Intelligentsia Black Cat Espresso Premium Light Roast Whole Bean Coffee, Arabica, 12 oz

Coffee is good. Problem with the grind, Your #4 paper cone filter grind is way too fine, it almost an expresso grind. It plugged up my coffee maker filter; which over flowed . Had to run multiple cleaning cycles to get all the overflowed coffee grinds out of the coffee maker. Cant use the coffee to make a pot of coffee, can only use it in my aero press….not ideal!

The original is what got me hooked on Inteligencia in the first place. The beautiful smooth flavor was such an elevation from chain coffee that it makes it very hard to buy coffee when I was on the road before I retired. The flavor is bold while not being over powering and so many subtle notes. I need another cup!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Used to be a big fan of Black Cat; still have the cat cup. Just tried both your Analog (quite bright) and your Sublunar (less so). Brightness seems to be a national trend unlike in Italy and is not my style. I have high end gear, so it's not my pull, which I tried every which way. 2 stars just for freshness, not depth.

I have no doubt that the coffee is outstanding, based on the decades of people enjoying it. I am just having hard time dialing through the sourness, I think I am approaching the point when I can distinguish the chocolate and cherry, but sour taste is still a little overwhelming. My wife drinks your decaf espresso, and I find it the best tasting one I have ever tried

I am purchasing this coffee for over 10 years and love it. I won't change anything. My favorite 😍 coffee.

Our daughter was a barista in college and got us turned on to Intelligensia Coffee. It's the only coffee we buy now, and this is our favorite morning brew.

I've been buying Black Cat Espresso in the 5 lb bag about every three months, and it's become one of those rare constants I never second-guess. What keeps me coming back is the consistency. Shot after shot, bag after bag, it just delivers. Dialing it in is straightforward, and once you're there, it stays locked. That reliability matters, especially when you're pulling espresso daily and don't want surprises. Flavor-wise, it hits a really balanced sweet spot. There's a rich, chocolate-forward base with just enough brightness to keep it lively without drifting into overly acidic territory. It's smooth, approachable, and versatile. Great on its own, but it also holds up really well in milk drinks without getting lost. Buying in bulk has worked out perfectly. The freshness holds up over time if you store it right, and it's one less thing to think about in the routine. All in, it's just a dependable, well-crafted espresso that delivers every time.

This was pulled using 20g in a 2oz shot for lattes. This is a good, solid espresso with no frills. Everyone that had it liked it. I enjoyed the fruitier notes of it and used a chocolate syrup at one point to pull out the taste of cola. If you want a solid espresso that will go into every drink without worrying about flavors crashing, or you are looking for a forgiving go to espresso, I'd highly recommend this one.

I used 20g of this blend to pull a 2 oz shot to use in lattes. I prefer a lighter roast for lattes. I loved this coffee. The stone fruit aromatics came through while grinding and the honey and milk chocolate more with drinking. For friends that drank coffee black but usually found just a shot of espresso to be too much, they loved it with a sprinkle of salt and cinnamon. Great, smooth mouth feel that will leave you sad when the bag is over or wanting another cup for the taste even though it'll mess up your sleep. This blend would be fantastic as a cafe miel if you wanted to highlight that honey note a little more to celebrate the roast in a flavored drink.

I've been using black cat classic for almost a year now and it is absolutely amazing.