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Complex, lyrically sweet. Nectarine, bergamot, cocoa nib, nougat, wisteria in aroma and cup. Sweetly tart structure with malic (apple-like) acidity; delicate, silky, very viscous mouthfeel. The harmonious finish carries through on the promise of the cup.
Complex, resonant, sweetly tart. Dark chocolate, candied violet, black currant, fig, pistachio in aroma and cup. Juicy, bright acidity; energetic, silky mouthfeel. Harmonious finish that carries through on the promise of the cup into the long.
Price: $23.00/12 ounces
Richly chocolaty, deeply fruity. Huckleberry, dark chocolate, pink peppercorn, amber, candied tangerine zest in aroma and cup. Juicy, balanced acidity; plush, syrupy-smooth mouthfeel. Flavor-saturated finish that carries over all the aroma and flavor notes from the cup into the long.
Tropical, deeply sweet-tart. Passionfruit, lemon verbena, cane sugar, bay leaf, cedar in aroma and cup. Crisply high-toned acidity; very full, satiny mouthfeel. Lemon verbena and bay leaf remain in the pleasing finish.
Richly floral-toned, citrusy. Bergamot, wisteria, peach, cocoa nib, oolong tea in aroma and cup. Gently juicy, vibrant acidity; crisp, creamy mouthfeel. Resonantly perfumy finish that carries over all the flavor notes from the cup.
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.
Price: NT $250/8 ounces
Bright, complex, fruity. Huckleberry, tamarind, cocoa nib, grapefruit zest, pink peppercorn in aroma and cup. Sweetly tart structure with juicy-bright acidity; creamy-smooth mouthfeel. The finish consolidates to notes of huckleberry and grapefruit zest with undertones of pink peppercorn.
Floral and deeply fruity. Guava, narcissus, pralines, cane sugar, kumquat in aroma and cup. Sweet-tart structure with winy acidity; full, syrupy mouthfeel. The rich-toned finish leads with notes of narcissus and guava, supported by cane sugar.
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.
Brightly sweet, resonant. Green grape, cashew butter, agave syrup, cedar, honeysuckle in aroma and cup. Sweet structure with juicy acidity; lightly satiny mouthfeel. The finish centers leads with notes of cashew and green grape.
Balanced, fruit-toned. Dried black cherry, almond nougat, sassafras, oak, lilac in aroma and cup. Bright, winey acidity; lightly satiny mouthfeel. Crisply sweet-tart finish with notes of black cherry and almond.
Price: NT $390/8 ounces
Delicately fruity, sweetly herbaceous. Apricot, cocoa nib, vanilla bean, freesia, lemon-thyme in aroma and cup. Savory-leaning structure with brisk acidity; viscous, syrupy-smooth mouthfeel. The crisp finish leads with notes of apricot and lemon-thyme.
Price: NT $520/8 ounces
Crisply sweet-tart. Candied apple, praline, clove, magnolia, fresh-cut fir in aroma and cup. Sweet-toned structure with brisk acidity; very full, syrupy mouthfeel. Wood-framed, floral finish.
Price: NT $250/8 ounces
Sweet-toned, balanced. Baking chocolate, yellow plum, nougat, cedar, lily in aroma and cup. Brisk acidity; full, satiny mouthfeel. The wood-framed finish has a hint of chocolate undertones.
Price: NT $520/8 ounces
Tropical fruit-toned. Mango, orange zest, dark chocolate, marjoram, oak in aroma and cup. Very sweet structure with brisk acidity; plush, syrupy mouthfeel. Chocolaty, fruity finish.
Balanced, crisply fruity. Black cherry, pink grapefruit zest, hazelnut, agave syrup, narcissus in aroma and cup. Sweet-toned structure with round acidity; full, syrupy mouthfeel. Delicately fruit-toned finish supported by hazelnut and narcissus.
Fruit-toned, sweetly nutty. Yellow plum, pistachio, graham cracker, cedar, marjoram in aroma and cup. Bright, balanced acidity; satiny-smooth mouthfeel. Nutty finish with sweet herb undertones.
Aromatic, full-bodied, balanced. Pink grapefruit, cocoa nib, lilac, rambutan, bay leaf in aroma cup. Sweetly brisk acidity; richly syrupy mouthfeel. Exceptionally long, vibrant, flavor-laden finish.
Crisp, sweetly tart. Pomegranate, caramel, carnation, cedar, agave syrup in aroma and cup. Brisk acidity; syrupy smooth mouthfeel. Crisply sweet-tart finish centered around notes of pomegranate and caramel.
Price: $5.00/250 grams
Evaluated as espresso. Richly chocolaty, deep-toned. Dark chocolate, date, pink peppercorn, tangerine zest, oak in aroma and small cup. Crisp, velvety mouthfeel; chocolaty finish supported by pink peppercorn notes. In cappuccino format, richly chocolaty, through and through, with gentle undertones of pink peppercorn.