Intelligentsia Coffee

Pioneer in the third wave coffee movement with direct trade relationships and exceptional quality standards. Known for their educational approach and seasonal blends.

Chicago, IL
Founded 1995
5/5 Rating

Specialty

Direct trade espresso

What Makes Intelligentsia Coffee Special

Direct trade relationships
Seasonal coffee offerings
Training programs
Quality focused

Products from Intelligentsia Coffee

Discover premium espresso beans and coffee products from Intelligentsia Coffee

Intelligentsia Coffee - Black Cat Classic Espresso
Featured
Espresso Blend
Blend

Intelligentsia Coffee - Black Cat Classic Espresso

Intelligentsia Coffee

$15.00/ 12oz bag
4.8(1,240)

A well-balanced espresso blend with rich chocolate and caramel notes, perfect for both espresso and milk-based drinks.

Roast Level:Medium-Dark
Flavor Notes:
Chocolate
Caramel
Nuts
Acidity: BalancedBody: FullSweetness: Medium
Fair Trade
High Caffeine

Recent Review:

5.0
Best Espresso Blend Ever

"The best espresso blend I've ever tried! Rich chocolate and caramel notes with perfect crema. Works great in lattes too."

- Espresso Lover

Intelligentsia Coffee - El Diablo
Dark Roast
Costa Rica

Intelligentsia Coffee - El Diablo

Intelligentsia Coffee

$17.50/ 12oz bag
4.5(1,407)

Intelligentsia's signature dark roast celebrating the savory side of coffee with blackstrap molasses and cola notes.

Roast Level:Dark
Flavor Notes:
Blackstrap Molasses
Cola
Cacao
Acidity: LowBody: FullSweetness: Medium
Fair Trade
High Caffeine

Recent Review:

5.0
Excellent Product

"Great quality product with excellent performance. Highly recommended for coffee lovers."

- Verified Customer

Intelligentsia Coffee - House Blend
Featured
House Blend
Colombia, Costa Rica

Intelligentsia Coffee - House Blend

Intelligentsia Coffee

$17.50/ 12oz bag
4.6(611)

Intelligentsia's House Blend showcases intrinsic sweetness and lively fruit flavors with high definition clarity.

Roast Level:Medium
Flavor Notes:
Apple
Citrus
Milk Chocolate
Acidity: BrightBody: MediumSweetness: High
Fair Trade
Medium-High Caffeine

Recent Review:

5.0
Excellent Product

"Great quality product with excellent performance. Highly recommended for coffee lovers."

- Verified Customer

Intelligentsia Coffee - Summer Solstice
Featured
Seasonal Blend
Blend

Intelligentsia Coffee - Summer Solstice

Intelligentsia Coffee

$18.50/ 12oz bag
4.4(721)

Annual Summer Solstice blend celebrating the longest day with warmth and abundance in every cup.

Roast Level:Light-Medium
Flavor Notes:
Tropical Fruit
Honey
Floral
Acidity: BrightBody: MediumSweetness: Very High
Organic
Fair Trade
Medium Caffeine

Recent Review:

5.0
Excellent Product

"Great quality product with excellent performance. Highly recommended for coffee lovers."

- Verified Customer

Intelligentsia Coffee - Frequency Blend
Espresso Blend
Blend

Intelligentsia Coffee - Frequency Blend

Intelligentsia Coffee

$16.50/ 12oz bag
4.6(1,316)

A balanced espresso blend with caramel sweetness and cocoa richness, perfect for both espresso and milk drinks.

Roast Level:Medium-Dark
Flavor Notes:
Caramel
Cocoa
Orange
Acidity: BalancedBody: FullSweetness: High
Fair Trade
High Caffeine

Recent Review:

5.0
Excellent Product

"Great quality product with excellent performance. Highly recommended for coffee lovers."

- Verified Customer

Intelligentsia Coffee - Ethiopia Yirgacheffe
Single Origin
Ethiopia

Intelligentsia Coffee - Ethiopia Yirgacheffe

Intelligentsia Coffee

$20.00/ 12oz bag
4.1(1,181)

Classic Ethiopian Yirgacheffe with tea-like quality and intense floral aromatics that defined specialty coffee.

Roast Level:Light
Flavor Notes:
Bergamot
Lemon
Floral
Acidity: BrightBody: Light-MediumSweetness: High
Organic
Fair Trade
Medium Caffeine

Recent Review:

5.0
Excellent Product

"Great quality product with excellent performance. Highly recommended for coffee lovers."

- Verified Customer

Intelligentsia Coffee - Direct Trade Colombia
Single Origin
Colombia

Intelligentsia Coffee - Direct Trade Colombia

Intelligentsia Coffee

$19.00/ 12oz bag
4.6(773)

Direct Trade Colombian coffee showcasing Intelligentsia's commitment to quality relationships with farmers.

Roast Level:Medium
Flavor Notes:
Chocolate
Caramel
Orange
Acidity: MediumBody: Medium-FullSweetness: High
Fair Trade
Medium-High Caffeine

Recent Review:

5.0
Excellent Product

"Great quality product with excellent performance. Highly recommended for coffee lovers."

- Verified Customer

Intelligentsia Coffee - Decaf House Blend
Decaf
Colombia, Guatemala

Intelligentsia Coffee - Decaf House Blend

Intelligentsia Coffee

$18.50/ 12oz bag
4.2(720)

Decaffeinated version of the popular House Blend using Swiss Water Process to maintain flavor integrity.

Roast Level:Medium
Flavor Notes:
Milk Chocolate
Vanilla
Nuts
Acidity: LowBody: Medium-FullSweetness: High
Fair Trade
Decaf Caffeine

Recent Review:

5.0
Excellent Product

"Great quality product with excellent performance. Highly recommended for coffee lovers."

- Verified Customer

Intelligentsia Coffee - Kenya AA
Single Origin
Kenya

Intelligentsia Coffee - Kenya AA

Intelligentsia Coffee

$21.00/ 12oz bag
4.2(1,196)

Premium Kenyan AA grade coffee with distinctive blackcurrant notes and wine-like complexity.

Roast Level:Light-Medium
Flavor Notes:
Blackcurrant
Wine
Citrus
Acidity: BrightBody: MediumSweetness: High
Organic
Fair Trade
Medium-High Caffeine

Recent Review:

5.0
Excellent Product

"Great quality product with excellent performance. Highly recommended for coffee lovers."

- Verified Customer

Intelligentsia Coffee - Guatemala Antigua
Single Origin
Guatemala

Intelligentsia Coffee - Guatemala Antigua

Intelligentsia Coffee

$19.50/ 12oz bag
4.1(1,043)

Classic Guatemalan Antigua with spicy complexity and cocoa richness from volcanic soil.

Roast Level:Medium
Flavor Notes:
Spice
Cocoa
Smoke
Acidity: MediumBody: FullSweetness: Medium
Organic
Fair Trade
Medium-High Caffeine

Recent Review:

5.0
Excellent Product

"Great quality product with excellent performance. Highly recommended for coffee lovers."

- Verified Customer

Intelligentsia Coffee - Brazil Fazenda Santa Ines
Single Origin
Brazil

Intelligentsia Coffee - Brazil Fazenda Santa Ines

Intelligentsia Coffee

$18.00/ 12oz bag
4.2(816)

Brazilian single-origin from Fazenda Santa Ines with rich chocolate and nutty characteristics.

Roast Level:Medium
Flavor Notes:
Chocolate
Nuts
Caramel
Acidity: LowBody: FullSweetness: High
Fair Trade
Medium-High Caffeine

Recent Review:

5.0
Excellent Product

"Great quality product with excellent performance. Highly recommended for coffee lovers."

- Verified Customer

Intelligentsia Coffee - Seasonal Single Origin
Featured
Single Origin
Rotating

Intelligentsia Coffee - Seasonal Single Origin

Intelligentsia Coffee

$22.00/ 12oz bag
4.4(625)

Rotating seasonal single-origin showcasing exceptional lots from Intelligentsia's direct trade partners.

Roast Level:Light-Medium
Flavor Notes:
Varies
Unique
Seasonal
Acidity: VariesBody: VariesSweetness: High
Organic
Fair Trade
Medium Caffeine

Recent Review:

5.0
Excellent Product

"Great quality product with excellent performance. Highly recommended for coffee lovers."

- Verified Customer

Intelligentsia Coffee - Cold Brew Concentrate
Cold Brew
Blend

Intelligentsia Coffee - Cold Brew Concentrate

Intelligentsia Coffee

$19.50/ 12oz bag
4.0(722)

Specially crafted blend for cold brew concentrate with smooth extraction and clean finish.

Roast Level:Medium-Dark
Flavor Notes:
Chocolate
Smooth
Clean
Acidity: LowBody: MediumSweetness: Medium
Fair Trade
High Caffeine

Recent Review:

5.0
Excellent Product

"Great quality product with excellent performance. Highly recommended for coffee lovers."

- Verified Customer

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