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by ThaRiddla
November 21st, 2012, 11:38 am
Forum: Buy/Sell
Replies: 0
Views: 1460

[SOLD] La Marzocco GS/3 and Mazzer Mini Grinder

Pics are available here: {link} PM or email thariddla [at] gmail if interested. LA MARZOCCO GS/3 I am the original owner of this GS/3. I've had it for roughly 3.5 years and have used it minimally on a daily basis for the past 3. This is a replacement for the prototype machine that I received for win...
by ThaRiddla
April 1st, 2010, 12:29 pm
Forum: Announcements
Replies: 0
Views: 32

Intelligentsia Now Shipping from Los Angeles!

Starting Monday, April 5th, Intelligentsia will start roasting coffee for all web customers in both our Chicago and Los Angeles Roasting Works locations. See "Intelligentsia Now Shipping from Los Angeles!" for more details
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by ThaRiddla
March 9th, 2010, 10:50 am
Forum: Coffees
Replies: 15
Views: 1247

Pre-ground Intelligentsia call?

I'm a bit late to the party on this, but I thought I'd throw my $0.02 in the mix. This topic got me thinking on Sunday evening about preground coffee; After talking it over with Doug Zell yesterday, we both were in firm agreement. disclaimer: I'm talking entirely about drip and filter coffee here. W...
by ThaRiddla
January 2nd, 2010, 11:49 am
Forum: Coffees
Replies: 64
Views: 7046

Intelligentsia Coffee fresh roasted just before delivery?

Looks like Doug stole my thunder on this, but I'm posting anyway. @Johnny Kleso Yes, we really do roast to order. We roast all of our own coffee. We process, roast and ship all our web orders the day after they are placed on the web (save for weekends, that are processed on Mondays). Any order that'...
by ThaRiddla
January 14th, 2009, 10:04 am
Forum: Coffees
Replies: 17
Views: 1124

New Black Cat SOs available from Intelligentsia

Hey folks, RE: Roasting in LA - We're working on this. We are currently roasting in LA for our Silver Lake store and all of our West Coast wholesale customers. I am hoping that within a few months, we will have our web site sending orders for West Coast web customers to LA. We've been working up to ...
by ThaRiddla
August 18th, 2008, 2:14 pm
Forum: Coffees
Replies: 22
Views: 8015

Why the 12oz packaging and not 1lb?

true. It's always cheaper to buy multiple pounds/packages of anything since you spread the cost over a wider base. Whenever customers complain about shipping charges, I let them know it's always the first pound that's the most expensive....buying 3-5 is probably the best deal out there in terms of f...
by ThaRiddla
August 18th, 2008, 12:30 pm
Forum: Coffees
Replies: 22
Views: 8015

Why the 12oz packaging and not 1lb?

We sell 12oz bags to some customers (wholesale). Usually it's grocery that wants to hit a certain price point. There really isn't any additional margin in 12oz vs. 16oz. 12 requires more labor, time, space to pack, seal, etc. 12 requires more inventory of bags to move an equal amount of coffee in 16...
by ThaRiddla
July 31st, 2008, 10:52 am
Forum: Coffees
Replies: 46
Views: 3616

Tips for most recent Intelligentsia Black Cat?

I have to disagree with your assessment. I believe Jim's explanation of our philosophy is spot on. respectfully, Matt Riddle
by ThaRiddla
July 30th, 2008, 10:26 am
Forum: Coffees
Replies: 46
Views: 3616

Tips for most recent Intelligentsia Black Cat?

Well said, Jim. Much of that is true regarding Cat. We always do our best to adhere to the core of what Black Cat is. Over time our tastes may change, our palates may change, but the core of the blend will remain the same. Whether you are aware or not...blend components are constantly changing.Year ...
by ThaRiddla
July 30th, 2008, 10:05 am
Forum: Coffees
Replies: 46
Views: 3616

Tips for most recent Intelligentsia Black Cat?

I think that was actually the first day that Ipanema was in the blend. Let me know how you like it!