Intelligentsia Instant Espresso Black Cat Classic vs Kopiko Premium 3 in 1 Instant Coffee Mix 10ct
Ahead
Kopiko Premium 3 in 1 Instant Coffee Mix 10ct
7.8/ 10
Not publicly stated
Visit Kopiko Premium 3 in 1 Instant Coffee Mix 10ct →The verdict
Intelligentsia Instant Espresso Black Cat Classic is narrowly ahead, 8.2 to Kopiko Premium 3 in 1 Instant Coffee Mix 10ct's 7.8. It leads on process & cup quality.
Who each one suits
Intelligentsia Instant Espresso Black Cat Classic
people who want specialty coffee from a direct trade roaster
Scores higher on process & cup quality.
Kopiko Premium 3 in 1 Instant Coffee Mix 10ct
The Indonesian 3-in-1, pre-mixed with creamer and sugar and drunk across Asia
Scores higher on convenience & format, sourcing transparency.
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 | Intelligentsia Instant Espresso Black Cat Classic | Kopiko Premium 3 in 1 Instant Coffee Mix 10ct |
|---|---|---|---|
| Process & Cup Quality | 30% | 10.0 | 7.0 |
| Convenience & Format | 20% | 7.5 | 8.0 |
| Sourcing Transparency | 18% | 2.7 | 7.7 |
| Packaging & Shelf Life | 16% | 10.0 | 10.0 |
What each one costs
| Price | $13.00 | Not publicly stated |
| Cost per cup The figure that decides what the choice costs over a year, not on the day. | $2.60/cup | Not published |
Where they differ
Every specification the two makers publish differently. Everything they match on is in the full table below.
| Intelligentsia Instant Espresso Black Cat Classic | Kopiko Premium 3 in 1 Instant Coffee Mix 10ct | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $13.00 | — |
| Best for | people who want specialty coffee from a direct trade roaster | The Indonesian 3-in-1, pre-mixed with creamer and sugar and drunk across Asia |
| What sets it apart | Freeze-dried rather than spray-dried, and the only instant here profiled as an espresso | Made from volcanic-grown Indonesian beans, sold as strong but never bitter |
| Additives | — | Coffee, creamer and sugar, being what 3 IN 1 denotes |
| Certifications | None claimed by the maker | — |
| Coffee Grams per Bag | 4.5 | — |
| Decaf in the range | ✕ | — |
| Direct Trade | ✕ | — |
| Origin | — | Indonesia |
| Preparation | Just add water or milk, per the box | Add hot water |
| Price per Serving | 2.60 USD | — |
| Process Method | Freeze-dried | Instant |
| Resealable | ✕ | — |
| Roaster Country | United States | — |
| Roaster Country Code | US | — |
| Roaster Named | Intelligentsia Coffee | — |
| Servings per Pack | 5 | 10 |
| Ships to | US, worldwide | US |
| 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. | 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. |
| Origin structure | Blend | Single origin, from 100% volcanic premium coffee beans per the maker |
| Subscription Available | ✓ | — |
| Tasting Notes | Dark chocolate, raw sugar and marshmallow | The maker describes a bold rich aroma, strong yet smooth and never bitter |
| 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.
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
Kopiko Premium 3 in 1 Instant Coffee Mix 10ct
- +Single origin from Indonesia, from what the maker calls 100% volcanic premium beans, which is unusual detail for a 3-in-1
- +10 sachets at 7.1oz, needing only hot water
- +Individually sachetted, so it travels
- −Pre-mixed with creamer and sugar: this is a 3-in-1, not black coffee
- −10 servings, among the fewest here
- −No process method, certifications or price published
Every specification, side by side
| Intelligentsia Instant Espresso Black Cat Classic | Kopiko Premium 3 in 1 Instant Coffee Mix 10ct | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Price | $13.00 | — |
| Who it suits | ||
| Best for | people who want specialty coffee from a direct trade roaster | The Indonesian 3-in-1, pre-mixed with creamer and sugar and drunk across Asia |
| What sets it apart | Freeze-dried rather than spray-dried, and the only instant here profiled as an espresso | Made from volcanic-grown Indonesian beans, sold as strong but never bitter |
| Specifications | ||
| Additives | — | Coffee, creamer and sugar, being what 3 IN 1 denotes |
| Certifications | None claimed by the maker | — |
| Coffee Grams per Bag | 4.5 | — |
| Decaf in the range | ✕ | — |
| Direct Trade | ✕ | — |
| Flavoured | Not flavoured | Not flavoured |
| Origin | — | Indonesia |
| Packaging Type | Sachet | Sachet |
| Preparation | Just add water or milk, per the box | Add hot water |
| Price per Serving | 2.60 USD | — |
| Process Method | Freeze-dried | Instant |
| Resealable | ✕ | — |
| Roaster Country | United States | — |
| Roaster Country Code | US | — |
| Roaster Named | Intelligentsia Coffee | — |
| Servings per Pack | 5 | 10 |
| Ships to | US, worldwide | US |
| 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. | 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. |
| Origin structure | Blend | Single origin, from 100% volcanic premium coffee beans per the maker |
| Subscription Available | ✓ | — |
| Tasting Notes | Dark chocolate, raw sugar and marshmallow | The maker describes a bold rich aroma, strong yet smooth and never bitter |
| Tasting Notes Note | Intelligentsia's own words, printed on the box. | — |
Intelligentsia Instant Espresso Black Cat Classic vs Kopiko Premium 3 in 1 Instant Coffee Mix 10ct: common questions
Which is better, Intelligentsia Instant Espresso Black Cat Classic or Kopiko Premium 3 in 1 Instant Coffee Mix 10ct?
Intelligentsia Instant Espresso Black Cat Classic scores 8.2 against 7.8, both computed from published specifications rather than opinion. Kopiko Premium 3 in 1 Instant Coffee Mix 10ct is still ahead on convenience & format.
Is Intelligentsia Instant Espresso Black Cat Classic or Kopiko Premium 3 in 1 Instant Coffee Mix 10ct cheaper?
Intelligentsia Instant Espresso Black Cat Classic starts at $13.00, and Kopiko Premium 3 in 1 Instant Coffee Mix 10ct at Not publicly stated. Per cup they work out at $2.60/cup and Not published.
Who is Intelligentsia Instant Espresso Black Cat Classic for?
people who want specialty coffee from a direct trade roaster
Who is Kopiko Premium 3 in 1 Instant Coffee Mix 10ct for?
The Indonesian 3-in-1, pre-mixed with creamer and sugar and drunk across Asia
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