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An unmissable aroma every month

Our nine winning coffees, available for tastings exclusively at our illy Shops and illy Caffès.
Try one each month, only from April to December
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The taste of an unmissable experience

From April to December, visit us in our illy Shops and illy Caffès and try one of our nine winning coffees from the latest edition of EIICA each month.

The seeds of today’s victory were sown long ago. Seeds of research excellence have blossomed into attention to detail and respect for nature and raw materials. In other words, all the founding values of the Ernesto Illy International Coffee Award, the prize that celebrates the finest Arabica coffees sourced from all over the world.

Every year, an external jury made up of coffee enthusiasts, experts and international chefs chooses the finest coffee lot from the competing countries: Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ethiopia, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, India and Nicaragua.
The nine finalists compete to be crowned victor in the “Best of the Best” and “Coffee Lovers’ Choice” categories.

The award, which is named in honour of Ernesto Illy, pays tribute to scientific research as an unimpeachable source of truth and an instrument for constant improvement, serving the goal of progress for all.
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
Etiopia
Brasile
Costa Rica
Guatemala
Nicaragua
El Salvador
Honduras
Colombia
India

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”.

A new coffee every month, a unique experience with every coffee

• April: Etiopia. Notes of jasmine and caramel.
• May: Brasile. Notes of caramel and dried fruit.
• June: Costa Rica. Notes of cane sugar and chocolate.
• July: Guatemala. Notes of chocolate, caramel and dried fruit.
Winner of the "Coffee Lovers’ Choice".
• August: Nicaragua. Notes of chocolate and dried fruit.
• September: El Salvador. Notes of chocolate and caramel.
• October: Honduras. Notes of caramel and chocolate.
• November: Colombia. Notes of caramel and dried fruit.
• December: India. Notes of cocoa, toasted bread and caramel.
Winner of "Best of the Best".

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