We are now brewing one of the finest coffees one can find — and winner of all kinds of awards — Intelligentsia, Chicago’s own and best coffee. We are drinking Black Cat Espresso. It has that hint of chocolate and a mild taste with a great aroma — no bitter taste like you know which coffee shop is known for! I recently took the one-hour personal barista class with Intelligentsia and had a good time learning some inside secrets.

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