Illy is a traditional Italian coffee brand owned by illycaffè S.p.A. On its official website, the company presents itself as a family business founded in Trieste in 1933 by Francesco Illy, and the brand remains closely linked to Italian espresso culture. A key milestone in the brand’s history is 1935, when the “illetta” machine was developed, described as the precursor of modern espresso machines. illy presents itself as a brand focused on quality coffee, serving both home and professional channels, with a long-standing coffee heritage.
