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Our dedicated New York City staff writer Alex Bernson (@AlexBernson) teams up with legendary photographer Ben Spell (@BenSpell) – to bring us these drool-inducing shots of Intelligentsia‘s brand new bar in Chelsea, NYC.ย 

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17. It’s all about simplicity, strength, and polished edges.

And the coffee is delicious!

16. The for-here (to-stay) service is beautiful.

Italian in its approachability. Stand anywhere! Hang out! Get nasty!

15. It was inspired by classic Italian espresso bars. Mosey on up and order anywhere!

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14. The only condiments are white sugar, half & half,ย Natvia, honey and simple syrup.

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13. The espresso bar makes it super easy for the barista to work clean.

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12. The brew bar takes center stage.

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11. Itโ€™s got a radically simple menu – half of which is dedicated to tea.

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10. Learn more about Kilogram here – they’re the new tea brand servicing Intelli Chelsea.ย 

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9. You want to drink this tea!

8. They dial in each brew method at the start of every shift, starting with cupping before they open.

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7. They’re filter brewing with some Kalita Wave.

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6. Theyโ€™re also using super-serious Ohaus Valor 3000 Extreme – W scales.

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5. Itโ€™s in the brand new Highline Hotel.

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4. The Highline Hotel is basically Hogwarts.

3. It’s like six blocks away from where Samantha Jones lived.

2. Their munchie bars are from Mah-Ze-Dahr bakery.

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1. 60 seats and an outdoor bar are going out front here by summer’s end!ย 

Alex Bernson is a staff writer for Sprudge.com.ย 

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