Intelligentsia El Gato Blend vs Intelligentsia Organic Black Cat Espresso

2 products, 8 differing data points, mostly price and positioning.

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Intelligentsia El Gato BlendIntelligentsia Organic Black Cat Espresso
Price
Price$17.50$18.50
Who it suits
Best forpeople who want chocolate + molasses from a direct trade roasterpeople who want caramel + stone fruit from a direct trade roaster
What sets it apartThe same Brazil and Costa Rica pairing as Black Cat Classic, roasted for filter rather than espressoThe organic Black Cat, on Ethiopia and Mexico rather than the Classic's Brazil and Costa Rica
Specifications
Bag Sizes340 g (12 oz)340 g (12 oz)
Brew MethodsAutomatic DripEspresso
CertificationsNone claimed by the makerOrganic
Decaf in the range✕✕
Direct Trade✓✓
Farm or Cooperative Named✕✕
FlavouredNot flavouredNot flavoured
OriginBrazilColombia, Ethiopia
Price per kg42.55 USD44.75 USD
Roast Date Printed✓✓
Roast LevelMediumMedium
Roast ProfileComfortingComforting
Roaster CountryUnited StatesUnited States
Roaster Country CodeUSUS
Roaster NamedIntelligentsia CoffeeIntelligentsia Coffee
SeasonalYear roundYear round
Ships toUS, worldwideUS, worldwide
Ships to NoteShips 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 structureBlendBlend
Subscription Available✓✓
Tasting NotesDark chocolate, baked apple, plumCaramel, honeydew, grape
Whole Bean or GroundWhole bean, GroundWhole bean, Ground
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