Cartograph Organic Instant Coffee Packets 50ct vs Intelligentsia Instant Espresso Black Cat Classic
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8.9/ 10
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The verdict
Cartograph Organic Instant Coffee Packets 50ct is the better buy on our scoring, 8.9 to Intelligentsia Instant Espresso Black Cat Classic's 8.2. It leads on convenience & format and sourcing transparency.
Who each one suits
Cartograph Organic Instant Coffee Packets 50ct
Organic single-serve sticks for travel, camping and a desk drawer
Scores higher on convenience & format, sourcing transparency.
Intelligentsia Instant Espresso Black Cat Classic
people who want specialty coffee from a direct trade roaster
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 | Cartograph Organic Instant Coffee Packets 50ct | Intelligentsia Instant Espresso Black Cat Classic |
|---|---|---|---|
| Process & Cup Quality | 30% | 10.0 | 10.0 |
| Convenience & Format | 20% | 8.5 | 7.5 |
| Sourcing Transparency | 18% | 5.0 | 2.7 |
| Packaging & Shelf Life | 16% | 10.0 | 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.
| Cartograph Organic Instant Coffee Packets 50ct | Intelligentsia Instant Espresso Black Cat Classic | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — | $13.00 |
| Best for | Organic single-serve sticks for travel, camping and a desk drawer | people who want specialty coffee from a direct trade roaster |
| What sets it apart | Fifty freeze-dried organic sticks with no additives, which is unusual at this format | Freeze-dried rather than spray-dried, and the only instant here profiled as an espresso |
| Additives | None. The maker states no additives, which most stick formats cannot say | — |
| Certifications | Organic | None claimed by the maker |
| Coffee Grams per Bag | 3.5 | 4.5 |
| Decaf in the range | — | ✕ |
| Direct Trade | — | ✕ |
| Individually Wrapped | ✓ | — |
| Intended Use | The maker names camping, office and commuting | — |
| Packaging Type | Stick | Sachet |
| Preparation | — | Just add water or milk, per the box |
| Price per Serving | — | 2.60 USD |
| Resealable | — | ✕ |
| Roast Level | Medium | — |
| Roaster Country | — | United States |
| Roaster Country Code | — | US |
| Roaster Named | — | Intelligentsia Coffee |
| Servings per Pack | 50 sticks, sold as a pack of two | 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 |
| Sourcing Claim | Ethically sourced, stated by the maker without a certification named for it | — |
| Subscription Available | — | ✓ |
| Tasting Notes | chocolate, cinnamon | 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.
Cartograph Organic Instant Coffee Packets 50ct
- +Freeze dried with no additives at all, which most stick formats cannot say
- +50 sticks sold as a pack of two, the most servings of any stick format here
- +Organic, medium roast, sold as an instant espresso
- +Cartograph names camping, office and commuting, which is what sticks are for
- −Ethically sourced is stated with no certification named behind it
- −No origin country is published
- −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
| Cartograph Organic Instant Coffee Packets 50ct | Intelligentsia Instant Espresso Black Cat Classic | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Price | — | $13.00 |
| Who it suits | ||
| Best for | Organic single-serve sticks for travel, camping and a desk drawer | people who want specialty coffee from a direct trade roaster |
| What sets it apart | Fifty freeze-dried organic sticks with no additives, which is unusual at this format | Freeze-dried rather than spray-dried, and the only instant here profiled as an espresso |
| Specifications | ||
| Additives | None. The maker states no additives, which most stick formats cannot say | — |
| Certifications | Organic | None claimed by the maker |
| Coffee Grams per Bag | 3.5 | 4.5 |
| Decaf in the range | — | ✕ |
| Direct Trade | — | ✕ |
| Flavoured | Not flavoured | Not flavoured |
| Individually Wrapped | ✓ | — |
| Intended Use | The maker names camping, office and commuting | — |
| Packaging Type | Stick | Sachet |
| Preparation | — | Just add water or milk, per the box |
| Price per Serving | — | 2.60 USD |
| Process Method | Freeze-dried | Freeze-dried |
| Resealable | — | ✕ |
| Roast Level | Medium | — |
| Roaster Country | — | United States |
| Roaster Country Code | — | US |
| Roaster Named | — | Intelligentsia Coffee |
| Servings per Pack | 50 sticks, sold as a pack of two | 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 |
| Sourcing Claim | Ethically sourced, stated by the maker without a certification named for it | — |
| Subscription Available | — | ✓ |
| Tasting Notes | chocolate, cinnamon | Dark chocolate, raw sugar and marshmallow |
| Tasting Notes Note | — | Intelligentsia's own words, printed on the box. |
Cartograph Organic Instant Coffee Packets 50ct vs Intelligentsia Instant Espresso Black Cat Classic: common questions
Which is better, Cartograph Organic Instant Coffee Packets 50ct or Intelligentsia Instant Espresso Black Cat Classic?
Cartograph Organic Instant Coffee Packets 50ct scores 8.9 against 8.2, both computed from published specifications rather than opinion.
Is Cartograph Organic Instant Coffee Packets 50ct or Intelligentsia Instant Espresso Black Cat Classic cheaper?
Cartograph Organic Instant Coffee Packets 50ct 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 Cartograph Organic Instant Coffee Packets 50ct for?
Organic single-serve sticks for travel, camping and a desk drawer
Who is Intelligentsia Instant Espresso Black Cat Classic for?
people who want specialty coffee from a direct trade roaster
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