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Evaluated as espresso. Richly sweet-tart, multi-layered. Black cherry, tamarind, lemon-thyme, cedar, magnolia in aroma and small cup. Very syrupy, viscous mouthfeel; tart-leaning finish with notes of tamarind and lemon-thyme. In cappuccino format, like cherry pie, equal parts sweet and tart.
Complex, multi-layered. Dark chocolate, goji berry pineapple kefir, mint, jasmine in aroma and cup. Juicy, sweetly savory acidity; crisp, lightly satiny mouthfeel. Finish consolidates to dark chocolate and mint with hints of pineapple kefir.
Crisply sweet, gently tart. Apricot, almond butter, plumeria, tangerine, elm in aroma and cup. Balanced, sweet-toned acidity; velvety-smooth mouthfeel. Almondy finish with hints of tangerine and elm.
Delicate, intricate, complex. Blackberry jam, milk chocolate, pralines, magnolia, amber in aroma and cup. Vibrant, sparkling acidity; lithe, silky mouthfeel. Long, lingering, flavor-laden finish that carries all the aromas and flavors of the cup into the long.
Balanced, brightly sweet-tart. White peach, watermelon candy, agave syrup, pink grapefruit zest, lilac in aroma and cup. Floral-toned acidity; very silky-smooth mouthfeel. Lilac and watermelon notes carry the easygoing finish.
Fruit-toned, sweetly herbaceous. Lychee, guava, cocoa nib, pennyroyal, wisteria in aroma and cup. High-toned, confident acidity; plush, syrupy-smooth mouthfeel. Long, integrated finish centered around notes of guava and pennyroyal.
Balanced, fruit-toned. Lychee, almond, green grape, red wine barrel, cardamom in aroma and cup. Gently bright acidity; round, viscous mouthfeel. Quietly intriguing finish that leads with notes of lychee and cardamom.
Bright, juicy, intensely aromatic. Distinct green apple, kumquat, raw cacao, marjoram, wild honey in aroma and cup. Tart-leaning, citrusy acidity; quite full, satiny-smooth mouthfeel. Crisply tart finish with notes of kumquat and cacao.
Evaluated as espresso. Deep-toned, invitingly bittersweet. Pomegranate, hop flowers, maple syrup, lily, almond in aroma and small cup. Creamy-smooth mouthfeel; crisp, sweetly tart finish. In cappuccino format, richly almondy with undertones of pomegranate and hop flowers.
Sweetly pungent, bold-toned. Baking chocolate, date, gently scorched oak, caramel, orange zest in aroma and cup. Briskly bittersweet acidity; full, lightly syrupy mouthfeel. Crisp, caramelly finish with undertones of gently scorched oak and date.
Candy-sweet. Watermelon bubble gum, candy apple, pineapple saltwater taffy, sandalwood, kumquat in aroma and cup. Delicately bright acidity; plush, creamy mouthfeel. Very sweet finish centered around notes of watermelon bubble gum and pineapple saltwater taffy.
Uniquely composed, tangy-sweet. Dried apricot, pineapple kefir, dark chocolate, sandalwood, pink grapefruit zest in aroma and cup. Juicy, balanced acidity; full, syrupy-smooth mouthfeel. Finish leads with notes of pineapple kefir and dark chocolate.
Deep-toned, multi-layered. Black cherry, hazelnut, agave syrup, tangerine, rich cedar in aroma and cup. Gentle, round acidity; full, creamy mouthfeel. Finish consolidates to notes of black cherry and tangerine with cedar undertones.
Richly cocoa-toned, gently citrusy. Cocoa nib, pink grapefruit zest, red grape, marjoram, cedar in aroma and cup. Briskly sweet acidity; very full, syrupy mouthfeel. Finish consolidates to notes of cocoa nib and pink grapefruit.
Sweetly tart, citrusy. Lemon verbena, pomelo, cocoa nib, almond butter, candied violet in aroma and cup. Briskly sweet-tart acidity; plush, very syrupy mouthfeel. Almond and lemon verbena notes carry the resonant finish.
Chocolaty, balanced, bright. Dark chocolate, nectarine, lemon balm, fresh-cut oak, pink peppercorn in aroma and cup. Sparkling acidity; lightly satiny mouthfeel. Chocolate and nectarine center the confident finish.
Sweetly tart, fruit-forward. Mango, baking chocolate, lemongrass, honey, fresh-cut fir in aroma and cup. Juicy-sweet acidity; crisp, velvety mouthfeel. Lemongrass and baking chocolate predominate in the finish.
Sweetly pungent, rich-toned. Blackberry shrub, tangerine, cocoa nib, narcissus, amber in aroma and cup. Crisp, even-keeled acidity; smooth, silky mouthfeel. Long, lingering, harmonious and resonant finish.
Evaluated as espresso. Sweetly nut-toned. Cashew butter, cocoa powder, date, freesia, fir in aroma and small cup. Viscous, syrupy mouthfeel; gently drying, cocoa-toned finish. In cappuccino format, chocolate and cashew notes are amplified, while florals recede.
Evaluated as espresso. Roast-rounded; sweetly wood-framed. Fresh-cut cedar, golden raisin, Brazil nut, sassafras, pomegranate in aroma and small cup. Crisp, velvety mouthfeel; cedary finish with pomegranate undertones. In three parts milk, crisply chocolaty and gently sweet-tart.
