Is Coffee Intensity 5 Strong? Unpacking the Flavor vs. Caffeine Myth
                                
                                
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                                According to major coffee brands like Lavazza and Nespresso, a coffee intensity level of 5 falls squarely into the 'balanced' category, not 'strong'. This number is a sensory rating of aroma and body, a measurement often misunderstood as a proxy for caffeine content or raw power.