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Elegant, immersive, unique. Butterscotch, honeysuckle, cocoa nib, coconut, muscat grape, bergamot in aroma and cup. Layered, intense, sparkling acidity; very smooth, syrupy mouthfeel. Long, incense-like finish with notes of honeysuckle and bergamot and undertones of muscat and cocoa nib.
Bright, juicy, sweetly savory. Black currant, dark chocolate, green tomato, lemon verbena, pink peppercorn in aroma and cup. Vibrant, sparkling (phosphoric) acidity; full, syrupy-smooth mouthfeel. Very long, resonant, compelling and integrated finish, complex and multi-layered.
Complex, deep-toned, confident. Blackberry, violet, roasted coconut, wild honey, blood orange in aroma and cup. Juicy, vibrant acidity; plush, syrupy-smooth mouthfeel. Flavor-laden finish centered around notes of roasted cocoa nut, blood orange and violet.
Floral-toned, fruit-saturated. Ginger blossom, wild strawberry, guava, sea moss, cocoa nib in aroma and cup. Elegantly bright, sweet-savory acidity; plush, syrupy mouthfeel. Very long, fruity, floral finish.
Brightly sweet-tart, balanced. Red plum, freesia, tangerine zest, almond butter, cedar in aroma and cup. Juicy-bright acidity; full, syrupy-smooth mouthfeel. Rich finish that leads with notes of red plum and almond with freesia undertones.
Crisply floral-toned, very fruity. Lilac, wild raspberry, amber, dark chocolate, wild honey in aroma and cup. Sweet-tart structure with delicate, juicy acidity; full, syrupy-smooth mouthfeel. Wild raspberry, dark chocolate, and amber-like honey carry the rich finish.
Richly fruity, complex. Wild strawberry, cocoa nib, lemon balm, wisteria, sandalwood in aroma and cup. Sweetly tart structure with bright, vibrant acidity; syrupy-smooth mouthfeel. Long, lingering finish centers around notes of wild strawberry and wisteria supported by gentle sandalwood.
Resonantly sweet-tart, high-toned. Guava, toffee, pomelo, jasmine, cedar in aroma and cup. Sweet-tart structure with juicy-bright acidity; very full, syrupy mouthfeel. The long, lingering finish centers around notes of toffee and jasmine.
Cocoa-toned, richly sweet-savory. Nectarine, cocoa nib, tangerine, pink peppercorn, fresh-cut cedar in aroma and cup. Bright, sweet-savory acidity; plush very syrupy mouthfeel. Cocoa-toned finish supported by nectarine and pink peppercorn.
Richly chocolaty, tangy-sweet. Pineapple kefir, dark chocolate, lychee, amber, lemon balm in aroma and cup. Brisk, sweet-tart structure; plush, creamy mouthfeel. Very complex, layered finish that carries over all the aroma and flavor notes of the cup.
Evaluated as espresso. Richly sweet-tart, crisply chocolaty. Pomegranate, dark chocolate, maple syrup, cedar, magnolia in aroma and small cup. Viscous, full mouthfeel; tart, chocolaty finish. In cappuccino-scaled milk, chocolaty and richly floral-toned.
Quite chocolaty, floral-toned. Dark chocolate, narcissus, hazelnut butter, apricot, satsuma mandarin in aroma and cup. Balanced, bright acidity; plush, syrupy mouthfeel. The finish leads with notes of narcissus and dark chocolate.
Jammy, chocolaty. Milk chocolate, blackberry jam, violet, thyme, oak in aroma and cup. Briskly sweet acidity; plush, syrupy mouthfeel. Chocolaty, fruity finish into the long.
Deeply sweet, fruit-driven, lively. Dried apricot, dark chocolate, marjoram, almond, pink grapefruit zest in aroma and cup. Sweet structure with bright, juicy acidity; full, creamy-smooth mouthfeel. The crisply fruit-toned finish is complicated by notes of almond and dark chocolate.
Gently tart, richly high-toned. Meyer lemon zest, dark chocolate, narcissus, agave syrup, fresh-cut cedar in aroma and cup. Zesty, malic (apple-like) acidity; very full, syrupy mouthfeel. Finish consolidates to notes of sweet citrus and cocoa nib.
Fruity, floral, flavor-saturated. Jolly Rancher, star jasmine, ginger root, wild raspberry, frankincense in aroma and cup. Phosphoric, winey acidity; lush, syrupy mouthfeel. Flavor-laden, very long, complex finish.
Stone fruit-driven, cocoa- and floral-toned. Narcissus, cocoa nib, Bing cherry, lychee, bergamot in aroma and cup. High-toned, sparkling acidity; silky, delicate mouthfeel. Very long, focused finish that carries over all the aroma and flavor notes of the cup.
Sweetly spice-toned, very rich and deep. Red plum, dark chocolate, cinnamon, amber, freesia in aroma and cup. Bright, balanced acidity; plush, lightly creamy mouthfeel. Cinnamon and freesia carry the resonant finish.
Evaluated as espresso. Balanced, rich-toned. Cocoa powder, tamarind, almond butter, molasses, cedar in aroma and small cup. Crisp, velvety mouthfeel; chocolaty, nut-toned finish. Resonantly sweet and chocolaty in three parts milk with inviting undertones of almond butter and tamarind.
Evaluated as espresso. Crisp, savory, richly earth-toned. Shiitake mushroom, dark chocolate, pomegranate, hop flowers, agave syrup in aroma and cup. Crisp, satiny mouthfeel; gently drying, chocolaty finish. In cappuccino format, shiitake notes mingle with dark chocolate for a sweet-savory experience.
