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Intelligentsia Coffee

Chicago roaster founded in 1995 by Doug Zell and Emily Mange and one of the best-known US third-wave brands. Peet's Coffee acquired a majority stake in 2015; Intelligentsia runs a Direct Trade program with farm partners.

Chicago, Illinois, USA Founded 1995intelligentsia.com
8.3

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across 1 product

1 product

Intelligentsia Coffee Black Cat Classic Espresso

Intelligentsia Coffee

Black Cat Classic Espresso

8.3Great

Intelligentsia's flagship espresso since 1995: syrupy and bright with cherry, cola and orange, roasted to order in Chicago.

4$0.77 / cup

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