Merchandise

Home Espresso

  • Andreja Premium

    Out of stock.

    Andreja Premium Espresso Machine

    We have tested many home espresso machines at Intelligentsia and the Andreja Premium gets top marks from our demanding team of baristas.

  • gs3

    7500

    La Marzocco GS/3 Espresso Machine

    La Marzocco’s GS/3 dramatically resets standards for performance in the home and light professional categories.

  • Mazzer Mini

    660

    Mazzer Mini Grinder

    Coffeegeek.com’s review sums it up best: "None can beat it in terms of overall design, quality of build, quality of materials, output, and longevity... This is the ultimate in espresso grinders for the home." We couldn’t agree more.

  • steamingPitcher.jpg

    13

    Stainless Steel Steaming Pitcher

    Great latte art starts with using the correct pitcher. These are the same pitchers we use in our coffeebars.

  • Grindenstein knockbox image

    23

    Grindenstein Knockbox

    Probably the most stylish knockbox we've ever seen. Constructed of a dense and resilient plastic, it's colorful, compact and dishwasher safe for easy cleaning.

  • mypressi1.jpg

    160

    Mypressi Twist

    This portable, easy-to-use machine delivers a consistent and nuanced espresso with ease.

  • rancilio09_1.jpg

    650

    Rancilio Silvia Espresso Machine (V.3)

    This machine is the latest upgrade from Rancilio. Like V.2, this machine produces great espresso and has the steaming power to create microfoam for latte art.

Home Brewing

  • Vario_grinder.jpg

    Out of stock.

    Baratza Vario Grinder

    Fine tuning with ease: Macro and Micro adjustments are instantly and repeatadly achievable, with 230 distinct settings of grind. 3 user programmable buttons allows delivers precise dosing.

  • Virtuoso Grinder

    225

    Baratza Virtuoso Grinder

    This home burr grinder is a great addition to any coffee-lover's arsenal. It boasts commercial-grade 40 mm conical burrs to produce a consistent grind. Both a timer and pulse grind button allow you to grind exactly the right amount of coffee for any application.

  • capressoGrinder_1.jpg

    100

    Capresso Infinity Grinder

    From Turkish to French press, this grinder has multiple settings for all kinds of coffee preparation. The settings are clearly marked, with a total of 16 – four each for extra fine, fine, regular and coarse.

  • Capresso_H20.jpg

    65

    Capresso Water Kettle

    The Capresso Water Kettle heats water quickly and quietly and then shuts off automatically. The kettle is cordless and is illuminated by a blue light when in use. The German-made and heat-resistant Schott glass has ounce and cup markings for easy filling.

  • chemex 3 cup brewer

    34

    Chemex 3 Cup Brewer

    The 3 cup Chemex has all the style and elegance of the original but brews for one person. Great if you just love to relax on a Sunday morning...just you, the paper and your coffee.

  • Chemex Brewer

    38

    Chemex Brewer

    The Chemex coffee maker is one of the purest methods of brewing and has been for over forty years. Place grounds in the cone-shaped filter at the top and pour hot water over them.

  • chemex filters

    9

    Chemex Brewer Filters

    Unbleached paper filters designed to fit into your Chemex Brewing system. Each box contains 100 filters.

  • Hario_dripper.jpg

    Out of stock.

    Hario Ceramic Coffee Dripper

    Over the years, we have experimented with many different methods for brewing single cups of coffee, and the Hario Ceramic Dripper produces amazing results. The angle of the cone, the large hole at the bottom, and the ribbing on the side walls all help to ensure a good extraction.

  • harioDripperFilters.jpg

    Out of stock.

    Hario Ceramic Dripper Filters

    The Hario Ceramic Coffee Dripper brews a great single cup, but you need to make certain that you are using the right filter to achieve the desired results. While standard #1 and #2 cone filters have a flat bottom, the bottom of the Hario #1 and #2 filters comes to a point, which fits with the overall design of the brewer and extracts beautifully.

  • 042709_Hario_decanter.jpg

    16

    Hario Glass Decanter

    This Hario Decanter is a versatile vessel. At 14 oz it is the perfect amount of water for the 3 Cup Chemex Brewer... or you also place the Hario Ceramic Dripper onto the decanter and brew directly into it... or steep your tea in one of our Hario Glass Teapots and dispense into the decanter. Many uses for one good-looking pitcher.

  • handgrinder.jpg

    Out of stock.

    Hario Skerton Hand Grinder

    This hand mill from Hario grinds coffee quickly, easily, and consistently. The ceramic conical burrs last a good long time and provide exactly the results required by your specific brewing method.

  • Hario_kettle.jpg

    Out of stock.

    Hario V60 Buono Water Kettle

    To use a pour-over brewer most effectively, you have to dispense water right where you want it. The spout of the Hario Kettle allows you to effectively control your pour. This kettle can be used on the stove top, sports a stainless steel finish and a great shape.

  • 4 filters

    5

    Paper Cone Filters

    Use these filters with your Technivorm or other #4 cone filter basket. They are unbleached, recyclable and our recommendation for a perfect pot of coffee. 100 count per box.

  • Shin Bistro French Press

    28

    Shin Bistro French Press

    A classic method of brewing coffee. The French press is simple to use and creates an excellent cup. Bodum's stainless steel topped press is perfect for two people.

  • Soehnle_scale.jpg

    40

    Soehnle Digital Home Scale

    Dosing your coffee by weight is one of the most effective ways to produce a consistent brewing experience. You could measure with a scoop, but how can you tell if the coffee was rounded or flat? Was the coffee packed loosely or tightly? It is difficult to really tell.

  • Technivorm

    299

    Technivorm 10 Cup Brewer

    These brewers are produced in the Netherlands and are only available through a few sources in the United States. The Technivorm brews directly into a thermal carafe, which allows the coffee to maintain temperature without direct heat, preventing that "burned" taste.

  • technivormCarafe.jpg

    55

    Technivorm Replacement Carafe

    If you've damaged or simply worn out the original carafe for your Technivorm 10 Cup Brewer, replace it with this beauty. With stainless steel construction and a spill proof lid, this carafe is an excellent match for your Technivorm brewer.

  • Toddy Brewer

    40

    Toddy Cold Brewer

    Soaking ground coffee and water in a container overnight and filtering through a thick cotton pad produces a concentrate that can be added to hot or cold water to make individual cups of coffee.

  • siphon pot

    100

    Yama Syphon Brewer

    The Yama Tabletop Syphon Brewer is a modern update on a technology that has been around for over 50 years. The bottom orb is filled with water, which, when heated, rises to the top orb and saturates the coffee grounds.

Black Cat Project Tools

  • cappCup.jpg

    Out of stock.

    The Cappuccino Cup

    After 36 iterations and almost two years of effort, we are pleased to introduce the first piece in our Black Cat Project series of ceramic ware. A goal of this project is to create “perfect vessels for all things espresso.”

  • BlackCatTamperTop.jpg

    82

    Espresso Tamper

    The Black Cat Project Espresso Tamper arises from a collaboration between Intelligentsia baristas, the artisans of Espresso Parts limited and EspressoCraft. The tamper’s aluminum handle is made of a black, anodized aluminum and sports a Black Cat Project logo.

Home Brew Kits

  • 042709_Chemex_Virtuoso_Kit.jpg

    Out of stock.

    Chemex Home Brew Kit

    Brewing great coffee isn’t hard, but the number of available products can make it seem daunting. That’s why we created the Intelligentsia Home Brewing Kits. Everything you need to prepare coffee at home is available in one place.

  • 042709_Siphon_Vario_Kit.jpg

    323

    Syphon Pot Home Brew Kit

    The Yama Syphon Home Brewing Kit starts with the Yama Syphon Brewer, an elegant brewer which allows for greater control and user input over the entire brewing process. The Syphon Brewer and yields a clean coffee with no sediment and pronounced flavors.

Logo Wares

  • chicago Mug

    7

    Chicago Flag Mug

    An homage to our beloved city. This mug sports the Chicago flag on one side and the Intelligentsia wings on the other. With the same heavyweight diner mug quality as our original, this is a wonderful addition to any collection.

  • travel mug

    22

    Intelligentsia Travel Tumbler

    We really like this newest version of our vacuum travel mug. This 12 oz. mug is black with Intelligentsia written in script. In the car or on your desk, it will keep your coffee hot, tasty and looking sharp.

  • Diner Mug

    Out of stock.

    Logo Diner Mug

    So everyone knows your preference in coffee, we offer a traditional off-white, bottom-heavy diner mug with Intelligentsia logo on both sides.

  • Stainless Steel Travel Mug

    22

    Stainless Steel Travel Mug

    Perfect for train and bus commuters, or just for the Intelligentsian on the go! The ergonomic handle graces a double-walled stainless steel mug that will keep your coffee or tea hot for hours. Designed to fit in most car beverage holders, this is a must-have for any coffee drinker.

Apparel

  • Flecha Roja Tee

    16

    Flecha Roja Tee

    A 100% cotton tee shirt in vibrant red features the logo of our Direct Trade coffee from Costa Rica.

  • Itzamna Long Sleeve

    22

    Itzamna Long Sleeve Tee

    This 100% cotton tee shirt features the logo of our Direct Trade coffee from Guatemala.

  • statue_lib_tee.jpg

    16

    Liberty Tee

    This t-shirt was created for the opening of our New York Cupping and Training Lab. Lady Liberty celebrates the craft of the barista with her portafilter held high.

  • DIY_tee1.jpg

    16

    DIY Tee Shirt

    There is nothing quite like the experience of brewing the perfect cup of coffee on a Saturday morning in your pajamas. Adjust the grind setting, a little less water, and it's just right.

Tea Wares

  • hario 6oz teapot

    16

    6 oz. Glass Teapot

    The perfect vessel for brewing tea for one. This charming glass teapot holds 6 oz of water and allows the tea to float freely while steeping. A small wire filter at the base of the pour spout prevents the leaves from ending up in your cup.

  • Beehouse Teapot with Colors

    24

    Beehouse Teapot

    These charming loose leaf teapots come in a variety of colorful finishes. The stainless steel infuser basket and hinged lid are removable for easy cleaning. They are hand-made in Japan and yield approximately two cups (15 oz).

  • Hario 15oz teapot

    30

    Hario 15 oz. Glass Teapot

    The perfect vessel for brewing tea for two. This charming glass teapot holds 15 oz of water and offers a spacious metal brew basket.

  • handled iced tea brewer

    20

    Hario Handled Iced Teapot

    This iced tea brewer produces a cold tea without the astringency or bitterness of hot-brewed iced tea. To brew, simply add 15 grams (approximately 4 tablespoons) of tea leaves, fill the container with cold water, and let sit overnight in the refrigerator.

Chicago Events

  • chef_tastings.jpg

    15

    Chefs' Cupping

    This event provides culinary professionals with the opportunity to taste Intelligentsia coffees and to engage with staff in a casual setting.

  • training image

    200

    Chicago Barista Class

    The Barista Training for the Espresso Enthusiast Class is Intelligentsia’s basic barista training course open to the public. It is held at our Chicago Roasting Works at 1850 West Fulton Street.

  • Tour image

    15

    Chicago Roasting Works Tour

    This is a fantastic opportunity to see how our award winning coffee comes to fruition with a live demonstration of the roasting process and instruction from our Training, Sales, and Roasting Departments.

  • public_tastings.jpg

    35

    Public Cupping

    Come taste some coffee with us! Cupping is the industry’s standardized method of critically evaluating coffee; it is how we select our green coffee and the most important piece of our Direct Trade buying model.

New York Events

  • 012209_Public_training.jpg

    200

    New York Barista Class

    The Barista Training for the Espresso Enthusiast Class is Intelligentsia’s basic barista training course open to the public. It is held at our New York Training lab located at 594 Broadway, Suite 909A.

  • cupping

    10

    New York Cupping

    Join us at our New York Training Lab for a cupping where we take your coffee appreciation to the next level.

  • 032409_home-brew-class_promo.jpg

    45

    New York Home Brewing Class

    A perfect cup of coffee is one of the finest pleasures in life. Our home brewing class is designed to help you get the best from your home brewing set-up, as well as learn about alternatives.

  • 032409_latte-art_promo.jpg

    100

    New York Milk Steaming & Latte Art Class

    Nothing’s more beautiful than a perfectly turned heart or rosetta on top of a latte. But knowing how to pull a shot of espresso is no guarantee you will be able to pour latte art. This class is specifically geared to teaching how to free-pour latte art.

Subscriptions, Gift Boxes

  • brazil_fuzz_bananas.jpg

    30

    Brazilian Guitar Fuzz Bananas Set

    Along with the coffee, you'll receive Brazilian Guitar Fuzz Bananas, a 16-song compilation of Tropicalia masterpieces recorded from 1967-1976 collected by Joel Stones. Included on this fuzzy album is the documentary "What Are Fuzz Bananas?" and a colorful booklet that relays the known biography of every featured song.

  • Roaster's Choice

    275

    Roaster's Choice Subscription

    Truly a coffee lover’s dream gift. We ship 3 pounds of coffee each month which are hand-selected by Geoff Watts, our Vice President of Coffee. These coffees are certain to be our most exemplary.

Miscellaneous

  • baggu.jpg

    11

    Baggu Shopping Bag

    Our Intelligentsia Baggu is a machine washable and reusable nylon bag that carries up to 50 pounds of coffee, groceries, records or books.

  • Black Cat Bar

    7.5

    Black Cat Chocolate Bar

    Intelligentsia has teamed up with Vosges Haut-Chocolat to fuse coffee and chocolate in an entirely new way. Black Cat Espresso has been combined with dark chocolate and crunchy cacao nibs to form the Black Cat Bar.

  • coffee book

    42

    Connecting the Worlds: The Coffee Trail

    Photographer Olaf Hammelburg spent two years in Peru following coffee on its journey from farms high in the Andes to the American consumer's cup.

  • gift_cards.jpg

    25

    Intelligentsia Gift Card

  • cocoa_tin_new.jpg

    7

    Intelligentsia Hot Cocoa

    If you've ever wondered where we get the chocolate for our hot cocoas and mochas, it's from one of these tins. This mix is a single origin Ghanaian cocoa that we source. There are no additives or preservatives in this stuff, just pure chocolate goodness.

  • Joe Glo

    15

    Joe Glo Coffee Cleaner

    Joe Glo Detergent is the perfect solution for that dirty coffee brewer, espresso machine or French Press. This powder will remove coffee buildup and residue from portafilters, screens, carafes, brew baskets and almost any surface that coffee touches.

  • Coffee Scoop

    Out of stock.

    Stainless Steel Scoop

    The standard measurement for brewing drip coffee is two tablespoons per 6 oz. of water. Our stainless steel scoop is exactly the right size and with an extra long handle to reach the bottom of that coffee bag.

  • travelMugLid.jpg

    Out of stock.

    Travel Mug Replacement Lid

    Lost the lid to your travel mug? You've come to the right place. This lid works with both our Stainless Steel Travel Mug and Intelligentsia Travel Tumbler.