SILVER LAKE - TASTE THE WORLD’S MOST AWARD-WINNING COFFEE AT INTELLIGENTSIA’S LOS ANGELES CAFE

Last May, Intelligentsia Coffee & Tea purchased an auction lot of Hacienda la Esmeralda's famed Geisha coffee.  This exquisite offering won Best of Panama in 2004, 2005, 2006, and again this year in 2007 and garnered $130 per pound, the highest amount ever paid for coffee at auction. On November 15th, Los Angelenos will have a chance to taste this storied brew and judge for themselves whether it measures up.

On Thursday, November 15, 2007, at 7:00 p.m., Intelligentsia Coffee Buyer Geoff Watts will present Hacienda la Esmeralda at Intelligentsia's Silver Lake Coffeebar, located at 3922 West Sunset Boulevard. Google Map. Admission is free. Guests will receive samples of this unique and rare coffee, freshly brewed to order on Intelligentsia's Clover coffee machine.

A very limited quantity of the auction-winning Esmeralda will be available for purchase at the event and for a short time following. The coffee will sell for $99.00 per half pound and $55.00 per quarter pound.

Reservations for the preview party are not needed. Hors d'oeuvres and wine will also be served.