Overall Score
85/100
Award Issued
GOLD Medal
Product Brand
Ebenica Coffee
Product Name
Intensivo
Product Flavor
Original
Country
Slovakia
Our French sensory collective comments
The jury's verdict on the Intensivo blend by Ebenica Coffee is clear: a high-quality coffee experience that showcases a distinctive richness and complexity. With its bold flavor profile, nuanced balance, and lasting aftertaste, this blend promises a sensory journey that will captivate coffee connoisseurs seeking a refined and memorable indulgence.
Product description
Blend of 100% arabica coffees, excellent for preparation of full-body espresso. Composition of Arabicas from Brasil, Indonesia and Ethiopia. Very creamy and refreshing taste with long-term aftertaste.
Ebenica Coffee taste description
Sweet, chocolate-nutty flavor and hint of tobacco tones. Creamy texture. Good amount of bitterness. Its sweetness is balanced with little acidity. Very rich, roast profile and rounded, lasting finish.
Our F.L.A.V.O.R results
FORM
Visually, the Intensivo blend carries an appealing medium brown hue, typical of medium roasts. Although lighter than some might anticipate for a blend of its flavor profile, the color is nevertheless pleasing, setting a balanced tone for the sensory journey to follow.
96/100
LINGER
The Intensivo blend leaves a lasting impression, with its aftertaste lingering noticeably for a duration of 30-45 seconds. While not overwhelmingly distinctive, it leaves a notable imprint, further enhancing the overall tasting experience.
93/100
AROMA
The Intensivo blend by Ebenica Coffee presents a robustly pleasing aroma, exuding strong undertones of nuttiness and earthiness. This pronounced intensity, reminiscent of dark chocolate and tobacco, affirms the coffee blend's richness, offering an olfactory experience that is both inviting and intriguing.
70/100
VITALITY
The taste profile of the Intensivo blend is a well-executed symphony of flavors, demonstrating a mellow acidity and layered depth. Despite its lack of sweetness, the blend offers a bold strength, with its flavors subtly intertwining yet remaining pronounced, creating an intricate and engaging complexity.
84/100
OVERALL TEXTURE
In terms of texture, the Intensivo blend is light on the palate, presenting an airy delicacy that belies its bold flavor profile. This lighter body and weight allow the flavors to shine without overwhelming the palate, demonstrating a nuanced balance.
80/100
REFINEMENT
Overall, the Intensivo blend by Ebenica Coffee delivers a high-quality coffee experience, accurately representing its varietal origins with a distinctive panache that sets it apart from similar products. Despite its light body and relative lack of sweetness, it offers a bold, complex flavor profile and a lasting aftertaste that invites repeated indulgence.
97/100