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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.
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.
Evaluated as espresso. Cocoa-forward, warmly sweet. Notes of baking chocolate, toasted almond, caramel, dried cherry and mandarin in aroma and small cup. Creamy, rounded mouthfeel; sweet-tart finish. In cappuccino format, milk chocolate and almond harmonize with a soft citrus lift.
Bright, balanced, crisp and sweet. Apricot jam, cocoa nib, magnolia, tangerine, hint of thyme in aroma and cup. Citrusy-sweet acidity; vibrant, silky mouthfeel. Cocoa-toned finish with an apricot throughline.
Delicately fruit-toned, sweetly fermenty. Ripe strawberry, rum cordial, cedar, magnolia, nutmeg in aroma and cup. Sparkling acidity; very syrupy mouthfeel. Strawberry and rum cordial lead in the long finish.
Rich-toned, deeply sweet-savory. Dark chocolate, date, magnolia, pomelo, cedar in aroma and cup. Gentle, round acidity; very full, creamy mouthfeel. Cedary, chocolaty finish.
Evaluated as espresso. Richly nut-toned, crisply chocolaty. Almond butter, baking chocolate, red plum, lemon zest, fresh-cut fir in aroma and small cup. Velvety-smooth mouthfeel; nutty finish with undertones of lemon zest and fir. In cappuccino format, a chocolaty almond butter melange.
Balanced, deeply sweet. Chocolate fudge, cashew brittle, pink grapefruit, white peppercorn, freesia in aroma and cup. Briskly sweet acidity; crisp, satiny-smooth mouthfeel. Sweetly nutty finish with floral leanings.
Rich-toned, sweetly nutty. Dark caramel, hazelnut, date, mandarin zest, marjoram in aroma and cup. Gentle, round acidity; plush, syrupy mouthfeel. Integrated, harmonious finish that centers caramel and hazelnut notes.
