Ethiopia Gesha Village Narsha Natural
Expect Strawberry, Pineapple, and Violet from this natural.
Bench Maji, ET · Natural
Roaster
Coverage is below 50%. Most of this roaster’s lots are scored off roaster-level signals (Reddit + YouTube) without per-lot SCA grades, Coffee Review entries, or published buyer reviews. With limited signal, scores are also pulled toward a neutral 50 baseline by the Cherry’s Index methodology, so lots can read flatter than the actual cup quality differences between them. The avg Cherry’s Index reflects general reputation more than per-lot quality.
Roaster signals
Apply to every lot from this roaster.
Per-lot signals (averaged)
Vary across lots; averaged over 24 in-stock lots.
Bonuses earned (per lot)
Base components are renormalized over whatever signals are available for each lot. SCA + Coffee Review are capped at 40% combined to keep the cupping story from dominating. Bonuses (accolades, awards, editorial coverage) and freshness decay are applied on top.
Community reputation · Reddit
Well-regarded· sentiment 80/100
Intelligentsia is consistently recognized alongside pioneers like Stumptown and Counter Culture as a foundational name in specialty coffee. Community members frequently reference them as accessible, high-quality beans available in grocery stores, while also noting their historical role in shaping the industry. Discussions mention their educational materials (like cupping forms), experiments in cafes (such as shifting focus to Aeropress at their original location), and placement among favorite legacy roasters.
Press · Sprudge
Pooches and pour-overs.
How to make a tiramisu with Intelligentsia Cold Coffee and Biscoff cookies.
On YouTube
8 videos · 23616k combined views
Reviewers and featured talks describe Intelligentsia Coffee as a pioneer of direct trade models, focusing particularly on producer relationships in Latin America and East Africa. Outside coverage highlights their emphasis on culinary complexity, seasonality, and long-term producer partnerships. Shop tours and customer reviews also note their welcoming cafe environments, knowledgeable staff, and efforts to balance boutique quality with broader retail availability.
From Intelligentsia Coffee
Coverage from others
Conan Takes Jordan Schlansky Coffee Tasting | CONAN on TBS
Team Coco
A Morning at Intelligentsia Part 1 (BBtv)
boingboingtv
12 for 12 - Episode 8: Intelligentsia Coffee
12 for 12
ONE SIP: Intelligentsia - Chicago (Coffee Review)
Chris D'Elia
Intelligentsia Coffee | Michael Sheridan & Sam Sabori | Talks at Google
Talks at Google
Intelligentsia Coffee Review | Hunter Pence
Lets Get Lexi (Alexis Pence)
Flagship cafe
Broadway Coffeebar
3123 N Broadway, Chicago, IL
Open in maps →The Broadway Coffeebar is listed first among their Chicago locations.
The catalog
Expect Strawberry, Pineapple, and Violet from this natural.
Bench Maji, ET · Natural
Expect Pomegranate, Mandarin Orange, and Nectarine from this washed.
Nariño, CO · Washed
Washed lot with Persimmon, Dried Apricot, and Clementine in the cup.
Kayanza, BI · Washed
Honey lot with Molasses, Cacao, and Brown Sugar in the cup.
Carmo de Minas, BR · Honey
Washed lot with Molasses, Pipe Tobacco, and Dark Chocolate in the cup.
MX · Washed
Cupping notes point toward Dark Chocolate, Toasted Marshmallow, and Baking Spices.
BR
Think Red Apple, Orange, and Caramel.
Think Lime Zest, Cherry, and Orange.
Also available · subscriptions, sample packs, gear
Not much signal yet; the detail page has what we know.
Roaster flags Lime, Dried Apricot, and Tamarind in the cup.
Roaster flags Apple, Citrus, and Milk Chocolate in the cup.
Cupping notes point toward Milk Chocolate, Honey, and Stone Fruit.
Roaster flags Dark Chocolate, Turbinado Sugar, and Marshmallow in the cup.
Red Currant, Mandarin Orange, and Clove on a washed build.
Cauca, CO · Washed
Cherry, Orange, and Black Plum on a anaerobic washed build.
Cauca, CO · Anaerobic Washed
Red Grape, Key Lime, and Tangerine on a washed build.
Acatenango, GT · Washed
Dried Apricot, Bergamot, and Honey on a honey build.
Santa María de Dota, CR · Honey
Washed lot with Orange, Dried Cherry, and Caramel in the cup.
Antigua, GT · Washed
Tangerine, Black Cherry, and Stone Fruit on a washed build.
Huehuetenango, GT · Washed
Anaerobic Natural lot with Rooibos, Orange Marmalade, and Honey in the cup.
Minas Gerais, BR · Anaerobic Natural
Expect Apple, Red Grape, and Dried Dates from this washed.
Cauca, CO · Washed
Experimental lot with Red Licorice, Concord Grape, and Açaí in the cup.
Cauca, CO · Experimental
Dried Apricot, Orange, and Floral on a washed build.
Cauca, CO · Washed
Expect Blackberry, Cherry, and Tangerine from this anaerobic natural / carbonic macer.
Cauca, CO · Anaerobic Natural / Carbonic Macer
Blackberry, Red Grape, and Wintergreen on a experimental build.
Oaxaca, MX · Experimental
Washed lot with Green Grape, Orange Blossom, and Honey in the cup.
El Tambo, Cauca, CO · Washed
White Grapefruit, Dried Florals, and Tamarind on a washed build.
Kiambu County, KE · Washed
Washed lot with Black Currant, Clove, and Dates in the cup.
Cajamarca, PE · Washed
Expect Plum, Peach, and Nectarine from this anaerobic washed.
Cauca, CO · Anaerobic Washed
Anaerobic Natural lot with Bergamot, Plum, and Key Lime in the cup.
Guji, ET · Anaerobic Natural
Expect Rainier Cherry, Mandarin Orange, and Tamarind from this washed.
Alto Ihuamaca, PE · Washed
Experimental lot with Blackberry, Red Grape, and Wintergreen in the cup.
Oaxaca, MX · Experimental
Expect Persimmon, Candied Orange, and Honey from this honey.
Santa María de Dota, CR · Honey
Washed lot with Nectarine, Papaya, and Rainier Cherry in the cup.
Cauca, CO · Washed
Washed lot with Orange, Dried Cherry, and Caramel in the cup.
Nariño, CO · Washed
Passion Fruit, Red Grapefruit, and Orange on a washed build.
Kirinyaga, KE · Washed
Washed lot with Caramel, Apple, and Navel Orange in the cup.
Estelí, NI · Washed
Expect White Peach, Raspberry, and Navel Orange from this washed.
Guji, ET · Washed
Washed lot with Bing Cherry, Butterscotch, and Citrus in the cup.
Espírito Santo, BR · Washed
Washed lot with Plum, Black Cherry, and Apple in the cup.
Espírito Santo, BR · Washed
Experimental lot with Papaya, Honeydew, and Jasmine in the cup.
CO · Experimental
White Grapefruit, Blackberry, and Black Cherry on a washed build.
San Ignacio, PE · Washed
Raw Sugar, Cocoa, and Golden Raisin on a natural build.
Carmo de Minas, BR · Natural
Expect Grapefruit, Berry Compote, and Nectarine from this honey.
Nariño, CO · Honey
Washed lot with Ruby Red Grapefruit, Persimmon, and Cranberry in the cup.
Kirinyaga, KE · Washed
Juniper, Grapefruit, and Black Cherry on a anaerobic washed build.
SV · Anaerobic Washed
Washed lot with Black Cherry, Blood Orange, and Red Plum in the cup.
Gedeb, ET · Washed
Washed lot with Blackberry, Red Currant, and White Grapefruit in the cup.
Kiambu County, KE · Washed
Washed lot with Orange Zest, Clove, and Butterscotch in the cup.
Cajamarca, PE · Washed
Plum, Dried Cranberry, and Navel Orange on a washed build.
Nariño, CO · Washed
Cupping notes point toward Lime, Dried Cherry, and Cola.
Acatenango, GT
Expect Red Licorice, Plum, and Floral from this washed.
Marcala, HN · Washed
Expect Cherry Jam, Meyer Lemon, and Apricot from this washed.
Karuzi, BI · Washed
Apricot, Blood Orange, and Red Grape on a washed build.
Gedeo Zone, ET · Washed
Cupping notes point toward Pink Peppercorn, Blood Orange, and Apple.
Huila, CO
Black Cherry, Baking Spice, and Honey on a washed build.
Guji, ET · Washed
Cupping notes point toward Toffee, Grapefruit, and Black Cherry.
Cauca, CO
Cupping notes point toward Plum, Ruby Red Grapefruit, and Currant.
Aberdare Mountain range, KE
Expect Grapefruit, Green Grape, and Rhubarb from this washed.
Cauca, CO · Washed
Roaster flags Bergamot, Violet, and Juniper Berries in the cup.
Acatenango Valley, GT
Expect Blood Orange, Lychee, and Blackberry from this washed.
Huila, CO · Washed
Cupping notes point toward Marmalade, Toffee, and Black Cherry.
Marcala, HN
Expect Dried Apricot, Meyer Lemon, and Baked Apple from this honey.
Dota, San José, CR · Honey
Expect Clementine, Plum, and Toffee from this washed.
Sierra de las Minas, GT · Washed
Cupping notes point toward Orange, Raw Sugar, and Milk Chocolate.
Samaipata, BO
Honey lot with Blackberry, Tamarind, and Red Currant in the cup.
MX · Honey
Expect Blackberry, Tamarind, and Sage from this natural.
HN · Natural
Expect Magnolia, Baking Spices, and Apple from this washed.
HN · Washed
Natural lot with Strawberry, Blueberry, and Orange in the cup.
Yirgacheffe, ET · Natural
Expect Black Grape, Lime, and Hibiscus from this anaerobic natural.
Nariño, CO · Anaerobic Natural
Taste data is still sparse; open the detail page before judging this lot.
Anaerobic Washed lot with Dried Cherry, Orange, and Plum in the cup.
HN · Anaerobic Washed
Washed lot with Honey, Orange, and Apricot in the cup.
Yirgacheffe, ET · Washed
Washed lot with Black Currant Jam, Lime Peel, and Currant in the cup.
Nyamasheke, RW · Washed
Experimental lot with Black Cherry, Plum, and Toffee in the cup.
Kayanza, BI · Experimental
Cupping notes point toward Orange, Raw Sugar, and Milk Chocolate.
Samaipata, BO
Strawberry, Raspberry, and Blood Orange on a washed build.
ET · Washed
Expect Black Cherry, Dried Fruit, and Citrus from this natural.
Nariño, CO · Natural
Roaster flags Cocoa, Dried Fruit, and Apple in the cup.
Huehuetenango, GT
Washed lot with Chocolate, Marshmallow, and Dried Fruit in the cup.
PE · Washed
Washed lot with Honeysuckle, Green Apple, and Red Currant in the cup.
Guji, ET · Washed
Expect Raspberry, Red Grape, and Hibiscus from this natural.
Guji, ET · Natural
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