Ernesto Illy Quotes

Italy, Chemist
July 18, 1925 – February, 3, 2008.

Ernesto Illy was an Italian food chemist and businessman, known as the chairman of the Illycaffè S.p.A coffee manufacturer. He was deeply and widely respected, considered "an absolute giant" in the world of coffee and espresso, spearheading Illy's research into coffee and espresso quality, as summarized in his son Andrea's book Espresso: The Chemistry of Quality, written with Ernesto's assistance.

Also known as Businessman

For sheer sensory enjoyment, few everyday experiences can compete with a good cup of coffee.

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- Coffee
- Enjoyment
- Compete
Coffee is a product favouring sociability, friendship, and conversation and it should always be consumed with someone else.

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The quintessential expression of coffee is espresso.

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When we drink coffee, our tongue gets painted. As long as it stays painted, it remains tasty!

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- Coffee
- Tongue
- Painted
These are two cups of coffee viewed from above. They convey the message that coffee inspires socializing, friendship and stimulating conversation, and therefore, you should never drink coffee alone. Rather, always with someone else.

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- Alone
- Never
- Coffee