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Complex, deep-toned, flavor-saturated. Satsuma, almond butter, narcissus, marjoram, agave syrup in aroma and cup. Bright, balanced acidity; crisp, syrupy mouthfeel. Finish consolidates to notes of satsuma and almond butter.
Price: $19.00/16 ounces
Melony-sweet, deep-toned. Cantaloupe, amber, narcissus, bay leaf, cinnamon in aroma and cup. Gentle, balanced acidity; very full, syrupy mouthfeel. The sweet finish leads with notes of cantaloupe and amber.
Richly fruit-forward, floral-toned. Watermelon candy, violet, orange soda, banana saltwater taffy, lemon verbena in aroma and cup. Juicy, sparkling acidity; plush, syrupy mouthfeel. Fruity, rich-toned finish, long and lingering.
Sweetly herbaceous, deeply rich. Dark chocolate, pomegranate, lemongrass, cedar, magnolia in aroma and cup. Balanced, even-keeled acidity; very full, satiny-smooth mouthfeel. Chocolaty finish supported by pomegranate undertones.
Deeply sweet-savory, quietly complex. Tamarind, narcissus, hop flowers, brown sugar, marjoram in aroma and cup. Gently bright acidity; syrupy-smooth mouthfeel. Resonant finish consolidates to notes of tamarind and narcissus.
Crisply spice-toned, fruit-centered. Mulberry, clove, candy apple, magnolia, cedar in aroma and cup. Briskly sweet acidity; full, syrupy-smooth mouthfeel. Spice-toned finish with floral undertones.
Brightly sweet, gently tart. Pink grapefruit, cocoa nib, freesia, elm, bergamot in aroma and cup. High-toned, citrusy acidity; crisp, satiny mouthfeel. Cocoa-toned finish supported by notes of pink grapefruit and bergamot.
Price: $17.00/100 grams
Sweetly citrusy, nectar-like. Tangerine, dried apricot, agave syrup, amber, cocoa nib in aroma and cup. Bright, balanced acidity; full, syrupy-smooth mouthfeel. Long, resonant flavor-saturated finish.
Juicy, floral-toned, richly sweet-savory. Red currant, cocoa nib, star jasmine, pistachio, myrrh in aroma and cup. Sparkling (phosphoric) acidity; smooth, viscous mouthfeel. Quietly confident finish consolidates to notes of red currant and cocoa nib.
Elegantly sweet-savory, deeply nuanced, richly aromatic. Red currant, dark chocolate, plumeria, sandalwood, wild honey in aroma and cup. Juicy, sparkling acidity; very smooth, syrupy mouthfeel. Harmonious, integrated, very long finish.
Evaluated as espresso. Lychee, caramel, hazelnut butter, redwood, brown sugar in aroma and small cup. Creamy-smooth mouthfeel; integrated, coherent finish. In three parts milk, all of the notes from the straight shot carry over and freesia also emerges.
Evaluated as espresso. Richly chocolaty, tartly fruity. Dark chocolate, pomegranate, lemon verbena, cedar, orange blossom in aroma and small cup. Plush, viscous mouthfeel; chocolaty finish with undertones of orange blossom. In cappuccino format, pomegranate resurfaces as a bold counterpart to the chocolate throughline.
Floral-toned, deeply aromatic. Wisteria, bergamot, frangipane, frankincense, pluot in aroma and cup. High-toned, sweetly crisp acidity; very syrupy mouthfeel. Floral, citrusy finish supported by stone fruit.
Crisp, juicy, high-toned. Dried mango, cocoa nib, lemon balm, thyme, magnolia in aroma and cup. Sweetly tart, green apple-like acidity; vibrantly silky mouthfeel. Fruit-forward finish, cocoa-toned, and supported by rich florals and sweet herbs.
Rich-toned, flavor-saturated. Black currant, magnolia, dark chocolate, candied walnut, hint of smoked paprika in aroma and cup. Sweet-savory structure with elegantly juicy acidity; syrupy-smooth mouthfeel. Richly chocolaty finish with undertones of black currant and candied walnut.
Price: NT 609/8 ounces
Delicately bright, balanced, richly sweet-tart. Red plum and cocoa nib in the aroma, deepening into Meyer lemon zest, shortbread and lilac in the cup. Gently bright, vibrant acidity; plush, silky mouthfeel. Very rich, multi-layered finish, deeply aromatic finish.
Richly sweet, spice-toned. Bergamot, pistachio, dark chocolate, lilac, honey in aroma and cup. Sweetly tart with juicy acidity; very silky mouthfeel. The chocolaty supports top notes of bergamot and lilac.
Very sweet, crisply chocolaty. Baking chocolate, red apple, maple syrup, bay leaf, clover blossom in aroma and cup. Briskly sweet acidity; very syrupy, vibrant mouthfeel. The finish centers around notes of baking chocolate and sweet red apple.
Price: $33.92/10 ounces (sold as a set of 3/$101.75
Nectar-like, sweetly tart, rich-toned. Watermelon candy, cocoa butter, loquat, freesia, graphite in aroma and cup. High-toned, phosphoric acidity; syrupy-smooth mouthfeel. Sweet, long, candy-like finish
Price: $33.92/10 ounces (sold as a set of 3/$101.75
Tropical, deep, harmonious. Passionfruit, star jasmine, myrrh, cocoa nib, pineapple saltwater taffy in aroma and cup. Bright, juicy acidity; crisp, syrupy mouthfeel. Resonantly fruity and floral finish.