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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.
Deep-toned, richly earth-sweet. Perique tobacco, preserved Meyer lemon, fresh fig, tea rose, myrrh in aroma and cup. Gently bright, balanced acidity; very full, viscous mouthfeel. Integrated, harmonious, floral-toned finish.
Brightly sweet-tart; juicy and vibrant. Raspberry, dark chocolate, clove, agave syrup, narcissus in aroma and cup. Sweetly tart structure with very juicy acidity; full, syrupy-smooth mouthfeel. Long, lingering fruit-forward finish with deep chocolate undertones.
Rich-toned, deep and complex. Dried pineapple, lychee, dark chocolate, amber, magnolia in aroma and cup. Balanced, very sweet acidity; viscous, satiny mouthfeel. Resonant, fruit-toned, chocolaty, very long finish.
Gently sweet-tart, deeply layered. Dried mulberry, honeysuckle, macadamia butter, cocoa nib, marjoram in aroma and cup. Sweetly tart structure with winey acidity; plush, syrupy mouthfeel. Finish consolidates to notes of macadamia butter and cocoa nib with undertones of dried mulberry.
Berry-driven, cocoa-toned. Raspberry, cocoa nib, amber, lemon verbena, cedar in aroma and cup. Delicately bright acidity; full, syrupy mouthfeel. Finish consolidates to notes of raspberry and cocoa nib with amber undertones.
Resonantly floral, gently fruity, cocoa-toned. Cocoa nib, narcissus, pomegranate, Meyer lemon zest, sandalwood in aroma and cup. Juicy, malic acidity; very full, quite satiny mouthfeel. Floral-toned, fruity finish supported by cocoa nib.
Bright, juicy, fruit-centered. Apricot, blueberry, nutmeg, cocoa nib, lemon verbena in aroma and cup. Juicy-tart structure with citrusy acidity; quite full, syrupy mouthfeel. Long, resonant, flavor-laden finish.
Deeply savory, richly sweet, quite bright. Tamarind, dark chocolate, green tomato, marjoram, cedar in aroma and cup. Sweetly savory structure with juicy, high-toned acidity; crisp, lightly satiny mouthfeel. The very long, complex finish is savory-leaning and rich.
Richly nutty and chocolaty. Almond nougat, baking chocolate, cranberry, agave syrup, oak in aroma and cup. Round, gentle acidity; very full, creamy-smooth mouthfeel. Crisply chocolaty, nougat-like finish.
Delicately fruit-toned, spicy-tart. Dark chocolate, dried apricot, lilac, shishito pepper, lime zest in aroma and cup. Sweet-tart structure with brisk acidity; syrupy-smooth mouthfeel. Chocolaty, fruity finish, with undertones of lilac.
Richly chocolaty, deep-toned. Dark chocolate, gently scorched oak, almond brittle, pear, gardenia in aroma and cup. Very gentle acidity; creamy-smooth mouthfeel. Chocolaty, floral-toned finish.
Crisply sweet, gently fruity. Red apple, baking chocolate, Brazil nut, rhododendron, orange zest in aroma and cup. Crisp, even-keeled acidity; lightly satiny mouthfeel. Chocolaty finish with undertones of Brazil nut and rhododendron.
Quietly sweet, gently savory. Date, cocoa powder, golden raisin, cashew butter, fresh-cut oak in aroma and cup. Brisk, tangy, dry acidity; creamy mouthfeel. Sweetly nutty, cocoa-toned finish.
Bright, juicy, nuanced. Delicately fruit-centered, richly sweet. Red plum, lemon verbena, myrrh, cocoa nib, watermelon candy in aroma and cup. Crisp, high-toned acidity; full, satiny mouthfeel. Finish consolidates to notes of cocoa nib and lemon verbena.
Bright, juicy, harmonious. Peach, freesia, pink grapefruit zest, marjoram, cocoa nib in aroma and cup. Balanced, high-toned acidity; crisp, delicate mouthfeel. Finish centers around notes of peach and marjoram.
Crisply floral-toned. Bergamot, narcissus, cocoa nib, almond, marjoram in aroma and cup. Delicately bright acidity; crisp, silky mouthfeel. Cocoa-toned, sweetly herbaceous finish.
Deeply complex, vibrant, rich-toned. Rose, cocoa nib, pistachio, lychee, mangosteen, amber in aroma and cup. Engaging, high-toned, sparkling acidity; crisp, lightly syrupy mouthfeel. Floral-toned, deeply sweet finish.
Nuanced, delicately sweet, honey-toned. Wild honey, cocoa nib, myrrh, tangerine, lilac in aroma and cup. Balanced, juicy acidity; very full, satiny mouthfeel. Long, lingering, lush finish.
