Intelligentsia Frequency Blend vs Intelligentsia Illumination Blend
2 products, 9 differing data points, mostly price and positioning.
| Intelligentsia Frequency Blend | Intelligentsia Illumination Blend | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Price | $17.50 | $20.00 |
| Who it suits | ||
| Best for | people who want chocolate + molasses from a direct trade roaster | people who want caramel + stone fruit from a direct trade roaster |
| What sets it apart | Brazil and El Salvador, the only Salvadoran component in the Intelligentsia range here | Organic certified across Ethiopia and Mexico, roasted medium-light |
| Specifications | ||
| Bag Sizes | 340 g (12 oz) | 340 g (12 oz) |
| Brew Methods | Automatic Drip | Automatic Drip |
| Certifications | None claimed by the maker | Organic |
| Decaf in the range | ✕ | ✕ |
| Direct Trade | ✓ | ✓ |
| Farm or Cooperative Named | ✕ | ✕ |
| Flavoured | Not flavoured | Not flavoured |
| Origin | Brazil, El Salvador | Ethiopia |
| Price per kg | 42.55 USD | 49.38 USD |
| Roast Date Printed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Roast Level | Medium | Medium-light |
| Roast Profile | Comforting | Bright |
| Roaster Country | United States | United States |
| Roaster Country Code | US | US |
| Roaster Named | Intelligentsia Coffee | Intelligentsia Coffee |
| Seasonal | Year round | Year round |
| Ships to | US, worldwide | US, worldwide |
| Ships to Note | Ships internationally as well as within the US. The roaster does not publish a country list, and import duties fall to the buyer. | Ships internationally as well as within the US. The roaster does not publish a country list, and import duties fall to the buyer. |
| Origin structure | Blend | Blend |
| Subscription Available | ✓ | ✓ |
| Tasting Notes | Golden raisin, raw sugar, cocoa | Orange zest, toffee, dried cherry |
| Whole Bean or Ground | Whole bean, Ground | Whole bean, Ground |