This all started when Lotto mentioned there was a good roaster near where he lived. The name is Jone's Coffee Roasters. He brought in a pound or two, and we were on the quest for good coffee.
At this point Jones was really good. Some of the best I'd had.
Soon after, Lotto mentioned there was a place called Intelligentsia, that had good coffee. He followed that statement up by buying some beans.
That was a mistake. The coffee was really good. Jone's is good, but Intelligentsia was even better.
On a whim I ordered some Cruz Del Sur beans from them. From the moment I opened the bag, it was incredible. The assault on the nose was strong and very full. It got even better after the beans were ground. The smell was stronger and more developed, and continued through the brew and consumption. It was the most perfect coffee I've ever had.
They (Intelligentsia) no longer have Cruz Del Sur beans, but it is the golden standard by which I judge all beans.
So if I talk a little bit about intelligentsia coffee, you'll understand why.
Mr Bill
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The beans you shared with me from that first batch had the most amazing aroma. When brewed, the flavor came through as well and made a great cup.
ReplyDeleteOne interesting thing was those Intelligentsia beans had more static electricity than any bean I had ever seen. When I ground the beans they clung to every surfact of my hand grinder, the AeroPress, my counter... everywhere.
Perhaps they picked up a charge when I left them in the car for a couple hours?