Intelligentsia Coffee Bar

El Salvador. Consistently one of our earliest and most anticipated arrivals from Central America, this year's coffee from Finca Matalapa is as supple and juicy as ever. A beautifully glossy mouthfeel supports flavors of lime and juniper that remind us of a great gimlet. Look for green papaya and honey as it cools.

Costa Rica. Flecha Roja returns to our lineup as this season's first Central American arrival. This vibrant, sugary coffee is marked by flavors of poached pear, rosewater, and yellow plum.

Rwanda. Produced by the efforts of hundreds of farming families, this Bourbon-variety coffee typifies the glossy mouthfeel and refreshing finish of the cleanest cups from Southern Rwanda. We taste blackberry and Earl Grey, with hints of marmalade, pineapple, and vanilla.

Mexico. A stout-like coffee with big flavors of toasted almond, cocoa nibs and a finish of dried red fruits. This was our original direct trade relationship.

Zambia. This year's ljulu lipati has a complexity we haven't seen before in Zambian coffee. Grapefruit bitters and sour cherry are followed by light honey, green apple, and a dry champagne finish.

Tanzania. Finagro Estate is the last of our Southern Hemisphere coffees this season. The coffee tastes of sweet red licorice and lime zest up front, followed by a finish of fig jam and sage.

Black cat project. This syrupy and sweet espresso blend has been the staple of our lineup since the very beginning. It is a product of intensive lot selection and close, direct work with the farmers who produce its components. The black cat classic espresso's hallmark is its supreme balance and wonderful sweetness.

Full-bodied and well-rounded, this blend produces consistently sweet and chocolaty espressos that are a joy for the barista to calibrate and integrate perfectly with milk.

Single origin espresso. Raspberry jam-like and effervescent, this Costa Rican single origin espresso is at once bright, clean, and sweet. It makes for exceptional espressos and silky-sweet cappuccinos.

Organic black cat espresso offers a full-bodied mouthfeel with clean flavors of caramel, honeydew melon, and grape. Sweetness is abundant, finishing with a resonating coating of dark chocolate and toasted almond.

Sourced directly from the award-winning Fazenda Rainha farm in southeast Brazil, and decaffeinated by water process, this smooth espresso tastes predominately of cocoa, with hints of sweet pipe tobacco, roasted walnut, and subtle dried fruit.

This syrupy and sweet espresso blend has been the staple of our lineup since the very beginning. It is a product of intensive lot selection and close, direct work with the farmers who produce its components. The black cat classic espresso's hallmark is its supreme balance and wonderful sweetness.

Full-bodied and well-rounded, this blend produces consistently sweet and chocolaty espressos that are a joy for the barista to calibrate and integrate perfectly with milk.

Raspberry jam-like and effervescent, this Costa Rican single origin espresso is at once bright, clean, and sweet. It makes for exceptional espressos and silky-sweet cappuccinos.

Organic Black Cat Espresso offers a full-bodied mouthfeel with clean flavors of caramel, honeydew melon, and grape. Sweetness is abundant, finishing with a resonating coating of dark chocolate and toasted almond.

Sourced directly from the award-winning Fazenda Rainha farm in Southeast Brazil, and decaffeinated by water process, this smooth espresso tastes predominately of cocoa, with hints of sweet pipe tobacco, roasted walnut, and subtle dried fruit.

House blend. Intelligentsia's house blend is designed to showcase the lively fruit and cane sugar sweetness that characterize our best latin american coffees. Mandarin, lemon, milk chocolate and apple are some of the tastes we love in coffees from this part of the world, and are presented here with high definition clarity.

Intelligentsia's house blend is designed to showcase the lively fruit and cane sugar sweetness that characterize our best latin american coffees. Mandarin, lemon, milk chocolate and apple are some of the tastes we love in coffees from this part of the world, and are presented here with high definition clarity.

An organic counterpart to our house blend, El Gallo demonstrates the softer spectrum of latin American coffees, rounder in mouthfeel with a smooth, candied sweetness. Flavors of citrus and stone fruits meet hints of creamy nougat and caramel, making a thoroughly enjoyable first cup of the day.

An organic counterpart to our house blend, El Gallo demonstrates the softer spectrum of latin American coffees, rounder in mouthfeel with a smooth, candied sweetness. Flavors of citrus and stone fruits meet hints of creamy nougat and caramel, making a thoroughly enjoyable first cup of the day.

Versatile and balanced, this blend is an easy-to-enjoy coffee with a smooth body. Hints of toasted almond and dried fruit flavors accompany the predominate note of milk chocolate.

Versatile and balanced, this blend is an easy-to-enjoy coffee with a smooth body. Hints of toasted almond and dried fruit flavors accompany the predominate note of milk chocolate.

Our signature dark roast celebrates the savory side of coffees highlighted by caramelized sugars, molasses and chocolate flavors. We roast the coffee in a way that emphasizes these traits and creates a satisfying, resonant finish.

Our signature dark roast celebrates the savory side of coffees highlighted by caramelized sugars, molasses and chocolate flavors. We roast the coffee in a way that emphasizes these traits and creates a satisfying, resonant finish.

Decaffeinated by water process, this balanced and satisfying coffee offers up creamy milk chocolate paired with flavors of sweet orange and vanilla.

Decaffeinated by water process, this balanced and satisfying coffee offers up creamy milk chocolate paired with flavors of sweet orange and vanilla.

A smooth chocolate base with a bit of lime sparkle makes this water processed coffee a steady and reassuring choice.

A smooth chocolate base with a bit of lime sparkle makes this water processed coffee a steady and reassuring choice.

Exceptionally sweet white tea made up only of the youngest downy buds from the 2014 spring harvest. Flavors of honey, savory melon and chamomile blossom intermingle in this bouyant cup that represents the pinnacle of Fujian white tea. 180 gram.

Exceptionally sweet white tea made up only of the youngest downy buds from the 2014 spring harvest. Flavors of honey, savory melon and chamomile blossom intermingle in this bouyant cup that represents the pinnacle of Fujian white tea. 180 gram.

Exceptionally sweet with a full, rich mouth-feel, our Early Spring White Peony was harvested from only young leaves and buds March 2014. This represnts the peak of this seasons harvest with flavors of melon and honey combined with a complimentary herbaceousness.

Exceptionally sweet with a full, rich mouth-feel, our Early Spring White Peony was harvested from only young leaves and buds March 2014. This represnts the peak of this seasons harvest with flavors of melon and honey combined with a complimentary herbaceousness.

An authentic spring-picked white tea from Southern China scented with jasmine blossoms. The delicate, refreshing character of this tea is enhanced with the essence of peaches.

The combination of tea leaves and silver and white buds produces a bright, light gold infusion. The delicate, earthy aroma reminds me of thyme or myrrh. The light body and remarkable sweetness pairs well with the flavors of baked grain and fresh herb.

Exceptionally sweet white tea made up only of the youngest downy buds from the 2013 spring harvest. Flavors of honey, savory melon and chamomile blossom intermingle in this bouyant cup that represents the pinnacle of white tea. 250 g bag.

Dafang is our second 2014 arrival, harvested on March 28. The flavor is exceptionally sweet, and slighly savory accented by aromatic notes of wildflower, sweet grass and pine. The mouth-feel is light, but pronounced, with a mildly brisk finish.

Dafang is our second 2014 arrival, harvested on March 28. The flavor is exceptionally sweet, and slighly savory accented by aromatic notes of wildflower, sweet grass and pine. The mouth-feel is light, but pronounced, with a mildly brisk finish.

Green Needles is our first 2014 offering, harvested April 1-2. The flavor is exceptionally sweet and savory accented by notes of pine and mineral. The mouth-feel is smooth and silky with virtually no astringency.

The nutty, sweet flavor of organic emerald spring is a perfect introduction for novice green tea drinkers. Emerald spring is mildly vegetal without the strong grassy or oceanic notes often associated with some green teas. The nuttiness is complimented by a rich, buttery body that further accentuates the more delicate flavors.

An organic China green tea with savory, nutty flavors in an amply sized pyramid bag to ensure that the flavors end up in the cup, not tossed out with the bag. 15 count bo.

This lightly-steamed sencha from Shizuoka, Japan was made from the Yabukita cultivar. It has a fresh green character with bittersweet flavors accented by a subtle nuttiness. It is medium-bodied with a smooth finish.

2012 jasmine green is a traditional blend of spring-picked green tea scented with fresh aromatic jasmine blossoms. Many jasmine scented teas undergo a pan-firing process. Our jasmine green, in contrast, was gently baked to better absorb the complex aroma and flavor of jasmine. Only scenting the tea repeatedly can create such a perfumed and fragrantly dynamic cup.

Pyramid tea bag, an organic china green tea scented with jasmine blossoms in an amply sized pyramid bag to ensure that the flavors end up in the cup, not tossed out with the bag. 15 count box.

Our organic Moroccan mint has a potent menthol quality that is further accentuated with hints of jasmine flower and basket-fired green tea. The cooling sensation and delicate body combine to create an extremely refreshing tea that can be enhanced with a touch of sugar or honey.

Bold and flavorful black tea kissed with bergamot. Crisp and slightly citrusy, classic evokes memories of iced tea with a slice of lemon.250 Gram Bag.

A caffeine-free herbal tea that blends ginger with the natural flavor of ripe plums. This scarlet infusion is sweet and tart with just a touch of spice. 250 Gram Bag.

An exquisite black tea that creates an iced tea better than the one you remember. Reflecting a deep, rich flavor but never crossing into astringency, this tea is an all-day sipper when the mercury rises. 250 gram bag.

Our stalwart caffeine-free herbal blend seamlessly blends tart with sweet to create succulent, fruity refreshment. Flavors of blueberry, raspberry, and strawberry are combined with hibiscus to provide a dazzling scarlet hue. 3 Oz box.

A delicate and complex blend of lemongrass, green tea, and jasmine blossoms, our Lemongrass Melange balances traditional Asian flavors with contemporary sensibilities.3 Oz box.

Our stalwart caffeine-free herbal blend seamlessly blends tart with sweet to create succulent, fruity refreshment. Flavors of blueberry, raspberry, and strawberry are combined with hibiscus to provide a dazzling scarlet hue. 250 Gram bag.

250 Gram bag. A delicate and complex blend of lemongrass, green tea, and jasmine blossoms, our lemongrass melange balances traditional Asian flavors with contemporary sensibilities.

3 Oz box. Bold and flavorful black tea kissed with bergamot. Crisp and slightly citrusy, Classic evokes memories of iced tea with a slice of lemon.

3 Oz box. A caffeine-free herbal tea that blends ginger with the natural flavor of ripe plums. This scarlet infusion is sweet and tart with just a touch of spice.

3 Oz box. An exquisite black tea that creates an iced tea better than the one you remember. Reflecting a deep, rich flavor but never crossing into astringency, this tea is an all-day sipper when the mercury rises.

Bai Hao presents a deep fruity flavor accented by notes of cinnamon, wild flower and honey. It is medium-bodied and has a long lingering finish.

Bai Hao presents a deep fruity flavor accented by notes of cinnamon, wild flower and honey. It is medium-bodied and has a long lingering finish.

Our 2013 Organic Bao Zhong is a lightly oxidized oolong tea. It was produced from the Qin Xin cultivar which when grown at a high elevation produces lingering floral and fruity flavors. Our Bao Zhong was baked using traditional oolong methods to add sweet, honeyed flavors.

Organic iron Goddess of mercy is loaded with subtle flavors and nuance. The medium oxidation level combined with the high growing elevation produces a sweet and floral cup, with hints of pine and the charcoal roasting process. The firing process reduces the astringency without damaging the long-lingering floral finish. Each person who tastes this tea is bound to taste something unique.

This high mountain oolong from the cui nuan township located on pear mountain in Nantou, Taiwan is prized for its thick, almost creamy texture and intricate flavors of wildflower and pine. Subsequent infusions reveal tropical fruit flavors such as pineapple and passionfruit. The finish is long and lingering.

Globe-shaped oolong made from large deep green leaves. The winter crop has a deep umami body that compliments the complex floral character. The qin xin cultivar contributes soft notes of papaya and ripe mango. The combination of cool fall weather, high elevation, and misty micro-climate creates a very balanced cup with a sweet satisfying finish.

Hailing from Fujian, China, this is a relative of our high mountain oolongs from Taiwan. Its made from the same cultivar and processed nearly identically to its Taiwan brethren, but displays different flavor characteristics due to the different terroir or place where it was grown. Clean, elegant flavors of gardenia and rose intermingle with the crisp body. The finish is floral and lingering.

This high mountain oolong from plum mountain in Chiayi county, Taiwan is prized for its silky mouthfeel and intricate flavors. Notes of lilac and pine needles leave a seemingly neverending aftertaste. 1.75 oz box.

Eastern China black tea with aromas of cedar, citrus, and spice. The creamy mouth-feel offers just a touch of briskness while the deep flavors of pine, dried date, and black pepper are balanced with the concentrated sweetness of dried fruit. Unlike most Keemun style teas the flavor is unadulterated with any smokiness which gives our Golden Keemun lots of clarity. 250 gm bag.

After serving a chai concentrate in coffeebars for many years, we thought that we could create something better, something more authentic. Many chai concentrates are just too sweet, and doug palas, kilogram's tea buyer, wanted to create something that struck just the right balance between sweet and spicy. 32 fluid oz.

A sweet and malty organic China black tea in an amply sized pyramid bag to ensure that the flavors end up in the cup, not tossed out with the bag. 15 count box.

A sweet and malty organic China black tea in an amply sized pyramid bag to ensure that the flavors end up in the cup, not tossed out with the bag. 15 count box.

Our version of the traditional English favorite features real bergamot oil, matched with a full-bodied Yunnan black tea to produce an intense floral citrus flavor with a smooth, lingering finish.

Organic China black tea scented with citrusy bergamot in an amply sized pyramid bag to ensure that the flavors end up in the cup, not tossed out with the bag. 15 count box.

Organic China black tea scented with citrusy bergamot in an amply sized pyramid bag to ensure that the flavors end up in the cup, not tossed out with the bag. 15 count box.

The slightly spicy malt character of our organic English breakfast gives way to sweet dried fruit flavors and delicate notes of spice. The rich and smooth body creates a cup with layers of depth not often found in breakfast teas. The sugary finish is slightly citric with a lingering flavor of toasted malt.

Only the buds from the famed ancient Da Yeh Yunnan varietal are used to produced this fine black tea. The smooth infusion yields flavors of baked yam, chocolate, and spice. The syrupy body and potent aroma help to make this one of the finest black teas in the world.

A long-standing Intelligentsia blend of the finest rosehips, chamomile, and peppermint available. The sweet tart rosehips provide a perfect base for the warm honeyed flavors of the chamomile and the soothing character of our peppermint.

Egyptian chamomile blossoms are a great caffeine-free herbal alternative to our teas. The buttery body and apple-like aroma can be enhanced with a touch of honey for a soothing beverage that can be enjoyed throughout the day.

A caffeine-free infusion of hibiscus, lemongrass, and citrus in an amply sized pyramid bag to ensure that the flavors end up in the cup, not tossed out with the bag. 15 Count Box.

This red dried fruit from the rose plant is sweet, tart, and slightly fruity with a mild rose flavor. Often used to sweeten herbal tea blends, rosehips are an excellent source of vitamin C, without any of the added sugar or caffeine you find in many other beverages.

A caffeine-free infusion of hibiscus, lemongrass and citrus in an amply sized pyramid bag to ensure that the flavors end up in the cup, not tossed out with the bag.15 Count box.

A caffeine-free infusion of rosehips, peppermint and chamomile in an amply sized pyramid bag to ensure that the flavors end up in the cup, not tossed out with the bag. 15 Count box.

A caffeine-free infusion of rosehips, peppermint and chamomile in an amply sized pyramid bag to ensure that the flavors end up in the cup, not tossed out with the bag. 15 Count box.

Organic rooibos and honeybush from South Africa combine to create a sweet caffeine-free alternative to black tea. This African red tea is named as a tribute to the national bird of South Africa.

The hot tea version of our hibiscus blend is a combination of rosehips, lemongrass, licorice root, and natural citrus flavors. Tart and fruity, the layered flavor matches the intensity of the bright red infusion for a great naturally caffeine free cup.

The most potent and flavorful dried peppermint leaves found anywhere in the world are grown in Washington State. Our peppermint has a bright ethereal menthol flavor that is both stimulating and refreshing.

Citrus, grape, and dark sugars.

Stone fruit, dark sugars, and malty.

Apple, grape, and dark sugars.

Citrus, grape, and tropical.

Citrus, tropical, and honey.

Citrus, grape, and tropical.

Citrus, stone fruit, and light sugars.

Apple, grape, and dark sugars.

Stone fruit, dark sugars, and malty.

Stone fruit, light sugars, and honey.

Citrus, tropical, and honey.

Citrus, grape, and dark sugars.

Citrus, stone fruit, and molasses.

Citrus, melon, and stone fruit.

Stone fruit, dark sugars, dark chocolate. Stone fruit, dark sugars, and dark chocolate.

Dark chocolate.

Melon, dark sugars, and dark chocolate.

Mandarin orange, red apple, and caramel.

Stone fruit, milk chocolate, sweet nuts. Stone fruit, milk chocolate, and sweet nuts.

Citrus, tropical, and floral.

Citrus, berry, and dark sugars.

Citrus, apple, and milk chocolate.

Stone fruit, dark sugars, and honey.

Dried fruits, dark chocolate, and sweet nuts.

Apple, stone fruit, and dark chocolate.

Dark sugars, molasses, and dark chocolate.

Varies seasonally.

Citrus, milk chocolate, and buttery.

Berry, milk chocolate, and sweet nuts.

Stone fruit, milk chocolate, and sweet nuts.

Berry, milk chocolate, and sweet nuts.

Stone fruit, light sugars, and honey.

Stone fruit, dark sugars, and malty.

Apple, grape, and dark sugars.

Lemonade, red pear, and mandarin orange.

Citrus, grape, and tropical.

Citrus, stone fruit, and light sugars.

Stone fruit, light sugars, and honey.

Citrus, tropical, and honey.

Apple, stone fruit, and dark chocolate.

Dried fruits, dark chocolate, and sweet nuts.

Citrus, apple, and dark sugars.

Citrus, tropical, and floral.

Stone fruit, dark sugars, and malty.

Berry, milk chocolate, and sweet nuts.

Citrus, berry, and dark sugars.

Citrus, grape, and dark sugars.

Apple, grape, and dark sugars.

Stone fruit, dark sugars, and honey.

Melon, dark sugars, and dark chocolate.

Berry, milk chocolate, and sweet nuts.

Berry, milk chocolate, and sweet nuts.

Dark chocolate.

Lemonade, red pear, and mandarin orange.

Stone fruit, dark sugars, and dark chocolate.

Citrus, apple, and milk chocolate.

Dark sugars, molasses, and dark chocolate.

Berry, light sugars.

Citrus.

Citrus, dark sugars, and malty.

Stone fruit, light sugars.

Malty.

Molasses, malty.

Citrus, grape, tropical.

Citrus, stone fruit, light sugars.

Apple, grape, dark sugars.

Stone fruit, dark sugars, malty.

Stone fruit, light sugars, honey.

Citrus, tropical, honey.

Citrus, grape, dark sugars.

Citrus, stone fruit, molasses.

Citrus, melon, stone fruit.

Stone fruit, dark sugars, dark chocolate. Stone fruit, dark sugars, dark chocolate.

Dark chocolate.

Melon, dark sugars, dark chocolate.

Mandarin orange, red apple, caramel.

Stone fruit, milk chocolate, sweet nuts. Stone fruit, milk chocolate, sweet nuts.

Citrus, tropical, floral.

Citrus, berry, dark sugars.

Citrus, apple, milk chocolate.

Stone fruit, dark sugars, honey.

Dried fruits, dark chocolate, sweet nuts.

Apple, stone fruit, dark chocolate.

Dark sugars, molasses, dark chocolate.

Varies seasonally.

Citrus, milk chocolate, buttery.

Berry, milk chocolate, sweet nuts.

Stone fruit, milk chocolate, sweet nuts.

Berry, milk chocolate, sweet nuts.

Stone fruit, light sugars, honey.

Stone fruit, dark sugars, malty.

Apple, grape, dark sugars.

Lemonade, red pear, mandarin orange.

Citrus, grape, tropical.

Citrus, stone fruit, light sugars.

Citrus, stone fruit, molasses.

Stone fruit, light sugars, honey.

Citrus, tropical, honey.

Apple, stone fruit, dark chocolate.

Dried fruits, dark chocolate, sweet nuts.

Citrus, apple, dark sugars.

Citrus, tropical, floral.

Stone fruit, dark sugars, malty.

Berry, milk chocolate, sweet nuts.

Citrus, berry, dark sugars.

Citrus, grape, dark sugars.

Apple, grape, dark sugars.

Stone fruit, dark sugars, honey.

Melon, dark sugars, dark chocolate.

Berry, milk chocolate, sweet nuts.

Berry, milk chocolate, sweet nuts.

Dark chocolate.

Lemonade, red pear, mandarin orange.

Stone fruit, dark sugars, dark chocolate.

Citrus, apple, milk chocolate.

Dark sugars, molasses, dark chocolate.

Melon, honey, floral, sweet herbs.

Stone fruit, honey, floral.

Stone fruit, floral.

Melon, honey, herbaceous.

Herbaceous, umami.

Floral, herbaceous.

Herbaceous, umami.

Melon, nutty, umami.

Tropical, floral, pine.

Stone fruit, light sugars, umami.

Floral.

Floral.

Nutty, buttery.

Citrus, floral, spice.

Stone fruit, light sugars, floral, spice.

Honey, floral, roasty.

Stone fruit, dark sugars, floral.

Molasses, malty.

Citrus, dark sugars, malty.

Dried fruits, dark sugars, malty.

Light sugars, herbaceous, pine.

Citrus.

Chile.

Apple, honey.

Dried fruits, light sugars.

Apple, light sugars.

Citrus, dark sugars, malty.

Apple, honey.

Apple, honey.

Floral.

Dark sugars, milk chocolate, malty.

Nutty, buttery.

Floral.

Berry, light sugars.

Citrus.

Citrus, dark sugars, malty.

Stone fruit, light sugars.

Malty.

Molasses, malty.