Espresso Reviews

Evaluated as espresso. Richly chocolaty, deep-toned. Dark chocolate, graham cracker, almond butter, cedar, tangerine zest in aroma and small cup. Very smooth, viscous mouthfeel; crisply chocolaty, nut-toned finish. In cappuccino-scaled milk, dark chocolate is further amplified to an almost dessert-like intensity.

Evaluated as espresso. Sweetly tart, richly bright. Pomegranate, dark chocolate, narcissus, tangerine zest, brown sugar in aroma and cup. Crisp, satiny mouthfeel, chocolaty, fruit-tart finish. In cappuccino-scaled milk, pomegranate and dark chocolate notes are juxtaposed with narcissus.

Evaluated as espresso. Deep-toned, sweet-savory. Tamarind, dark chocolate, lemon verbena, cedar, narcissus in aroma and small cup. Crisply satiny mouthfeel; tart-leaning, chocolaty finish. In three parts milk, nicely balanced between sweet and tart.

Evaluated as espresso. Sweetly nut-toned, crisply chocolaty. Almond brittle, baking chocolate, dried plum, orange zest, oak in aroma and small cup. Lightly satiny mouthfeel; nutty, cocoa-toned finish with a backgrounded oak suggestion. In cappuccino-scaled milk, sweet almond and crisp chocolate notes vie for center stage.

Evaluated as espresso. Sweetly roast-rounded. Baking chocolate, lily, prune, gently scorched oak, orange zest in aroma and small cup. Crisp, full mouthfeel; chocolaty finish with undertones of orange zest. In three parts milk, richly chocolaty and deep, elevated by notes of sweet florals and orange zest.

Evaluated as espresso. Richly floral, cocoa-toned. Magnolia, cocoa nib, pomegranate, molasses, marjoram in aroma and small cup. Syrupy-smooth mouthfeel; long, flavor-saturated finish. In three parts milk, cocoa notes are amplified and the tart fruit is balanced by sweet herbs and spice-toned florals.

Evaluated as espresso. Sweetly nut-toned. Cashew butter, baking chocolate, sassafras, date, gardenia in aroma and small cup. Crisp mouthfeel; gently drying, floral finish. Chocolaty and nutty in cappuccino-scaled milk.

Deep-toned, richly chocolaty and fruit-forward. Raspberry jam, chocolate fudge, tamarind, frangipane, gently scorched oak in aroma and small cup. Creamy-smooth mouthfeel; long, flavor-laden finish that leads with berry notes and chocolate notes. In cappuccino format, explosively chocolaty and intensely fruity.

Fruit-toned, chocolaty-rich. Boysenberry, dark chocolate, Laffy Taffy, pu’er tea, mandarinquat in aroma and small cup. Plush, creamy mouthfeel; crisply chocolaty and citrusy finish. In three parts milk, this coffee blooms and expands.

Evaluated as espresso. Crisply chocolaty, deep-toned. Baking chocolate, date, cashew, orange zest, molasses in aroma and small cup. Crisply smooth mouthfeel; gently drying finish with notes of orange zest and cashew. In cappuccino-scaled milk, baking chocolate predominates, supported by cashew and orange zest.

Evaluated as espresso. Gingko nut, artichoke liqueur, strawberry, pink peppercorn, nutmeg in aroma and small cup. Crisply creamy mouthfeel; bittersweet, gently fermenty finish. In three parts milk, savory-leaning (artichoke liqueur) and sweetly nut-toned.

Evaluated as espresso. Balanced, crisply chocolaty. Baking chocolate, chicory, lily, dried plum, roasted walnut in aroma and small cup. Satiny mouthfeel; gently drying nut-toned finish with chicory undertones. In three parts milk, richly bittersweet with chocolate and chicory impulses and a hint of lily.

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.

Deep-toned, richly chocolaty. Dark chocolate, raspberry coulis, tangerine zest, hazelnut, cedar in aroma and small cup. Creamy-smooth mouthfeel; crisp, chocolaty finish. In three parts milk, both chocolate and raspberry notes are amplified, supported by tangerine zest and cedar.

Evaluated as espresso. Chocolaty and sweet-toned. Baking chocolate, cashew, molasses, raisin, oak in aroma and cup. Syrupy-smooth mouthfeel; crisp, chocolaty finish. In three parts milk, notes of baking chocolate take front and center, with undertones of molasses and cashew.

Evaluated as espresso. Richly sweet, earth-toned. Fresh humus, cocoa powder, golden raisin, fir in aroma and small cup. Crisp, velvety mouthfeel; the quiet finish centers around notes of cocoa powder and cedar. In three parts milk, crisply chocolaty, with undertones of aromatic fir.

Evaluated as espresso. Deeply floral, spice-toned. Baking spices, narcissus, dark chocolate, cedar, a hint of wine barrel in aroma and small cup. Crisp, velvety mouthfeel; richly wood-framed, fruit-forward finish. In three parts milk, baking spices predominate, with undertones of sweetly spicy florals.

Evaluated as espresso. Sweetly nut-toned. Hazelnut, cocoa nib, red apple, caramel, fresh-cut fir in aroma and small cup. Crisply velvety mouthfeel; gently drying, nut-toned finish. Lively and complex in three parts milk, with nut and caramel tones commingling, supported by notes of apple and cocoa nib.

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.

Delicately high-toned, balanced. Pink grapefruit, cocoa nib, narcissus, lychee, a hint of green peppercorn in aroma and small cup. Richly viscous mouthfeel; cocoa-toned finish with a hint of pink grapefruit. In cappuccino-scaled milk, floral and cocoa notes take center stage, while sweet citrus recedes.