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Evaluated as espresso. Sweetly tart, very chocolaty. Chocolate fudge, pomegranate, tangelo, gardenia, maple syrup in aroma and small cup. Syrupy-smooth mouthfeel; tart-leaning, crisply chocolaty finish. As a cappuccino, this coffee sings with the depth of chocolate, the high-toned sweet-tartness of pomegranate, and the unifying harmony of gardenia and tangelo.
Richly sweet, gently tart. Pomegranate, baking chocolate, marjoram, goji berry, brown sugar in aroma and cup. Briskly sweet, gentle acidity; full, syrupy-smooth mouthfeel. Crisp, sweetly tart finish with undertones of goji berry and marjoram.
Citrus-sweet. Tangerine, cocoa nib, rose hips, myrrh, honey in aroma and cup. Brisk, sweet acidity; very full, satiny mouthfeel. Finish consolidates to notes of rose hips and cocoa nib.
Richly floral, deeply fruit-forward. Cherry cordial, dark chocolate, pink peppercorn, aromatic orchid, marjoram in aroma and cup. Juicy, high-toned acidity; vibrant, silky-smooth mouthfeel. Expressive, juicy, long-lasting finish.
Sweetly savory, rich and deep-toned. Lemon verbena, ginger blossom, hinoki wood, date, vanilla bean in aroma and cup. Gently bright, malic acidity; plush, creamy-smooth mouthfeel. Spice-toned, sweet and integrated finish.
Even-keeled, sweetly citrusy. Cocoa nib, pink grapefruit, almond butter, cherry blossom, nougat in aroma and cup. Briskly sweet acidity; full, syrupy-sooth mouthfeel.Quietly confident finish with notes of cocoa nib and pink grapefruit.
Delicate, balanced, richly sweet. Bing cherry, bergamot, bay leaf, cocoa nib, poppyseed in aroma and cup. Briskly sweet-tart acidity; full, syrupy mouthfeel. Finish consolidates to pretty notes of bergamot and cherry.
Richly sweet-savory. Baking chocolate, Graham cracker, almond, citrus saltwater taffy, fresh-cut oak in aroma and cup. Gentle, round acidity; full, velvety mouthfeel. Crisply chocolaty finish with undertones of citrus saltwater taffy and oak.
High-toned, sweetly savory. Pluot, cocoa nib, plumeria, candycap mushroom, wild honey in aroma and cup. Sparkling acidity; plush, satiny mouthfeel. Harmonious, integrated, satiating finish.
Deep-toned, quite sweet. Dark chocolate, dried nectarine, dark caramel, orange zest, fresh-cut fir in aroma and cup. Gentle, round acidity; full, satiny-smooth mouthfeel. Finish consolidates to notes of dark chocolate and orange zest.
Lychee, rose hips, oolong tea, cocoa nib, magnolia in aroma and cup. Juicy-bright acidity; plush, syrupy mouthfeel. Floral-toned, oolong-like finish.
Richly floral, deeply fruity. Guava, cocoa nib, neroli, almond butter, cedar in aroma and cup. Crisply tart acidity; very satiny, viscous mouthfeel. Resonant, lingering, flavor-saturated finish.
Richly aromatic, sweetly savory. Raspberry, honey, vanilla yogurt, baking chocolate, hop flowers in aroma and cup. Savory-sweet, bright acidity; delicate, silky mouthfeel. Finish consolidates to notes of baking chocolate and honey with undertones of hop flowers.
Fruity-sweet, gently spice-toned. Fruit punch, green peppercorn, blackberry leaf, oak, hazelnut in aroma and cup. Briskly sweet acidity; velvety-smooth mouthfeel. Green peppercorn and fruit punch notes carry the quiet finish.
Sweetly tart, crisply bright. Pomegranate, myrrh, raw cacao, lemon verbena, freesia in aroma and cup. Citric acidity; full, syrupy mouthfeel. Gently drying finish with notes of raw cacao and lemon verbena.
Richly floral-toned, deeply sweet, gently tart. Star jasmine, tea rose, narcissus, blood orange cocoa nib in aroma and cup. Sparkling acidity; very syrupy mouthfeel. Floral-toned finish that is both sweet and spice-toned.
Berry-toned, citrusy-sweet. Strawberry, lemon verbena, cocoa butter, brown sugar, sassafras in aroma and cup. Briskly sweet acidity; very full, syrupy mouthfeel. Strawberry and cocoa notes carry the juicy finish.
Sweetly fermenty, crisply fruit-forward. Rum barrel, dried raspberry, chocolate syrup, maraschino cherry, salted almond in aroma and cup. Crisp, tart acidity; plush, creamy mouthfeel. Chocolaty, sweetly fermenty finish.
Evaluated as espresso. Expressive, invitingly nuanced, lyrical. Guava, dark chocolate, star jasmine, amber, candied pink grapefruit zest in aroma and small cup. Lively, viscous mouthfeel; balanced, floral, fruity finish. In cappuccino format, voluptuous, rich, deep-toned.
Richly fruit-forward, juicy-bright. Dried strawberry, wild honey, wisteria, pomelo, macadamia nut in aroma and cup. Vibrant, sparkling acidity; very full, syrupy-smooth mouthfeel. Dried strawberry and macadamia notes are supported by wisteria and pomelo in the long, lush finish.
