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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.
Sweetly aromatic, balanced and gently fruit-toned. Red apple, tangerine, magnolia, toasted almond and milk chocolate in aroma and cup. Gently bright acidity; full, satiny-smooth mouthfeel. The finish is sweet and persistent, with notes of red apple, toasted almond and milk chocolate.
Radiantly aromatic, juicy and finely layered. Apricot, Meyer lemon, jasmine, bergamot and cocoa nib in aroma and cup. Vibrant, crystalline acidity; viscous, satiny-smooth mouthfeel. The finish is exceptionally long and fragrant, with apricot, jasmine and cocoa nib resonating.
Vibrant, juicy and deeply aromatic. Black currant, pomegranate, pink grapefruit, candied violet and dark chocolate in aroma and cup. Bright, wine-toned acidity; plush, syrupy-smooth mouthfeel. The finish is long and resonant, foregrounding black currant, violet and dark chocolate notes.
Deeply sweet, balanced and richly aromatic. Red apple, milk chocolate, toasted hazelnut, magnolia and caramel in aroma and cup. Bright, juicy acidity; plush, velvety-smooth mouthfeel. The finish is long and harmonious, with red apple, milk chocolate and caramel notes.
Sweetly aromatic, gently fruit-toned. Baked pear, dried apricot, caramel, cocoa powder and almond blossom in aroma and cup. Briskly sweet acidity; very full, syrupy-smooth mouthfeel. The sweet-toned finish lingers with notes of caramel, dried apricot and cocoa powder.
Sweetly fruit-forward, floral and inviting. Blueberry, strawberry preserves, dark chocolate, honeysuckle and candied orange zest in aroma and cup. Gently winey acidity; plush, syrupy mouthfeel. The harmonious finish has ripe berry sweetness and a dark chocolate throughline.
Vibrant, classically Kenyan. Black currant, pink grapefruit, cocoa nib, lilac and sugarcane in aroma and cup. Sparkling, wine-like acidity; silky, buoyant mouthfeel. The finish is exceptionally long, carrying vivid berry, citrus and floral notes with distinctive harmony.
Cocoa-centered and gently earthy-sweet. Baking chocolate, roasted almond, dried date, orange zest and cedar in aroma and cup. Mildly brisk acidity; full, creamy-smooth mouthfeel. The finish is straightforward and satisfying, carrying notes of cocoa, nut and sweet aromatic wood.
Robust, bittersweet and satisfying. Baker's chocolate, dark caramel, toasted walnut, cedar, black cherry in aroma and cup. Rounded acidity; full, creamy body. The finish is rich and smoky-sweet, striking a nice balance.
Sweetly nut-toned, quietly complex. Cocoa powder, almond butter, red apple, orange zest, maple syrup in aroma and cup. Gentle acidity; satiny, viscous body. The finish is clean and comforting with a throughline of cocoa and citrus notes.
Richly sweet, balanced and grounded. Dark chocolate, dried fig, roasted almond, tangerine zest, magnolia in aroma and cup. Mildly brisk acidity; dense, syrupy mouthfeel. The finish is long and harmoniously cocoa-toned.
Smooth, warmly spice-toned. Caramel, baking chocolate, roasted pecan, dried cherry, gently scorched cedar in aroma and cup. Gentle, round acidity; creamy, substantial body. The finish centers notes of cocoa, roasted pecans, and gently smoky cedar.
Richly sweet and fruit-forward, with notes of ripe nectarine, orange blossom, milk chocolate, red apple and cherry wood. Gentle, rounded acidity supports a plush, creamy body; sweet, softly floral finish.
Evaluated as espresso. Richly chocolaty, softly fruit-toned. Baking chocolate, caramel, dried cherry, cedar and orange zest in aroma and small cup. Velvety-smooth mouthfeel; balanced, bittersweet finish. In cappuccino format, chocolate and caramel deepen, supported by a subtle citrus throughline.
Sweetly balanced, cocoa-toned. Red apple, milk chocolate, orange zest, almond and freesia in aroma and cup. Gently bright, balanced acidity; crisply satiny mouthfeel. The finish is soft and lingering, carrying cocoa and citrus notes into the long.
Balanced, juicy-bright. Raspberry, almond, orange creamsicle, dark chocolate, plumeria in aroma and cup. High-toned, very juicy acidity; plush, syrupy-smooth mouthfeel. Crisp, berry-toned finish with undertones of dark chocolate and almond.
Quietly bright, balanced. Grapefruit, fresh pipe tobacco, nougat, pink peppercorn, fresh cedar in aroma and cup. Roundly and sweetly and tart in structure; smooth in mouthfeel. Grapefruit and sweet pipe tobacco notes carry into a subtly lively finish.
Richly fruit-forward, sweetly herbaceous. Dried red plum, lemon verbena, baking chocolate, rambutan, toffee in aroma and cup. Gently brisk acidity; full, velvety mouthfeel. Fruity, chocolaty finish.
Richly chocolaty, deeply sweet. Baking chocolate, magnolia, pink grapefruit, pistachio and cedar in aroma and cup. Gently brisk acidity; full, satiny mouthfeel. Very chocolaty, floral-toned finish.
Refined, cocoa-toned and gently floral. Red plum, baking chocolate, hazelnut, freesia and sweet lime in aroma and cup. Smooth, rounded acidity; full, creamy body. The finish is long and harmonious, carrying sweet nut and citrus zest notes.
