--- product_id: 622948519 title: "Caffe ESE (Easy Serve Espresso) Rossa Italian Coffee Pods in Filter Paper - 44mm, 150 Pods - Italiano Caffe Filter Paper - Non-GMO" brand: "piazza mercanti" price: "R4744" currency: ZAR in_stock: true reviews_count: 5 category: "Piazza Mercanti" url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/622948519-caffe-ese-easy-serve-espresso-rossa-italian-coffee-pods-in store_origin: ZA region: South Africa --- # 150 premium ESE pods 5/5 intense dark roast 100% compostable pods Caffe ESE (Easy Serve Espresso) Rossa Italian Coffee Pods in Filter Paper - 44mm, 150 Pods - Italiano Caffe Filter Paper - Non-GMO **Brand:** piazza mercanti **Price:** R4744 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > ☕ Elevate your espresso game with Napoli’s boldest brew — don’t miss out on the Rossa revolution! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Caffe ESE (Easy Serve Espresso) Rossa Italian Coffee Pods in Filter Paper - 44mm, 150 Pods - Italiano Caffe Filter Paper - Non-GMO by piazza mercanti - **How much does it cost?** R4744 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/622948519-caffe-ese-easy-serve-espresso-rossa-italian-coffee-pods-in) ## Best For - piazza mercanti enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted piazza mercanti brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Powerful 5/5 Intensity:** Unleash a robust blend with rich notes of cacao, tobacco, and spices that energize your day. - • **Consistent Premium Quality:** Non-GMO, medium-dark roasted coffee delivering a creamy, full-bodied cup every time. - • **Eco-Friendly Coffee Ritual:** Enjoy guilt-free indulgence with fully compostable filter paper pods that respect the planet. - • **Effortless Brewing Convenience:** Perfectly sized 44mm pods designed for seamless use in any ESE espresso machine or portafilter. - • **Authentic Italian Espresso Experience:** Savor Napoli’s finest with 150 easy-serve pods crafted for true espresso lovers. ## Overview Piazza Mercanti Caffe ESE Rossa offers 150 authentic Italian espresso pods, each containing 7.5g of medium-dark roasted, non-GMO coffee. Packed in Napoli, these 44mm pods deliver a powerful 5/5 intensity with rich cacao, tobacco, and spice notes. Designed for easy use in ESE machines, they provide a creamy, robust espresso experience while being fully compostable for eco-conscious coffee lovers. ## Description ITALIAN ESE COFFEE PODS — 150x Italian ESE (Easy Serve Espresso) roasted coffee pods in filter paper containing 7.5 g of roasted ground coffee wrapped in protective atmosphere; 44mm. Packed and produced in Napoli, the home of Italian food and drink. Intensity: 5/5. INTENSE, ROBUST TASTE — Rossa Italian coffee produces an intense flavour with a balanced blend that is full of energy and punch of Robusta to give strength and substance to your drink. A sincere coffee to awaken all the senses with an irresistible creaminess. MEDIUM-DARK ROAST COFFEE PODS — this Rossa (red-quality) strong genuine roast has an intensity of 5/5 and an aromatic bouquet of cacao, tobacco and spices that will awaken all your senses. After use, our ESE pods are compostable. THE PERFECT EASY SERVE ESPRESSO — a cup of Caffe Mercanti is ideal for every moment of the day, whether to liven up your morning or for a boost later in the day! Our Italian ESE coffee pods contain ground coffee specifically for use in an espresso machine or an ESE portafilter. 100% ITALIANO CAFFE — named after the famous medieval market square in Milan, Piazza Mercanti, we intend to offer you the same Italian experience at home with the best variety of quality products from all over Italy. Review: Delicious and thrifty - We love our espresso’s. So much so, we enjoy 4-5 of these a day between my wife and I. The taste is perfect and the tea bag type pods are the only way to go. Of course, you pay for the convenience of not having to grind your own coffee. We order it by the case and it lasts us 3-4 months. The only way to go for us espresso lovers on a budget. Review: Value for Coffee! - An excellent coffee with hints of dark chocolate and tobacco. Treat yourself to this intense coffee….. nothing compares to this delicious coffee ## Features - ITALIAN ESE COFFEE PODS — 150x Italian ESE (Easy Serve Espresso) roasted coffee pods in filter paper containing 7.5 g of roasted ground coffee wrapped in protective atmosphere; 44mm. Packed and produced in Napoli, the home of Italian food and drink. Intensity: 5/5 - INTENSE, ROBUST TASTE — Rossa Italian coffee produces an intense flavour with a balanced blend that is full of energy and punch of Robusta to give strength and substance to your drink. A sincere coffee to awaken all the senses with an irresistible creaminess - MEDIUM-DARK ROAST COFFEE PODS — this Rossa (red-quality) strong genuine roast has an intensity of 5/5 and an aromatic bouquet of cacao, tobacco and spices that will awaken all your senses. After use, our ESE pods are compostable - THE PERFECT EASY SERVE ESPRESSO — a cup of Caffe Mercanti is ideal for every moment of the day, whether to liven up your morning or for a boost later in the day! Our Italian ESE coffee pods contain ground coffee specifically for use in an espresso machine or an ESE portafilter - 100% ITALIANO CAFFE — named after the famous medieval market square in Milan, Piazza Mercanti, we intend to offer you the same Italian experience at home with the best variety of quality products from all over Italy ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B07QGWPJFB | | Age Range Description | 18+ | | Best Sellers Rank | #81,001 in Grocery ( See Top 100 in Grocery ) #1,505 in Single-Serve Coffee Capsules & Pods | | Brand | Piazza Mercanti | | Brand Name | Piazza Mercanti | | Branded Coffee Machine Insert Type | ese_insert_type | | Caffeine Content Description | Caffeinated | | Caffeine Content Per Serving | 35 Milligrams | | Certificate Type | GMO Free | | Coffee Blend Name | Rossa | | Coffee Roast Level | Dark Roast | | Coffee Type | Coffee Machine Insert | | Container Type | b | | Customer Reviews | 4.2 out of 5 stars 230 Reviews | | Diet Type | Plant Based | | Flavor | Rossa | | Flavour | Rossa | | Grind Type | fine | | Item Form | Pod | | Item Package Weight | 1.57 Kilograms | | Item Volume | 159.31 Milliliters | | Item Weight | 7.5 Grams | | Item form | Pod | | Manufacturer | Piazza Mercanti | | Number of Items | 150 | | Number of Pieces | 150 | | Package Size Name | 150 ESE Pods | | Package information | b | | Part Number | pmese150espnapoletanorosso | | Roasting level | Dark Roast | | Size | 150 ESE Pods | | Special Ingredients | GMO Free | | Specialty | GMO Free | | Unit Count | 1.00 Count | | Variety | Rossa | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Piazza Mercanti - **Caffeine Content Description:** Caffeinated - **Flavour:** Rossa - **Item form:** Pod - **Roasting level:** Dark Roast ## Images ![Caffe ESE (Easy Serve Espresso) Rossa Italian Coffee Pods in Filter Paper - 44mm, 150 Pods - Italiano Caffe Filter Paper - Non-GMO - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71yOsZnmkmL.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: What is the expiration date of the pods?** A: Hello, It's 20 months after production which depends on the batch. It's fast selling so expect approximately 14 to 18 months of shelf life **Q: Is this 100% arabica?** A: This blend is almost all Arabica, there is still a light percentage of Robusta to increase creaminess **Q: Do these work with delonghi ecp3 series** A: The Delonghi ECP3420 definitely has a special portafilter for E.S.E pods. You can see these pods in one of the photos they provide. Amazon has it online. I don't know for sure about other ECP machines but the 3420 definitely would let you use the Caffe Mercanti pods. I hope this helps. **Q: How do these do producing a foam or crema on the coffee?** A: It produces a beautiful, smooth foam. I love these pods. I thought I might be trading taste and aroma for convenience but not so. This product produces a delicious cup and is well priced. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Delicious and thrifty *by C***N on 30 November 2022* We love our espresso’s. So much so, we enjoy 4-5 of these a day between my wife and I. The taste is perfect and the tea bag type pods are the only way to go. Of course, you pay for the convenience of not having to grind your own coffee. We order it by the case and it lasts us 3-4 months. The only way to go for us espresso lovers on a budget. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Value for Coffee! *by M***E on 10 May 2026* An excellent coffee with hints of dark chocolate and tobacco. Treat yourself to this intense coffee….. nothing compares to this delicious coffee ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Don’t let the price make you think you’ve compromised. *by S***9 on 4 April 2024* It's incredible that I never knew about the ESE system before. It's so much better than pods in my opinion. I've tried various coffee brands with my ESE machine and have always been impressed with the quality of the coffee it produces. I recently decided to take advantage of the great value offered by Caffe Mercanti, but I was a bit hesitant to order such a large quantity. If you love the bold and intense flavors of dark roasted coffee that's just on the edge of being burnt, the Rossa is a fantastic choice. It's rare to find a coffee this dark without any bitterness, teasing to the point of burnt hits that perfect balance. I usually make custom shots in the morning by running the coffee for a longer shot. With some other pods, I would need two to get the strength I desired. But with Caffe Mercanti, one pod is all I need for a great traditional short or a longshot. The only downside for me is the plastic individual packaging. I prefer when brands use more environmentally friendly paper packaging. That’s actually one of the reasons I switched to ESE in the first place - to reduce my use of pods environmental impact. ## Frequently Bought Together - Caffe Mercanti ESE (Easy Serve Espresso) Rossa Italian Coffee Pods in Filter Paper - 44mm, 150 Pods - Italiano Caffe Filter Paper - Non-GMO - illy E.S.E. 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