Intelligentsia Coffee

el tambor welcomes the late summer with cranberry tartness, maple syrup sweetness and peanut brittle creaminess. the acidity is balanced throughout the beginning while a punctuation of pleasantly snappy grapeskin notes surface in the finish.

gardenia aromatics soar into a homemade cherry cola flavor with hints of praline and toasted nut. the mouthfeel is soft, round and stable while the acidity blooms right before the finish with a mandarin orange burst before tapering into a lingering tart cider aftertaste.

brown sugar, mango and fudge cool and expand into dried pineapple and honeyed notes. the mouthfeel is creamy yet buoyant with a clean, concise finish.

this syrupy and sweet espresso blend has been the staple of our lineup since the very beginning. it is a product of intensive lot selection and close, direct work with the farmers who produce its components. the black cat classic espressos hallmark is its supreme balance and wonderful sweetness.

carlos sergio sanglard almost certainly produces the most consistently fantastic organic certified coffees in brazil. paired with an outstanding organic nicaragua from the los delirious project, this espresso delivers a full-bodied mouthfeel, with clean flavors of molasses, butter pecan, and red cherry. sweetness is abundant, finishing with a resonant coating of dark chocolate.

rotund in dimension, accented with tropical fruit flavors and an effervescent brightness. the nose is strongly floral, evocative of hibiscus blossoms and lavender. intertwined in a silken and buttery presence on the palate are residues of mango nectar, dried pineapple, and candied ginger and punctuated by acidity reminiscent of lemon-lime bitters and fresh green apple.

sparkling and buoyant but still offering all the warmth and snap that autumn deserves. pumpkin pie spice, maple syrup and cranberry combine with an dried orange peel acidity in the juicy beginning of the cup. the finish brings candied molasses and a pleasantly tart aftertaste.

el gallo offers an enveloping velvety mouthfeel in perfect balance with the mild fruit-like acidity and warming hazelnut nuances. the finish brings cane sugar and a touch of floral.

this blend offers up subtle fruit notes, a slight chocolaty sweetness, and a lively yet pleasant brightness. the medium-bodied brew is a perfect introduction to our coffees.