Intelligentsia Coffee
One of the founding pillars of third-wave coffee in the US. Intelligentsia pioneered direct trade sourcing in 1995 and continues to produce some of North America's most respected specialty coffees.
- Coffees
- 28
- Price per kg
- €46 – €420
Intelligentsia Coffee has 28 coffees in the Brew & Rate catalogue, roasting in Chicago, IL, USA.
Origins break down as, 10 are from Ethiopia, 5 are from Brazil, 4 are from Colombia and 3 are from Guatemala.
By process, 5 are natural and 4 are washed.
By species, 17 are arabica and 11 are blend.
All 28 are grani.
Varieties include, 2 are Regional Varieties, 1 is Acaiá and 1 is Gesha.
Median roast level is 5, from 2 (Panama Geisha Natural) to 8 (Sublunar Espresso).
Median SCA score is 88.5, from 85 (House Blend) to 92 (Panama Geisha Natural).
The highest SCA score here is 92, for the Panama Geisha Natural.
27 of the 28 have a specialty designation.
Median minimum growing altitude is 1800 masl, from 1600 masl (Panama Geisha Natural) to 1900 masl (Wush Wush Colombia).
Prices run from €46 to €420 per kg, with a median of €179.
The House Blend is the most affordable at €46; the Panama Geisha Natural tops the range at €420.
Roaster website: www.intelligentsiacoffee.com