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We have published thousands of coffee reviews and espresso reviews since 1997. The reviews below appear in reverse chronological order by review date. Older reviews may no longer accurately reflect current versions of the same coffee. To search for a specific roaster, origin or coffee use the Advanced Search Function.
Evaluated as espresso. Rich-toned, deeply sweet-savory. Black currant, pomegranate, hop flowers, dark chocolate, magnolia, cedar in aroma and small cup. Crisp, lightly satiny mouthfeel; intense, concentrated finish rife with notes of black currant, magnolia and dark chocolate. In cappuccino format, dark chocolate notes are amplified, as are magnolia and black currant.
Juicy, lithe, high-toned. Lychee, passionfruit, sandalwood, cocoa nib, marjoram in aroma and cup. Sparkling acidity; crisp, lushly satiny mouthfeel. Cocoa-toned tropical fruit in the finish.
Brightly sweet, rich-toned. Red currant, agave syrup, lemon verbena, dark chocolate, cedar in aroma and cup. Juicy, lively acidity; crisp, lightly satiny mouthfeel. Sweetly herbaceous finish supported by notes of dark chocolate and cedar.
Evaluated as espresso. Rich, deep, sweetly nutty. Hazelnut butter, tamarind, jasmine, dark chocolate, cedar in aroma and small cup. Crisp, velvety-smooth mouthfeel; nutty, chocolaty finish. In cappuccino format, Nutella-like in its marriage of chocolate and hazelnut notes.
Evaluated as espresso. Deep-toned, crisply chocolaty. Baking chocolate, hazelnut, date, gardenia, oak in aroma and small cup. Full, creamy mouthfeel; sweetly nut-toned, wood-framed finish. In cappuccino format, notes of baking chocolate and hazelnut are supported by oak.
Evaluated as espresso. Richly aromatic, brightly sweet-tart. Dark chocolate, black cherry, tamarind, cedar, finger lime in aroma and small cup. Full, creamy mouthfeel; richly chocolaty, tart-leaning finish. In cappuccino format, dark chocolate and black cherry notes carry the profile, with support from finger lime and cedar.
Evaluated as espresso. Sweetly nut-toned, earthy and caramelly. Dark caramel, almond, pipe tobacco, date, oak in aroma and small cup. Full, syrupy mouthfeel; gently drying, wood-framed finish. In cappuccino-scaled milk, caramel is front and center, supported by notes of pipe tobacco and date.
Evaluated as espresso. Sweetly nutty, invitingly crisp. Cashew butter, cocoa powder, golden raisin, cedar, orange zest in aroma and small cup. Velvety-smooth mouthfeel; finish consolidates to notes of cocoa powder and cashew. In three parts milk, nut tones further sweeten and cocoa powder is also amplified.
Brightly sweet, gently tart. Cocoa nib, pink peppercorn, freesia, apricot, almond in aroma and cup. Juicy, vibrant acidity; crisp, satiny mouthfeel. Notes of pink peppercorn and freesia are supported by cocoa nib in the long finish.
Crisply chocolaty, richly bittersweet. Baking chocolate, lime zest, magnolia, date, cedar in aroma and cup. Gentle, sweet-toned acidity; dry vermouth-like mouthfeel. Baking chocolate and lime zest lead in the finish, with undertones of magnolia.
Nuanced, multi-layered fruit-forward. Bergamot, apricot nectar, star jasmine, lemon balm, sandalwood in aroma and cup. Complex, juicy acidity; full, syrupy mouthfeel. Long-lasting finish that carries over all the flavor notes from the cup.
Deeply sweet-savory. Mulberry, cocoa nib, thyme, cedar, agave syrup in aroma and cup. Sweet-tart acidity; plush, syrupy mouthfeel. Sweetly herbaceous finish supported by cocoa nib and mulberry.
Delicately high-toned. Nectarine, honey, narcissus, cocoa nib, tangerine zest in aroma and cup. Gently bright, juicy acidity; crisp, silky mouthfeel. Finish consolidates to notes of cocoa nib and nectarine.
Evaluated as espresso. Sweetly nut-toned, gently fruity. Cashew butter, pomegranate, orange zest, baking chocolate, oak in aroma and small cup. Velvety-smooth mouthfeel; crisp, nutty finish. In cappuccino-scaled milk, pomegranate notes predominate, supported by creamy cashew tones.
High-toned, crisply fruity. Blueberry, tamarind, baking chocolate, pink peppercorn, freesia in aroma and cup. Briskly tart acidity; syrupy-smooth mouthfeel. Finish consolidates to notes of blueberry and tamarind with undertones of pink peppercorn.
Deep-toned, richly sweet. Dark chocolate, clove, apricot, caramel, cedar in aroma and cup. Bright, balanced acidity; plush, satiny mouthfeel. Chocolaty, spice-toned finish.
Deeply aromatic, complex. Bergamot, mulberry, tea rose, cinnamon, amber in aroma and cup. Delicately sweet-tart acidity; crisp, silky-smooth mouthfeel. Long, resonant, flavor-saturated finish.
Cocoa-toned, sweetly herbaceous. Cocoa nib, nectarine, lemon verbena, agave syrup, cedar in aroma and cup. Balanced, juicy acidity; silky-smooth mouthfeel. Citrusy finish supported by cocoa nib and cedar.
Brightly sweet-tart, fruit-toned. Cocoa nib, dried pineapple, magnolia, sage, sweet cream in aroma and cup. Sweetly brisk acidity; plush, syrupy mouthfeel. The quiet finish consolidates to cocoa nib and cedar. With pineapple undertones.
Richly fruit- and floral-toned. Lychee, wisteria, cocoa nib, pineapple taffy, thyme in aroma and cup. Juicy-bright acidity; crisp, silky mouthfeel. Cocoa-driven finish with pretty fruit and floral undertones.
