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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.
Delicate, deep; complex. Pomegranate, macadamia nut, pink grapefruit zest, agave syrup, a hint of fresh dill in aroma and cup. Sweet-savory structure with gently tart, juicy acidity; supple, syrupy mouthfeel. The multi-layered finish, long and inviting, retains all of the flavor and aroma notes from the cup and adds a subtle tropical fruit note suggesting lychee.
Richly spice-toned, gently floral. Star anise, baking chocolate, lavender, vanilla, cedar in aroma and cup. Sweetly tart with pert acidity; very smooth, silky mouthfeel. The quietly flavor-laden finish centers around chocolate, lavender and star anise.
Deep-toned, cocoa-driven. Cocoa powder, golden raisin, molasses, magnolia, fresh-cut fir in aroma and cup. Sweet-toned in structure with brisk acidity; velvety-smooth mouthfeel. The crisp, cocoa-toned finish is supported by notes of magnolia and fresh-cut fir.
Cocoa-toned, richly sweet. Baking chocolate, date, hazelnut, thyme, a hint of gardenia in aroma and cup. Sweet in structure with gentle, round acidity; lightly syrupy mouthfeel. Chocolaty, sweetly nut-toned finish.
Subtly complex, nuanced, high-toned. Mulberry, cocoa nib, tangerine zest, thyme, agave syrup in aroma and cup. Sweet-tart structure with bright, juicy acidity; plush, viscous mouthfeel. The resonant, flavor-saturated finish carries forward all the flavor notes from the cup.
Citrusy and cocoa-toned. Lemon verbena, baking chocolate, black raspberry, hazelnut, fresh-cut oak in aroma and cup. Sweetly tart structure with crisp, vibrant acidity; smooth, syrupy mouthfeel. Lemon and raspberry notes carry the finish, supported by deep hazelnut tones.
Sweetly fruit-toned, crisply tart. Raspberry, honeysuckle, almond, lemon zest, caramel in aroma and cup. Sweet-tart structure with juicy acidity; full, syrupy-smooth mouthfeel. The finish consolidates to raspberry and caramel notes.
Cocoa-and spice-toned. Cocoa powder, cherry, fir, hazelnut, cinnamon in aroma and cup. Sweet structure with bright acidity; full, satiny mouthfeel. The finish is nutty and cocoa-driven, supported by hints of cherry and fir.
Gently sweet-tart, complexly layered. Blueberry jam, jasmine, almond, cedar, caramel in aroma and cup. Fruit-forward structure with gentle acidity; full, syrupy mouthfeel. Finish consolidates to notes of blueberry and caramel with undertones of cedar.
Evaluated as espresso. Crisply sweet, chocolaty and nut-toned. Baking chocolate, raisin, hazelnut, fresh-cut fir, molasses in aroma and small cup. Crisp, velvety mouthfeel; richly drying, wood-framed finish. Nutella-like in three parts milk.
Deep, rich, sweetly earth-toned. Pipe tobacco, baking chocolate, plum, nougat, narcissus-like flowers in aroma and cup. Sweet structure with pert acidity; full, creamy mouthfeel. Pipe tobacco and nougat complicate the chocolaty finish.
Sweetly spice-toned. Baking spices, rhododendron, dark chocolate, hazelnut, molasses in aroma and cup. Sweet-toned with gentle acidity; full, syrupy mouthfeel. Drying finish with notes of cinnamon and nutmeg in the short, rounding to chocolate in the long.
Chocolaty and sweetly nut-toned. Baking chocolate, almond butter, nougat, lychee, lily in aroma and cup. Sweet structure with gentle, round acidity; velvety-smooth mouthfeel. Crisp, chocolaty finish with undertones of almond and lily.
Delicately and richly aromatic; complex, multi-layered. Plum blossom, guava, cocoa nib, narcissus, lemon verbena in aroma and cup. Sweetly tart with bright, juicy acidity; lush, silky mouthfeel. Flavor-laden finish, cocoa- and floral-driven.
Crisp, gently fruit-toned. Raspberry jam, baking chocolate, magnolia, almond, cedar in aroma and cup. Sweet structure with round acidity; velvety-smooth mouthfeel. Quiet, chocolaty and nut-driven finish.
Delicately rich, floral- and cocoa-toned. Baking chocolate, star jasmine, blackberry, lime zest, brown sugar in aroma and cup. Deeply sweet with vibrant, round acidity; plush, syrupy mouthfeel. The resonant finish centers around notes of baking chocolate, jasmine and brown sugar.
Sweetly tart, fruit- and floral-toned. Apricot, jasmine, cocoa nib, nougat, hazelnut butter in aroma and cup. Sweet-tart structure with juicy, balanced acidity; plush, syrupy mouthfeel. The resonant, flavor-saturated finish carries over all the lovely aromatics from the cup.
Richly aromatic, sweetly earthy, complex. Baking spices, mulberry, caramel, moist earth, rhododendron in aroma and cup. Sweet-savory structure with bright, juicy acidity; viscous, creamy mouthfeel. The resonant finish is characterized by vanilla-toned mulberry with hints of fresh earth.
Balanced, cocoa-toned. Cocoa nib, crisp pear, grapefruit zest, oak, magnolia in aroma and cup. Sweet-toned structure with brisk acidity; full, syrupy mouthfeel. The cocoa-forward finish is complicated by notes of grapefruit zest and magnolia.
Gently fruit-toned, crisply sweet. Blueberry, honeysuckle, hazelnut, lemon zest, caramel in aroma and cup. Sweet-toned structure with juicy acidity; full, satiny-smooth mouthfeel. The finish consolidates to blueberry and caramel.
