Espresso Reviews

Evaluated as espresso. Roasty-sweet, complex and multilayered. Grilled strawberry, lily, cocoa powder, gently scorched sandalwood, almond butter in aroma and small cup. Creamy, somewhat fluffy mouthfeel; resonant, flavor-saturated finish that’s both sweet and harmoniously smoky. In cappuccino format, balanced, floral-toned, chocolaty and rich.

Evaluated as espresso. Roast-toned, crisply chocolaty. Baking chocolate, roasted almond, molasses, scorched cedar, hint of dried cherry in aroma and small cup. Full, smooth body; clean, finish sweet, with lingering cocoa and nut tones. In cappuccino format, the cup softens pleasantly, revealing caramelized sugar and a touch of fruit brightness beneath the roast.

Evaluated as espresso. Sweetly nut-toned, chocolaty. Hazelnut, dark chocolate, caramel, cedar, Meyer lemon zest in aroma and small cup. Quite syrupy mouthfeel; richly chocolaty, nut-toned finish. In cappuccino format, the shot softens beautifully, with caramel and chocolate emerging into a dessert-like sweetness.

Evaluated as espresso. Deeply sweet, floral- and fruit-driven. Vanilla orchid, red currant, dark chocolate, brown sugar, almond butter in aroma and small cup. Richly syrupy mouthfeel; integrated, harmonious, richly chocolaty-floral finish. In cappuccino format, lush and dessert-like, with chocolate fudge, currant compote, and floral honey weaving a luxurious balance.

Evaluated as espresso. Richly nut-toned. Hazelnut, cocoa powder, date, vanilla, and cedar in aroma and small cup. Satiny body; round, crisply sweet finish. Nutella-like in cappuccino format.

Evaluated as espresso. Sweetly fruit-driven and bright. Raspberry, lemon zest, jasmine, dark chocolate, raw sugar in aroma and small cup. smooth, satiny body. Berry- and citrus-toned finish with dark chocolate balance. In milk, fruit softens into a berries-and-cream impression with chocolate depth.

Evaluated as espresso. Sweetly bright and layered. Wisteria, lemon curd, cocoa nib, tamarind, honey in aroma and small cup. Satiny, vibrant mouthfeel; long, sweetly citrusy and cocoa-toned finish. In milk, the espresso blooms with lemon curd, cocoa nib, and honeyed floral notes.

Evaluated as espresso. Berry-driven and sweetly balanced. Raspberry, dark chocolate, blood orange, almond butter, cedar in aroma and small cup. Lightly satiny mouthfeel; crisply chocolaty, berry-toned finish. In cappuccino format, notes of dark chocolate and raspberry compote commingle.

Evaluated as espresso. Sweetly tart, complex. Pink grapefruit, dark chocolate, almond butter, floral honey, and cedar in aroma and small cup. Syrupy-smooth mouthfeel; creamy-smooth finish. Chocolaty finish supports pink grapefruit and cedar notes. In cappuccino-scaled milk, fruit notes brighten and a honeyed chocolate sweetness blooms.

Evaluated as espresso. A balanced, chocolaty shot with gentle spice and nut tones. Dark chocolate and hazelnut up front, layered with hints of cinnamon, cedar, and a touch of grapefruit zest. Full, rounded mouthfeel with a crisp, sweet finish. In cappuccino-scaled milk, flavors deepen toward milk chocolate and roasted hazelnut, with pleasing sweetness and balance.

Evaluated as espresso. Richly sweet and nut-toned. Hazelnut butter, dark chocolate, roasted date, gently scorched cedar, molasses in aroma and small cup. Lightly satiny mouthfeel; finish is gently drying but balanced, carrying through notes of chocolate and nut. In cappuccino format, milk transforms the chocolate into a fudge-like note and rounds the fruit toward soft caramel.

Hearty and roast-rounded but quite sweet. Cocoa powder, raisin, scorched mesquite, gardenia, clove in aroma and small cup. Full, weighty mouthfeel; finish is slightly dry but resonant with dark chocolate and spice. In milk, the chocolate and cedar deepen toward fudge sauce and warm spice, producing a balanced cappuccino.

Evaluated as espresso. Resonant and lush. In the straight shot, dark chocolate, black cherry, almond butter, sandalwood, and molasses. Syrupy-smooth mouthfeel; long, harmonious, flavor-saturated finish. In cappuccino format, fruit and chocolate bloom into confectionery harmony reminiscent of cherry truffle and spiced fudge.

Evaluated as espresso. Balanced, fruity, sweetly nutty. Notes of red apple, caramel, roasted almond, cocoa and plum in aroma and small cup. Crisp, satiny mouthfeel; resonant, cocoa-toned finish. In cappuccino format, apple and caramel notes become dessert-like, reminiscent of tarte tatin.

Evaluated as espresso. Sweetly bright, citrus-toned. Notes of orange zest, jasmine, dark chocolate, honey, almond butter in aroma and small cup. Syrupy, buoyant mouthfeel; sweet citrusy finish. In cappuccino format, orange and honey notes commingle with dark chocolate and jasmine, with pleasing balance.

Evaluated as espresso. Richly sweet, fruit-driven, with notes of blackberry, dried mango, dark chocolate, cedar and almond. Syrupy-smooth mouthfeel; chocolaty, cedary finish. Exceptionally resonant in cappuccio format, echoing the sweet citrus and rich florals of the straight shot.

Evaluated as espresso. Dark chocolate, tamarind, pomegranate, cedar, lemon verbena in aroma and small cup. Smooth, satiny mouthfeel; resonant, sweetly tart finish. In cappuccino format, complex and rich-toned.

Evaluated as espresso. Berry-toned, richly sweet tart. Raspberry coulis, almond butter, dark chocolate, blackberry leaf, wild honey in aroma and small cup. Creamy-smooth mouthfeel; long, lingering, multilayered finish. In cappuccino format, gently berry-toned with a chocolate base.

Evaluated as espresso. Briskly sweet, chocolaty. Baking chocolate, rose hips, almond, elm, hint of lavender in aroma and small cup. Velvety mouthfeel; crisp, wood-framed finish. In cappuccino format, chocolaty and richly sweet.

Evaluated as espresso. Spice-toned, brightly herbal. Red plum, star jasmine, sandalwood, coriander, molasses in aroma and small cup. Plush, satiny mouthfeel; stonefruit-driven finish with molasses and coriander undertones. In cappuccino format, exceptionally sweet and complex, with a sandalwood-framed jasmine at the vibrant center.