In passing: Dr. Ernesto Illy

[APalmer]

In memory of a great pioneer...

http://www.illy.com/main.htm

First posted on: http://coffeed.com/viewtopic.php?f=21&t=1888

Ernesto Illy, honorary presidente of Illycaffè, died yesterday. Luigi Odello, secretary general of the International Institute of Coffee Tasters and of the Italian Espresso National Institute, remembers him.

"In 1992, when we started studying tasting methods of coffee based on sensory analysis, those at the basis of the International Institute of Coffee Tasters, we always found Mr Illy welcoming us in Trieste. Then we hosted him in important events. People listened to him as to an oracle because he was the first to pose questions that would change the way people thought of espresso. He knew everything about it and had catalogued even its misteries without a scientific explanation. And he never gave up looking for it."

[HB]

I've yet to read Dr. Illy's book; I skimmed one of my friend's copy and realized it would require many evenings of my full attention. This thread and Mark's tribute to Dr. Illy reminded me of the man, and my promise to myself to read his book. Thanks to a man who dedicated himself to bettering the world's enjoyment of coffee.

[chris]

Dr. Illy was one of the finest gentleman I have ever had pleasure of meeting and spending time with. He will be missed.

[julioale]

Here is an article written by Dr. Ernesto Illy, The Complexity of Coffee, Scientific American Magazine. Link from the site http://www.podmerchant.com

http://www.podmerchant.com/coffee...xity-of-coffee.pdf