Blind Assessment: A rather original espresso. In the small cup full, syrupy mouthfeel and very complex flavor balancing savory and sweet tendencies: aromatic wood and butter on the savory side, hints of dark chocolate, dried fruit, flowers, banana on the sweet. The complexity carries into a rich finish. Two parts hot milk predictably fattens and sweetens the dark chocolate, but the aromatic wood and butter suggestions maintain their complicating presence.

Notes: Caldi Coffee is a small coffeehouse located in Tao-yuan City, Taiwan that devotes itself to providing "splendid coffee" at affordable prices. Visit www.caldicafe.url.tw/yellowpage/index.html or call 011-886-3-3364965 for more information.

Who Should Drink It: Leans more toward the brandy and cigar side of espresso expression than the fountain and dessert side.