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Peru La Lima Geisha — Espresso

WashedMedium-LightSCA 88.0Northscore 59
Peru La Lima Geisha — Espresso by Intelligentsia Coffee
Farm / Co-op
La Lima
Process
Washed
Altitude
—
Varietals
geisha
Harvest
—
Weight
340g
Bag price
$32.00
Price / oz
$2.67/oz
Brew
espresso

As cupped

black currant · clove · dates

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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.

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Northscore

Quality score with explicit source coverage. Methodology

59

Moderate confidence

Confidence70% coverage / 3 of 4 signals

Enough source signal for comparison, but not every source family is present. Coverage is signal availability, not cup quality; missing sources are dropped and the remaining weights are renormalized.

Missing: Coffee Review

  • Community sentiment
    Sentiment across specialty-coffee discussion
    65/ 29% weight
  • Sensory average
    Mean of acidity, body, sweetness, balance, cleanliness
    65/ 36% weight
  • SCA grade
    Roaster-published cupping score
    40/ 36% 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

Base weighted score: 56.1 + bonuses = 59

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About Intelligentsia Coffee

Community reputation · Reddit

Mixed reviews· sentiment 65/100

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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Outside coverage of Intelligentsia Coffee highlights their foundational role in the direct trade movement, specifically emphasizing their long-term relationships with producers in Latin America and East Africa. Reviewers note the company's meticulous approach to sourcing, which prioritizes regions with high potential for quality. Additionally, coverage points to their technical dedication, evidenced by their commitment to restoring and maintaining vintage roasting equipment.

Direct trade pioneerFocus on Latin America and East AfricaVintage equipment restorationProducer-centric sourcing philosophy

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