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Evaluated as espresso. Crisply chocolaty, gently floral. Baking chocolate, freesia, almond, satsuma, fresh-cut oak in aroma and small cup. Syrupy-smooth mouthfeel; chocolaty, nutty finish. In cappuccino format, balanced and inviting.
Deep-toned, chocolaty and roast-rounded. Chocolate fudge, maraschino cherry, cashew, gently scorched cedar, marjoram in aroma and cup. Gentle, round acidity; plush, creamy mouthfeel. Finish consolidates to notes of chocolate fudge, scorched cedar and cashew.
Elegant, floral-toned, sweetly herbaceous. Narcissus, agave syrup, dried apricot, marjoram, salted almond in aroma and cup. Delicately bright, gently tart acidity; crisp, lightly satiny mouthfeel. Very long, flavor-saturated, harmonious finish.
Layered, subtle, profoundly sweet. Jujube, allspice, pistachio, candied violet, dragonfruit in aroma and cup. High-toned, malic (apple-like) acidity; delicately silky mouthfeel. Crisp, satisfying, flavor-saturated finish.
Bright, sweet, richly floral-toned. Frangipane, ginger blossom, blood orange zest, saffron, hazelnut butter in aroma and cup. Floral-toned, juicy-bright acidity; lightly creamy, very smooth mouthfeel. Richly resonant, elongated finish.
Richly aromatic, deeply and complexly sweet. Passionfruit, cocoa nib, pomelo, wild honey, hazelnut butter in aroma and cup. Gently tart with sparkling acidity; lush, silky mouthfeel. Long, resonant, harmonious finish.
Rich-toned, tropical-leaning. Ginger blossom, cocoa nib, bergamot, amber, maple syrup in aroma and cup. Juicy-tart, citrusy acidity; vibrant, silky-smooth mouthfeel. Citrusy-sweet, cocoa-toned finish.
Sweetly spice-toned, crisply chocolaty. Clove, Meyer lemon zest, magnolia, baking chocolate, agave syrup in aroma and cup. Bright, juicy acidity; plush, satiny mouthfeel. Finish consolidates to notes of baking chocolate and clove.
Richly sweet, delicately tart. Vanilla orchid, finger lime, cocoa nib, butterscotch, brown sugar in aroma and cup. Bright, balanced acidity; full, syrupy-smooth mouthfeel. Resonant finish centered around notes of butterscotch and finger lime.
Bright, sweet, high-toned. Guava, baking chocolate, pink grapefruit, macadamia, coconut in aroma and cup. Sparkling acidity; vibrant, satiny mouthfeel. Finish consolidates to notes of baking chocolate and pink grapefruit.
Juicy-bright, tart-leaning. Pomegranate, dried pineapple, dark chocolate, marjoram, cedar in aroma and cup. Malic (apple-like) acidity; crisp, lightly satiny mouthfeel. Invitingly long, richly aromatic finish.
Rich-toned, balanced, bright. Almond butter, salted caramel, date, freesia, cedar in aroma and cup. Gently bright, sweetly tart acidity; crisp, satiny-smooth mouthfeel. Richly nutty finish with undertones of freesia.
Evaluated as espresso. Richly chocolaty, deeply floral. Dark chocolate, wisteria, myrrh, black cherry, cedar in aroma and small cup. Richly viscous mouthfeel; flavor-laden, complex finish. In cappuccino format, chocolate and floral notes vie for your attention, and both win.
Rich-toned, complex, fruit-forward. Dried mango, dark chocolate, macadamia, finger lime, amber in aroma and cup. Sweetly tart structure with bright, vibrant acidity; very syrupy-smooth mouthfeel. The fruit-centered finish is long, layered and lingering.
Elegantly sweet, spice-toned. Bergamot, cocoa nib, star anise, apricot, narcissus in aroma and cup. Sparkling acidity; crisp, silky mouthfeel. Exceptionally long, cohesive, complex finish.
Deeply sweet, gently tart, richly savory. Dried plum, cocoa nib, lemon-thyme, tangerine, cedar in aroma and cup. Briskly sweet acidity; plush, syrupy mouthfeel. Satiating, flavor-saturated finish.
Rich-toned, fruity, deeply sweet. Raspberry jam, baking chocolate, ginger blossom, fresh-cut fir, maple syrup in aroma and cup. Sweet structure with gentle acidity; plush, syrupy-smooth mouthfeel. Resonant finish centers on raspberry and chocolate notes supported by spice-toned florals.
Complex, richly aromatic, spice-toned. Candied violet, clove, dried red plum, cocoa nib, frankincense in aroma and cup. Balanced, malic (apple-like) acidity; vibrant, very silky-smooth mouthfeel. Layered, long-lasting finish.
Complex, deep-toned, richly sweet. Black cherry, aromatic orchid, cocoa nib, amber, wild honey in aroma and cup. Juicy, sparkling acidity; plush, syrupy mouthfeel. Resonant, coherent, very long finish that fulfills the promise of the cup.
Crisply sweet-tart, high-toned. Jasmine, hazelnut, cocoa nib, tangerine, lychee in aroma and cup. Bright, citric acidity; smooth, silky mouthfeel. Cocoa-toned finish supported by notes of jasmine and tangerine.
