illy, the third-generation family-owned coffee company from Trieste, Italy, committed to offering the highest quality, most ethically sourced coffee to the world, today opened its first permanent University of Coffee (Università del Caffè) in the U.S., adjacent to its illy caffè location at 220 Montgomery Street in San Francisco. The worldwide coffee education program has served coffee farmers, professionals and passionate coffee lovers for over two decades.

"For illy, San Francisco is a natural choice for a first dedicated University location in America, given the city's early embrace of high-quality coffee, its vibrant culinary scene and its well-earned reputation as a major hub for innovation and education," said Massimiliano Pogliani, CEO of illycaffè SpA. "We are honoured to contribute to the city's rich coffee culture by sharing our knowledge and passion."