Yes, I'm familiar with Illy. It's one of the better mass-market coffee brands, but it can't compete with a fresh roast from a speciality roaster. The freshness

Yes, I'm familiar with Illy. It's one of the better mass-market coffee brands, but it can't compete with a fresh roast from a speciality roaster. The freshness alone makes a huge difference. Having said that, if you like the coffee that it produces, that's all that matters!