illy Instant Coffee Singles, Classico Medium Roast

The dream to offer the best coffee to the world, since 1933. Over the years, illy has perfected this process to obtain a coffee with a rich aromatic profile, balanced flavor and a one-of-a-kind aroma. Our team spent hands-on time with the illy Instant Coffee Singles, Classico Medium Roast to see how it holds up against the rest of the instant coffee we've tested.

Across repeated sessions we evaluated it on the categories that matter most: quality, consistency, value, and how likely we are to reach for it again. Ranked #141 of our top 200 instant coffee — a strong medium pick with caramel, smooth, sweet notes, earning a 4.6★ average across 229 Amazon ratings.

The dream to offer the best coffee to the world, since 1933. Over the years, illy has perfected this process to obtain a coffee with a rich aromatic profile, balanced flavor and a one-of-a-kind aroma. To make our coffee, we select only the finest Arabica coffee plants, grown sustainably by our farmers in over 30 countries around the world. We cultivate long-lasting relationships with them based on shared values and personal growth. Because it is only by working together that we can achieve exceptional results.

From the roaster

• Roasted with Precision: Our high-quality, medium roast instant coffee is mild and balanced with rich notes of caramel, orange blossom, and jasmine. Crafted for a smooth taste and sweet finish, this blend delivers full flavor without the need for brewing
• 100% Arabica Coffee: We hand select only the finest Arabica beans to blend various types of Arabica coffee sourced from the finest farms in South and Central America, India, and Africa to ensure each cup of coffee maintains consistent, exceptional quality. Each batch is then expertly roasted and crafted into premium instant coffee for the same richness and aroma, with the convenience of instant preparation.
• Quick & Easy Preparation: Our instant coffee is perfect for coffee lovers on the go. Simply empty one 2g packet into a cup, add hot or cold water for a delicious cup in seconds—no brewing equipment required. Enjoy the convenience of café-quality coffee anytime, anywhere.
• Sealed for Freshness: Each packet is individually sealed to preserve the coffee's rich aroma and flavor. This protective packaging helps maintain freshness, delivering a consistently satisfying cup every time.
• Certified B Corp: illy is committed to sustainable initiatives, as the first Italian coffee company awarded a B Corp Certification, we strive to create positive economic, social, and environmental value for everyone involved in the production chain.

What we liked

• Strong overall Coffee Score of 8/10 — ranked #998 of 1193 (84% percentile).
• Distinct flavor profile: Caramel, Smooth, Sweet, Rich.
• Community agrees — a Coffee Lovers Score of 9.1/10 from 229 ratings.