Coffee Description
Flavor notes of honey and tangerine team up with cola in this outstanding Colombian coffee. WIth bright, sparkling acidity and sweet, caramelized body, it’s a balanced, approachable cup.
Roast Level from the Roaster
Refers to the roast level in comparison with other coffees from the roaster
Light
Variety
Other
Process
Washed
Elevation
1850-1900 masl
Region
Nariño
About Maria Diaz of Colombia
This El Bado Edition of Intelligentsia’s Tres Santos coffee was grown by one of the most decorated coffee families in Colombia in one of the countries fastest growing microregions, Buesaco. In fact, this area in Nariño is well on its way to earning the equivalent of grand cru status in Colombia’s coffee landscape.
There are no sprawling estates or wealthy landowners in this alternate-universe coffee version of 17th century Champagne, and it may be awhile before it shows up on tourist maps. But elevation, microclimate and soils are giving rise to coffees of such unique quality that buyers and connoisseurs flock to this small town during harvest in search of sparklingly bright and beautiful coffees.
Nariño, Colombia
Intelligentsia Coffee
Founded in 1995, this Chicago-based institution got its start roasting on vintage equipment within its first coffeebar. At the time, finding great tasting, freshly roasted coffee was surprisingly elusive. So, Doug Zell and Emily Mange decided to do something about it. They didn’t set out to change the world, just a small corner of it, and they certainly did just that, pioneering Direct Trade practices in the coffee industry before that really became a thing. Because of this, they were able to develop and source exclusive, remarkable coffees not found elsewhere.
Fast forward to today: with a focus on consistency, quality, and sustainability, Intelligentsia continues to be an industry pioneer, traveling the world to source the finest specialty coffee and roasting those beans at their Chicago and Los Angeles locations. True to their original quest, they believe that coffee in all its forms—whole bean, brewed, and espresso—should be an approachable, accessible luxury. For Intelligentsia, making coffee a memorable addition to any experience and making the act of preparing and enjoying a cup of coffee an experience in and of itself are key passions.
