Since opening last summer, I've become a huge acolyte of Intelligentsia Coffee, whose imposing ruddy facade graces Sunset Junction in Silver Lake. As mentioned in my previous entry on Funnel Mill, I love coffee and Intelligentsia is where I get my preferred caffeine fix. It's also the first time I experienced a serious 'third wave' (that term is already annoying so that's the last time I'll use it) coffee shop I frequented here in LA. Last Friday was their one-year anniversary celebration, where free cups of Clover-brewed coffee and espresso shots were in order. Silverlake Wine complemented with gratis glasses of vino, but I stuck with the caffeine.
I asked for a short pull, something close to a ristretto and this is what I got.
Lovely aromas, a bit sweet and acidic, with citrus notes. It was oddly almost refreshing, the dark liquid balanced by the crema's extradinary depth and mouthfeel. I opted for a second helping of caffeine, this time with a fresh-brewed cup of Honduran Las Tortugas Micro-lot coffee called, "Galapagito". This cup was rich and acidic, with near zero grit - textbook vaccuum brew. The rest of the evening was convivial, with groovy tunes from a mixin' DJ. Lights were kept low and the glowing bulbs from inside made it a typical Silver Lake shindig on a cool midsummer night.
I hope there are many more years between us, Intelligentsia.
Intelligentsia Coffee and Tea
3922 West Sunset Boulevard
Los Angeles, California 90029
2 comments:
Aww. I'm so jealous. I could really use a caffeine fix right now.
if you ever come to LA, this is a place to go.
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