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Ethiopia · Sidamo
Altitude1,500–2,200 m
HarvestVaries by region
VarietyRegional Varieties
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Illumination Blend

Ethiopia · Washed · 12 oz bag
USDA OrganicDirect TradeBlend
Typical price$$ $1.60–1.95 per oz

Illumination Blend from Intelligentsia lists Sidamo, Ethiopia as its origin and uses regional varieties. It is washed, USDA organic and direct trade. The 12-ounce bag comes whole bean or ground. The notes are orange zest, toffee and dried cherry.

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Roast levelRoast
Roast not stated
Tasting notesNotes
orange zesttoffeedried cherry
Specs
RoasterIntelligentsia
OriginSidamo, Ethiopia
ProcessWashed
FormatWhole bean, Ground
Bag size12 oz
VarietyRegional Varieties
Grind optionsEspresso, Drip, French press, Cold brew, Universal
CaffeineRegular
SubscriptionAvailable
CertificationsUSDA Organic, Direct Trade
Sold byIntelligentsia
Last checked15 Oct 2026
Specs
RoasterIntelligentsia
OriginSidamo, Ethiopia
ProcessWashed
FormatWhole bean, Ground
Bag size12 oz
VarietyRegional Varieties
Grind optionsEspresso, Drip, French press, Cold brew, Universal
CaffeineRegular
SubscriptionAvailable
CertificationsUSDA Organic, Direct Trade
Sold byIntelligentsia
Last checked15 Oct 2026
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Quick answers

What does Intelligentsia Illumination Blend taste like?

Intelligentsia lists tasting notes of orange zest, toffee and dried cherry.

Where is Intelligentsia Illumination Blend from?

It is a blend of coffees from Sidamo, Ethiopia. Process: washed.

About the originEthiopia · SidamoRead about Ethiopia →
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