illy
Italian Roasted Coffee, Espresso, and Cold Brew
Premium Italian espresso, coffee, and cold brew. Sapori has been the Northwest’s illy provider since 1996.
The illy Story
illy is a family business founded in Trieste, Italy in 1933 by Francesco Illy, who had a bold vision to bring authentic Italian espresso culture to the world. From the beginning, illy demonstrated a commitment to improving all aspects of coffee extraction down to the molecular level. They pioneered the direct trade model of working directly with farmers, and today illy is led by the third generation of the family. Beloved first in Italy, then throughout Europe, illy is now acclaimed worldwide as a premiere espresso and coffee experience that captivates millions every day in hotels, restaurants, and cafés.
Offering
illy Espresso
With a focus on the meticulous selection of the finest beans and an unwavering commitment to consistency, illy espresso promises to deliver a rich and aromatic Italian espresso experience. Whether served as a perfect finish to an exquisite dinner, or as the base for rich, creamy lattes and mochas, illy’s flavors consistently impress. When paired with our equipment and training services, your team can make barista-quality shots every time.
Short on time? illy also offers pre-measured, pre-tamped, espresso in capsules or pods, eliminating the need for a grinder and saving your servers’ valuable time.
Offering
illy Coffee
Demonstrating over 90 years of commitment to coffee excellence, illy coffee is crafted from a perfect blend of nine varieties of pure Arabica beans sourced from Central and South America, Africa, and India. Smooth and expertly balanced, each cup of illy delivers a luxurious experience for coffee connoisseurs.
Offering
illy Cold Brew
Meticulously steeped in cold water for 12 hours, illy cold brew has exploded in popularity! Whether you prefer ready-made cold brew delivered via a bag-in-a-box system, or like to steep your own with pillow packs, illy cold brew delights with its naturally sweet profile with subtle notes of caramel and chocolate. Cold brew is also offered by the case in 8.5-ounce RTD cans.
For cafes wishing for a unique, nitro-style experience, the illy Blade® System is a patented dispensing unit that offers a one-touch system for cold brew.
Social Responsibility
Working directly with growers, illy’s commitment to sustainability has been in place since its inception. They foster long-term partnerships with growers who prioritize both quality and sustainability. As the first Italian coffee company to be named a Certified B- Corporation, a measure of a company’s complete social and environmental impact, illy also continues to prioritize recyclable materials and consistently strives for zero emissions. With their regenerative practices, illy maintains an innovative approach to growing coffee that respects the earth and the people who farm it.
Our Partnership
For over 25 years, Sapori has enjoyed an enduring partnership with illy to provide the finest coffee, espresso, and cold brew to our valued restaurant, hotel, café and country club customers. This long-standing collaboration embodies our passion for helping our customers to curate extraordinary experiences for their customers.