Roaster · Chicago, IL · since 1995

Intelligentsia

Intelligentsia is a specialty coffee roaster that began in Chicago's Lakeview neighborhood, where Doug Zell and Emily Mange opened a café and roaster on October 9, 1995. Its Black Cat espresso was among the first coffees roasted there. It now has coffeebars in five US cities and Seoul. We list its beans and capsules.

24coffees
8origins
roasts light to dark
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El Diablo Blend

Guatemala · Washed
RoastDark
Notes: dark chocolate, cherry, raisin
Typical price$ · Under $1.60/ozSee details →
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K-Cup
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El Gallo Organic Coffee

K-Cup · Light
RoastLight
Notes: milk chocolate, honey, cola
Typical price$$$ · $1.04–1.49/podSee details →
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Intelligentsia House Blend

Colombia · Washed
RoastLight
Notes: red apple, orange, caramel
Typical price$ · Under $1.60/ozSee details →
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Organic French Roast Blend

Rwanda · Washed
RoastDark
Notes: molasses, pipe tobacco, dark chocolate
Typical price$ · Under $1.60/ozSee details →
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Sublunar Espresso

Brazil · Washed
RoastDark
Notes: molasses, cacao, brown sugar
Typical price$ · Under $1.60/ozSee details →
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Black Cat Analog Espresso

Nicaragua · Washed
RoastRoast not stated
Notes: dark chocolate, toasted marshmallow, baking spices
Typical price$ · Under $1.60/ozSee details →
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Black Cat Classic Espresso

Brazil · Washed
RoastRoast not stated
Notes: cherry, cola, orange
Typical price$ · Under $1.60/ozSee details →
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Cold Coffee Blend

Ethiopia · Washed
RoastRoast not stated
Notes: caramel, citrus, dried apricot
Typical price$$$ · $1.95–2.45/ozSee details →
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Colombia Cauca Castillo Single Origin Espresso

Colombia · Washed
RoastRoast not stated
Notes: navel orange, prune, dried cherry
Typical price$$ · $1.60–1.95/ozSee details →
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Decaf Black Cat Espresso

Brazil · Washed
RoastRoast not stated
Notes: cocoa, turbinado sugar, apple
Typical price$ · Under $1.60/ozSee details →
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El Gallo Blend

Colombia · Washed
RoastRoast not stated
Notes: milk chocolate, honey, stone fruits
Typical price$ · Under $1.60/ozSee details →
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El Gato Blend

Brazil · Washed
RoastRoast not stated
Notes: dark chocolate, baked apple, plum
Typical price$ · Under $1.60/ozSee details →
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El Salvador Malacara SL-28

El Salvador · Washed
RoastRoast not stated
Notes: dried dates, orange, tamarind
Typical price$$$$ · $2.45+/ozSee details →
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Ethiopia Ayla Bombe Single Origin Espresso

Ethiopia · Washed
RoastRoast not stated
Notes: lime zest, black cherry, stone fruits
Typical price$$$ · $1.95–2.45/ozSee details →
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Frequency Blend

Nicaragua · Washed
RoastRoast not stated
Notes: golden raisin, raw sugar, cocoa
Typical price$ · Under $1.60/ozSee details →
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Fruit Bat Espresso

Ethiopia · Washed
RoastRoast not stated
Notes: blood orange, black cherry, black currant
Typical price$$$$ · $2.45+/ozSee details →
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Guatemala Milder Velásquez

Guatemala · Washed
RoastRoast not stated
Notes: red apple, cherry, orange
Typical price$$$ · $1.95–2.45/ozSee details →
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House Coffee

K-Cup · Light
RoastLight
Notes: milk chocolate, mandarin, apple
Typical price$$$ · $1.04–1.49/podSee details →
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Illumination Blend

Ethiopia · Washed
RoastRoast not stated
Notes: orange zest, toffee, dried cherry
Typical price$$ · $1.60–1.95/ozSee details →
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Organic Black Cat Espresso

Ethiopia · Washed
RoastRoast not stated
Notes: black cherry, cacao, baking spice
Typical price$ · Under $1.60/ozSee details →
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Organic Decaf House Blend

Honduras · Washed
RoastRoast not stated
Notes: chocolate, lime, caramelized sugar
Typical price$ · Under $1.60/ozSee details →
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Otoño Blend

Ethiopia · Washed
RoastRoast not stated
Notes: plum, dried dates, cherry
Typical price$$$$ · $2.45+/ozSee details →
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Nespresso Original
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Black Cat Espresso Capsules

Nespresso Original
RoastRoast not stated
Typical priceSee priceSee details →
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El Salvador La Reforma Geisha Natural

El Salvador · Natural
RoastRoast not stated
Notes: black cherry, tamarind, orange
Typical price$$$$ · $2.45+/ozSee details →

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