About us
We are an organization that brings together roasters, espresso machines and coffee grinders producers, as well as other companies in the supply chain, with a common goal: to safeguard and promote the culture and the quality of Italian Espresso and Italian Cappuccino.
We are an authoritative point of reference for Italian Espresso lovers around the world, guaranteeing certified standards to professionals and certified in-cup quality to consumers.
Members and brands
Our certification ensures the market a consistent and verifiable quality of blends, espresso machines, coffee grinders, and other accessories to highlight the barista’s expertise and guarantee a quality cup to consumers at the bar.
Espresso Italiano
Champion
Espresso Italiano Champion is the only barista competition completely focused on Italian Espresso and Italian Cappuccino. The championship has very specific and strict rules: competitors must calibrate their equipment and prepare four perfect espressos and four perfect cappuccinos in just 11 minutes. All under the eyes of marketing, technical, and sensory judges who will evaluate their performance.
Blog
Espresso Italiano Champion: dal 16 aprile al via le selezioni regionali. Alla ribalta baristi in cerca delle finalissime italiane del 17-18 giugno
Intanto proseguono i “Road To Espresso Italiano Champion 2026”, la serie di webinar proposti da IEI per arrivare preparati all’edizione
Espresso Italiano Champion: ecco i segreti della gara, al via i webinar di Istituto Espresso Italiano
Dal 16 marzo al via “Road To Espresso Italiano Champion 2026”, una serie di webinar proposti da IEI per arrivare
Un italiano su cinque consuma almeno un caffè al giorno al bar. IEI: ecco come si celebra il rito del caffè espresso all’italiana
A IEI Connect 2026 presentata la ricerca “Il Bar Ideale”. Istituto Espresso Italiano Lancia la Sfida all’Innovazione. Esperienza, qualità e