Reviews for Paradise Roasters

Richly aromatic, complex, multi-layered. Star jasmine, blood orange, cocoa nib, lychee, marjoram in aroma and cup. Vibrant, sparkling (phosphoric) acidity; elegant, silky-smooth mouthfeel. Long, aromatic, flavor-saturated finish.

Sweetly citrusy, spice-toned. Pomelo, vanilla orchid, red plum, pink peppercorn, agave syrup in aroma and cup. Balanced, citrusy acidity; very silky, viscous mouthfeel. Vanilla-like florals and pink peppercorn are supported by pomelo and red plum in the resonant finish.

Bright, balanced, tropical-leaning. Passionfruit, ginger blossom, cocoa nib, Meyer lemon zest, amber in aroma and cup. Delicate, high-toned acidity; satiny-smooth mouthfeel. The finish is quietly confident, long and lingering, with notes of cocoa nib, ginger blossom and passionfruit.

Sweetly herbaceous, delicately fruity. Nectarine, sage, almond, coconut saltwater taffy, fir in aroma and cup. Briskly bittersweet acidity; very full, creamy mouth feel. Notes of sweet almond, sage and fir lead in the quiet finish.

Elegantly bright, floral-toned. Wisteria, lemongrass, dried nectarine, cocoa nib, bergamot in aroma and cup. Balanced, high-toned acidity; silky, viscous mouthfeel. Long, lingering, satisfying finish

Sweetly spice-toned, complex and satiatingly fruity. Black cherry kombucha, clove, pipe tobacco, molasses in aroma and cup. Lively, sparkling acidity; creamy, lithe mouthfeel. Incredibly long, harmonious, integrated finish.

High-toned, tropical, exquisitely balanced. Orange blossom, cocoa nib, guava, young ginger, cedar in aroma and cup. Juicy-bright yet delicate acidity; silky-smooth mouthfeel. Long, resonant finish that fulfills the promise of the cup.

Evaluated as espresso. Crisply chocolaty, rich-toned. Baking chocolate, scorched mesquite, freesia, date, cashew in aroma and cup. Crisp, velvety mouthfeel; sweetly smoky, chocolaty finish. Chocolaty, nut-toned finish. In cappuccino format, rich, almost fudgelike chocolate predominates.

Evaluated as espresso. Co-taster John DiRuocco (94) found spicy fruit, orange water and vanilla-like flowers in aroma and cup; Ken (93) concurred and added sweet chocolate and almonds. Altogether a silky textured, lively espresso. The aromatic intricacy consolidates a bit in three parts milk, and the familiar chocolate and almondy nut move forward.

Fruit-driven, brightly sweet. Nectarine, black cherry, magnolia, pomelo, cedar in aroma and cup. Gently bright, sweetly tart acidity; crsip, dry-vermouth-like body. Resonant, harmonious, integrated finish.

Richly aromatic, multi-layered, deeply sweet. Fruit Loops cereal, pineapple kefir, cocoa nib, black sage, agave nectar in aroma and cup. Bright, balanced acidity; plush, very syrupy mouthfeel. Long finish centered around notes of Fruit Loops and cocoa nib.

Delicately floral-toned, brightly citrusy. Wisteria, pink grapefruit, thyme, red plum, cocoa nib in aroma and cup. Juicy-sweet acidity; full, syrupy-smooth mouthfeel. Very sweet, floral finish with undertones of cocoa nib and pink grapefruit.

Elegant, complex, deeply sweet-savory. Bergamot, hop flowers, coriander, agave syrup, cocoa nib in aroma and cup. High-toned, bittersweet acidity; lush, silky mouthfeel. Finish leads with notes of bergamot and cocoa nib.

Crisply sweet, caramelly. Dark caramel, guava, narcissus, oak, orange zest in aroma and cup. Bright, balanced acidity; lightly satiny mouthfeel. Orange zest and dark caramel are foregrounded in the finish.

Richly floral, fruit-saturated. Wild strawberry, lavender fields, cedar, honey, black sage in aroma and cup. Sparkling, floral acidity; vivacious, silly mouthfeel. Floral and fruit notes take gracious turns in the long, inviting finish.

Elegantly floral, richly fruity. Star jasmine, passionfruit, ginger, cocoa nib, myrrh in aroma and cup. High-toned, sparkling acidity; delicately silky-smooth mouthfeel. Long, lingering, flavor-laden finish.

Crisply bright and juicy. Tangerine, dark chocolate, agave syrup, almond blossom, hint of thyme in aroma and cup. Lively, juicy acidity, plush, syrupy mouthfeel. The finish consolidates to notes of tangerine and dark chocolate.

Spice-toned, very nuanced. Pomegranate, ginger, wisteria, bay leaf, cocoa nib in aroma and cup. High-toned acidity; silky mouthfeel. Spice-toned finish with notes of ginger and bay leaf.

Complex, richly bittersweet. Pomegranate, hop flowers, honey, magnolia, baking chocolate in aroma and cup. Gently brisk acidity; plush, creamy mouthfeel. Pomegranate and hop flowers lead in the crisp, long finish.

Evaluated as espresso. Balanced, chocolaty, and richly fruit-forward. Dried pineapple, dark chocolate, hazelnut brittle, magnolia, tangerine zest in aroma and small cup. Creamy mouthfeel; crisply chocolaty finish with tropical fruit undertones. In three parts milk, dark chocolate predominates, supported by tangerine zest and pineapple notes.