Intelligentsia Coffee

This clean and crisp coffee sparkles from start to finish with bright, juicy notes of kiwi, raspberry, and passionfruit.

The soft juiciness of peach and mango envelopes the palate with hints of tamarind and candied ginger in the finish.

Incredibly balanced, this coffee delivers layers of soft peach acidity, apple pie sweetness and a plush creamy body.

Butterscotch and maple syrup coat the palate while hints of cantaloupe linger in the finish.

Ripe cherries, blackberries, and juicy red grapes come together with honey and caramel for a balanced acidity and creamy body.

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 Espresso’s hallmark is its supreme balance and wonderful sweetness.

Organic Black Cat Espresso offers a full-bodied mouthfeel with clean flavors of caramel, honeydew melon, and grape. Sweetness is abundant, finishing with a resonating coating of dark chocolate and toasted almond.

Our flagship dark roast offers a different look at some of the coffees we have available each season.  Our Roasting Team tailors the roast to bring out dark baker's chocolate notes  with a caramelized sweetness and softened acidity.  Lasting impressions of molasses and malted barley linger in the smoky finish.

Designed as a perfect introduction to our coffees, House blend brings balance without sacrificing character. Cocoa, caramel and subtle fruit notes persist through the entire cup while a smooth, round mouthfeel brings dimension. An occasional sparkle of acidity peeks through as a sweet citrus fruit while the finish brings milk chocolate and toffee notes.

The Librarian's Blend is named for that person who always told you to keep quiet when you were studying. This blend is representative of the soul of the librarian: steady, reassuring, and always there with that slight edge of eccentricity. It has a bold base with a bit of sparkle. Here's to good reading.

This clean and crisp coffee sparkles from start to finish with bright, juicy notes of kiwi, raspberry, and passionfruit.

Juicy white peach and lemon zest are paired with notes of sugarcane and vanilla making for a radiant and intensely sweet cup.

Creamy and inviting, this coffee has a crisp apple acidity and deep maple-chocolate body. Notes of cherry, brown sugar and vanilla round out a complete and balanced cup.

A syrupy sweetness is balanced by tart red apple with hints of vanilla and spice.

A bouquet of jasmine and orange blossom greets the palate, followed by the effervescent acidity of tangerine, raspberry and black currant making for a sweetly satisfying finish and an immaculate cup.

This coffee is roasted on Wednesdays in Chicago. All orders will be held until the next available roast date. If you need other products sooner, please place separate orders for this coffee.

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 Espresso’s hallmark is its supreme balance and wonderful sweetness.

This clean and crisp coffee sparkles from start to finish with bright, juicy notes of kiwi, raspberry, and passionfruit.

Designed as a perfect introduction to our coffees, House blend brings balance without sacrificing character. Cocoa, caramel and subtle fruit notes persist through the entire cup while a smooth, round mouthfeel brings dimension. An occasional sparkle of acidity peeks through as a sweet citrus fruit while the finish brings milk chocolate and toffee notes.

The soft juiciness of peach and mango envelopes the palate with hints of tamarind and candied ginger in the finish.

Incredibly balanced, this coffee delivers layers of soft peach acidity, apple pie sweetness and a plush creamy body.

A syrupy sweetness is balanced by tart red apple with hints of vanilla and spice.

A bouquet of jasmine and orange blossom greets the palate, followed by the effervescent acidity of tangerine, raspberry and black currant making for a sweetly satisfying finish and an immaculate cup.

This coffee is roasted on Wednesdays in Chicago. All orders will be held until the next available roast date. If you need other products sooner, please place separate orders for this coffee.

Wonderfully refreshing and perfect for cold brewing, Summer Solstice has the juiciness of ripe cherries paired with a zesty lime acidity and mild floral tones that create a buoyant, articulate and cheerful blend that is a perfect companion to the summer months.