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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.
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.
Fruit-forward, richly chocolaty. Dried raspberry, dark chocolate, almond butter, lemon verbena, cedar in aroma and cup. Mild acidity; full, syrupy-smooth mouthfeel. Chocolaty finish with undertones of dried raspberry.
Crisply sweet, rich-toned. Baking chocolate, hazelnut, orange zest, date, tiger lily in aroma and cup. Gently bright acidity; plush, syrupy mouthfeel. Sweet, crisply chocolaty finish with undertones of orange zest.
Evaluated as espresso. Richly sweet-tart, deep-toned. Black cherry, chocolate fudge, hazelnut, sassafras, cedar in aroma and small cup. Crisp, satiny-smooth mouthfeel; resonant, fudge-like finish. In cappuccino format, a really nice coconut note emerges, and the milk harmonizes beautifully with the fruit and nut tones.
Cocoa- and berry-driven, richly sweet. Dried strawberry, cocoa nib, lemon balm, magnolia, fresh-cut cedar in aroma and cup. Delicately bright, juicy acidity; plush, syrupy mouthfeel. Cocoa-toned finish supported by ripe berry notes.
Elegant, crystalline, richly floral. Leading notes of narcissus, ripe peach, bergamot, honey and cocoa nib. Acidity is high-toned and juicy; body is delicate but resonant. The finish is long and aromatic, with persistent floral and citrus notes and a richly sweet throughline of honey.
Bright, sweet-toned and confidently articulated. Notes of cocoa nib, Meyer lemon, roasted almond, salted caramel, and magnolia blossom. Buoyant, citrusy acidity; crisp, silky mouthfeel. The finish lingers with citrus brightness and cocoa warmth.
Vibrant, fruit-driven, sweetly layered. Notes of raspberry, pink grapefruit, vanilla bean, magnolia and cocoa nib in aroma and cup. Lively, juicy acidity; plush, syrupy mouthfeel. The finish is long and balanced, rife with fruit and floral sweetness.
Lively, fruit-driven and opulent. Strawberry, mango, pink grapefruit zest, vanilla and cocoa powder in aroma and cup. Juicy, high-toned acidity; plush, syrupy mouthfeel. The finish is resonant and sweet, extending fruit and floral brightness over a deep chocolate undercurrent.
Brilliantly transparent, enticingly layered. Bergamot, wild honey, star jasmine, cacao husk, ripe apricot and lemon verbena in aroma and cup. Luminous, lively acidity; satiny body. The finish is persistent, weaving citrus and floral brightness through sweet cocoa undertones.
Radiant and fruit-saturated. Passionfruit, lychee, pink grapefruit zest, vanilla and dark chocolate in aroma and cup. Crisp, malic acidity; very syrupy, viscous mouthfeel. The finish is long and harmonious, with tropical fruit and sweet spice supported by deep chocolate undertones.
Wide-ranging and juicy. Guava, milk chocolate, cashew, clover honey, Meyer lemon zest in aroma and cup. Briskly sweet acidity; full, creamy-smooth mouthfeel. The finish is long and gently floral, supported by notes of tropical fruit.
High-toned, fruit-saturated. White peach, star jasmine, cocoa nib, lime zest, raw sugar in aroma and cup. Bright yet composed acidity; silky, viscous mouthfeel. Long, floral-toned finish.
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.
Balanced, sweetly bright, classic. Caramel, red apple, cocoa powder, almond, orange blossom in aroma and cup. Vibrant, well-integrated acidity; smooth, lightly syrupy mouthfeel. The finish is clean and cocoa-toned with a soft fruit sweetness.
Sweetly fruit-forward, balanced, and roundly rich. Strawberry, honey, cocoa nib, almond, lime zest in aroma and cup. Brisk, integrated acidity; very syrupy mouthfeel. Long, clean finish carrying honeyed fruit and cocoa through to a gentle, nutty close.
Richly sweet, fruit-forward, resonant. Raspberry, honey, cocoa nib, red grape, sandalwood in aroma and cup. Gently tart acidity; syrupy, full mouthfeel. The finish is long and layered: Fruit and honey lead in the short finish, while cocoa and sandalwood linger with a soft spicy resonance in the long.
Evaluated as espresso. Richly sweet and nut-toned. Hazelnut butter, dark chocolate, roasted date, gently scorched cedar, molasses in aroma and small cup. Lightly satiny mouthfeel; finish is gently drying but balanced, carrying through notes of chocolate and nut. In cappuccino format, milk transforms the chocolate into a fudge-like note and rounds the fruit toward soft caramel.
