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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.
Delicately intricate, deeply sweet. Passion fruit, jasmine, sandalwood, cocoa nib, tangerine zest in aroma and cup. Juicy, effervescent acidity; silky, confident mouthfeel. The finish is crisply tart with sweet floral and cocoa tones in the short.
Richly cherry-toned, chocolaty. Dark chocolate, black cherry, pistachio, honeysuckle, cedar in aroma and cup. Gently sweet-tart structure with brisk acidity; lively, syrupy mouthfeel. The finish is all chocolate, through and through.
Fruit-toned, tropical. Lychee, guava, cocoa nib, violet, sandalwood in aroma and cup. Sweet-tart structure with crisp, high-toned acidity; lightly syrupy mouthfeel. The finish centers around lychee and sandalwood notes.
Chocolaty and stone fruit-driven. Apricot, milk chocolate, narcissus, maple syrup, cedar in aroma and cup. Sweet structure with mild acidity; full, satiny-smooth mouthfeel. Finish consolidates to notes of milk chocolate and cedar with hints of apricot.
Energetic, floral, multi-layered, intriguing. Aromatic orchid, red plum, lemon verbena, nougat, sandalwood in aroma and cup. Sweet-toned structure with juicy-bright acidity; plush, syrupy-smooth mouthfeel. The flavor-saturated finish sustains all of the aroma and flavor notes of the cup in harmonious balance.
Profoundly sweet, fruit-forward, candy-like. Clementine orange, Jolly Rancher, milk chocolate, cane sugar, narcissus in aroma and cup. Sweet-toned structure with juicy, vibrant acidity; viscous, honey-like mouthfeel. The prolonged finish evokes cotton candy laced with milk chocolate.
Berry-driven, delicately sweet, caramel-toned. Strawberry, dark caramel, tangerine zest, white tea, sandalwood in aroma and cup. Crisp, high-toned structure with juicy acidity; silky, vibrant mouthfeel. Round, sweet, fruit-toned finish.
Cleanly fruit-toned, tropical. Passion fruit, pineapple, honey, hazelnut, a hint of fresh yogurt in aroma and cup. Tart-leaning structure with bright acidity; plush, nectar-like mouthfeel. Finish simplifies to notes of crisply sweet pineapple with hazelnut undertones.
Exceptionally high-toned, sweetly tart, chocolaty. Juicy peach, dark chocolate, caramel, pink peppercorn, fresh-cut cedar in aroma and cup. Sweet-tart structure with sparkling acidity; full, creamy mouthfeel. In the spice-toned finish sweet pink-peppercorn notes transform to something resembling Szechuan peppers, supported by dark chocolate and peach.
Bright, juicy, floral-toned. Narcissus, red plum, cocoa nib, bay leaf, maple syrup in aroma and cup. Gently tart structure with deep, juicy acidity; very syrupy-smooth mouthfeel. The finish leads with narcissus-like flowers and cocoa nib, with crisp maple syrup returning in the long.
Evaluated as espresso. Berry- and flower-driven, intricately sweet-tart, wildly aromatic. Ripe raspberry, wisteria, toffee, sandalwood, dark chocolate in aroma and small cup. Viscous, syrupy mouthfeel; bright, berry-toned finish. In three parts milk, a lot like eating raspberry trifle laced with chocolate.
Evaluated as espresso. Deep sweet, chocolaty. Chocolate fudge, gardenia, plum, gently scorched fir, a hint of barley in aroma and small cup. Big, velvety mouthfeel; crisply sweet, wood-framed finish. Chocolate fudge notes resurface richly in three parts milk, along with gardenia-like florals.
Delicate, confident, complex, lyrical. Passion fruit, cocoa nib, wisteria, lemon verbena, agave syrup in aroma and cup. Sweet-tart structure with juicy, bright acidity; plush, syrupy mouthfeel. Rich, long, flavor-saturated finish.
Sweet-toned, fruit-forward, delicately floral. Dried strawberry, lilac, cocoa nib, almond brittle, wild honey in aroma and cup. Deeply sweet structure with rich, vibrant acidity; full, viscous mouthfeel. Finish leads with notes of dried strawberry and honey in the short, rounding to cocoa nib in the long.
Delicate, sweetly fruit-toned. Wild strawberry, dark chocolate, hazelnut butter, cedar, agave syrup in aroma and cup. Sweet-tart structure with juicy acidity; plush, syrupy mouthfeel. The quiet finish centers around notes of wild strawberry, dark chocolate and cedar.
Richly chocolaty, deeply sweet. Dark chocolate, freesia-like flowers, crisp pear, vanilla bean, cedar in aroma and cup. Sweet in structure with gentle acidity; velvety-smooth mouthfeel. Quiet, chocolaty finish with notes of pear and cedar.
Deep, rich-toned, sweetly smoky. Mexican chocolate (dark chocolate and cinnamon), gently scorched mesquite, raisin, gardenia, roasted hazelnut in aroma and cup. Bittersweet structure with barely perceptible acidity; plush, satiny mouthfeel. The finish consolidates to notes of dark chocolate and gently smoky mesquite.
Evaluated as espresso. Expressive, confident, lyrical. Lychee, dark chocolate, star jasmine, sandalwood, Meyer lemon in aroma and small cup. Lively, creamy mouthfeel; balanced, floral- and fruit-toned finish. In three parts milk, a liquid dessert: think fine chocolate and tropical fruit.
Elegant, bright, rich-toned. Cocoa nib, ginger blossom, plum, pink peppercorn, almond butter in aroma and cup. Deeply sweet structure with vibrant acidity; exceptionally syrupy mouthfeel. Aroma and flavor notes carry intact long into the resonant, flavor-laden finish.
Deeply aromatic, complex, multi-layered. Star jasmine, petrichor, almond nougat, sandalwood, white peach in aroma and cup. Sweet-savory structure with bold, juicy acidity; luscious, silky mouthfeel. The softly round finish evokes almond nougat and star jasmine with a delicately earthy suggestion.
