Ernesto Illy (July 18, 1925 – February 3, 2008) was an Italian food chemist and businessman, known as the chairman of the Illycaffè S.p.A. coffee manufacturer.[1] He was deeply and widely respected, and is considered "an absolute giant" in the world of coffee and espresso,[2] He spearheaded Illy's research into coffee and espresso quality, as summarized in his son Andrea's book, Espresso: The Chemistry of Quality, which was written with Ernesto's assistance.
- ^ Dennis Hevesi, Ernesto Illy, Chairman of Coffee Company, Is Dead at 82; The New York Times
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