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Coffee

Single Origin

Edelweiss Finagro Estate, Tanzania

A mélange of two lots from Finagro and Edelweiss. Toasted marshmallow and sandalwood greet you in the nose while saturated notes of pomelo and red wine appear immediately on the palate. The acidity is tangy, reminiscent of tamarind while the mouthfeel sparkles up front and becomes pleasantly tannic in the finish.

Itzamna, Guatemala: Finca La Maravilla

Silky and velvety, full of smooth milk chocolate and dried stone fruits. The acidity is soft and balanced, nestled between notes of black forest cake and jam. A buttery finish compliments the creamy mouthfeel.

Itzamna, Guatemala: Finca La Soledad

A complex mouthfeel which is balanced, lofted and active frames the rest of this cup. Grilled fruit, peaches, and fudge-like notes in the finish coax out the genuine character of Finca La Soledad.

Kenya Thiriku

Boasting an effervescent mouthfeel, the acidity sits as marmalade and lime. Rhubarb, peach and blackberries confidently create the cup while an underbelly of dark chocolate and fig bars anchor the acidity. A certain aspect of winyness surfaces with cooling, adding dimension and complexity. The finish is clean and punctuated with hints of spiced rum.

Los Inmortales, El Salvador: Finca Bosque Lya

An angelically clean coffee. The lime-like acidity strikes a balance with crisp apple, apricot and asian pear to create a buoyant character. The front end is juicy and quick while the finish bears a long and lingering swiss milk chocolate.

Organic Ethiopia Sidama Homecho Waeno

The aromatics of coffee blossom and violet make way for an incredibly graceful and elegant cup. The body has a light and silky quality, like fresh whipped cream, that beautifully compliments the ever-present note of citron, juniper berry and vanilla. As it cools, the cup blossoms into notes of confectioner's sugar, rosehips, and soft raisin, resonating on a pristine finish with a touch of milk chocolate.

Organic Ethiopia Sidama Shilcho

Red currants, plum and cranberry juice crowned with juniper and eucalyptus. The cup is plush and deep, almost mysterious as it cools and reveals more and more layers. The sweetness is marked by brown sugar and fig syrup while the acidity is meek and balanced bringing a steady arching roundness. The finish tapers into cinnamon and molasses cookies.

Organic Ethiopia Yirgacheffe Adado

Succulent and floral, high notes of jasmine atop lime candy, lemongrass and bergamot. Fresh fennel, currants and sweet herbs surface at the apex and taper into an aromatic aftertaste while the finish - long and velvety - brings notes of maple and malt.

Black Cat Espresso

Black Cat Classic Espresso

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.

Black Cat Organic Espresso

Carlos Sergio Sanglard almost certainly produces the most consistently fantastic organic certified coffees in Brazil. This lot of Serra do Bone delivers astounding mouthfeel, with clean flavors of molasses and red cherries. Sweetness is abundant, finishing with a resonant coating of dark chocolate.

Decaf Water Processed Black Cat Espresso

The Black Cat Decaf espresso is wonderfully fruity with a strong support of tobacco, earth and dark chocolate.

Reserve Coffees

El Salvador, El Ausol Honeyed Pacamara

A floral and zesty acidity of lemongrass and grapefruit punctuate the abundant berry sweetness. Homemade lime curd and persimmon create an indulgent mouthfeel that drives through to a finish of dried raspberry and wildflower honey.

La Tortuga, Honduras Micro-Lot: La Isabella

Layered raspberry, tamarind, caramel and citrus. Incredibly intricate in flavor expression and mouthfeel. At times, the plushness of body becomes somewhat buoyant and juicy while in other moments smooth and silky. Fresh plum skin, fig and blackberry surface meekly as the cup cools. The finish brings sweet dark chocolate and a touch of baking spice.

Blends

Otoño Blend

A juicy mouthfeel as its cornerstone, Otono furnishes warming notes of cider, cane sugar and cinnamon for the crispness of autumn. The acidity expresses a slight tanginess, similar to that found in dried fruit. The finish is crisp while the aftertaste brings fresh nutmeg, giving the cup a cheerful but poignant character.

Summer Solstice

Red raspberry, citrus and toffee in the nose. Bearing a lush, juicy mouthfeel and a buoyant acidity that crescendos toward the back. Fresh orange, caramel and berry with a touch of tea rose. The finish leaves a soft cocoa and English toffee on the tongue.

El Gallo Organic Breakfast Blend

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.

Intelligentsia House Blend

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.

Quetzal Breakfast Blend

Named for the rare bird that populates the dense forests of Central America, this medium-bodied blend is a great morning time companion. Providing all the sparkling brightness and vigor that you need to start your day, flavor notes of milk chocolate and berry anchor the acidity with just a hint of spice.

El Diablo Dark Roast

Our flagship dark roast offers a different look at some of the best coffees we have available each season. Delicious dark chocolate notes are softened by a seductive buttery sweetness and accented with mild floral flavors. The finish is sweet, elegant, and crystal clean.

Decaf

Decaf Librarian's Blend

A flavorful blend of Indonesian, African, and Central American beans, 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.

Decaf Los Inmortales, El Salvador: El Borbollon 2010

Juicy and buoyant, our Direct Trade Decaf Los Inmortales displays articulate honey dew melon, kiwi fruit and a candied lime acidity. Tertiary notes of juniper berry and macadamia nuts surface towards the finish of sweet sandalwood.

Decaf Organic El Mago Blend

A satisfying cup that offers up crisp red apple and caramelized pear notes with a good deal of chocolate. El Mago magically turns this compelling blend into something that is definitely not your typical decaf!