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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.
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.
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.
