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Intelligentsia Coffee, Medium Roast Whole Bean Coffee - Black Cat Espresso 12 Ounce Bag with Flavor Notes of Stone Fruit, Dark Sugars and Dark Chocolate

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Black Cat Classic Espresso, WB
Diet type
Brand Intelligentsia
Item Form Whole Bean
Flavor Black Cat Classic Espresso, WB
Caffeine Content Description Caffeinated
Roast Level medium_roast

About this item

  • Contains one (1) 12 Ounce Bag of Intelligentsia Black Cat Classic Espresso Whole Bean Coffee. Packaging may vary for a limited time.
  • 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

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Black Cat Espresso El Diablo House Organic El Gallo House
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4.2 out of 5 stars
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4.2 out of 5 stars
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Roast Medium Dark Light Light Light
Flavor Notes Flavor Notes of Stone Fruit, Dark Sugars and Dark Chocolate Flavor Notes of Blackstrap Molasses, Cola and Cacao Flavor Notes of Milk Chocolate, Citrus, and Apple Flavor Notes of Milk Chocolate, Honey and Cola Flavor Notes of Milk Chocolate, Mandarin, and Apple
Ground, Whole Bean, K-Cups Whole Bean Whole Bean Ground, Whole Bean Ground, Whole Bean K-Cups
Bag Sizes Available 12oz 12oz 12oz 11oz
Available in K-Cup Pods
Organic

Product Description

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 details

  • Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 3.2 x 4.4 x 5.8 inches; 12 ounces
  • Item model number ‏ : ‎ 510199
  • UPC ‏ : ‎ 800222120124
  • Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Intelligentsia Coffee
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0055ZRUOO
  • Country of Origin ‏ : ‎ USA
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.0 4.0 out of 5 stars 2,282 ratings

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Price$14.99$71.94$15.41$26.12$23.90-18% $9.83
Typical:$11.99
Price Per Unit$1.25 / Ounce$1.36 / Ounce$0.86 / Ounce$1.63 / Ounce$0.68 / Ounce$0.82 / Ounce
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Customer Ratings
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Freshness
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4.2
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flavor
Black Cat Classic Espresso, WB
Classico Medium Roast
French Roast
454 Horse Power
Coffee
Dark Chocolate
form
Whole Bean
Whole Bean
Whole Bean
Whole Bean
Whole Bean
Whole Bean
caffeine content
Caffeinated
200
Caffeinated
caffeinated
Caffeine
caffeinated
coffee roast level
medium roast
medium roast
dark roast
dark roast
medium roast
medium roast
unit count
12
52.8
18
16
35.2
12
weight
12 ounces
3.27 pounds
18 ounces
454 grams
2.2 pounds
12 ounces
specialty
Organic, GMO Free
Preservatives Free
GMO Free, Kosher Certified, No Artificial Ingredients, Dairy Free, Gluten Free
Organic
Kosher Certified
Organic, Kosher Certified
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Important information

Ingredients

100% Arabica Coffee

Directions

Measure 2 tablespoons (10g) of ground coffee for each 6oz water (one cup on your coffee brewer). Brew, and enjoy!

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Customer reviews

4 out of 5 stars
4 out of 5
2,282 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the smoothness of the coffee, mentioning it's smooth with no bitterness. They say it has a thick, mouthy texture. However, some customers complain about the freshness of this coffee, saying it'd be acceptable if it was stale. Customers also have different opinions on quality, value, color, taste, and roast.

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19 customers mention19 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the smoothness of the coffee. They mention that it is so smooth, it makes very smooth espresso, and it has a thick, mouthy texture.

"...Great flavor; rich and smooth!!" Read more

"...It has a thick, mouthy texture. The beans smell strongly of smoky chocolate/truffle, almost cloyingly so. The taste is thick and sweet...." Read more

"...produces a perfect espresso... great crema, thick legs... smooth with no bitterness and a slight nut/chocolate finish...." Read more

"great tasting mid-range coffee that made very smooth espresso...." Read more

220 customers mention95 positive125 negative

Customers are mixed about the taste of the coffee. Some mention that it has a good rich taste, while others say that it does not taste good and is very acidic.

"...Decided to try and pull a few shots anyway. Coffee came out extremely sour, by far the worst I've ever experienced...." Read more

"...Great flavor; rich and smooth!!" Read more

"Doesn’t taste as good as the one from the shop. But as close as you can get from home. Good buy." Read more

"...The taste is thick and sweet. I would recommend brewing for longer if possible to try and bring out more flavor.You get a 16 oz. (1 lb.)..." Read more

176 customers mention87 positive89 negative

Customers are mixed about the quality of the coffee. Some mention that it makes good crema, while others say that the quality has been way off.

"...This is the best espresso bean coffee I have found...." Read more

"...all coming out super sour and acidic I can assure you these beans are not worth buying...." Read more

"...It’s not oily and ideal for coffee makers. It’s not super dark but dark enough and produces great coffee." Read more

"...Finally, this is not a terribly cremariffic espresso, which means to get a good amount of crema out of it, and thus really have a good canvas for..." Read more

36 customers mention20 positive16 negative

Customers are mixed about the color of the coffee. Some mention that it has nice chocolate tones, while others say that the coffee beans are light colored and very dry, which made them question the freshness. Some customers also say that they received stale, blond, or orange coffee.

"...Great flavor; rich and smooth!!" Read more

"Beans were very dry and an extremely light color, some were a tan khaki color. Decided to try and pull a few shots anyway...." Read more

"...and chocolate, but it also has a spicy, savory nature to it, and very fruity notes that come out well in singles...." Read more

"...This bag of beans were very light in color and very dry. No oil at all left on them. They brewed ok, but not great due to the dryness...." Read more

27 customers mention12 positive15 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the value of the product. Some say it's worth the price and worth it occasionally, while others say it is too expensive and not worth it.

"...RichExcellent for doubles and triplesCons:A bit expensiveMerely adequate for singlesOverall:..." Read more

"...Better than anything I have tried and a good price point." Read more

"...These are light and dry! Not acceptable for the price" Read more

"Really good coffee, decent price. But I’ve ordered 5 bags and each time one arrives, it’s around 2.5 months old. Will likely try another brand." Read more

24 customers mention9 positive15 negative

Customers are mixed about the roast of the coffee. Some mention that it's a great medium roasted bean, makes great capuccinos, and is one of the most amazing roasters and blends around, while others say that it is bland, bitter, and under roasted for espresso beans.

"...This is NOT espresso roast. It’s a light/medium roast and half the time the roast date is a month or more old...." Read more

"...This bean produces a perfect espresso... great crema, thick legs... smooth with no bitterness and a slight nut/chocolate finish...." Read more

"Placed the coffee in a quart jar but noticed it was so slightly roasted I went ahead and made a cup immediately…...." Read more

"...been all over the place and the latest bag I received was bizarrely under roasted...." Read more

84 customers mention11 positive73 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the freshness of the coffee. They mention that the beans were not stale, but certainly were not fresh either. Some say that the coffee was delivered expired.

"...UPDATE 7/30/2012: Purchased again from Amazon and the beans were about 2 months old...." Read more

"...beans have peak flavor in the first 10 days, and it slowly degrades until 30 days where the beans can no longer be considered fresh...." Read more

"...It was super stale, had no flavor and it's smell and overall impression was slightly cat urine-like...." Read more

"...The beans weren’t stale, but certainly weren’t fresh either. Not much aroma or taste for my espresso; however acceptable...." Read more

25 customers mention0 positive25 negative

Customers are not happy with the dryness of the beans. They mention that the beans are dry and taste like rot.

"Beans were very dry and an extremely light color, some were a tan khaki color. Decided to try and pull a few shots anyway...." Read more

"...Espresso beans should be dark brown and oily. These are light and dry! Not acceptable for the price" Read more

"...one ... It almost tastes like it has a simple syrup in it... The beans were dry.. the only other espresso I've had is the Starbucks which is a lot..." Read more

"...The beans are surprisingly small and moist, so it took me a while to calibrate the grind...." Read more

Tastes ok.  Bag I received was 2 months past "best by" date.
2 Stars
Tastes ok. Bag I received was 2 months past "best by" date.
I drink an espresso or two every day, beans from a variety of roasters. This is the first time I've tried Black Cat. It tasted ok; not bad but also not great. However, the bag I received had a "best by" date of 15 Jan 24 (see the image I attached), and it arrived roughly 2 months after that (4 Mar 24). So I assume that it would've tasted better if the beans weren't past their "best by" date. I would've returned the bag if Amazon permitted such things, but they don't.
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