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1365 roasts rated, avg score of 4.29
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Cupping Method:2x pourover in Chicago Intelligentsia, summer 2022
1365 roasts rated, avg score of 4.29
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Cupping Method:Chemex pourover, 207 F
1365 roasts rated, avg score of 4.29
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Cupping Method:Life Alive's new pour-over option really elevates the coffee experience, and this particular brew was a perfect example of how a well-prepared coffee can shine. I don't know how the barista made it since I was dealing with my kids but it looked like a metal Clever setup.
540 roasts rated, avg score of 4.31
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1365 roasts rated, avg score of 4.29
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Cupping Method:At Intelligensia in Watertown. They said 18-1, 209 off the boil.
1365 roasts rated, avg score of 4.29
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Cupping Method:At Intelligentsia in Watertown, MA
2 roasts rated, avg score of 5.00
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1365 roasts rated, avg score of 4.29
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Cupping Method:Pourover at Intelligentsia Millennium Park
1365 roasts rated, avg score of 4.29
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Cupping Method:I bought this can at Intelligentsia in Watertown, MA but didn't drink it for a few weeks.
1365 roasts rated, avg score of 4.29
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Cupping Method:Espresso, Americano (hot an iced), made lattes for my wife. Worked very well pulled at 95C, 19 grams
540 roasts rated, avg score of 4.31
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1365 roasts rated, avg score of 4.29
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Cupping Method:94-celsius extraction, 1oz pull, La Spaziale A53 Lucca.
1365 roasts rated, avg score of 4.29
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Cupping Method:Pourover at Intelligentsia Chicago coffee shop, made using Hario v60 with PourReady system.
1365 roasts rated, avg score of 4.29
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Cupping Method:At an Intelligentsia in Chicago. They used a pour steady into Hario v60s.
1365 roasts rated, avg score of 4.29
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Cupping Method:Pourover at Intelligentsia Watertown
540 roasts rated, avg score of 4.31
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Cupping Method:Pourover black at home
1365 roasts rated, avg score of 4.29
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Cupping Method:Pourover Chemex
1365 roasts rated, avg score of 4.29
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Cupping Method:Pourover at Intelligentsia Millenium Park
77 roasts rated, avg score of 4.51
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168 roasts rated, avg score of 4.26
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Cupping Method:Vietnamese pour over
1365 roasts rated, avg score of 4.29
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1365 roasts rated, avg score of 4.29
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Cupping Method:Iced at Intelligentsia in Waterfown, MA
Smooth, clean roast with black cherry and citrus notes. The brightness is a little bit bit more in a tea note and the fruit is pleasant and clean. While it doesn't pop, it's a solid roast with a mouthfeel that is very pleasant and silky.
It was fine.
Today I had a late-in-the-day cup Intelligentsia Coffee's Ethiopia Washed Buku Organic at Life Alive in Harvard Square, Cambridge, and it was awesome. Honestly, Intelligentsia is at the scale where I usually see roasters fall on their face...but every time I have a cup, it's somewhere between excellent and inch-perfect. This was pretty close to perfect. This coffee roast had incredibly bright strawberry iced tea notes that immediately caught my attention. There was a lovely peachy quality to it, complemented by a vibrant acidity that made each sip refreshing and lively. Before I even checked the photo of the bag, I had already jotted down hints of citrus and raspberry in my notes. These flavors came through beautifully, showcasing the complexity of the coffee. The smooth, honey-like mouthfeel added a delightful richness, making the whole experience even more enjoyable. The finish was long and fruity, leaving a pleasant lingering taste.