Intelligentsia Coffee, Medium Roast Whole Bean Coffee – Black Cat Espresso 12 Ounce Bag with Flavor Notes of Stone Fruit, Dark Sugars and Dark Chocolate
$10.99
Price: $10.99
(as of Dec 28, 2024 13:59:31 UTC – Details)
Intelligentsia Black Cat Classic is our flagship espresso blend and has been a staple in our line since the day we opened back in 1995. Designed to be a manifestation of Intelligentsia’s style and substance, it’s hallmarks are sweetness, cleanliness, and complexity. It’s an 100% Arabica Coffee with notes of dark chocolate, ripe cherry and brown sugar. A perfect complement to that scone or a nice glazed donut. Our commitment to quality and our Direct Trade mission mean our blend origins change throughout the year to incorporate the freshest offerings. Since 1995, Intelligentsia has been placing a deep emphasis on sourcing the most exquisite coffee available on Earth, paying a fair price for that coffee, roasting it with purpose and precision, and connecting with the community, both in their hometown of Chicago and around the globe to help shape the coffee industry and deliver the most extraordinary coffees.
Product Dimensions : 3.2 x 4.4 x 5.8 inches; 12 ounces
Item model number : 510199
UPC : 800222120124
Manufacturer : Intelligentsia
ASIN : B0055ZRUOO
Country of Origin : USA
Contains one (1) 12 Ounce Bag of Intelligentsia Black Cat Classic Espresso Whole Bean Coffee.
Black Cat Classic Espresso: This syrupy sweet espresso blend has been the staple of our lineup since the very beginning. Supreme balance and a wonderful sweetness make our Black Cat Espresso truly a classic
Direct Trade: Our commitment to direct trade allows us to cut out unnecessary importers and exporters, and enables us to truly partner with our growers to bring you the sweetest coffees in the world
How to Brew: For espresso, we recommend a fine grind and your finished espresso should weigh 2.5 times as much as your coffee dose, which provides an excellent total extraction and maximizes flavor
Seasonality: The components of our blends change throughout the year to incorporate new arrivals. We ensure freshness and optimize quality while the profiles remain consistent
Customers say
Customers appreciate the smoothness of the coffee. However, they find it stale and lacking in quality. They also mention issues with color. Opinions vary on taste, roasted content, value for money, and aroma.
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DreamertK –
Light Roast, Whole Flavor
I’m not really a big coffee aficionado so I can’t personally attest to the flavor profile. I did not see a roast date on my package which many people commented on in their reviews. The beans were not dried and shriveled up like on other reviews.I used 2 cups of beans which wasn’t even half the bag, so hopefully this bag is good for a month of use in a 1 person/1.5 cups per day household. I mostly got this as a way to stop paying for the canned harbucks coffees in the stores which are absurdly costly and take time out of my week to get. 10$/mo is a lot better than 90$ for the cans. The cold brew did not produce a black color which shocked my coworker, but the flavor was very high after a short 11 hour brew. The flavor is significant dulled after a shot of milk and vanilla. Both my taste testers thought the coffee was great.Coffee grounds are great for composting (green material) and your coffee bean grinder can also grind dried disinfected eggshells.
mostdangerous city in the usa El Paso –
One of the best tasting beans purchased so far !
Iâve been using Lavazza dark roast for some time run through a Krups espresso and would adjust flavor with grind but, I recently purchased a G3(Marzocco) and there are various ways to âadjustâ the intensity, aroma , flavor⦠with this machine. I still have a Barista âVirtuosoâ thatâs going on 10 years(burr grinder) . Decided to try one of the many bean blends now available and roasted in house. You can now purchase a coffee bean roaster for your home but blending beans is the tricky part and uber retentive (at least in my part) but after several 12 ounce sampler pack I purchased here on Amazon , this one is my most favorite. Itâs not an oily bean so donât expect a lot of âcremaâbut , I can taste the chocolate , a little caramel and toasted brown sugar in my brew. Definitely will keep this one on my shelf !
Scott –
Bitter, no good
When I ran out of other beans, I tried these. Huge difference, this one is so bitter and stale and has no flavor. The beans were totally dry. Heed the warnings, I always attribute some bad reviews to a bad batch/ taste/ preference difference. Itâs truly no good.
John –
Great tasting coffee to switch up your normal coffee routine, might be better on pour over
This coffee surprised meânot only is it fantastic for espresso, but I’d even argue it’s better suited for pour-over. The flavors are bold, rich, and punchy, making it a unique treat in the mornings. I would highly recommend that the roaster includes more specific details about the coffee, like its origin and processing method. This would really help customers understand what gives it that intense flavor profile. That said, it’s not a coffee Iâd reach for every day. The strong, complex flavors are great, but a bit overwhelming for a daily drink. A solid choice if you’re looking for something unique!
Hayley Rico –
Yummy!
I am a coffee snob and love a good roast! I recently bought a jura coffee machine and have been trying different espressos. Black cat always taste so smooth and rich! Iâm so happy with it and have subscribed to get it every two weeks. I can make lattes at home that taste just as good from a coffee shop.
Doug –
3.5… quite good, but too many sour/citrisy flavor notes for my taste
reviews of coffee are clearly subjective as people like different flavors, but I read the label speaking of “dark chocolate, raw sugar and marshmallow” and I was like “sign me up!”. I, however, was not able to taste these flavor notes in my espresso. There were hints of dark chocolate, but i tasked way more lemon and heavy sour flavors. I was able to moderate this someone by using the finest setting on my bean grinder, but it only brought me up to thinking this coffee was ‘so-so’. I think the beans were of a high quality and arrived fresh, so I’m going to try other blends from Intelligentsia with either a medium/dark or dark roast as a comparison.
RyanF –
My favorite coffee
Intelligencia coffee has been my favorite for over a decade. It is one of the best coffees in the world. I love it when it goes on sale. ð
BluWater1der –
Excellent! Cocoa and Lemon Cirus
If you are looking for that dark chocolate richness cut with lemon citrus, this is your espresso. You can pay more but as long as you get this fresh, itâs absolutely fantastic. Burr grinder is essential. So is filtered water. A little turbinado sugar adds to the richness. White sugar is kinda flat.
Matt –
Product was delivered March 25 2024 and the item says it expired January 15 2024. I tried to return but it says my item was not eligible for returns.
What the hell –
Great
Geoff Lucas –
Insanely fast shipping. Great product.
Babcockhag77 –
Actually a really nice coffee, perfect taste
Amazon Customer –
This is the second bag I have purchased within a month. The bag was sent with the white label marked out in black. Looking closer at the marking, the best before date was intentionally covered. The item was expired on December 13, 2020.Please do not sell expired items. It is unethical and it showed the seller values money or profit over the customerâs well-being. I am very disappointed!!!