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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.
Richly earthy, deeply spice-toned. Graphite, pink peppercorn, guava, fresh-cut cedar, lemon verbena in aroma and cup. Crisply sweet-savory with gently bright acidity; very full, satiny mouthfeel. Pleasing savory-leaning finish centered around graphite and pink peppercorn with undertones of sweet-tart guava.
Brightly sweet-tart, vibrant. Berry melange, cocoa nib, star jasmine, agave syrup, cedar in aroma and cup. Juicy, high-toned acidity; crisp, very syrupy mouthfeel. The sweet-toned finish centers around notes of raspberry and cocoa nib with undertones of star jasmine.
Wildly expressive, richly compelling. Blackberry jam, sweet cream, frankincense, honeysuckle, dried pineapple in aroma and cup. Wine-like, very juicy, integrated acidity; plush, syrupy mouthfeel. Very long, very complex finish that leads with notes of wild blackberry and frankincense.
Delicate, complex, high-toned. Bergamot, plumeria, lemongrass, cocoa nib, dried apricot in aroma and cup. Juicy, balanced acidity; exceptionally silky mouthfeel. The finish fulfills the promise of the cup, carrying forward all of the flavor and aroma notes.
Complex, sweetly spice-toned. Dark caramel, tea rose, clove, pear, myrrh in aroma and cup. Brightly sweet with malic acidity; plush, syrupy mouthfeel. The crisply sweet finish consolidates to notes of clove and pear.
High-toned, lush, complexly fruity. Lychee, starfruit, wisteria, lemon thyme, cocoa nib in aroma and cup. Juicy-sweet with elegant, balanced acidity; lyrically silky mouthfeel. Notes of lychee, wisteria and cocoa nib carry far into a long, lingering finish.
Honey-sweet and spice-toned. Baking spices, honey, dark chocolate, lavender, cedar in aroma and cup. Sweet in structure with a balancing tart and savory edge. Very smooth, silky-satiny mouthfeel. Balanced and comprehensive in the finish, alive with all of the notes from the cup.
Chocolaty, deeply rich. Dark chocolate, vanilla bean, yellow plum, cashew butter, cedar in aroma and cup. Brightly sweet with vibrant, juicy acidity; viscous, richly satiny mouthfeel. A long finish consolidates to notes of vanilla bean and cashew butter.
Crisply sweet-savory. Toffee, pomegranate, cedar, almond butter, candied violet in aroma and cup. Richly bittersweet structure with juicy acidity; satiny-smooth mouthfeel. The crisp finish consolidates to notes of pomegranate and almond butter.
Richly chocolaty, sweetly fruit-toned. Baking chocolate, raspberry jam, almond, cedar, lemon balm in aroma and cup. Sweet structure with brisk acidity; full, syrupy mouthfeel. Crisply chocolaty finish supported by suggestions of raspberry and cedar.
Deeply sweet, intensely aromatic. Dark chocolate, pink peppercorn, wisteria, apricot, myrrh in aroma and cup. Richly sweet-toned in structure with lively, juicy acidity; syrupy-smooth mouthfeel. The finish is long and lingering: flavor-saturated, chocolaty, floral-toned.
Crisply cocoa-toned, nut-driven. Cocoa powder, hazelnut butter, fresh-cut fir, raisin, brown sugar in aroma and cup. Sweet structure with pert acidity; lightly satiny mouthfeel. The sweetly nutty finish is framed by notes of fresh-cut fir.
Evaluated as espresso. Crisply chocolaty, deeply rich and sweet. Dark chocolate, pomegranate, honeysuckle, pistachio, a hint of sage in aroma and small cup. Plush, syrupy mouthfeel; chocolaty, sweetly herbaceous finish. In cappuccino-scaled milk, notes of dark chocolate are integrated with tart fruit, savory herb, and spice-toned flowers.
Crisply chocolaty, roast-rounded. Baking chocolate, gently scorched fir, salted caramel, date, orange zest in aroma and cup. Bittersweet structure with gentle, round acidity; velvety mouthfeel. Chocolaty finish with undertones of salted caramel.
Berry-driven, brightly sweet-tart. Berry melange, cocoa nib, amber, cedar, a hint of sassafras in aroma and cup. Complex, bittersweet structure with juicy acidity; very full, syrupy mouthfeel. The long, resonant finish centers around cocoa nib and raspberry notes.
Bright, juicy-sweet. Dark chocolate, goji berry, fine musk, almond butter, cedar in aroma and small cup. Creamy-smooth mouthfeel; resonant finish consolidates to notes of goji berry and almond. In three parts milk, dark chocolate notes are amplified, while dried berry notes provide sweet-tart ballast.
Brightly sweet, quite vibrant. Pink grapefruit, cocoa nib, apricot, bay leaf, maple syrup in aroma and cup. Sweetly tart structure with juicy acidity; very silky, lively mouthfeel. The finish centers around notes of cocoa nib and sweet grapefruit.
Delicate, richly aromatic. Lychee, saffron, blood orange, almond, cocoa nib in aroma and cup. Brightly sweet structure with vibrant acidity; crisp, silky-smooth mouthfeel. The resonant finish centers around lychee and cocoa nib.
Richly chocolaty, deeply sweet. Dark chocolate, almond butter, peach, cedar, magnolia in aroma and cup. Sweet-toned structure with balanced acidity; plush, syrupy mouthfeel. Chocolaty and nut-toned finish.
Richly chocolaty, balanced and deep. Dark chocolate, date, magnolia, cane sugar, cedar in aroma and cup. Sweet-toned structure with brisk acidity; plush, satiny mouthfeel. The crisply sweet finish centers around notes of dark chocolate and magnolia.
