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Brazil · Carmo de Minas
Altitude800–1,400 m
HarvestApril to September
VarietyCatuai, Variety
Intelligentsia

Black Cat Classic Espresso

Brazil · Washed · 12 oz bag
Direct TradeBlend
Typical price$ Under $1.60 per oz

Black Cat Classic Espresso from Intelligentsia is an espresso-roast blend of coffees from Brazil and Colombia, with Carmo de Minas listed as the region. It is washed, made from Catuai and other varieties, and direct trade. The 12-ounce bag comes whole bean or ground. Tasting notes are cherry, cola and orange.

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Roast levelRoast
Roast not stated
Tasting notesNotes
cherrycolaorange
Specs
RoasterIntelligentsia
OriginCarmo de Minas, Brazil
ProcessWashed
FormatWhole bean, Ground
Bag size12 oz
VarietyCatuai, Variety
Grind optionsEspresso, Drip, French press, Cold brew, Universal
CaffeineRegular
SubscriptionAvailable
CertificationsDirect Trade
Sold byIntelligentsia
Last checked15 Oct 2026
Specs
RoasterIntelligentsia
OriginCarmo de Minas, Brazil
ProcessWashed
FormatWhole bean, Ground
Bag size12 oz
VarietyCatuai, Variety
Grind optionsEspresso, Drip, French press, Cold brew, Universal
CaffeineRegular
SubscriptionAvailable
CertificationsDirect Trade
Sold byIntelligentsia
Last checked15 Oct 2026
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Brews well in

How Intelligentsia says to brew it, or the grinds it's sold in.

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Pour-over Gear for pour-overGrind: medium-fineSee on Extraction Lab ↗Drip machine Gear for drip machineGrind: mediumSee on Extraction Lab ↗Espresso Breville Barista ExpressGrind: fineSee on Extraction Lab ↗

Quick answers

What does Intelligentsia Black Cat Classic Espresso taste like?

Intelligentsia lists tasting notes of cherry, cola and orange.

Where is Intelligentsia Black Cat Classic Espresso from?

It is a blend of coffees from Carmo de Minas, Brazil. Process: washed.

About the originBrazil · Carmo de MinasRead about Brazil →
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