The story begins in Trieste, Italy; the Adriatic port town where coffee first entered Europe; where company founder Francesco Illy developed the modern espresso machine in 1933. The story is still being written today by President and CEO Andrea Illy, representing a third generation of family leadership. Across 140 countries, illy’s singular, signature blend – a rich symphony of nine pure, sustainably grown Arabica beans from four continents – delights millions of coffee lovers everyday. Rich and full-bodied, yet velvety smooth: distinctly illy.