Washington, DC Reviews

Bright, juicy, sweetly herbaceous. Ripe peach, tangerine, magnolia, marjoram, toffee and cocoa nib in aroma and cup. Resonant, juicy acidity; plush syrupy mouthfeel. Very long, flavor-saturated finish that fulfills the promise of the cup.

Evaluated as espresso. Richly sweet-tart, deep-toned. Black cherry, chocolate fudge, hazelnut, sassafras, cedar in aroma and small cup. Crisp, satiny-smooth mouthfeel; resonant, fudge-like finish. In cappuccino format, a really nice coconut note emerges, and the milk harmonizes beautifully with the fruit and nut tones.

Brilliantly transparent, enticingly layered. Bergamot, wild honey, star jasmine, cacao husk, ripe apricot and lemon verbena in aroma and cup. Luminous, lively acidity; satiny body. The finish is persistent, weaving citrus and floral brightness through sweet cocoa undertones.

Lush and deeply aromatic. Notes of raspberry, pink grapefruit zest, vanilla, cocoa nib and lilac in aroma and cup. Bright, juicy acidity; richly satiny mouthfeel. The finish is resonant, layering fruit and floral sweetness over chocolate depth.

Radiant and fruit-saturated. Passionfruit, lychee, pink grapefruit zest, vanilla and dark chocolate in aroma and cup. Crisp, malic acidity; very syrupy, viscous mouthfeel. The finish is long and harmonious, with tropical fruit and sweet spice supported by deep chocolate undertones.

Lush and fruit-driven. Berry compote, mango, vanilla, cocoa powder and lavender in aroma and cup. Rounded, juicy acidity; creamy-smooth mouthfeel. The finish lingers with layered fruit and floral sweetness.

Vibrant and balanced. Notes of pink grapefruit, red currant, cocoa nib, apple blossom and cashew butter in aroma and cup. Brisk, citrusy acidity; plush, velvety body. The long finish centers around fruit and chocolate depth.

Sweetly complex, fruit-forward. Raspberry, bergamot, cocoa nib, candied ginger, honey in aroma and cup. Bright, juicy acidity; very syrupy mouthfeel. Layered finish with berry sweetness up front and lingering cocoa and spice in the long.

Elegant, floral-driven, and citrusy sweet. Notes of magnolia, tangerine, and ripe passionfruit lead, supported by bergamot and cocoa nib. Juicy, brightly layered acidity; light yet silky body. The finish is long and resonant, carrying citrus and floral sweetness through to a gently cocoa-toned long.

Dazzlingly bright, sweet-tart, and layered. Black currant, sage, cocoa nib, magnolia, magrut lime, maple syrup in aroma and cup. Juicy, vibrant structure with crisp, sweetly tart acidity; plush, syrupy-smooth mouthfeel. The finish is resonant and long, highlighting citrus, currant, and floral tones with a grounding throughline of cocoa nib.

Stone fruit-driven, lushly floral. White nectarine, orange blossom, honeycomb, saffron, almond in aroma and cup. Sweetly crisp structure with gentle, round; full, syrupy-smooth mouthfeel. Finish is driven by notes of white nectarine and almond ensconced by decisive narcissus.

Berry-toned, vividly floral. Blackberry, honeysuckle, raw sugar, pink peppercorn, cocoa nib in aroma and cup. Sweetly tart structure with crisp, juicy acidity; full, satiny-smooth mouthfeel. Finish is carried by notes of blackberry and cocoa nib.

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.

Bright, juicy, citrusy-sweet. Tangerine, milk chocolate, tamarind, hazelnut, oregano in aroma and cup. Gently bright, balanced acidity; plush, syrupy-smooth mouthfeel. Citrusy, chocolaty finish.

Rich-toned, deep and rich. Dark chocolate, pipe tobacco, molasses, red currant, sassafras in aroma and cup. Gentle, round acidity; very full, creamy mouthfeel. Chocolaty finish with and edge of sweet pipe tobacco and molasses.

Crisply sweet-savory. Red licorice, Meyer lemon zest, baking chocolate, hop flowers, cedar in aroma and cup. Sweet-savory structure with brisk acidity; very full, syrupy mouthfeel. Red licorice and baking chocolate frame the gently sweet finish.

Elegant, nuanced, gently bright. Red plum, hazelnut nougat, plumeria, cocoa nib, mesquite in aroma and cup. Delicately malic (apple-like) acidity; plush, syrupy-smooth mouthfeel. Long, lingering, resonantly sweet, floral finish.

Richly sweet, elegantly tart, complex. Pink grapefruit, cocoa nib, strawberry guava, lemongrass, palo santo in aroma and cup. Juicy-bright, balanced acidity; plush, satiny-smooth mouthfeel. Long, multilayered, resonant finish that carries all the aroma and flavor notes of the cup into the long.