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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.
Tart-leaning, crisply cocoa-toned. Pomegranate, tamarind, baking chocolate, rhododendron, brown sugar in aroma and cup. Malic (apple-like) acidity; lightly satiny mouthfeel. The finish consolidates to notes of brown sugar and tamarind.
Crisply chocolaty, richly sweet. Baking chocolate, date, tangelo, hazelnut cedar in aroma and cup. Briskly sweet acidity; very full, syrupy mouthfeel. Chocolaty, sweetly nut-toned finish.
Sweetly tart, crisply chocolaty. Raspberry jam, baking chocolate, sassafras, almond butter, freesia in aroma and cup. Briskly sweet acidity, very full, satiny-smooth mouthfeel. Berry-toned finish supported by notes of baking chocolate.
Rich-toned, deeply sweet, complex. Black cherry, nutmeg, dark chocolate, amber narcissus in aroma and cup. Bright, malic acidity; very full, syrupy-smooth mouthfeel. Flavor-saturated finish consolidates to notes of dark chocolate and nutmeg.
Chocolaty, berry-toned, very rich and deep. Chocolate fudge, salted caramel, dried strawberry, freesia, pink peppercorn in aroma and cup. Gentle, round acidity; plush, creamy mouthfeel. Richly chocolaty, long-lingering, berry-toned finish.
Brightly sweet, crisply tart. Pink grapefruit, cocoa nib, yellow plum, honey, oak in aroma and cup. Bright, juicy-sweet acidity; crisp, lightly satiny mouthfeel. Closes with notes of cocoa nib and yellow plum with fresh oak undertones.
Very sweet, deep-toned, earthy. Petrichor, molasses, almond butter, candy apple, cedar in aroma and cup. Soft, round acidity; plush, fluffy-satiny mouthfeel. Sweet tobacco finish with cedary undertones lifted by hints of candy apple.
Deep-toned, richly sweet-savory. Dark chocolate, boysenberry, almond brittle, sorrel, star jasmine in aroma and cup. Juicy-bright acidity; vibrant, syrupy mouthfeel. Harmonious, integrated, long-lasting finish.
Rich-toned, sweetly fruity. Dark chocolate, blackberry, salted caramel, rhododendron, tangerine in aroma and cup. Balanced, mild acidity; plush, satiny mouthfeel. Exceptionally long, chocolaty and fruit-forward finish.
Sweetly berry-toned, gently fermenty. Raspberry coulis, wine barrel, dark chocolate, clove, gardenia in aroma and cup. Juicy-bright acidity; full, syrupy-smooth mouthfeel. Finish revolves around notes of raspberry and wine barrel.
Sweet, complex, deep-toned. Cocoa nib, red apple, walnut butter, candied violet, cedar in aroma and cup. Gently bright acidity; plush, creamy mouthfeel. Very long, lingering, flavor-saturated finish.
Floral-toned, brightly sweet. Jasmine, apricot, cocoa nib, almond butter lemongrass in aroma and cup. Juicy-bright acidity; syrupy-smooth mouthfeel. Finish consolidates to notes of apricot and almond.
Evaluated as espresso. Bright, juicy-tart, floral-toned. Honeysuckle, finger lime, myrrh, dark chocolate, jujube in aroma and small cup. Vibrant, crisp, smooth mouthfeel; richly tart, satiating finish. In cappuccino format, balanced, chocolaty, sweetly tart, floral-toned.
Evaluated as espresso. Sweetly tart, dusky. Black cherry, frangipane, dark chocolate, gently scorched mesquite, artichoke blossom in aroma and small cup. Fluffy mouthfeel; crisp, chocolaty finish with undertones of sweetly smoky mesquite. In cappuccino format, complex, rich-toned, chocolaty and sweet, with black cherry and frangipane notes into the long finish.
Richly sweet-tart, chocolaty and floral. Dried mulberry, dark chocolate, finger lime, amber, bay leaf in aroma and cup. Winy acidity; very syrupy, viscous mouthfeel. Finish centers around notes of dried mulberry and dark chocolate.
Complex, multi-layered, deeply sweet-savory. Myrrh, cocoa powder, black currant, magnolia, sage in aroma and cup. Sparkling acidity; delicate, lithe, silky mouthfeel. Richly aromatic, satisfying finish that fulfills the promise of the cup.
Elegantly fruit-toned, sweetly citrusy. Raspberry coulis, dark chocolate, tangerine, gardenia, cedar in aroma and cup. High-toned acidity; full, syrupy mouthfeel. Berry-driven, chocolaty finish.
Delicately fruity, crisply chocolaty. Goji berry, baking chocolate, hazelnut, lime zest, fresh-cut fir in aroma and cup. Sweetly brisk acidity; full, syrupy-smooth mouthfeel. Nutty, chocolaty finish.
Berry-toned, elegantly sweet-tart. Berry melange, fresh cream, lemon verbena, Nutella, cedar in aroma and cup. Juicy-bright, balanced acidity; plush, syrupy-smooth mouthfeel. Crisply chocolaty, sweetly herbaceous finish.
Evaluated as espresso. Deeply chocolaty, sweetly nut-toned. Dark chocolate, roasted hazelnut, lemon curd, balsa wood, molasses in aroma and small cup. Creamy-smooth mouthfeel; crisp, chocolaty, nutty finish. In cappuccino format, balanced, deep-toned, richly sweet.
