Volcanica Tanzania AA Coffee vs Intelligentsia Cold Coffee Blend
Two coffees that land close together on paper: from Ethiopia and shares caramel. Side by side, from each roaster's own listing.
| Tanzania AA Coffee | Cold Coffee Blend | |
|---|---|---|
| Roaster | Volcanica | Intelligentsia |
| Format | Whole bean · Ground | Whole bean · Ground |
| Roast | Medium | — |
| Origin | Tanzania | Ethiopia |
| Process | Washed | Washed |
| Tasting notes | caramel, cocoa, grapefruit, sugar cane | caramel, citrus, dried apricot |
| Caffeine | Regular | Regular |
| Certifications | Kosher, Rainforest Alliance | Direct Trade |
| Typical price | $ | $$$ |
Tanzania AA Coffee
Caramel and cocoa up front, grapefruit and sugar cane alongside. A washed SL-28 from Kilimanjaro, grown at 1,524 meters and roasted medium. Sweet with a bit of tang on paper. It's sold ground for drip, French press or espresso.
Pick it if cocoa, grapefruit and sugar cane sound good to you.
Best for Drinkers who like sweet cups with a citrus lift
See Tanzania AA Coffee →Cold Coffee Blend
Caramel, citrus and dried apricot from an Ethiopia and Guatemala blend grown at 2,000 to 2,200 meters. The name says cold, and a cold-brew grind is sold. Grinds for drip, pour-over and espresso are on offer too.
Pick it if citrus and dried apricot sound good to you.
Best for Iced and cold coffee drinkers wanting a fruity blend
See Cold Coffee Blend →Built from each roaster's own product listing and our takes. We haven't tasted these side by side; see how we research.