Coffee Description
This syrupy espresso blend features the classic pairing of dark chocolate and ripe cherries, crowned with rich brown sugar notes. Extremely balanced and sweet.
Roast Level from the Roaster
Refers to the roast level in comparison with other coffees from the roaster
Dark
About Black Cat Espresso
Black Cat Espresso Blend has been the staple of Intelligentsia’s lineup since their very beginning. It is a product of intensive lot selection and close, direct work with the farmers who produce its components, so it’s no accident that this signature espresso is their most popular coffee.
Once crafted as a 2-part blend of dry and wet process Brazilian coffee, it has since evolved to a more refined blend of carefully sourced pulped natural Brazilian coffees to form a creamy thick base layer and a caramelized sweet center with plenty of body. Added to the mix is a fully washed selection from Direct Trade partnerships in Latin America, providing mild citric acidity with clean red fruit flavor and a hint of a sparkling mouthfeel.
Intelligentsia Coffee
Founded in 1995, this Chicago-based institution got its start roasting on vintage equipment within its first coffeebar. At the time, finding great tasting, freshly roasted coffee was surprisingly elusive. So, Doug Zell and Emily Mange decided to do something about it. They didn’t set out to change the world, just a small corner of it, and they certainly did just that, pioneering Direct Trade practices in the coffee industry before that really became a thing. Because of this, they were able to develop and source exclusive, remarkable coffees not found elsewhere.
Fast forward to today: with a focus on consistency, quality, and sustainability, Intelligentsia continues to be an industry pioneer, traveling the world to source the finest specialty coffee and roasting those beans at their Chicago and Los Angeles locations. True to their original quest, they believe that coffee in all its forms—whole bean, brewed, and espresso—should be an approachable, accessible luxury. For Intelligentsia, making coffee a memorable addition to any experience and making the act of preparing and enjoying a cup of coffee an experience in and of itself are key passions.
