Founded in 1933 by Francesco Illy, illycaffè produces and sells a unique blend of high quality coffee made from 9 types of pure Arabica beans A careful balance of ingredients from South and Central America, India and Africa creates the unmistakable illy flavor: always identical in any espresso cup, wherever it is drunk around the world.

When Francesco Illy founded illycaffe in Trieste, Italy, his dream was to produce and sell the best coffee in the world. After careful deliberation, he chose the Arabica bean, prized for its pronounced aroma, its mild, well-rounded flavor, and its low caffeine content. However, producing a superior coffee was inconsequential if he couldn’t find a way to preserve the freshness. With great persistence, Illy soon found a solution: containers in which nitrogen is substituted for air, making it possible to keep roasted coffee fresh for up to 2 years! His pressurization method for preserving coffee made history and is still an integral part of the illy packaging today. Inside this 8.8-oz. pressurized container are illy’s specially selected Arabica beans that have been freshly roasted and ground to a luxurious texture. Although it’s been calibrated for espresso, you can also use it to make a perfectly brewed cup of coffee.

At Higher Groundz We offer illy only for our espresso based drinks. Although we could use it for our drip coffee, we’ve found that the smooth sweeter finish complements our drinks more than any other espresso bean we’ve tried. Inspite of the premiums cost associated with this great espresso, we’re proud to offer it to our customers and look forward to hearing your opinion on it.