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Intelligentsia Coffee

Kenya Windrush AA

WashedLightNorthscore 78
Kenya Windrush AA by Intelligentsia Coffee
Farm / Co-op
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Process
Washed
Altitude
1600–1800 m
Varietals
sl28,sl34
Harvest
—
Weight
283g
Bag price
$24.00
Price / oz
$2.40/oz
Brew
filter

As cupped

white grapefruit · dried florals · tamarind

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Roasts to order · ships in ~3d

Your bag is roasted after you order; expect a short delay before it ships, but it arrives as fresh as the roaster can make it.

“signature blends, roasted to order” source ↗

Northscore

Quality score with explicit source coverage. Methodology

78

Preliminary

Confidence33% coverage / 3 of 7 signals

Score is partially shrunk toward a neutral 50 — read directionally until more source families land. Coverage is signal availability, not cup quality; missing sources are dropped, the remaining weights are renormalized, and the result is shrunk toward a neutral 50 baseline by 18% so a single thin signal can’t carry the score on its own.

Missing: SCA grade, Coffee Review, Buyer reviews, Cherrybook tastings

  • Reddit sentiment
    Sentiment across specialty-coffee discussion
    85/ 55% weight
  • YouTube reviews
    Sentiment from third-party YouTube reviewer mentions
    80/ 30% weight
  • Roaster transparency
    Producer / farm / lot disclosure depth
    65/ 15% weight

Bonuses applied

  • Sprudge press coverage
    This roaster has been featured by Sprudge
    +2
  • Editorial coverage cluster
    This roaster has 3+ recent editorial mentions across trade press
    +1

Renormalized base 80.5 shrunk to 75.1 at 83% confidence + bonuses = 78.

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About Intelligentsia Coffee

Community reputation · Reddit

Cult favorite· sentiment 85/100

Intelligentsia is widely recognized as a foundational "third wave" roaster, often used as a benchmark for espresso, particularly their Black Cat blend. While they are a staple in the specialty coffee scene, some enthusiasts view them as a "gateway" roaster that has become more commercialized over time. Users generally appreciate the consistency of their classic offerings, though some report difficulty dialing in specific extractions to avoid acidity or thin body.

classic third-wave roasterBlack Cat blend as a benchmarkwidely available in retailcan be challenging to dial inoften viewed as a 'gateway' brand
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Press · Sprudge

On YouTube

8 videos · 23520k combined views

Outside coverage characterizes Intelligentsia as a company deeply invested in the technical and relational aspects of coffee production. Reviewers emphasize their commitment to direct sourcing partnerships within Latin America and East Africa. The brand is noted for its meticulous approach to roasting and its dedication to maintaining vintage equipment.

Direct producer relationshipsGeographic focus on Latin America and East AfricaRestoration of vintage roasting machineryTechnical approach to sourcing potential

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