Intelligentsia Illumination Blend vs Intelligentsia Organic French Roast Blend
2 products, 8 differing data points, mostly price and positioning.
| Intelligentsia Illumination Blend | Intelligentsia Organic French Roast Blend | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Price | $20.00 | $18.50 |
| Who it suits | ||
| Best for | people who want caramel + stone fruit from a direct trade roaster | people who want chocolate + molasses from a direct trade roaster |
| What sets it apart | Organic certified across Ethiopia and Mexico, roasted medium-light | Organic Nicaraguan beans taken to French roast, the darkest Intelligentsia sell here |
| Specifications | ||
| Bag Sizes | 340 g (12 oz) | 340 g (12 oz) |
| Brew Methods | Automatic Drip | Automatic Drip |
| Certifications | Organic | Organic |
| Decaf in the range | ✕ | ✕ |
| Direct Trade | ✓ | ✓ |
| Farm or Cooperative Named | ✕ | ✕ |
| Flavoured | Not flavoured | Not flavoured |
| Origin | Ethiopia | Mexico |
| Price per kg | 49.38 USD | 44.75 USD |
| Roast Date Printed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Roast Level | Medium-light | Medium-dark |
| Roast Profile | Bright | Traditional |
| 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 | Orange zest, toffee, dried cherry | Molasses, pipe tobacco, dark chocolate |
| Whole Bean or Ground | Whole bean, Ground | Whole bean, Ground |