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Intelligentsia Coffee Old Town Coffeebar
1233 North Wells Street
Chicago, IL 60610
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Single Origin Coffee
Finca Takesi Typica Organic Bolivia
At altitudes reaching 2500 m.a.s.l., Finca Takesi is the highest coffee farm in the world. Extreme temperature shifts between day and night slow cherry maturation, resulting in sweet, intense flavors of kiwi, green grape and candied ginger.
- 12 oz $38.00
Flecha Roja Costa Rica
This season's release of Flecha Roja coincides with the ten-year anniversary of our Direct Trade relationship with Coopedota. Clean, juicy flavors of kiwi and mandarin lead to a sweet honey finish.
- 12 oz $19.00
In Season/ Direct Trade Select Offering
We will select a different single origin In Season and/or Direct Trade coffee for this offering at random intervals. We may change what's sent out within a week or within six weeks - it's all dependent upon what coffee we're excited about at any given time. Reserve offerings will not be included as a part of this program.
- 12 oz $19.00
Matalapa El Salvador
The first arrival from Central America this year, Finca Matalapa returns to the lineup earlier than ever. In the cup the coffee is sweet and light with flavors of crisp pear, honey and sweet marzipan.
- 12 oz $18.00
Organic Los Delirios Nicaragua
For over a decade we've seen the Canales family develop and improve their coffee. This year's harvest sets an exciting new standard. We're impressed by the delicately sweet flavors of cinnamon and sugar underscored by notes of pear and caramel.
- 12 oz $18.00
Tres Santos Colombia
Cultivated in Timana, this Tres Santos release is wonderfully fragrant and balanced. We taste flavors of sweet raisin and cocoa throughout and a clean finish of cranberry and apple.
- 12 oz $17.00
Zirikana Rwanda
A testament to the skill and commitment by the team at the Nyarusiza washing station, this year's release is remarkably lush, and brims with flavors of lime zest, black tea and crisp grape in the finish.
- 12 oz $17.00
Black Cat Project Espresso
Analog Espresso, Black Cat Project
$15.00
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.
Classic Espresso, Black Cat Project
$15.00
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.
Decaf Espresso, Black Cat Project
$17.00
Sourced directly from Fazenda Progresso in Bahia, Brazil, and decaffeinated by Swiss Water Process, this smooth espresso tastes predominately of cocoa, with hints of sweet pipe tobacco, roasted walnut, and subtle dried fruit.
Los Caballeros Honduras Single Origin Espresso
$18.00
Perennially one of our favorite relationship coffees, we selected this blend of five microlots for release as an espresso. We enjoy the zesty malic acidity and fructose-like sweetness, which accent flavors of pineapple, mango, and green apple.
Organic Espresso, Black Cat Project
$15.00
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.
Blends
El Diablo Dark Roast
$14.00
Our Âsignature 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.
El Gallo Organic Breakfast Blend
$15.00
Created as an organic counterpart to our House Blend, El Gallo has a round 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.
Frequency Blend
$14.00
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 flavor of milk chocolate.
House Blend
$14.00
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.
Persephone Blend
$18.00
We designed this year's Persephone to melt away winter's frost by showcasing the warmth of our fresh Southern Hemisphere coffees. Aromas of toffee lead to sweet apricot jam, bright pomegranate, and a clean finish of candied ginger.
Decaf
Decaf Espresso, Black Cat Project
Sourced directly from Fazenda Progresso in Bahia, Brazil, and decaffeinated by Swiss Water Process, this smooth espresso tastes predominately of cocoa, with hints of sweet pipe tobacco, roasted walnut, and subtle dried fruit.
- 12 oz $17.00
Decaf Librarian's Blend
A smooth chocolate base with a bit of lime sparkle makes this Water Processed coffee a steady and reassuring choice.
- 12 oz $17.00
Decaf Organic El Mago
Decaffeinated by Water Process, this balanced and satisfying coffee offers up creamy milk chocolate paired with flavors of sweet orange and vanilla.
- 12 oz $17.00
In Season
Finca Takesi Typica Organic Bolivia
At altitudes reaching 2500 m.a.s.l., Finca Takesi is the highest coffee farm in the world. Extreme temperature shifts between day and night slow cherry maturation, resulting in sweet, intense flavors of kiwi, green grape and candied ginger.
- 12 oz $38.00
Flecha Roja Costa Rica
This season's release of Flecha Roja coincides with the ten-year anniversary of our Direct Trade relationship with Coopedota. Clean, juicy flavors of kiwi and mandarin lead to a sweet honey finish.
- 12 oz $19.00
In Season/ Direct Trade Select Offering
We will select a different single origin In Season and/or Direct Trade coffee for this offering at random intervals. We may change what's sent out within a week or within six weeks - it's all dependent upon what coffee we're excited about at any given time. Reserve offerings will not be included as a part of this program.
- 12 oz $19.00
Los Caballeros Honduras Single Origin Espresso
Perennially one of our favorite relationship coffees, we selected this blend of five microlots for release as an espresso. We enjoy the zesty malic acidity and fructose-like sweetness, which accent flavors of pineapple, mango, and green apple.
- 12 oz $18.00
Matalapa El Salvador
The first arrival from Central America this year, Finca Matalapa returns to the lineup earlier than ever. In the cup the coffee is sweet and light with flavors of crisp pear, honey and sweet marzipan.
- 12 oz $18.00
Organic Los Delirios Nicaragua
For over a decade we've seen the Canales family develop and improve their coffee. This year's harvest sets an exciting new standard. We're impressed by the delicately sweet flavors of cinnamon and sugar underscored by notes of pear and caramel.
- 12 oz $18.00
Tres Santos Colombia
Cultivated in Timana, this Tres Santos release is wonderfully fragrant and balanced. We taste flavors of sweet raisin and cocoa throughout and a clean finish of cranberry and apple.
- 12 oz $17.00
Direct Trade
Analog Espresso, Black Cat Project
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.
- 12 oz $15.00
Classic Espresso, 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.
- 12 oz $15.00
Decaf Espresso, Black Cat Project
Sourced directly from Fazenda Progresso in Bahia, Brazil, and decaffeinated by Swiss Water Process, this smooth espresso tastes predominately of cocoa, with hints of sweet pipe tobacco, roasted walnut, and subtle dried fruit.
- 12 oz $17.00
El Diablo Dark Roast
Our Âsignature 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.
- 12 oz $14.00
El Gallo Organic Breakfast Blend
Created as an organic counterpart to our House Blend, El Gallo has a round 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.
- 12 oz $15.00
Finca Takesi Typica Organic Bolivia
At altitudes reaching 2500 m.a.s.l., Finca Takesi is the highest coffee farm in the world. Extreme temperature shifts between day and night slow cherry maturation, resulting in sweet, intense flavors of kiwi, green grape and candied ginger.
- 12 oz $38.00
Flecha Roja Costa Rica
This season's release of Flecha Roja coincides with the ten-year anniversary of our Direct Trade relationship with Coopedota. Clean, juicy flavors of kiwi and mandarin lead to a sweet honey finish.
- 12 oz $19.00
Frequency Blend
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 flavor of milk chocolate.
- 12 oz $14.00
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.
- 12 oz $14.00
In Season/ Direct Trade Select Offering
We will select a different single origin In Season and/or Direct Trade coffee for this offering at random intervals. We may change what's sent out within a week or within six weeks - it's all dependent upon what coffee we're excited about at any given time. Reserve offerings will not be included as a part of this program.
- 12 oz $19.00
Los Caballeros Honduras Single Origin Espresso
Perennially one of our favorite relationship coffees, we selected this blend of five microlots for release as an espresso. We enjoy the zesty malic acidity and fructose-like sweetness, which accent flavors of pineapple, mango, and green apple.
- 12 oz $18.00
Matalapa El Salvador
The first arrival from Central America this year, Finca Matalapa returns to the lineup earlier than ever. In the cup the coffee is sweet and light with flavors of crisp pear, honey and sweet marzipan.
- 12 oz $18.00
Organic Espresso, Black Cat Project
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.
- 12 oz $15.00
Organic Los Delirios Nicaragua
For over a decade we've seen the Canales family develop and improve their coffee. This year's harvest sets an exciting new standard. We're impressed by the delicately sweet flavors of cinnamon and sugar underscored by notes of pear and caramel.
- 12 oz $18.00
Persephone Blend
We designed this year's Persephone to melt away winter's frost by showcasing the warmth of our fresh Southern Hemisphere coffees. Aromas of toffee lead to sweet apricot jam, bright pomegranate, and a clean finish of candied ginger.
- 12 oz $18.00
Tres Santos Colombia
Cultivated in Timana, this Tres Santos release is wonderfully fragrant and balanced. We taste flavors of sweet raisin and cocoa throughout and a clean finish of cranberry and apple.
- 12 oz $17.00
Zirikana Rwanda
A testament to the skill and commitment by the team at the Nyarusiza washing station, this year's release is remarkably lush, and brims with flavors of lime zest, black tea and crisp grape in the finish.
- 12 oz $17.00
Decaf Librarian's Blend
A smooth chocolate base with a bit of lime sparkle makes this Water Processed coffee a steady and reassuring choice.
- 12 oz $17.00