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Richly sweet, invitingly tart. Lilac, dark chocolate, blackberry, pink grapefruit zest, musk in aroma and cup. Sweet-tart structure with bright acidity; syrupy-smooth mouthfeel. The flavor-laden finish leads with blackberry in the short, rounding to deep chocolate and musk notes in the long.
Richly chocolaty, fruit-driven. Raspberry jam, baking chocolate, agave syrup, cedar, bay leaf in aroma and cup. Gently bright acidity; plush, creamy mouthfeel. Crisply sweet-tart finish centered around berry and chocolate notes.
Sweetly whiskey-toned. Bourbon barrel, milk chocolate, vanilla, hazelnut, orange zest in aroma and cup. Sweetly brisk acidity; full, syrupy mouthfeel. Crisply sweet finish with notes of bourbon barrel and milk chocolate.
Gently sweet-tart, cocoa-toned. Cocoa nib, passionfruit, wisteria, musk, tangerine in aroma and cup. Gentle, round acidity; full, syrupy-smooth mouthfeel. Delicate finish centers around notes of wisteria and cocoa nib.
Crisply sweet, fruit-forward. Strawberry, cocoa nib, lime zest, thyme, cedar in aroma and cup. Briskly sweet acidity; lightly satiny mouthfeel. Quiet finish with notes of cocoa nib and cedar with undertones of strawberry and lime zest.
Juicy, fruit-toned. Dried plum, lychee, cocoa nib, narcissus, bergamot in aroma and cup. Sweetly tart structure with bright, vibrant acidity; crisp, satiny mouthfeel. Complex, long floral- and fruit-toned finish.
Crisply sweet, delicately fruity. Date, hazelnut, lily, fresh-cut fir, brown sugar in aroma and cup. Sweet structure with brisk acidity; syrupy-smooth mouthfeel. The wood-framed finish is briskly sweet into the long.
Crisp, sweetly nut-driven. Hazelnut, agave syrup, red apple, balsa wood, lemon zest in aroma and cup. Sweet-toned structure with gentle acidity; crisp, silky mouthfeel. The gently drying finish leads with notes of hazelnut and agave syrup, with undertones of balsa wood.
Balanced, crisply sweet-tart. Baking chocolate, apricot, almond, lemon verbena, cedar in aroma and cup. Gently bright acidity; crisp, satiny mouthfeel. Finish consolidates to notes of apricot and almond.
Deeply chocolaty, rich-toned. Dark chocolate, hazelnut butter, magnolia, pear, cedar in aroma and cup. Briskly sweet acidity; full, syrupy-smooth mouthfeel. Crisp, sweetly nutty finish.
Rich-toned, crisply sweet. Date, caramel, orange zest, freesia, oak in aroma and cup. Briskly sweet acidity; lightly satiny mouthfeel. Quietly inviting finish leads with notes of caramel and orange zest.
Richly fruit-forward, intensely aromatic. Concord grape, tiramisu, agave syrup, lilac, amber in aroma and cup. Juicy, bright acidity; plush, syrupy mouthfeel. The bold finish centers around notes of Concord grape and amber.
Refreshingly bright, citrusy-sweet. Tangerine, lychee, ginger blossom, agave syrup, cedar in aroma and cup. High-toned, citrusy acidity; crisp, satiny mouthfeel. Finish consolidates to notes of tangerine and cedar with hints of ginger blossom.
Sweetly fruit- and floral-toned. Narcissus, date, almond, candycap mushroom, honey in aroma and cup. Savory-sweet structure; smooth, honey-like body. Narcissus and candycap mushroom notes preside in the long finish.
Evaluated as espresso. Deep-toned, richly sweet-savory. Dark chocolate, dried raspberry, salted caramel, gently scorched oak, hint of sage in aroma and small cup. Plush, syrupy mouthfeel; crisply sweet-tart finish. In three parts milk, chocolate and raspberry notes harmonize with a salted caramel throughline.
Vibrant, elegant, richly sweet, complex. Peach, aromatic orchid, Meyer lemon zest, cocoa nib, rosewood in aroma and cup. Juicy, high-toned acidity; silky, lively mouthfeel. Long, enticing, coherent finish that fulfills the promise of the cup.
Crisp, richly sweet-tart. Dark chocolate, dried nectarine, narcissus, almond brittle, cane sugar in aroma and cup. Brightly sweet structure with juicy acidity; plush, creamy mouthfeel. The finish centers around notes of chocolaty nectarine.
Deeply sweet, fruity and bright. Bing cherry, dark chocolate, snickerdoodle, pistachio, sweet lime in aroma and cup. Sweet-tart structure with brisk acidity; plush, satiny-smooth mouthfeel. The crisply fruit-toned finish is supported by pistachio and dark chocolate notes.
Richly aromatic, crisply sweet. Pomegranate, cocoa nib, goji berry, cedar, baking chocolate in aroma and cup. Balanced, red apple-like acidity; crisp, velvety mouthfeel. Especially flavor-saturated finish, resonant and long.
Evaluated as espresso. Deeply chocolaty, richly floral, sweetly tart. Chocolate fudge, wisteria, black cherry, toffee, cedar in aroma and small cup. Creamy-smooth mouthfeel; long, flavor-laden finish. In cappuccino format, complex, nuanced and satiating.
