Intelligentsia Otoño Blend

Name: Intelligentsia Otoño Blend
Brand: Intelligentsia

Otoño is Intelligentsia's fall seasonal blend, and the 2026 edition puts three washed coffees together: a Kenyan lot from Kirinyaga, an Ethiopian lot from Guji and Milder Velásquez's coffee from Huehuetenango, Guatemala.

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Last updated November 6, 2026. Confirm current stock and price at the roaster.

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What the roaster tells us.

Otoño is Intelligentsia’s fall seasonal blend, and the 2026 edition puts three washed coffees together: a Kenyan lot from Kirinyaga, an Ethiopian lot from Guji and Milder Velásquez’s coffee from Huehuetenango, Guatemala. The recipe is meant to move from bright summer fruit toward deeper autumn flavors, and Intelligentsia lists plum, dried dates and cherry. It’s a limited release, so it won’t be around all year. It comes in 12 oz bags.

Product details checked 2026-11-04. Roaster descriptions can change between lots. Tasting notes describe sensory impressions, not a guarantee of how your brew will taste.

Where it’s from

Kenya, Ethiopia, Guatemala

RoasterIntelligentsia

OriginKenya, Ethiopia, Guatemala

ProcessWashed

RoastMedium

From farm to cup

Where it grew, how it was made, how it’s roasted.

Straight from the roaster’s listing — no guesswork added.

Step 01 · OriginGrown

Kenya, Ethiopia, Guatemala

Step 02 · ProcessProcessed

Washed

Step 03 · RoastRoasted

Medium

Before you buy

Is it right for you?

You’ll like it if…

You enjoy bright, fruity coffees.
You want a balanced, medium-roast cup that works with or without milk.

The details

Altitude: 1,600 to 2,200 m
Producer or farm: Kirinyaga smallholders, Guji smallholders, Milder Velásquez
Certifications: Direct Trade
Bag size: 12 oz bag
Price: $30.00
Price per ounce: $2.50 per oz

From the roaster’s listing, checked November 4, 2026. Prices change.

About this blend

This is a blend of coffees from Ethiopia, Kenya and Guatemala. Roasters blend origins to balance each other, for example pairing a sweet, chocolatey base with a brighter, fruitier coffee, and to keep the flavor consistent from batch to batch.

What the process means

In a washed process, the fruit is removed from the bean before it dries. Washed coffees tend to taste clean and bright, and show off the character of the origin.

How to brew it

Starting recipes for this roast level. Adjust grind and ratio to taste; the roaster’s own guidance always wins.

Method	Coffee	Water	Grind	Water temp	Time
Pour-over Our pick	15 g	250 g	Medium-fine	93°C / 200°F	2:30–3:30
French press	30 g	500 g	Coarse	93°C / 200°F	4 minutes
Cold brew	100 g	800 g	Coarse	Cold water	12–18 hours in the fridge

The people behind this coffee

Meet Intelligentsia

Intelligentsia started roasting in Chicago in 1995 and still roasts every bag there. Its buyers travel through the year to visit growers, and its Direct Trade program now includes more than 50 partners in 14 countries, many of them working with the roaster for over a decade. Each year the team cups, grades and releases more than 50 single origins and blends, from the Black Cat espressos it has made since the start to small, seasonal lots from Ethiopia, Kenya and Colombia. For filter coffee, Intelligentsia suggests a 1:18 coffee to water ratio as a starting point.

All Intelligentsia coffees

Espresso starting point

Dial it in

A 1:2 dose-to-yield ratio is a common place to start. Adjust grind and taste — the roaster’s own guidance always wins.

Your dose18 g

In18g

Out36g

Time25–30s

Compare

Similar coffees from other roasters

Coffee	Roast	Origin	Tasting notes
Intelligentsia Otoño Blend This coffee	Medium	Kenya, Ethiopia, Guatemala	Plum, dried dates, cherry
Coffee Bros. Guatemala – El Socorro Pacamara	Medium	Palencia, Guatemala	Big berry, vibrant fruit
Stumptown Ethiopia Mordecofe	Medium	Ethiopia, Guji	Nectarine, melon, jasmine
Coffee Bros. Espresso Roast Coffee	Medium	Ethiopia, Colombia	Strawberry, sugar cane, vanilla

Questions

Intelligentsia Otoño Blend FAQ

What does Intelligentsia Otoño Blend taste like?

Intelligentsia lists tasting notes of plum, dried dates and cherry. It's a medium roast.

Where does Intelligentsia Otoño Blend come from?

It's a blend of coffees from Kenya, Ethiopia, Guatemala. The producer is Kirinyaga smallholders, Guji smallholders, Milder Velásquez. It was grown at 1,600 to 2,200 m.

How is Intelligentsia Otoño Blend processed?

The roaster lists the process as washed. In a washed process, the fruit is removed from the bean before it dries.

Is Intelligentsia Otoño Blend good for espresso?

It can work as espresso. Start around a 1:2 ratio, such as 18 grams in and 36 grams out, and adjust the grind to taste.

What's the best way to brew Intelligentsia Otoño Blend?

A good starting point is pour-over: 15 g of coffee to 250 g of water, medium-fine grind, water at 93°C / 200°F, about 2:30–3:30. Adjust to taste.

Where can I buy Intelligentsia Otoño Blend?

You can buy it from Intelligentsia. Prices and availability change, so check the current listing before you order.

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