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Rich-toned, earthy-sweet. Fresh humus, cocoa powder, gently scorched sandalwood, gardenia, graphite in aroma and cup. Gentle, almost imperceptible acidity; dry vermouth-like mouthfeel. Earthy sweet finish with hints of cocoa powder underneath.
Sweetly smoky, citrusy. Gently scorched Meyer lemon zest, mesquite, dark chocolate, lily, hazelnut in aroma and cup. Low-toned, jagged acidity; tannic, lightly syrupy mouthfeel. Smoky-citrusy wood-framed finish.
Roast-muted, wood-framed. Earthy, sweetly savory. Treacle, fresh-turned soil, scorched fir, lily, date in aroma and cup. Sharp, astringent acidity; bitter but viscous mouthfeel. Smoky, woody finish with undertones of lily.
Harsh, bitter. Charcoal, snap pea, soapy florals, carob, stale raising in aroma and cup. Harsh, bitter acidity; droopy mouthfeel. Woody, burnt finish.
Price: NT $650/200 grams
Richly sweet-savory. Kiwi, cinnamon, white tea, gardenia, dill in aroma and cup. Tangy, juicy acidity; vibrant, silky-smooth acidity. Long-lasting, harmonious, flavor-laden and richly aromatic finish.
Price: NT $2,700/100 grams
Crisply sweet, richly nutty. Cantaloupe, pistachio, satsuma mandarin, elm, amber in aroma and cup. Balanced, bright acidity; very full, satiny-smooth mouthfeel. Finish consolidates to notes of elm and pistachio.
Price: NT $1,800/100 grams
Crisply sweet-tart, gently spice-toned. Cranberry, pink peppercorn, cashew butter, pine, freesia in aroma and cup. Tart-leaning, citric acidity; plush, satiny mouthfeel. Wood-framed finish with cashew undertones.
Price: $25.00/8 ounces
Richly fruit-driven, sweetly herbaceous. Caramelized pineapple, pistachio, satsuma mandarin, sage, raw cacao in aroma and cup. High-toned, malic acidity; lively, lightly syrupy, very smooth mouthfeel. Harmonious, deeply aromatic, flavor-laden finish.
Evaluated as espresso. Bright, juicy-tart, floral-toned. Honeysuckle, finger lime, myrrh, dark chocolate, jujube in aroma and small cup. Vibrant, crisp, smooth mouthfeel; richly tart, satiating finish. In cappuccino format, balanced, chocolaty, sweetly tart, floral-toned.
Crisp, deep, sweetly spice-toned. Blackberry, dark chocolate, clove, lemon verbena, cedar in aroma and cup. Gentle, round acidity; full, satiny mouthfeel. Long, resonant, flavor-saturated finish.
Price: NT $339/8 ounces
Complex, intricate, richly sweet. Star jasmine, cocoa nib, white peach, frankincense, lavender in aroma and cup. Bright, juicy acidity; plush, syrupy mouthfeel. Resonant, flavor-saturated finish that centers notes of star jasmine and white peach, grounded by crisp cocoa nib.
Price: NT $399/8 ounces
Balanced, sweetly savory. Cocoa nib, bay leaf, mulberry, dark caramel, pink peppercorn in aroma and cup. Brightly sweet, malic acidity; crisp, syrupy mouthfeel. Long, flavor-saturated finish centered around notes of cocoa nib and pink peppercorn.
Bright, vibrant, sweetly tart. Apricot, pink grapefruit, jasmine, cedar, cocoa nib in aroma and cup. High-toned, juicy acidity; lightly satiny mouthfeel. The crisp, long finish leads with notes of apricot and pink grapefruit with undertones of cocoa nib.
Richly berry-toned, sweetly tart. Berry melange, cocoa nib, rhododendron, cashew, tangerine in aroma and cup. Crisp, balanced acidity; plush, creamy-smooth mouthfeel. Berry-driven finish supported by notes of cashew and cocoa nib.
Fruit-toned, sweetly nutty. Blueberry, almond butter, baking chocolate, magnolia, cedar in aroma and cup. Sweet-toned structure with gentle, round acidity; full, satiny mouthfeel. Resonant finish centers around notes of blueberry and baking chocolate with undertones of cedar.
Richly aromatic, sweetly savory. Plum, dark chocolate, cedar, sarsaparilla, apple blossom in aroma and cup. Sweetly brisk acidity; full, creamy-smooth mouthfeel. Finish consolidates to notes of plum, dark chocolate and cedar.
Sweetly nut-toned, richly bittersweet. Hazelnut toffee, lemon verbena, pear, baking chocolate, cedar in aroma and cup. Briskly sweet acidity; full, syrupy-smooth mouthfeel. Finish consolidates to notes of cedar and hazelnut toffee.
Crisply chocolaty, sweetly nut-toned. Baking chocolate, almond brittle, red apple, cedar, marjoram in aroma and cup. Sweetly brisk acidity; full, velvety mouthfeel. Nut-toned, crisply chocolaty finish.
Crisply chocolaty, sweetly nut-toned. Baking chocolate, cashew butter, date, freesia, green apple in aroma and cup. Briskly sweet acidity; very full, satiny mouthfeel. Chocolaty finish with undertones of freesia.
Sweet-toned, nutty. Cashew butter, agave syrup, orange zest, fresh-cut fir, dried fig in aroma and cup. Balanced, gently bright acidity; velvety-smooth mouthfeel. Crisp, bittersweet finish with notes of orange zest and agave syrup supported by fir.