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Richly sweet, full-bodied. Brown sugar, walnut, dried cherry, molasses, clove in aroma and cup. Crisply sweet-tart acidity; syrupy mouthfeel. Smooth, gently spiced finish.
Sweetly nut-toned, balanced. Hazelnut, cocoa nib, honey, orange zest, cedar in aroma and cup. Gentle acidity; smooth, rounded body. The finish is long, with lingering notes of cocoa nib and citrus.
Sweetly fruit-forward, harmoniously rich. Red currant, dark chocolate, brown sugar, tamarind, candied violet in aroma and cup. Crisp, winey acidity; syrupy-smooth body. The finish is long and layered, centering fruit and floral tones over a deep chocolate base into the long.
Sweetly floral, fruit-forward. Aromatic orchid, pink grapefruit, honey, cocoa nib, lemongrass in aroma and cup. Bright, integrated acidity; satiny mouthfeel. The finish is long and harmonious, carrying fruit and floral sweetness into the cocoa-toned long.
Richly sweet, fruit-saturated. Blueberry, tea rose, dark chocolate, raw honey, and tangerine zest in aroma and cup. Balanced, round acidity; creamy, very full mouthfeel. The finish is long and layered, with berry and floral notes lingering over deep cocoa sweetness.
Bright, floral, balanced. Magnolia, white peach, cane sugar, cocoa nib, Meyer lemon in aroma and cup. Juicy, high-toned acidity; silky, tea-like mouthfeel. The finish is delicate and sweet, with lingering floral and citrus notes.
Dazzling and crystalline. Frangipani, white peach, Meyer lemon, vanilla bean, and wild honey in aroma and cup. Lively, balanced acidity; silky, lilting mouthfeel. The finish is long and harmonious, with fruit and floral sweetness lingering gracefully.
Elegant, sweetly nut-toned, and balanced. Cashew butter, honey, milk chocolate, tangerine zest, and gardenia in aroma and cup. Bright, integrated acidity; very full, syrupy body. The finish is long and harmonious, with lingering honey, nut and floral tones.
Exuberant, inviting. Honeysuckle, pineapple, bergamot, cocoa nib, sugarcane in aroma and cup. Juicy, bright acidity; satiny, nectar-like mouthfeel. The finish is long and layered, with tropical fruit and floral notes supported by a cocoa sweetness.
Bright, floral, precise. Magnolia, tangerine, white peach, cocoa nib, lemon verbena in aroma and cup. Lively, integrated acidity; silky, tea-like mouthfeel. Harmonious, elegant finish, with lingering floral and citrus notes.
Floral and richly fruit-forward. Narcissus, star anise, honeydew, pistachio, marshmallow in aroma and cup. Roundly sweet-savory structure with winy, bright acidity; satiny mouthfeel. The rich finish leads with notes of narcissus and honeydew.
Evaluated as espresso. Balanced, sweetly nut-toned. Dark chocolate, cedar, molasses, dried fig in aroma and small cup. Crisp, lightly satiny body; gently drying, cocoa-toned finish. In cappuccino format, the cup deepens, emphasizing chocolate and nut sweetness with a soft, rounded texture.
Lush, floral, soaring. Plumeria, pineapple, lemongrass, cocoa nib, honeycomb in aroma and cup. Juicy, high-toned acidity; plush, syrupy mouthfeel. Rich, resonant finish with tropical fruit and floral sweetness and a soft herbal-cocoa long.
Vibrant, fruit-saturated, and candy-sweet. Pineapple, mango, cocoa nib, jasmine candy, Meyer lemon zest in aroma and cup. Juicy, balanced acidity; plush, syrupy mouthfeel. The finish is long and resonant, carrying tropical fruit brightness and confectionery sweetness into the chocolaty long.
Deeply sweet, fruit-forward, and complex. Pomegranate, red grape, cocoa nib, tamarind, lavender in aroma and cup. Bright, winey acidity; full, velvety-smooth mouthfeel. The finish leads with tart fruit and floral notes that resolve gracefully into deep cocoa sweetness.
Evaluated as cold brew. Smooth, sweetly balanced, and gently bright. Cocoa nib, toasted pecan, vanilla, cherry, maple syrup in aroma and cup. Briskly sweet acidity; velvety-smooth body. Notes of maple syrup and cocoa nib carry the finish. Creamy and sweet with milk, highlighting rich chocolate and toasted nut notes.
Deeply sweet, roundly rich. Dark chocolate, roasted almond, molasses, dried plum, cedar in aroma and cup. Gentle, low-toned acidity; smooth, syrupy mouthfeel. The finish is clean, led by chocolate and nut tones.
Deeply sweet, fruit-driven. Black currant, pink grapefruit, dusky rose, baking chocolate, sorghum in aroma and cup. Juicy-bright acidity; full, syrupy mouthfeel. Resonant, long finish, emphasizing black currant and citrus brightness layered over a crisply chocolaty undercurrent.
Evaluated as espresso. Roasty-sweet, complex and multilayered. Grilled strawberry, lily, cocoa powder, gently scorched sandalwood, almond butter in aroma and small cup. Creamy, somewhat fluffy mouthfeel; resonant, flavor-saturated finish that’s both sweet and harmoniously smoky. In cappuccino format, balanced, floral-toned, chocolaty and rich.
Evaluated as espresso. Roast-toned, crisply chocolaty. Baking chocolate, roasted almond, molasses, scorched cedar, hint of dried cherry in aroma and small cup. Full, smooth body; clean, finish sweet, with lingering cocoa and nut tones. In cappuccino format, the cup softens pleasantly, revealing caramelized sugar and a touch of fruit brightness beneath the roast.
