Intelligentsia Instant Espresso Black Cat Classic vs Mount Hagen Organic Instant Coffee Sticks 25ct
AheadMount Hagen Organic Instant Coffee Sticks 25ct
9.6/ 10
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Visit Mount Hagen Organic Instant Coffee Sticks 25ct →The verdict
Mount Hagen Organic Instant Coffee Sticks 25ct is the better buy on our scoring, 9.6 to Intelligentsia Instant Espresso Black Cat Classic's 8.2. It leads on convenience & format and sourcing transparency.
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.
Mount Hagen Organic Instant Coffee Sticks 25ct
The best instant on this site, in the format that travels
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 | Mount Hagen Organic Instant Coffee Sticks 25ct |
|---|---|---|---|
| Process & Cup Quality | 30% | 10.0 | 9.0 |
| Convenience & Format | 20% | 7.5 | 10.0 |
| Sourcing Transparency | 18% | 2.7 | 10.0 |
| 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 | Mount Hagen Organic Instant Coffee Sticks 25ct | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $13.00 | — |
| Best for | people who want specialty coffee from a direct trade roaster | The best instant on this site, in the format that travels |
| What sets it apart | Freeze-dried rather than spray-dried, and the only instant here profiled as an espresso | The same freeze-dried organic coffee as the jar, dosed into sticks you can carry |
| Bean Type | — | Arabica |
| Certifications | None claimed by the maker | Fairtrade, Organic |
| Coffee Grams per Bag | 4.5 | 2 |
| Decaf in the range | ✕ | — |
| Direct Trade | ✕ | — |
| Dissolves in Cold Water | — | ✓ |
| Origin | — | Papua New Guinea, Peru and Honduras |
| Origin Note | — | Mount Hagen names the blend on its own site as the finest Arabicas from Papua New Guinea, Peru and Honduras. The jar does not carry it. |
| Packaging Type | Sachet | Stick |
| Preparation | Just add water or milk, per the box | — |
| Price per Serving | 2.60 USD | — |
| Process Method Note | — | Printed on each box as FREEZE-DRIED. |
| Resealable | ✕ | — |
| Roaster Country | United States | — |
| Roaster Country Code | US | — |
| Roaster Named | Intelligentsia Coffee | — |
| Servings per Pack | 5 | 25 |
| 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 | — |
| 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.
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
Mount Hagen Organic Instant Coffee Sticks 25ct
- +The same freeze-dried, USDA Organic and Fair Trade coffee as the jar, in 25 portable 2g sticks
- +Published for cold water and milk as well as hot
- +Arabica from Papua New Guinea, Peru and Honduras, the origins Mount Hagen names for the blend
- −25 servings against roughly 50 in the jar, for a format that is usually dearer per cup
- −No price is published for it here
Every specification, side by side
| Intelligentsia Instant Espresso Black Cat Classic | Mount Hagen Organic Instant Coffee Sticks 25ct | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Price | $13.00 | — |
| Who it suits | ||
| Best for | people who want specialty coffee from a direct trade roaster | The best instant on this site, in the format that travels |
| What sets it apart | Freeze-dried rather than spray-dried, and the only instant here profiled as an espresso | The same freeze-dried organic coffee as the jar, dosed into sticks you can carry |
| Specifications | ||
| Bean Type | — | Arabica |
| Certifications | None claimed by the maker | Fairtrade, Organic |
| Coffee Grams per Bag | 4.5 | 2 |
| Decaf in the range | ✕ | — |
| Direct Trade | ✕ | — |
| Dissolves in Cold Water | — | ✓ |
| Flavoured | Not flavoured | Not flavoured |
| Origin | — | Papua New Guinea, Peru and Honduras |
| Origin Note | — | Mount Hagen names the blend on its own site as the finest Arabicas from Papua New Guinea, Peru and Honduras. The jar does not carry it. |
| Packaging Type | Sachet | Stick |
| Preparation | Just add water or milk, per the box | — |
| Price per Serving | 2.60 USD | — |
| Process Method | Freeze-dried | Freeze-dried |
| Process Method Note | — | Printed on each box as FREEZE-DRIED. |
| Resealable | ✕ | — |
| Roaster Country | United States | — |
| Roaster Country Code | US | — |
| Roaster Named | Intelligentsia Coffee | — |
| Servings per Pack | 5 | 25 |
| 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 | — |
| Subscription Available | ✓ | — |
| Tasting Notes | Dark chocolate, raw sugar and marshmallow | — |
| Tasting Notes Note | Intelligentsia's own words, printed on the box. | — |
Intelligentsia Instant Espresso Black Cat Classic vs Mount Hagen Organic Instant Coffee Sticks 25ct: common questions
Which is better, Intelligentsia Instant Espresso Black Cat Classic or Mount Hagen Organic Instant Coffee Sticks 25ct?
Mount Hagen Organic Instant Coffee Sticks 25ct scores 9.6 against 8.2, both computed from published specifications rather than opinion. Intelligentsia Instant Espresso Black Cat Classic is still ahead on process & cup quality.
Is Intelligentsia Instant Espresso Black Cat Classic or Mount Hagen Organic Instant Coffee Sticks 25ct cheaper?
Intelligentsia Instant Espresso Black Cat Classic starts at $13.00, and Mount Hagen Organic Instant Coffee Sticks 25ct 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 Mount Hagen Organic Instant Coffee Sticks 25ct for?
The best instant on this site, in the format that travels
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