Each participating country tells a story, represents the best of its harvest, shares the scent of its lands and celebrates the value of experience. Discover them all
April: Etiopia
Notes of jasmine and caramel
For the month of April only, find our Etiopia coffee in illy Shops and illy Caffès. Come visit us and discover the taste of an unmissable experience!
Let yourself be swept away as the delicacy of jasmine meets the sweetness of caramel in a springtime burst of exquisite notes, exclusively from the Gera Estate coffee harvest.
Treat yourself to a unique experience that rewards all the senses, from taste to sight, with the exclusive illustration by Yukai Du. Her words lead us on a vividly imagined journey through the tastes of coffee and the colours of art, enhancing our understanding of her work: “Inspired by the coffee flavour from Ethiopia, I imagined myself sipping the coffee in the middle of an Ethiopian landscape made with caramel and honey, smelling the air of coffee beans, jasmine flowers and citrus fruits”.
May: Brasile
Notes of caramel and dried fruit
For the month of May only, find our Brasile coffee in illy Shops and illy Caffès. Come visit us and discover the taste of an unmissable experience!
Let yourself be swept away by the sweetness of caramel paired with the bold flavour of dried fruit, and discover the unique aroma of the Fazenda Agua Viva coffee harvest.
Treat yourself to a unique experience that rewards all the senses, from taste to sight, with the exclusive illustrations by Madeline Kate Martinez. Her words lead us on a vividly imagined journey through the tastes of coffee and the colours of art, enhancing our understanding of her work: “This piece is a homage to the intense, fruity, honey-sweet notes of Brazil’s signature coffee”.
June: Costa Rica
Notes of cane sugar and chocolate
For the month of June only, find our Costa Rica coffee in illy Shops and illy Caffès. Come visit us and discover the taste of an unmissable experience, including the Cold Espresso version sweetened with maple syrup.
Let yourself be swept away by the delicious notes of cane sugar and chocolate perfected in the Marespi S.A. coffee harvest.
Treat yourself to a unique experience that rewards all the senses, from taste to sight, with the exclusive illustrations by Mark Conlan. Her words lead us on a vividly imagined journey through the tastes of coffee and the colours of art, enhancing our understanding of her work: “My artwork symbolises the essence of the full-bodied flavour profile that this coffee has to offer. Yum!”
July: Guatemala
Notes of chocolate, caramel and dried fruit
Winner of the “Coffee Lovers’ Choice”
For the month of July only, find our Guatemala coffee in illy Shops and illy Caffès. Come visit us and discover the taste of an unmissable experience, including the Cold Espresso version sweetened with maple syrup.
Let yourself be swept away by the exquisite notes of chocolate, caramel and dried fruit from the Proyecto Lift Olopita consortium’s coffee harvest.
Treat yourself to a unique experience that rewards all the senses, from taste to sight, with the exclusive illustrations by Marcos Guinoza. Her words lead us on a vividly imagined journey through the tastes of coffee and the colours of art, enhancing our understanding of her work: “Do you like coffee? I love it! And I can’t make art without a cup of coffee by my side”.
August: Nicaragua
Notes of chocolate and dried fruit
For the month of August only, find our Nicaragua coffee in illy Shops and illy Caffès. Come visit us and discover the taste of an unmissable experience, including the Cold Espresso version sweetened with maple syrup.
Let yourself be swept away by the exquisite notes of chocolate and dried fruit from the Proyecto Lift consortium’s coffee harvest.
Treat yourself to a unique experience that rewards all the senses, from taste to sight, with the exclusive illustrations by Kit Agar. Her words lead us on a vividly imagined journey through the tastes of coffee and the colours of art, enhancing our understanding of her work: “From the land of lakes and volcanoes, this medium to full-bodied coffee boasts a balanced sweetness with highlights of caramel, chocolate, and toasted bread. The complex yet delicate flavour brings a wonderful richness to my mornings”.
September: El Salvador
Notes of chocolate and caramel
For the month of September only, find our El Salvador coffee in illy Shops and illy Caffès. Come visit us and discover the taste of an unmissable experience, including the Cold Espresso version sweetened with maple syrup.
Let yourself be swept away by the exquisite notes of chocolate and caramel perfected in the Agua Caliente finca’s coffee harvest.
Treat yourself to a unique experience that rewards all the senses, from taste to sight, with the exclusive illustrations by Charly Clements. Her words lead us on a vividly imagined journey through the tastes of coffee and the colours of art, enhancing our understanding of her work: “I had so much fun creating this abstract scene inspired by my love of nature and coffee”.
October: Honduras
Notes of caramel and chocolate
For the month of October only, find our Honduras coffee in illy Shops and illy Caffès. Come visit us and discover the taste of an unmissable experience!
Let yourself be swept away by the exquisite notes of caramel and chocolate perfected in the Finca El Cedron cooperative’s coffee harvest.
Treat yourself to a unique experience that rewards all the senses, from taste to sight, with the exclusive illustrations by Maggie Stephenson. Her words lead us on a vividly imagined journey through the tastes of coffee and the colours of art, enhancing our understanding of her work: “My illustration dives into the velvety taste and full body, with delicious chocolate and nutty notes, a lively acidity and a bold caramel aftertaste”.
November: Colombia
Notes of caramel and dried fruit
For the month of November only, find our Colombia coffee in illy Shops and illy Caffès. Come visit us and discover the taste of an unmissable experience!
Let yourself be swept away by the exquisite notes of caramel and dried fruit from the coffee harvest of the Cabildo Coffee Project, Jambalò.
Treat yourself to a unique experience that rewards all the senses, from taste to sight, with the exclusive illustrations by Sebastian Curi. Her words lead us on a vividly imagined journey through the tastes of coffee and the colours of art, enhancing our understanding of her work: “The artwork aims to spark a sensory experience, translated into an original work for this year”.
December: India
Notes of cocoa, toasted bread and caramel
Winner of “Best of the Best”
For the month of December only, find our India coffee in illy Shops and illy Caffès. Come visit us and discover the taste of an unmissable experience!
Let yourself be swept away by the exquisite notes of cocoa, toasted bread and caramel harvested by the Jumboor Estate plantation.
Treat yourself to a unique experience that rewards all the senses, from taste to sight, with the exclusive illustrations by Myriam Van Neste. Her words lead us on a vividly imagined journey through the tastes of coffee and the colours of art, enhancing our understanding of her work: “It was an honour to design a bold and joyful illustration celebrating India as one of the top coffee grower countries”.
