Intelligentsia Decaf Black Cat Espresso vs Perc Coffee Old Skool Espresso Blend
Two coffees that land close together on paper: also from Brazil and shares cocoa. Side by side, from each roaster's own listing.
| Decaf Black Cat Espresso | Old Skool Espresso Blend | |
|---|---|---|
| Roaster | Intelligentsia | Perc Coffee |
| Format | Whole bean · Ground | Whole bean · Ground |
| Roast | — | Medium |
| Origin | Brazil | Brazil |
| Process | Washed | Natural |
| Tasting notes | cocoa, turbinado sugar, apple | Nutella, brown sugar, cocoa |
| Caffeine | Decaf | Regular |
| Certifications | Direct Trade | — |
| Typical price | $ | $$$ |
| Brews well in (roaster) | Espresso | Espresso |
Decaf Black Cat Espresso
Decaf built for the espresso machine. Cocoa, turbinado sugar and apple on the listing, from a washed Brazilian Acai grown at 900 to 1,050 meters. Intelligentsia recommends it for espresso, and it's direct trade.
Pick it if turbinado sugar and apple sound good to you; you want decaf.
Best for Decaf drinkers who still want proper espresso
See Decaf Black Cat Espresso →Old Skool Espresso Blend
Despite the name, the listing gives a single origin: natural Brazil, Yellow and Red Catuai. The notes read Nutella, brown sugar and cocoa, which is exactly what you'd want under milk. Perc sells it as an espresso roast, at medium.
Pick it if Nutella and brown sugar sound good to you.
Best for Home espresso drinkers who take milk
See Old Skool Espresso Blend →Built from each roaster's own product listing and our takes. We haven't tasted these side by side; see how we research.