Intelligentsia Black Cat Analog Espresso vs Intelligentsia El Gallo Blend
2 products, 10 differing data points, mostly price and positioning.
| Intelligentsia Black Cat Analog Espresso | Intelligentsia El Gallo Blend | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Price | $17.50 | $18.50 |
| Who it suits | ||
| Best for | people who want chocolate + molasses from a direct trade roaster | people who want apple + raw sugar from a direct trade roaster |
| What sets it apart | The Brazilian-only Black Cat, roasted medium-dark, where the Classic blends two origins | Organic certified Mexican beans at medium-light, the lightest of the El series |
| Specifications | ||
| Bag Sizes | 340 g (12 oz) | 340 g (12 oz) |
| Brew Methods | Espresso | V60 |
| Certifications | None claimed by the maker | Organic |
| Decaf in the range | ✕ | ✕ |
| Direct Trade | ✓ | ✓ |
| Farm or Cooperative Named | ✕ | ✕ |
| Flavoured | Not flavoured | Not flavoured |
| Origin | Brazil | Colombia, Ethiopia |
| Price per kg | 42.55 USD | 44.75 USD |
| Roast Date Printed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Roast Level | Medium-dark | Medium-light |
| Roast Profile | Traditional | Bright |
| Roaster Country | United States | United States |
| Roaster Country Code | US | US |
| Roaster Named | Intelligentsia Coffee | Intelligentsia Coffee |
| Seasonal | Year round | Year round |
| Ships to | US, worldwide | US, worldwide |
| Ships to Note | Ships internationally as well as within the US. The roaster does not publish a country list, and import duties fall to the buyer. | 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 | Blend |
| Subscription Available | ✓ | ✓ |
| Tasting Notes | Dark chocolate, baking spices, toasted marshmallow | Milk chocolate, honey, stone fruit |
| Whole Bean or Ground | Whole bean, Ground | Whole bean, Ground |