We currently have the Zirikana - Rwanda, Agua Preta - Brazil, and Pulped Natural El Machete - Panama. All of which are roasted from Intelligentsia coffee.
What can i say? Intelligentsia is one of my favorite roasters. They roast their coffees to black perfection. We're currently consuming the last of the Agua Preta. Grown at 1200M, this Yellow Catuai bean has notes of brown sugar and caramel at the start of the cup. A subtle acidity allows fudge flavors to blossom before the buttery finish. This was grown at the Fazenda Tijuco Preto, in the Carmo De Minas area of Brazil (NW of Rio de Janeiro).
This stuff is pretty good. When we grind this stuff, it fills the office with a sweet, chocolaty smell. I cant quite taste the brown sugar or the caramel, but it's definitely got good flavor. Not quite that smooth, as i can taste the slight acidity. It's not one of my favorites roasts, but it's pretty high on my list.
I agree with Lotto on this one. I can taste a molasses type flavor when first sipping the coffee, breaking to a medium acidity, that masks lingering chocolate. Not a favorite, but it's still good. We have to try everything to find the ones we like.
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