The only thing I like more than an honest, enthusiastic and courteous coffee discussion is.....
HOCKEY!!
Lets go. Taste test. Waiting...
Personally... I have never gotten Illy, LaVazza, Bustelo or any of the bagged stuff to perform well for me - not even half-assed decent. However, I have many times been served espresso made with Illy or Bustelo beans that was very good. I just haven't duplicated the good resullts with my purchases. I figure I buy grocerystore versions in my backwater market that is probably ancient.