Intelligentsia Coffee
Organic Black Cat Espresso
Roaster Location: 
Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, Illinois
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Bean Source Country:
International Blend
Organic
Espresso
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International Blend
International blend coffee refers to a blend of coffee beans sourced from different regions or countries worldwide. International blends combine beans with distinct flavor profiles and characteristics, resulting in a harmonious and complex cup of coffee. The quality of an international blend depends on the expertise of the coffee roaster, who carefully selects and combines beans to achieve a specific flavor and balance. Roasters who excel in crafting international blends have a deep understanding of the different growing regions, varietals, and processing methods.
Organic
Organic coffee is produced without synthetic chemicals, such as pesticides, herbicides, and artificial fertilizers. Instead, organic coffee farmers rely on natural and sustainable agricultural practices like crop rotation, composting, and biological pest control. To be labeled as organic, coffee must meet strict regulations and certification criteria set by governing bodies, such as the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) or the European Union (EU). Organic coffee not only supports environmental sustainability but may also offer health benefits, as it contains fewer chemical residues than conventionally grown coffee.
Espresso
Espresso is a concentrated coffee beverage brewed by forcing hot water through finely-ground coffee beans under high pressure. It is characterized by its rich flavor and distinctive crema, which is the creamy layer that forms on top of the extracted process.
When evaluating espresso, coffee experts often focus on key tasting characteristics such as aroma, flavor, body, and aftertaste. Aroma refers to the fragrant smells released during brewing, while flavor encompasses the coffee's overall taste profile, including notes of sweetness, bitterness, acidity, and richness. Body refers to the coffee's texture or mouthfeel, with descriptors like full-bodied, medium-bodied, or light-bodied. Aftertaste, or the finish, pertains to the lingering flavors and sensations experienced after swallowing the coffee. A well-prepared espresso is prized for its balance and complexity, combining these sensory attributes into a harmonious whole.
Best Rated Roasts of Intelligentsia Coffee
Intelligentsia Coffee is a coffee roaster from Chicago, IL United States. We have 39 cataloged roasts with 29 total reviews with a score of 4.49.
International Rank: #8 out of 1365
Ranking is based on a combination of reviews and popularity on CoffeeRoast.com
| Name | Roast Level | Bean Source |
|---|---|---|
| Light | Ethiopia | |
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4.75(2) |
Medium | International Blend |
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5.00(1) |
Light | Ethiopia |
| Light | Ethiopia | |
|
5.00(1) |
Dark | International Blend |
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