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Intelligentsia Coffee - Black Cat Analog Espresso

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Tasting notes

Baker's Chocolate, Caramel, Allspice

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Description

Reminiscent of a classic Italian style espresso, Intelligentsia's Analog blend is known for its smoothness and reliability- both in taste and performance. Designed to be comforting and approachable for coffee drinkers of all types, this blend is versatile enough for everything from a syrupy ristretto to your daily pour over. It also pairs beautifully with milk for a rich velvety latte.

Roast Level
Medium
Approachability
Something Different
Region

Multi-Region (Varies)

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Processing
  • Coffee Type: Whole Bean
  • Product Size: 12 oz
  • Direct Trade

Recommended Brew Methods

A 2:1 water-to-coffee ratio for your espresso shot is recommended. Using a scale to dial in your shots makes the process faster and more accurate. Your espresso grind should be very fine and powdery. Shots should take 30-40 seconds to brew and be thick and syrupy. Don’t stress, adjustments are always needed to get your shots pulling just right!

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Superautos make brewing espresso easy. All you need to do is add beans to the hopper and press a button to pull yourself a shot. If your shot is a bit sour you’ll want to dial the grinder a little bit finer and try again. If it’s bitter, dial it a little coarser. You can find instructions on how to do this for your machine in the manual. Just remember to avoid oily beans that can clog your superauto’s grinder!

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