Whole Bean Coffee, Light Roast, House Blend 12 Ounces

I'm not really a big coffee aficionado so I can't personally attest to the flavor profile. I did not see a roast date on my package which many people commented on in their reviews. The beans were not dried and shriveled up like on other reviews. I used 2 cups of beans which wasn't even half the bag, so hopefully this bag is good for a month of use in a 1 person/1.5 cups per day household. I mostly got this as a way to stop paying for the canned harbucks coffees in the stores which are absurdly costly and take time out of my week to get. 10$/mo is a lot better than 90$ for the cans. The cold brew did not produce a black color which shocked my coworker, but the flavor was very high after a short 11 hour brew. The flavor is significant dulled after a shot of milk and vanilla. Both my taste testers thought the coffee was great. Coffee grounds are great for composting (green material) and your coffee bean grinder can also grind dried disinfected eggshells.

I’ve tried plenty of different coffees over the years, and Intelligentsia House Blend is easily my favorite. At this point, it’s really the only coffee I consistently enjoy and want to keep buying. One thing that stands out to me is the smell of the whole beans. I typically don’t even like the smell of coffee beans, but these are completely different. They have a really pleasant aroma that I actually enjoy when I open the bag and grind them. The coffee itself is smooth and flavorful without having the harsh or overly bitter taste that turns me off from a lot of other coffees. I’ve tried switching to other brands and blends, but I always end up coming back to this one. If you’re someone who normally finds coffee too bitter, harsh, or even doesn’t particularly like the smell of coffee beans, this one is definitely worth trying. It’s become my go-to coffee and the one I continue to reorder.

I really didn’t want to believe the reviews so I ordered this coffee despite the bad reviews. We had this type of coffee in Chicago years ago and it was amazing. So amazing that I have never forgotten it. Unfortunately this is not the same thing and something is terribly wrong with these beans. There is literally zero flavor. With my normal coffee I usually use 5 scoops to make a 12oz batch. The first batch of Intelligentsia I used 5 scoops and it was literally like water. I tried 7 scoops and it’s still very bland- I can’t taste any underlying hints of flavor the way I could from our yummy Intelligentsia coffee in Chicago. Anyways, I’ve now made only a few pots and the whole bag is gone- wasted half of it trying to get it to be strong enough- and I won’t be buying again. Sidenote- the beans are BONE dry. Not sure if that could have anything to do with it but most coffee beans have a bit of oil residue to them. Do not recommend if you’re looking for true intelligentsia coffee. If you like hot tea, that’s basically what this will give you.

I really enjoyed this coffee. It's got lots of flavour, doesn't have any hints of bitterness or burnt tastes, and wakes me up in the morning! I brew in an Aeropress, using 18 g of hot water per gram of coffee. Some weirdness from Amazon - I ordered a bag in mid May, and it had a roasting date of early March. Two months isn't terrible, and the coffee tasted fine. Oddly enough, when I ordered a second bag in late May, it had a roasting date of early February... it looks like Amazon didn't rotate stock very well. This second bag doesn't taste as good, either.

It’s so hard to find light roast. And even harder to find exceptional light roast. This one’s a keeper. And can’t get a better price for it than here.

This is our go to coffee. It was featured in consumer reports some time back and we bought the top 5. This one survived the taste tests :) It is a little expensive but worth it. This is a high end coffee that is well balanced, smooth and low acidity. Try it!

After having coffee prepared using the pour over method at Intelligentsia Coffee in Chicago and Alterra Coffee in Milwaukee I decided it's the best method for me. I was blown away by how good it was. Luckily, I'm in Chicago often and can pop into Intelligentsia for a pour over, an espresso, and beans on a regular basis. Other brands like SB roast their coffee very dark and sell it past the two-three week window. It's too strong and bitter, for me, for a pour over. I can't drink it that way. Even with quantity and brewing adjustments the results are not to my liking. The new "blond roasts" yield much better results but still leave me wanting. Alterra was bought by a large corporation, are no longer roasting at their original location, and are pushing some sort of pre packed office coffee. I went to collage in Milwaukee and they were my favorite. Actually, I don't think I really liked coffee until I had Alterra. Best espresso I can remember. Very fun place to hang out at too. Now Im weary. I did have an amazing pour over there a year ago, however. Intelligentsia has a great app with their recomemded brewing methods. Their coffee is really ideal for a pour over. Tastes amazing. It's -15F in Chicago so I decided to order Intelligentsia through Amazon Prime. Sadly, these beans were roasted in NOVEMBER! Really a disappointment. If I had not had Intelligentsia previously I would have given it a one star. If they could ship freshly roasted beans, even two weeks old, I'd be ordering from Amazon weekly. Unfortunately, I've read other customers reviews and they've had the same experience (I decided jot roll the dice when I ordered). As it is, I'd never order these beans from Amazon again unless they implament a corrective action.

Intelligentsia coffee is so yummy. I usually buy two or three different ones and mix them together for a delightful brew that smells and tastes great. The coffee is not too acidic or bland. We do not like extremely strong coffee, so if you do, this is not for you. Sometimes it is even on sale, which is a treat.