Anthony's Organic Instant Coffee 14oz vs Intelligentsia Instant Espresso Black Cat Classic
Anthony's Organic Instant Coffee 14oz
7.2/ 10
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The verdict
Intelligentsia Instant Espresso Black Cat Classic is the better buy on our scoring, 8.2 to Anthony's Organic Instant Coffee 14oz's 7.2. It leads on process & cup quality and convenience & format.
Who each one suits
Anthony's Organic Instant Coffee 14oz
Buying instant coffee by the pound rather than the sachet
Scores higher on sourcing transparency.
Intelligentsia Instant Espresso Black Cat Classic
people who want specialty coffee from a direct trade roaster
Scores higher on process & cup quality, convenience & format, packaging & shelf life.
How they score, criterion by criterion
Both are scored the same way against the rest of their category, from what their makers publish. The weight is how much each criterion moves the total. How the score works
| Criterion | Weight in category | Anthony's Organic Instant Coffee 14oz | Intelligentsia Instant Espresso Black Cat Classic |
|---|---|---|---|
| Process & Cup Quality | 30% | 8.0 | 10.0 |
| Convenience & Format | 20% | 5.5 | 7.5 |
| Sourcing Transparency | 18% | 10.0 | 2.7 |
| Packaging & Shelf Life | 16% | 5.0 | 10.0 |
What each one costs
| Price | Not publicly stated | $13.00 |
| Cost per cup The figure that decides what the choice costs over a year, not on the day. | Not published | $2.60/cup |
Where they differ
Every specification the two makers publish differently. Everything they match on is in the full table below.
| Anthony's Organic Instant Coffee 14oz | Intelligentsia Instant Espresso Black Cat Classic | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — | $13.00 |
| Best for | Buying instant coffee by the pound rather than the sachet | people who want specialty coffee from a direct trade roaster |
| What sets it apart | Ultra-fine microground rather than freeze-dried granules, in a 14oz bag | Freeze-dried rather than spray-dried, and the only instant here profiled as an espresso |
| Additives | None | — |
| Bean Type | Arabica | — |
| Certifications | Organic, Non-GMO, Gluten free | None claimed by the maker |
| Coffee Grams per Bag | — | 4.5 |
| Decaf in the range | — | ✕ |
| Direct Trade | — | ✕ |
| Grind Options | Turkish / ultra-fine | — |
| Origin | Latin America, packed in California | — |
| Packaging Type | Bag | Sachet |
| Preparation | — | Just add water or milk, per the box |
| Price per Serving | — | 2.60 USD |
| Process Method | Ultra-fine microground | Freeze-dried |
| Resealable | — | ✕ |
| Roaster Country | — | United States |
| Roaster Country Code | — | US |
| Roaster Named | — | Intelligentsia Coffee |
| Servings per Pack | — | 5 |
| Ships to | US | US, worldwide |
| Ships to Note | Confirmed on Amazon US, which is where this link points. Availability in other Amazon stores has not been checked, and a regional store may substitute a different product. | Ships internationally as well as within the US. The roaster does not publish a country list, and import duties fall to the buyer. |
| Origin structure | Blend of arabica | Blend |
| Subscription Available | — | ✓ |
| Tasting Notes | — | Dark chocolate, raw sugar and marshmallow |
| Tasting Notes Note | — | Intelligentsia's own words, printed on the box. |
Pros and cons
From each full review, written from the same published facts as the scores above.
Anthony's Organic Instant Coffee 14oz
- +USDA Organic, Non-GMO, and batch tested and verified gluten free, which is more certification than anything else here carries
- +14oz sold as a pack of two, by far the largest quantity in this category
- +Ultra-fine microground rather than granules, and Anthony's names Latin America as the origin
- −A bag rather than a jar or sticks, so it is not portable and the seal is whatever you make of it
- −Microground is not freeze dried, which is the process most of this category uses
- −No price is published for it here
Intelligentsia Instant Espresso Black Cat Classic
- +Freeze dried from Intelligentsia's Black Cat espresso blend, with published notes of dark chocolate, raw sugar and marshmallow
- +Single-serve sachets with a subscription available
- −$2.60 a serving, dearer per cup than any other instant here
- −Five servings a pack
- −Not resealable, and Intelligentsia claims no certifications and no direct trade for it
Every specification, side by side
| Anthony's Organic Instant Coffee 14oz | Intelligentsia Instant Espresso Black Cat Classic | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Price | — | $13.00 |
| Who it suits | ||
| Best for | Buying instant coffee by the pound rather than the sachet | people who want specialty coffee from a direct trade roaster |
| What sets it apart | Ultra-fine microground rather than freeze-dried granules, in a 14oz bag | Freeze-dried rather than spray-dried, and the only instant here profiled as an espresso |
| Specifications | ||
| Additives | None | — |
| Bean Type | Arabica | — |
| Certifications | Organic, Non-GMO, Gluten free | None claimed by the maker |
| Coffee Grams per Bag | — | 4.5 |
| Decaf in the range | — | ✕ |
| Direct Trade | — | ✕ |
| Flavoured | Not flavoured | Not flavoured |
| Grind Options | Turkish / ultra-fine | — |
| Origin | Latin America, packed in California | — |
| Packaging Type | Bag | Sachet |
| Preparation | — | Just add water or milk, per the box |
| Price per Serving | — | 2.60 USD |
| Process Method | Ultra-fine microground | Freeze-dried |
| Resealable | — | ✕ |
| Roaster Country | — | United States |
| Roaster Country Code | — | US |
| Roaster Named | — | Intelligentsia Coffee |
| Servings per Pack | — | 5 |
| Ships to | US | US, worldwide |
| Ships to Note | Confirmed on Amazon US, which is where this link points. Availability in other Amazon stores has not been checked, and a regional store may substitute a different product. | Ships internationally as well as within the US. The roaster does not publish a country list, and import duties fall to the buyer. |
| Origin structure | Blend of arabica | Blend |
| Subscription Available | — | ✓ |
| Tasting Notes | — | Dark chocolate, raw sugar and marshmallow |
| Tasting Notes Note | — | Intelligentsia's own words, printed on the box. |
Anthony's Organic Instant Coffee 14oz vs Intelligentsia Instant Espresso Black Cat Classic: common questions
Which is better, Anthony's Organic Instant Coffee 14oz or Intelligentsia Instant Espresso Black Cat Classic?
Intelligentsia Instant Espresso Black Cat Classic scores 8.2 against 7.2, both computed from published specifications rather than opinion. Anthony's Organic Instant Coffee 14oz is still ahead on sourcing transparency.
Is Anthony's Organic Instant Coffee 14oz or Intelligentsia Instant Espresso Black Cat Classic cheaper?
Anthony's Organic Instant Coffee 14oz starts at Not publicly stated, and Intelligentsia Instant Espresso Black Cat Classic at $13.00. Per cup they work out at Not published and $2.60/cup.
Who is Anthony's Organic Instant Coffee 14oz for?
Buying instant coffee by the pound rather than the sachet
Who is Intelligentsia Instant Espresso Black Cat Classic for?
people who want specialty coffee from a direct trade roaster
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