 8XB | | Model Number | 12020 | | Number of Items | 1 | | Number of Pieces | 1 | | Part Number | 9980 | | Product Dimensions | 9.12 x 9.12 x 14.3 cm; 250 g | | Product Shelf Life | 1 Days | | Region of Origin | Italy | | Size | 250 g (Pack of 1) | | Special Ingredients | honey notes | | Speciality | Vegetarian | | Sweetness Description | Sweet with honey notes | | Unit Count | 250 gram | | Variety | Costa Rica | ## Product Details - **Brand:** illy - **Caffeine Content Description:** Caffeinated - **Flavour:** honey notes - **Item form:** Whole Bean - **Number of items:** 1 - **Package information:** Tin - **Region of origin:** Italy - **Roast level:** Medium Roast - **Special ingredients:** honey notes - **Unit count:** 250 gram ## Images ![illy Costa Rica Coffee Beans, Medium Roast, 100% Arabica, Ideal for Moka Pots & Filter, 250g Tin - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71CsAytOJCL.jpg) ![illy Costa Rica Coffee Beans, Medium Roast, 100% Arabica, Ideal for Moka Pots & Filter, 250g Tin - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71GyUCN7V5L.jpg) ![illy Costa Rica Coffee Beans, Medium Roast, 100% Arabica, Ideal for Moka Pots & Filter, 250g Tin - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71fqglwNcmL.jpg) ![illy Costa Rica Coffee Beans, Medium Roast, 100% Arabica, Ideal for Moka Pots & Filter, 250g Tin - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71+Zu7XXp2L.jpg) ![illy Costa Rica Coffee Beans, Medium Roast, 100% Arabica, Ideal for Moka Pots & Filter, 250g Tin - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71SF3rhmFrL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Style** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ – Small tin, big flavour *by S***B on 18 February 2026* Really impressed with these beans. The flavour is smooth, well balanced, and genuinely enjoyable — none of that bitter “punishment for waking up” taste you sometimes get with cheaper coffees. It’s a solid medium roast that works nicely in both moka pots and filter brewing, so it’s versatile without needing any brewing wizardry. The tin is a handy size too: compact enough to store easily but still packed with enough beans to keep the caffeine supply chain running. Price-wise, it feels like a bit of a bargain for the quality you get. Tasty, reliable, and conveniently packaged. A dependable coffee that earns its shelf space. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Best choice for coffee - as any coffee addict will find out *by M***O on 19 March 2026* Great taste, love the aroma. The illy tins ensure it always arrives smelling fresh and giving great flavour. I also upcycle the tins, spray painting them then painting designs on ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great taste from Costa Rica *by F***S on 17 February 2026* Very good mild taste ## Frequently Bought Together - illy Coffee - Coffee Beans - Costa Rica - Medium Roast - 100% Arabica Coffee - Ideal for Moka Pots and Filter Coffee - 250g Tin - illy Coffee, Classico Coffee Beans, Medium Roast, 100% Arabica Coffee Beans, 250g - illy Coffee - Intenso Coffee Beans - Dark Roast - 100% Arabica Whole Coffee Beans - Ideal for Moka Pots, Filter Coffee, Espresso and Lungo Coffees - 250g Tin --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/441740451-illy-costa-rica-coffee-beans-medium-roast-100-arabica-ideal](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/441740451-illy-costa-rica-coffee-beans-medium-roast-100-arabica-ideal) --- *Product available on Desertcart South Africa* *Store origin: ZA* *Last updated: 2026-04-23*