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
- 6
- Price per kg
- €46 – €420
Intelligentsia Coffee has 6 coffees in the Brew & Rate catalogue, roasting in Chicago, IL, USA.
Origins break down as, 3 are from Colombia, 1 is from Ethiopia, 1 is from Panama and 1 is from Yemen.
By process, 3 are natural and 3 are washed.
By species, 4 are arabica and 2 are blend.
All 6 are grani.
Varieties include, 1 is Gesha, 1 is Heirloom and 1 is Various heirloom.
Median roast level is 4, from 2 (Panama Geisha Natural) to 6 (Black Cat Classic 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.
5 of the 6 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.
Growing altitude is recorded for 4 of the 6.
| Name | Origin | Process | Roast | SCA | Price / kg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Cat Classic Espresso | Colombia | washed | 6 | 86 | €58 |
| House Blend | Colombia | washed | 5 | 85 | €46 |
| Panama Geisha Natural | Panama | natural | 2 | 92 | €420 |
| Reko Ethiopia Natural | Ethiopia | natural | 3 | 90 | €78 |
| Wush Wush Colombia | Colombia | washed | 3 | 91 | €380 |
| Yemen Haraaz Natural | Yemen | natural | 4 | 87 | €280 |
Roaster website: www.intelligentsiacoffee.com