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Bright, deep-toned. Red currant, mandarin zest, nougat, vanilla and baking chocolate in aroma and cup. Juicy, balanced acidity; silky, viscous mouthfeel. The crisp finish centers around citrus and cocoa notes.
Bright, balanced, sweetly nuanced. Notes of pink grapefruit, magnolia, persimmon, vanilla and cocoa nib in aroma and cup. Lively, citrus-toned acidity; lightly syrupy body. The finish is crisp and refreshing, carrying citrus and cocoa sweetness.
Roasty-sweet and full-bodied. Notes of dark chocolate, molasses, charred cedar and dried fig in aroma and cup. Gentle, low-toned acidity; heavy, syrupy body. The finish leans toward bittersweet chocolate and smoky cedar.
Round and accessible. Notes of baking chocolate, Brazil nut, brown sugar and orange zest in aroma and cup. Brisk acidity; crisp, satiny mouthfeel. The gently drying finish is sweetly nutty with mild cocoa depth.
Sweet-toned. Notes of toasted almond, mild citrus, cedar and cocoa powder in aroma and cup. Gentle, slightly tart acidity; very light body. The finish is nutty and crisp with hints of cedar and cocoa powder.
Elegant and aromatic. Frangipani, white peach, honey, lime zest, cocoa nib in aroma and cup. Bright, integrated acidity; silky texture. The finish is long and harmonious, with fruit and floral notes lingering over honey-like sweetness.
Sweetly spice-toned. Notes of dried pineapple, cocoa nib, nutmeg, molasses and black tea in aroma and cup. Gentle, round acidity; silky body. The finish is clean and lingering, with cocoa and tropical fruit sweetness.
Crisply chocolaty, sweet-toned. Baking chocolate, caramel, mandarin zest, cashew, oak in aroma and cup. Brisky sweet structure; lightly satiny mouthfeel. Delicate finish with hints of baking chocolate and mandarin zest.
Crisply fruit-forward, sweetly spice-toned. Berry compote, pineapple candy, raw cacao, pink peppercorn, gardenia in aroma and cup. Sweet-tart acidity; syrupy-smooth mouthfeel. Fruity finish with notes of pineapple and pink peppercorn.
Straightforward, sweet-toned, gently floral. Notes of macadamia, light caramel, lemon zest, yellow plum, and dried carnation in aroma and cup. Briskly sweet acidity; smooth, silky mouthfeel. The finish is sweet and caramelly.
Richly aromatic, warmly fruit-forward. Notes of ripe strawberry, fig syrup, cocoa butter, vanilla bean and mandarin zest in aroma and cup. Crisp, sweetly tart acidity; round, creamy mouthfeel. The finish is cocoa-leaning and gently citrusy, with lingering hints of strawberry and vanilla.
Bright, juicy, intricately sweet-tart. Black currant, pink grapefruit, wild honey, thyme, red plum in aroma and cup. Lively, integrated acidity; smooth, lightly syrupy mouthfeel. The finish is resonant and fruit-driven, with black currant and sweet citrus notes.
Evaluated as espresso. Richly fruit-forward, cocoa-toned. Notes of blueberry, plum, raw honey, cocoa powder and Meyer lemon zest in aroma and small cup. Plush, velvety mouthfeel; crisp, citrusy finish. In cappuccino format, the shot softens, emphasizing cocoa and sweet citrus tones.
Delicate, juicy-bright, floral. Cocoa nib, magnolia, pink grapefruit, white peppercorn, honey in aroma and cup. Juicy, sparkling acidity; silly, viscous mouthfeel. Resonant, harmonious, flavor-saturated finish.
Crisply sweet, balanced. Goji berry, mandarin, freesia, thyme, cocoa nib in aroma and cup. Briskly sweet acidity; lightly satiny, very smooth mouthfeel. Cocoa-toned finish with notes of freesia and thyme.
Bright, juicy-sweet. Apricot, almond, pink grapefruit, white peppercorn, maple syrup in aroma and cup. Malic acidity; crisp, silky mouthfeel. Persistent finish centered around notes of almond and pink grapefruit.
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.
Cocoa- and berry-driven, richly sweet. Dried strawberry, cocoa nib, lemon balm, magnolia, fresh-cut cedar in aroma and cup. Delicately bright, juicy acidity; plush, syrupy mouthfeel. Cocoa-toned finish supported by ripe berry notes.
Balanced, sweetly nutty. Almond butter, baking chocolate, sassafras, pink peppercorn, Meyer lemon in aroma and cup. Briskly sweet acidity; crisp, satiny mouthfeel. Gentle, pleasing, sweetly nutty finish.
Elegant, crystalline, richly floral. Leading notes of narcissus, ripe peach, bergamot, honey and cocoa nib. Acidity is high-toned and juicy; body is delicate but resonant. The finish is long and aromatic, with persistent floral and citrus notes and a richly sweet throughline of honey.
