Intelligentsia copycat
Black Cat Analog Espresso
Make the Intelligentsia Black Cat Analog Espresso at home with this copycat recipe - ready in 3 min for about $0.55 a cup.
Intelligentsia's Black Cat Analog blend pulled rich and balanced, with sweet caramel and red-fruit depth.

Cafe price
$3.85
Your cost
$0.55
You save
$3.30
Per cup, using DupeBrew's pantry pricing. Five cups a week adds up to roughly $858.00 a year.
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- ⏱ 3 min
- Skill: Medium
- 150 mg caffeine
- 0 g sugar
Ingredients
- 2 shots Black Cat espresso
- Filtered water for the machine
- Sparkling water on the side
You'll need
Sparkling water
Steps
- 1
Dose and tamp the Black Cat grounds level.
- 2
Pull a balanced double shot with a steady stream.
- 3
Serve immediately with sparkling water alongside.
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