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Price: NT $350/4 ounces
Citrus-driven, intensely sweet. Blood orange, marigold, toffee, candied ginger, pistachio in aroma and cup. Brightly sweet structure with briskly sweet acidity; creamy, pillowy mouthfeel. The finish highlights blood orange and pistachio notes.
Distinctively structured, brightly sweet. Candied grapefruit, blackcurrant, lemon balm, malted chocolate, lavender in aroma and cup. Juicy, sweetly tangy acidity; plush, velvety mouthfeel. Finish resonates with vibrant notes of blackcurrant and citrus zest.
Vibrant, gracefully layered. Red apple, cashew butter, pear nectar, jasmine, sandalwood in aroma and cup. Crisp, sweet-tart acidity; light yet creamy mouthfeel. Long, lingering, and gently floral finish that reflects the cup’s bright, rounded character.
Deeply sweet, chocolaty and nut-toned. Baking chocolate, almond brittle, freesia, date, cedar in aroma and cup. Sweet-toned structure with gentle, round acidity; smooth, satiny mouthfeel. Chocolaty, nut-driven finish with undertones of freesia and date.
Evaluated as espresso. Brightly fruity, gently spiced. Candied orange peel, ginger snap, maple, roasted date, honeysuckle in aroma and cup. Plush, lively mouthfeel; fruit-forward, floral-sweet finish. In cappuccino format, juicy citrus and mellow spice tones shine through with smooth sweetness.
Price: NT $550/225 grams
Tangerine zest, elderflower, thyme, almond brittle, white peach in aroma and cup. Crisply sweet, vibrant acidity; delicate, silky mouthfeel. Lingering notes of white peach and tangerine in the finish.
Cocoa-toned, fruity and floral. Cocoa nib, apricot, orange blossom, oak, almond in aroma and cup. Bright, citrusy acidity; vibrant, silky-smooth mouthfeel. Finish centers around notes of cocoa nib and apricot.
Soft, floral-toned. Almond blossom, cocoa nib, date, pear cedar in aroma and cup. Gentle, round acidity; smooth, very satiny mouthfeel. Quiet, sweet-toned finish with hints of almond blossom and pear.
Crisply sweet. Nutella, orange zest, brown sugar, cedar, vanilla bean in aroma and cup. Brisk, even-keeled acidity; smooth, satiny mouthfeel. Chocolaty, nutty finish.
Bold, deep-toned. Baking chocolate, Brazil nut, date, lily, lemon zest in aroma and cup. Briskly sweet acidity; crisp, velvety mouthfeel. Finish consolidates to notes of Brazil nut and lemon zest.
Sweetly nut-toned, chocolaty. Cocoa powder, roasted almond, pink grapefruit, caramel, nutmeg in aroma and cup. Mild but engaging acidity; velvety-smooth mouthfeel. Crisp finish with notes of cocoa powder and nutmeg.
Complex, lithely structured. Pineapple, almond, white grape, honeysuckle, cedar in aroma and cup. Lively citrusy acidity; buoyant, silky-smooth mouthfeel. Clean, refreshing, uplifting finish that honors all the impulses of the cup.
Citrus-toned, vibrantly floral. Mandarin orange, narcissus, golden kiwi, lemongrass, white chocolate in aroma and cup. Brightly sweet structure with lively, refreshing acidity; rounded, silky mouthfeel. The finish highlights mandarin zest and sweet white chocolate notes.
Fruity, floral-toned. Blackberry, blood orange, jasmine, hazelnut, sage in aroma and cup. Smooth-tart, citric acidity; light, silky mouthfeel. Nutty, gently floral finish.
Precise, high-toned, enigmatic and inviting. Lavender, bergamot, nectarine, wild honey, ripe blackberry in aroma and cup. Sweetly citrusy acidity; lushly silky mouthfeel. Elegant, satiating, flavor-laden finish.
Evaluated as espresso. Invigoratingly bright and juicy. Cherry compote, toasted hazelnut, dark chocolate, mandarinquat, redwood in aroma and small cup. Plush, creamy mouthfeel; cherry-sweet finish. Enticingly complex in cappuccino format, exceptionally well-integrated.
Fragrant, layered, complex. Orange blossom, red currant, honey, sweet pipe tobacco, sugarcane in aroma and cup. Juicy, dynamic acidity; very plush, satiny mouthfeel. Refreshing finish leads with notes of red currant and orange blossom.
Explosively aromatic and fruit-forward. Red currant, dried lavender, spiced rum, wisteria aged balsamic in aroma and cup. Winey acidity; plush, syrupy mouthfeel. Powerhouse finish that carries through on the promise of the cup into the long.
Lush and enigmatic, richly aromatic. Raspberry, candied violet, pineapple taffy, cardamom in aroma and cup. Sparkling acidity; fluffy, viscous mouthfeel. Elegant and persistent finish with a floral-toned sweetness alongside notes of pineapple taffy and raspberry.
Vibrant and sweetly complex. Blackberry jam, candied kumquat, tea rose petals, cocoa nib, cedar in aroma and cup. Crisp and juicy, bright but balanced acidity; supple and satiny-smooth mouthfeel. Long and resonant finish, with lingering impressions of candied citrus, dark florals, and a touch of cocoa nib.