Illy

Since Francesco Illy founded Illycaffe in Trieste in 1933, the company has pursued a singular obsession: producing consistently exceptional espresso through scientific precision and uncompromising quality standards. Nearly a century later, this Italian family business operates across approximately 140 countries, and its presence at TANGS Tang Plaza brings that heritage to Singapore coffee enthusiasts who appreciate the distinction between commodity coffee and meticulously sourced beans.

What sets illy apart in the competitive Singapore coffee market is the company relentless focus on the complete coffee ecosystem. Beyond simply roasting beans, illy has invested decades developing proprietary espresso machines and brewing systems designed specifically to extract optimal flavour from their blends. The result is a comprehensive offering available at TANGS: whole beans for home grinding, pre-ground coffee for filter methods, ESE pods for consistent single servings, and the innovative iperEspresso capsule system that delivers cafe-quality results through specially designed machines.

The TANGS selection encompasses the full spectrum of illy coffee preparation options alongside the machines engineered to brew them properly. This integrated approach appeals to Singapore consumers who have graduated beyond instant coffee but find traditional espresso-making intimidating or impractical. The iperEspresso system, in particular, addresses the local preference for convenience without compromising the company quality standards—a balance that resonates in space-constrained Singapore homes where full commercial espresso setups prove impractical.

For those serious about home coffee preparation, browsing the illy collection at Tang Plaza offers the advantage of examining machines and coffee formats in person before committing. The products are also available through tangs.com for those who have already identified their preferred setup. In a market saturated with coffee options, illy continues to represent Italian espresso tradition transplanted to tropical Singapore, where appreciation for quality coffee culture grows stronger each year.