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Deeply sweet, complex, vibrantly rich. Dark chocolate, deep fruit notes (guava, raspberry jam, pineapple), aromatic orchid, frankincense, cedar-toned tobacco in aroma and cup. The acidity, while not bright, is enveloped in an elaborate and balanced structure with deep composure; mouthfeel is full and very syrupy. The short finish is chocolaty and sweet, with floral hints and a fine tobacco note resonating through to the long.

Richly and cleanly fruit-toned, chocolaty. Dried fig, chocolate fudge, molasses, oak, narcissus-like flowers in aroma and cup. Deeply sweet-tart in structure with high-toned, crisp acidity; full, creamy mouthfeel. The resonant flavor-saturated finish centers around fig and chocolate suggestions.

Evaluated as espresso. Bright, sweetly tart, cleanly fruit-forward. Raspberry, chocolate fudge, sandalwood, narcissus, almond butter in aroma and small cup. Full, syrupy mouthfeel, resonant, flavor-saturated finish. In cappuccino scaled milk, this attractive natural-processed coffee reads like trifle dessert: raspberry with dark chocolate.

Deeply sweet, crisply herb-toned. Lemon verbena, plum, baking chocolate, hazelnut, honeysuckle in aroma and cup. Sweetly tart structure with brisk acidity; full, syrupy mouthfeel. Resonant finish with lemon verbena and baking chocolate front and center.

Richly sweet-savory, vibrant. Cocoa nib, red currant, cedar, maple syrup, magnolia-like flowers in aroma and cup. Sweet, savory-edged structure with bright acidity; crisp yet velvety mouthfeel. Cocoa dominates in the finish, supported by red currant and cedar.

Crisply sweet, nut-toned. Almond, caramel, freesia, green apple, cedar in aroma and cup. Sweet structure with brisk acidity; velvety-smooth mouthfeel. Finish consolidates to almond and caramel tones.

Richly sweet berry-toned. Ripe strawberry, lilac, sandalwood, cocao nib, hint of thyme in aroma and cup. Sweet-tart structure with gentle, round acidity; full, syrupy mouthfeel. Cocoa-toned sandalwood characterizes the resonant finish.

Rich-toned, chocolaty. Baking chocolate, hazelnut, plum, molasses, cedar in aroma and cup. Bittersweet structure with vibrant, juicy acidity; delicate, silky mouthfeel. Quiet, cocoa-toned finish.

Deeply sweet, resonantly savory, exceptionally vibrant. Apricot, honeysuckle, cannabis, wild honey, fresh-cut oak in aroma and cup. Sweet-umami in structure with crisp, bright acidity; lively malic acidity. The balanced finish leads with notes of honeysuckle and cannabis with undertones of wild honey.

Rich-toned, crisply sweet. Passionfruit, agave syrup, narcissus, dark chocolate, sandalwood in aroma and cup. Sweetly tart structure with bright, juicy acidity; plush, syrupy mouthfeel. The long, flavor-saturated finish centers around notes of passionfruit, dark chocolate and sandalwood.

Evaluated as espresso. Richly sweet with savory complexity. Passionfruit, dark chocolate with coconut, pink peppercorn, moist pipe tobacco, rhododendron in aroma and small cup. Very light, satiny, tart mouthfeel. Crisp finish consolidates to notes of tobacco and pink peppercorn. In three parts milk, the rich savory elements resonate with attractive earthy nuance.

Crisply sweet, cocoa-toned. Cocoa powder, date, hazelnut, freesia, cedar in aroma and cup. Sweet in structure with gentle, round acidity; crisp, satiny mouthfeel. Quiet finish with notes of cocoa powder, date and cedar.

Evaluated as espresso. Sweetly tart, fruit-toned and floral. Pomegranate, narcissus, sandalwood, molasses, an intriguing hint of cayenne in aroma and small cup. Plush, syrupy mouthfeel; resonant, flavor-saturated finish. Three parts milk tempers and rounds the tart fruit notes, while florals remain deep and pungent.

Evaluated as espresso. Attractively roast-prominent, deeply sweet and complex. Scorched cedar, baking chocolate, blackberry jam, blood orange zest, marjoram, violet-like flowers in aroma and small cup. Lightly creamy, almost fluffy mouthfeel. Finish consolidates around an herb-toned chocolate enveloped in a smoky resonance. In three parts milk, intensely sweet and aromatically vibrant, supported by a rich, smoky depth.

Evaluated as espresso. Quietly perfumed, richly dry and tart. Scorched cedar, baking chocolate, dried mulberry, wisteria, almond paste in aroma and small cup. Crisp, lightly satiny mouthfeel. The finish is sweetly roast-toned and redolent with aromatic cedar notes. Rich cocoa and delicate florals animate the roast-toned milk shot.

Evaluated as espresso. Charred oak, baking chocolate, calla lily, browned butter and black cherry in aroma and small cup. Crisp, lightly velvety mouthfeel; the finish consolidates to cocoa-toned black cherry. In three parts milk, calla lily-like flowers and baking chocolate are amplified, while black cherry notes resurface in the long finish.

Delicate, intricately sweet, vibrant and impeccably balanced. Rose, crisp fruit (green apple, Bing cherry, wild strawberry), honey, tangerine zest, dragonwell green tea, fresh juniper in aroma and cup. The structure is incredibly sweet and juicy, yet zesty and richly tart. Light, but very silky mouthfeel. Flavor consolidates in the finish with a delicately crisp, sweet resonance.

Evaluated as espresso. Richly sweet, chocolaty and floral. Narcissus, dark chocolate, cedar, black cherry, almond paste in aroma and small cup. Full, syrupy mouthfeel; resonant, chocolaty finish. In three parts milk, chocolate and narcissus notes bloom, and almond paste with hints of cedar balance the lyrical sweetness at the top.

Crisply sweet, fruit-toned. Raspberry, fresh-cut fir, maple syrup, cocoa powder, freesia-like flowers in aroma and cup. Sweet in structure with brisk acidity; satiny-smooth mouthfeel. Gently drying finish centers around quiet notes of raspberry and fir.

Bizarre, beautiful, shocking, intricate. Tropical fruit (lychee, passionfruit), sweet herb (clove, cilantro, dill, spearmint), dark chocolate, musk, yogurt. In structure quite sweet, roundly tart (think unsweetened yogurt), deeply savory. Lightly syrupy in mouthfeel. Passionfruit, chocolate, dill all make distinct appearances in the drying but sweetly and richly complex finish.