Espresso Reviews

Evaluated as espresso. Deep-toned, sweetly tart. Black cherry, dark chocolate, marjoram, pink grapefruit, hazelnut in aroma and small cup. Creamy-smooth mouthfeel; chocolaty, tart-leaning finish. In cappuccino format, richly sweet, brightly tart, deeply chocolaty.

Evaluated as espresso. Crisply sweet, richly savory. Pomegranate, freesia, cocoa powder, lemongrass, honey in aroma and small cup. Satiny-smooth mouthfeel; cocoa-toned, citrusy finish. In cappuccino format, cocoa-driven with undertones of pomegranate and honey.

Evaluated as espresso. Richly aromatic, sweetly tart. Lychee, pomelo, dark chocolate, cedar, apple blossom in aroma and small cup. Creamy-smooth mouthfeel; fruit-toned, chocolaty finish. As cappuccino, dark chocolate, apple blossom and lychee play nicely with milk.

Evaluated as espresso produced as a “ristretto” 25ml (.85-ounce) shot using a Nespresso capsule espresso brewer with whole milk heated using a conventional steam wand. Briskly sweet, gently wood-framed. Baking chocolate, almond, fir, golden raisin, marjoram in aroma and small cup. Light-bodied mouthfeel; sweet-toned, wood-framed finish with undertones of baking chocolate. In cappuccino format, chocolate notes are amplified, and marjoram resurfaces.

Evaluated as espresso. Briskly sweet-tart, crisply chocolaty. Date, roasted almond, baking chocolate, pink grapefruit, fresh-cut oak in aroma and small cup. Lightly satiny mouthfeel; tart, wood-framed finish with sweet citrus undertones. In three parts milk, balanced and richly bittersweet, with nice baking chocolate and almond notes in the foreground.

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.

Evaluated as espresso. Crisply chocolaty, deep-toned. Baking chocolate, caramel, lemon balm, dried plum, fresh-cut fir in aroma and small cup. Crisp, lightly satiny mouthfeel; gently drying, wood-framed finish. In cappuccino format, chocolate and dried plum notes shine.

Evaluated as espresso. Crisply chocolaty, gently floral. Baking chocolate, freesia, almond, satsuma, fresh-cut oak in aroma and small cup. Syrupy-smooth mouthfeel; chocolaty, nutty finish. In cappuccino format, balanced and inviting.

Evaluated as espresso. Richly chocolaty, deeply floral. Dark chocolate, wisteria, myrrh, black cherry, cedar in aroma and small cup. Richly viscous mouthfeel; flavor-laden, complex finish. In cappuccino format, chocolate and floral notes vie for your attention, and both win.

Evaluated as espresso. Richly nut-toned, crisply chocolaty. Hazelnut butter, dark chocolate, vanilla bean, date, cedar in aroma and small cup. Crisp, satiny mouthfeel; cedary, vanilla-toned finish. In cappuccino format, deeply sweet, richly nutty, balanced.

Evaluated as espresso. Richly sweet-tart, crisply chocolaty. Raspberry, baking chocolate, brown sugar, orange zest, fresh-cut oak in aroma and small cup. Velvety-smooth mouthfeel; quiet, chocolaty finish with undertones of orange zest. In cappuccino format, raspberry and baking chocolate notes are pleasingly amplified.

Evaluated as espresso. Deep-toned, crisply chocolaty. Cocoa powder, nutmeg, golden raisin, fresh-cut fir, orange zest in aroma and small cup. Crisp, velvety mouthfeel; chocolaty, spice-toned finish. In cappuccino format, richly chocolaty with undertones of nutmeg, fir and orange zest.

Evaluated as espresso. Richly chocolaty, sweetly nut-toned. Pomegranate, chocolate fudge, butterscotch, almond, marjoram in aroma and small cup. Creamy, viscous mouthfeel; chocolaty, richly nutty finish. As a cappuccino, exceptionally chocolaty and very rich.

Evaluated as espresso. Delicately aromatic, floral-toned. Freesia, dark chocolate, hazelnut butter, lychee, cedar in aroma and small cup. Syrupy-smooth mouthfeel; crisp, chocolaty finish. In cappuccino format, richly floral, crisply chocolaty and sweetly nutty.

Evaluated as espresso. Richly sweet, gently roast-rounded. Baking chocolate, Fig Newton, gently scorched cedar, gardenia, orange zest in aroma and small cup. Crisp, velvety mouthfeel; chocolaty finish with undertones of gently scorched cedar. In milk, complex and invitingly nuanced with notes of aking chocolate, orange zest, and gardenia.

Evaluated as espresso. Gently bright, balanced. Hazelnut, cocoa nib, goji berry, candied violet, oak in aroma and cup. Plush, satiny mouthfeel; quiet, nutty and cocoa-toned finish. As cappuccino, richly nut-toned with sweet floral impulses.

Evaluated as espresso. Chocolaty-sweet, deep-toned. Chocolate fudge, salted caramel, hop flowers, dried plum, tangerine in aroma and cup. Crisp, satiny mouthfeel. Richly chocolaty finish supported by hop flowers. In cappuccino format, chocolate notes predominate, with undertones of savory caramel and bitter sweet florals.

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.

Evaluated as espresso. Deep-toned, richly fruity and chocolaty. Dark chocolate, goji berry, purple plum, pink grapefruit, cedar in aroma and small cup. Plush, creamy mouthfeel; chocolaty, citrusy finish. Everything is amplified in cappuccino format, especially the dark chocolate and purple plum notes.