| Illy Coffee | | | | coffee machines. Illy makes their medium grind |
| Illy coffee was founded in 1933 by Francesco Illy. | | | | available in a medium roast for those who prefer a |
| Today, Illy markets a single blend of remarkable coffee | | | | smooth flavor with notes of caramel and chocolate; |
| made of 100% Arabica beans from nine different | | | | for those who prefer a more robust flavor, they offer |
| growing regions in Africa, India, South America and | | | | a dark roast with deep notes of cocoa and hints of |
| Central America. It is this blend of beans from different | | | | creamy caramel. |
| growing conditions that gives Illy its unique taste. | | | | For those who like using moka pots, Illy offers a special |
| | | | coarse grind. For those who don't know what a moka |
| Illy coffee is best experienced as espresso. Illy believes | | | | pot is, think of a better designed percolator. It is used |
| that espresso is the quintessential method for true | | | | on the stove top, cold water is put in the bottom, |
| coffee lovers to enjoy coffee. The Illy espresso blend | | | | coffee is put in a filter, the lid is put on, and as the |
| features notes of caramel and chocolate, toast and | | | | water heats, and it rises through the filter. When the |
| honey. It is velvety and sweet, setting the stage for the | | | | coffee begins to sputter, it is done. |
| pleasant bitter tingle that is soon to follow. An authentic | | | | Illy coffee can also be brewed using a flip pot, a |
| Italian coffee, Illy's espresso awakens the spirit, | | | | French press, or in the thick Turkish style. |
| caresses the senses, and opens the doors of the | | | | Illy coffee makers are state of the art, too. They offer |
| mind. Their espresso is available in a fine grind, a | | | | the Francis Francis X1 Espresso Machine, the Hyper |
| medium grind, as whole bean, or in moka, if you use a | | | | Espresso System for the Hyper Espresso Capsules, |
| moka pot for preparation. They also make ESE (easy | | | | and the Francis Francis Trio, which work with the |
| serving espresso) in pods, to use in any | | | | ESEs. All are true works of art, designed by architect |
| ESE-compatible coffee maker. Illy's newest coffee | | | | Luca Trazzi. |
| innovation is the Hyper Espresso Capsules, to be used | | | | And finally, to finish off the perfect coffee experience, |
| in the Francis Francis Hyper Espresso Machine. Any of | | | | Illy began commissioning cups from Italian designer |
| these can be used to make creamy cappuccinos as | | | | Matteo Thun in 1990.The first edition was available to |
| well. | | | | the public in 1992. Illy offers these cups in signed limited |
| For perfectly brewed coffee every time, Illy | | | | editions, treating the cup as canvas. Each edition is |
| recommends its medium grind for use in automatic drip | | | | decorated by a different artist. |