The World's Leading Coffee Guide
The coffees and espressos that appear below demonstrate exceptional value relative to other coffees of similar quality and distinctiveness as reflected in their overall score. These best value coffees often sell out quickly and may no longer be available. Older reviews may no longer accurately reflect current versions of the same coffee.
Distinctively structured, brightly sweet. Candied grapefruit, blackcurrant, lemon balm, malted chocolate, lavender in aroma and cup. Juicy, sweetly tangy acidity; plush, velvety mouthfeel. Finish resonates with vibrant notes of blackcurrant and citrus zest.
Deeply sweet, chocolaty and nut-toned. Baking chocolate, almond brittle, freesia, date, cedar in aroma and cup. Sweet-toned structure with gentle, round acidity; smooth, satiny mouthfeel. Chocolaty, nut-driven finish with undertones of freesia and date.
Cocoa-toned, fruity and floral. Cocoa nib, apricot, orange blossom, oak, almond in aroma and cup. Bright, citrusy acidity; vibrant, silky-smooth mouthfeel. Finish centers around notes of cocoa nib and apricot.
Crisply sweet. Nutella, orange zest, brown sugar, cedar, vanilla bean in aroma and cup. Brisk, even-keeled acidity; smooth, satiny mouthfeel. Chocolaty, nutty finish.
Evaluated as espresso. Invigoratingly bright and juicy. Cherry compote, toasted hazelnut, dark chocolate, mandarinquat, redwood in aroma and small cup. Plush, creamy mouthfeel; cherry-sweet finish. Enticingly complex in cappuccino format, exceptionally well-integrated.
Vibrant and sweetly complex. Blackberry jam, candied kumquat, tea rose petals, cocoa nib, cedar in aroma and cup. Crisp and juicy, bright but balanced acidity; supple and satiny-smooth mouthfeel. Long and resonant finish, with lingering impressions of candied citrus, dark florals, and a touch of cocoa nib.
Balanced, richly aromatic. Dark chocolate, Bing cherry, hazelnut butter, tangerine, cedar in aroma and cup. Sparkling acidity; crisp, satiny mouthfeel. Chocolaty, nut-toned finish with undertones of Bing cherry.
Richly sweet, deep-toned. Dark caramel, lilac, almond, apricot, lime zest in aroma and cup. Gently bright, malic acidity; crisp, satiny mouthfeel. Floral-toned finish with notes of apricot and lime zest.
Exuberant and multilayered. Red currant, wildflower honey, star jasmine, cocoa nib, blood orange in aroma and cup. Balanced, juicy acidity; supple, syrupy mouthfeel. Long, clean, complex and lingering finish.
Bright and juicy-sweet. Lilac, pomegranate, wine barrel, blueberry yogurt, dark chocolate in aroma and cup. Sweetly tart, juicy acidity; syrupy-smooth mouthfeel. Lilac and pomegranate comingle with dark chocolate in the crisp finish.
Complex, multilayered. Wild raspberry, dark chocolate, lemon verbena, sandalwood, hint of red wine in aroma and cup. Juicy-bright acidity; full, syrupy mouthfeel. Chocolaty, fruit-tart finish.
Rich-toned, deeply sweet-savory. Dark chocolate, pipe tobacco, hickory, date, brown butter in aroma and cup. Brisk, savory acidity; plush creamy mouthfeel. Deep finish with a dark chocolate throughline and pipe tobacco and date undertones.
High-toned, richly sweet-tart. Wild honey, raspberry jam, dark chocolate, lemon verbena, sandalwood in aroma and cup. Crisply sweet-tart, malic (apple-like) acidity; plush, very syrupy-smooth mouthfeel. Long, harmonious, flavor-saturated finish.
High-toned, sweetly savory. Pluot, cocoa nib, plumeria, candycap mushroom, wild honey in aroma and cup. Sparkling acidity; plush, satiny mouthfeel. Harmonious, integrated, satiating finish.
Richly sweet, brightly tart. Red grape, coriander, tangelo, brown sugar, cedar in aroma and cup. Gently bright, malic acidity; very full, creamy mouthfeel. Finish consolidates to notes of red grape, coriander and brown sugar.
Tart-leaning, crisply cocoa-toned. Pomegranate, tamarind, baking chocolate, rhododendron, brown sugar in aroma and cup. Malic (apple-like) acidity; lightly satiny mouthfeel. The finish consolidates to notes of brown sugar and tamarind.
Crisply chocolaty, richly sweet. Baking chocolate, date, tangelo, hazelnut cedar in aroma and cup. Briskly sweet acidity; very full, syrupy mouthfeel. Chocolaty, sweetly nut-toned finish.
Sweetly tart, crisply chocolaty. Raspberry jam, baking chocolate, sassafras, almond butter, freesia in aroma and cup. Briskly sweet acidity, very full, satiny-smooth mouthfeel. Berry-toned finish supported by notes of baking chocolate.
Rich-toned, deeply sweet, complex. Black cherry, nutmeg, dark chocolate, amber narcissus in aroma and cup. Bright, malic acidity; very full, syrupy-smooth mouthfeel. Flavor-saturated finish consolidates to notes of dark chocolate and nutmeg.
Chocolaty, berry-toned, very rich and deep. Chocolate fudge, salted caramel, dried strawberry, freesia, pink peppercorn in aroma and cup. Gentle, round acidity; plush, creamy mouthfeel. Richly chocolaty, long-lingering, berry-toned finish.
