Kenya Kirinyaga Peaberry: Kiwi, sparkling, lemongrass. 5/10/2016 Burundi Kayanza Mpanga: Apricot, cane sugar, structured. 4/26/2016 Costa Rica Vista al Valle Zapote Honey: Black cherry, reship, syrupy. 4/12/2016 Ethiopia Sidama Homacho […]
Intelligentsia Coffee
House Blend: Designed as a perfect introduction to our coffees, House blend brings balance without sacrificing character. Cocoa, caramel and subtle fruit notes persist through the entire cup while a smooth, round mouthfeel brings dimension. An occasional sparkle of acidity peeks through as a sweet citrus fruit while the finish brings milk chocolate and toffee notes. 11/16/2012
Analog Espresso: Full-bodied and well-rounded, this blend produces consistently sweet and chocolaty espressos that are a joy for the barista to calibrate and integrate perfectly with milk. 5/19/2012
Black Cat Espresso: This syrupy and sweet espresso blend has been the staple of our lineup since the very beginning. It is a product of intensive lot selection and close, direct work with the farmers who produce its components. The Black Cat Classic Espresso’s hallmark is its supreme balance and wonderful sweetness. 3/19/2012
Sugar Glider Espresso: A formidably nuanced and balanced extraction with a flavor profile that catches a glimmer of sparkling lemonade and dried apricot before delving into a creamy nougat-centric body with hints of aromatic Moroccan leathers and a steady undercurrent of El Dorado plum and rum cherry. The finish is remarkably crisp and refreshing, and (unsurprisingly) the blend creates a unique and syrupy sweet cappuccino. 7/11/2011
From http://intelligentsiacoffee.com
Intelligentsia Coffee
In October of 1995 Doug Zell and Emily Mange left San Francisco to open an in-store coffee roaster-retailer on Broadway Avenue on the north side of Chicago. At that time they were simply hoping to bring great, fresh-roasted coffee to their own coffeebar with the help of a charming, but perhaps too often erratic 12-kilo roaster. Since then Intelligentsia has evolved considerably.
Others talk about working with coffee producers and in many cases that’s all it is, talk. Intelligentsia’s buying team cumulatively spends over 365 days each year at source. We do not just buy coffees; we actually develop them while working alongside our growers. Our coffees are unlike any others, and they are exclusive to Intelligentsia. We take insights, practices and expertise in preparation and processing garnered from our work around the globe and apply them to each of our Direct Trade coffees to make them the absolute best they can be.
In our coffee bars you can expect to find this remarkable coffee in all of its forms: whole bean, various approaches to brewed, and carefully prepared as espresso. Our goal is that each of these is presented in an environment steeped in education and humility. We want great coffee to be revered, yet democratic, approachable and accessible. By illuminating what is possible with coffee, we hope to change forever how you think about it. And that would be something.
Verve Coffee Roasters
Holiday Blend 2015: Cranberry, Mulling Spice, Candied Orange. 12/18/2015 The 1950’s Blend: Brown Sugar, Clove, Peach. 10/8/2015 Aragon: Blood Orange, Almond, Brownie. 4/2/2015 Holiday Blend 2014: Poached Pear, Toffee, Nutmeg. […]
Chromatic Coffee Co.
El Quiche: Rasin, Creamy, Chocolate. 4/21/2015 San Ignacio: Citrus, Custard, Floral. 3/5/2015 Keynote: Dark Honey, Caramel, Fudge. A mellow, sweet, and approachable offering available year round. Comprised of rotating Single […]