Top-Rated Coffees (94+ points)
We found 2296 coffees and espressos that earned an outstanding score of 94 points or higher. The reviews below appear in reverse chronological order by review date. Older reviews may no longer accurately reflect current versions of the same coffee.
Evaluated as espresso. Deep-toned, richly sweet, multilayered. Dark chocolate, vanilla panna cotta, hazelnut, narcissus, pink peppercorn in aroma and small cup. Syrupy-smooth mouthfeel; chocolaty, sweetly nutty finish. In cappuccino format, dessert-like in its chocolaty sweetness, with a hint of pink peppercorn underneath.
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.
Balanced, sweetly spice-toned. Cocoa nib, nutmeg, apricot, pistachio, satsuma mandarin in aroma and cup. Juicy, malic (apple-like) acidity; very syrupy mouthfeel. FInish consolidates to notes of cocoa nib and sweet citrus.
Price: $19.95/12 ounces
High-toned, richly sweet-tart. Wild honey, raspberry jam, dark chocolate, lemon verbena, sandalwood in aroma and cup. Crisply sweet-tart, malic (apple-like) acidity; plush, very syrupy-smooth mouthfeel. Long, harmonious, flavor-saturated finish.
Richly chocolaty, deeply floral-toned. Magnolia, dark chocolate, pluot, hazelnut, lemon balm in aroma and cup. Lively, sparkling acidity; very full, syrupy-smooth mouthfeel. Finish rounds to notes of dark chocolate and magnolia with undertones of lemon balm.
Price: NT $450/4 ounces
Sweetly tart, slightly umami. Tamarind, candycap mushroom, raw cacao, watermelon candy, myrrh in aroma and cup. Sparkling acidity; full, very satiny mouthfeel. Exceptionally long, layered, rich and engaging finish.
High-toned, sweetly tart. Dried raspberry, freesia, hazelnut, salted caramel, tangelo in aroma and cup. Tart-leaning, winy acidity; plush, syrupy mouthfeel. Fruity-sweet finish with undertones of freesia and cocoa nib.
Delicately sweet-tart, juicy-bright. Cocoa nib, calamansi, lemon thyme, sugarcane, cedar in aroma and cup. Balanced, malic (apple-like) acidity; very full, syrupy mouthfeel. Herbaceous, cocoa-toned finish.
Richly chocolaty, deeply fruit-forward. Wild blueberry, baking chocolate, narcissus, pink peppercorn, cedar in aroma and cup. Brisk, sweet acidity; very full, syrupy mouthfeel. The resonant finish is flavor-laden, long and harmonious, integrating all aroma and flavor notes from the cup.
Richly floral-toned, gently bright. Jasmine, cocoa nib, pink grapefruit, apricot, almond in aroma and cup. Sparkling acidity; vibrant, silky mouthfeel. The finish carries through on the promise of the cup.
Price: NT $600/226 grams
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 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.
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.
Lychee, rose hips, oolong tea, cocoa nib, magnolia in aroma and cup. Juicy-bright acidity; plush, syrupy mouthfeel. Floral-toned, oolong-like finish.
Price: $22.99/8 ounces
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 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.
Price: NT $250/8 ounces
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.
Evaluated as espresso. Rich-toned, floral, complex. Magnolia, dark chocolate, tangerine, black cherry, cedar in aroma and small cup. Smooth, syrupy mouthfeel; long, resonant, flavor-saturated finish. In cappuccino format, chocolaty, fruit-toned and very floral.