Espresso Reviews

Elegantly bright, richly sweet. Apricot, bergamot, cocoa nib, sandalwood, star jasmine in aroma and cup. Balanced structure with high-toned acidity; silky, viscous mouthfeel. Long, lingering finish centers around notes of cocoa nib and apricot, with a shimmer of star jasmine.

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. Crisply sweet, floral-toned. Lilac, plum, almond, cocoa nib, lemon verbena in aroma and small cup. Silky-smooth mouthfeel; crisp finish with notes of cocoa nib and lemon verbena. In cappuccino format, cocoa notes are further elevated and sweet herb notes provide bright ballast.

Evaluated as espresso. Richly aromatic, fruity, spice-toned. Baking spices, pineapple, dark chocolate, cedar, apple cider in aroma and small cup. Crisp, velvety mouthfeel; spice-toned, fruity finish. In three parts milk, suggests a pineapple milkshake.

Evaluated as espresso. Richly sweet-tart, high-toned, deeply aromatic. Dried pomegranate, honeysuckle, dark chocolate, amber, pink grapefruit zest in aroma and small cup. Plush, voluptuous mouthfeel; resonant, flavor-laden finish. Superb in cappuccino-scaled milk: chocolaty and floral-toned.

Evaluated as espresso. Deeply sweet-savory, chocolaty and fruit-forward. Lychee, chocolate fudge, pistachio brittle, plumeria, scorched cedar in aroma and small cup. Creamy-smooth mouthfeel; resonantly chocolaty finish with pleasing, slightly smoky aromatic wood undertones. In three parts milk, chocolate is further elevated, as are florals.

Evaluated as espresso. Delicately berry-toned, richly sweet. Blackberry coulis, cocoa nib, agave syrup, fresh-cut cedar, macadamia nut in aroma and small cup. Silky, viscous mouthfeel; the finish leads with notes of agave syrup and macadamia nut. Especially pretty in cappuccino format, where berry and cocoa notes balance rich aromatic cedar.

Evaluated as espresso. Aromatically intense, sweet-tart-savory. Concord grape, lychee, dark chocolate, aloewood, oregano in aroma and cup. Creamy-smooth mouthfeel; savory, herbaceous, chocolaty finish. In three parts milk, savory notes usurp sweet, with inviting aloewood and oregano notes supported by dark chocolate and lychee undertones.

Evaluated as espresso. Brightly fruit-toned, deeply chocolaty, with savory undertones. Rambutan, sandalwood, kumquat, dark chocolate, freesia in aroma and small cup. Crisp, satiny mouthfeel; especially long, flavor-laden finish. In three parts milk, sandalwood notes frame the dark chocolate and tropical fruit throughlines.

Evaluated as espresso. Winey and musky, richly chocolaty. Dark chocolate, red wine barrel, musk, black sage, toasted walnut in aroma and small cup. Full, syrupy mouthfeel; winey, chocolaty finish. In cappuccino format, deeply aromatic, perfumed with musk-like florals supported by very rich chocolate notes.

Evaluated as espresso. Extremely sweet, intentionally fermenty, wine-like aroma. Red wine, salted caramel, gardenia, pomelo, hazelnut brittle in aroma and small cup. Plush, syrupy mouthfeel; crisply nut-toned and caramelly finish. In milk, this coffee is dessert-like in its impossibly deep sweetness.

Evaluated as espresso. Balanced, deep, richly floral- and fruit-toned. Hyacinth, mulberry, cocoa nib, almond butter, lemon-thyme in aroma and small cup. Crisp, syrupy mouthfeel; berry-driven, nutty finish. Harmonious and integrated in cappuccino-scaled milk, with berry and floral notes dancing at the top.

Evaluated as espresso. Decadently floral-toned with fruit underpinnings. Plumeria, black cherry, chocolate fudge, dark caramel, singed cedar in aroma and small cup. Creamy-smooth mouthfeel; crisply chocolaty, distinctly floral finish.

Evaluated as espresso. Complex, richly tart, sweetly herbaceous. Watermelon candy, sassafras, star jasmine, dark chocolate, hint of eucalyptus in aroma and small cup. Viscous, syrupy mouthfeel; crisp, sweetly herbal finish. In cappuccino format, balanced, bright, deep, juicy and chocolaty.

Evaluated as espresso. Juicy, richly aromatic, sweetly tart. Dark chocolate, pomegranate, sandalwood, lilac, blood orange zest in aroma and small cup. Syrupy-smooth mouthfeel; long, flavor-saturated finish. High-toned and chocolaty in three parts milk, supported by elegant floral and rich aromatic wood notes.

Evaluated as espresso. Richly chocolaty, sweetly nutty, subtly fruity. Nutella, dried red currant, magnolia, pink grapefruit zest, rosewood in aroma and small cup. Crisp, syrupy mouthfeel; the dessert-like finish centers around notes of Nutella and magnolia. In three parts milk, plush, flavor-saturated and lingering.

Evaluated as espresso. Sweet, richly nut-toned. Almond brittle, freesia, dried apple, cedar, lemon zest in aroma and small cup. Crisp, satiny mouthfeel; gently drying, wood-framed finish. In three parts milk, nut tones are amplified, supported by a hint of freesia-like flowers.

Evaluated as espresso. Richly sweet-tart. Bing cherry, dark chocolate, fir, almond, gardenia in aroma and small cup. Crisp, velvety mouthfeel; chocolaty, wood-toned finish. Notes of dark chocolate and gardenia lead in cappuccino-scaled milk.

Evaluated as espresso. Sweetly tart, juicy, bright. Green apple, sandalwood, dark chocolate, almond brittle, pink grapefruit zest in aroma and small cup. Syrupy, viscous mouthfeel; crisply fruit-toned finish. Elegant and deep in three parts milk, with fruit, dark chocolate and aromatic wood in harmony.

Evaluated as espresso. Deep-toned, chocolaty and rich. Chocolate fudge, black cherry, gardenia, hop flowers, gently scorched cedar in aroma and small cup. Creamy, viscous mouthfeel; chocolaty, aromatic finish with rich cedar notes. Decadently dessert-like in cappuccino-scaled milk with notes of chocolate fudge, black cherry and gardenia, all enveloped in an appealing, very subtle smokiness.

Evaluated as espresso. Juicy, richly sweet-tart. Pomegranate, dark chocolate, amber, almond butter, pomelo in aroma and small cup. Very syrupy mouthfeel; long, lingering, flavor-saturated finish. The tart-leaning structure stands up in cappuccino-scaled milk without sacrificing rich dark chocolate notes.