Top-Rated Coffees (94+ points)
We found 2072 coffees and espressos that earned an outstanding score of 94 points or higher. The reviews below appear in reverse chronological order by review date. Older reviews may no longer accurately reflect current versions of the same coffee.
Sweetly floral and delicately cocoa-toned. Honeysuckle, cocoa nib, Concord grape, agave, lemon-thyme in aroma and cup. High-toned structure with juicy, confident acidity; buoyant, lively, viscous mouthfeel. Honeysuckle and cocoa nib characterize the sweet finish.
Balanced, richly sweet-savory, deeply pungent. Ripe tomato, black currant, almond brittle, jasmine, oak in aroma and cup. Sweet-savory structure with vibrant, juicy acidity; full, satiny, nectar-like mouthfeel. The resonant finish leads with notes of black currant, ripe tomato and almond brittle.
Attractively tart, bright, complexly layered. Red currant, petrichor (a post-rain earthy note), wisteria, lemongrass, elm in aroma and cup. Sweet-tart structure with bright, juicy acidity; delicate, silky mouthfeel. The finish centers on notes of red currant and lemongrass; a pleasing coconut note surfaces in the long.
Sweetly herb-suffused, fruit-driven, hints of fresh earth. Lemon-thyme, mulberry, grapefruit zest, petrichor (a post-rain earthy note), myrrh in aroma and cup. Sweet-savory structure with bright acidity; syrupy-smooth mouthfeel. Savory-leaning, rich-toned finish.
Deep, compelling, satisfying. Black currant, dark chocolate, blood orange zest, lavender, coconut in aroma and cup. Sweet in structure with richly rounded acidity; plump, syrupy mouthfeel. Coconut and lavender notes resonate into the long finish.
Deep-toned, richly aromatic, complex. Black currant, honeysuckle, tamarind, dark chocolate, sandalwood in aroma and cup. Sweet-tart structure with juicy, sparkling acidity; plush, syrupy-smooth mouthfeel. The flavor-saturated finish consolidates to notes of blackcurrant and dark chocolate with hints of sandalwood.
Evaluated as espresso. Juicy-bright, chocolaty; chocolate fudge, black cherry, honeysuckle, cedar, maple syrup in aroma and small cup. Creamy mouthfeel; chocolaty, fruit-forward finish. Milk amplifies, deepens, and sweetens both chocolate and fruit notes.
Complex, intricate, deeply sweet. Star jasmine, cocoa nib, nectarine, frankincense, spearmint in aroma and cup. Bright, juicy acidity; plush, velvety mouthfeel. Resonant, flavor-saturated finish leads with notes of star jasmine and nectarine, balanced by suggestions of crisp cocoa.
Crisp, delicate, richly high-toned. Apricot, cocoa nib, honeysuckle, sandalwood, agave syrup in aroma and cup. Sweet-toned structure with lively acidity; full, syrupy-smooth mouthfeel. Cocoa-toned apricot and honeysuckle enliven the quiet finish.
Delicate, spice-toned, richly aromatic. Narcissus-like flowers, cocoa nib, peach, lemon verbena, a hint of eucalyptus wood in aroma and cup. High-toned, vibrant acidity; full, syrupy mouthfeel. The deep, cocoa-toned finish centers around notes of narcissus and peach.
Chocolaty and floral-toned. Dark chocolate, freesia-like flowers, pluot, pink peppercorn, oak in aroma and cup. Sweet-tart structure with bright, sparkling acidity; very full, syrupy-smooth mouthfeel. Spice-toned, floral finish.
Balanced, complex, rich-toned. Cocoa nib, pluot, tangerine zest, star jasmine, lemon verbena in aroma and cup. Deeply sweet, high-toned structure with juicy, vibrant acidity; plush, syrupy mouthfeel. The long, resonant finish maintains the multi-layered notes from the cup.
Richly sweet, deeply aromatic, floral-toned. Plum, Meyer lemon zest, tea rose, sandalwood, maple syrup in aroma and cup. Balanced, sweetly tart structure; smooth, syrupy mouthfeel. Notes of tea rose and sandalwood permeate the rich finish.
High-toned, crisply sweet-tart. Concord grape, rhododendron, cocoa nib, sandalwood, maple syrup in aroma and cup. Brightly sweet structure with tart, juicy acidity; very plush, syrupy mouthfeel. The resonant finish consolidates to notes of cocoa nib and maple syrup with undertones of Concord grape.
Evaluated as espresso. Bright, juicy, sweetly tart. Pomegranate, hazelnut, cedar, freesia-like flowers, molasses in aroma and small cup. Syrupy-smooth mouthfeel; crisp, gently drying finish. Rounder and more nut-toned in three parts milk.
Price: NT $2500/100 grams
Sweetly floral and spice-toned, delicate. Lilac, myrrh, cocoa nib, pink peppercorn, honey in aroma and cup. Balanced, sweetly tart structure with delicately vibrant acidity; very full, syrupy mouthfeel. Cocoa- and floral-toned finish.
Balanced, rich-toned, deeply sweet. Strawberry-guava, cocoa nib, narcissus, almond butter, fresh-cut oak in aroma and cup. Sweet in structure with appealing savory undertones and juicy acidity; very full, syrupy mouthfeel. Finish consolidates to cocoa-toned guava supported by hints of narcissus.
Price: $29.95/4 ounces
Aromatically tropical, deeply floral, mysteriously complex. Plumeria, amber, passion fruit, Concord grape, dark chocolate in aroma and cup. Deep-toned, sweetly savory structure with winy acidity; decadently plush mouthfeel. The finish goes on and on.
Richly and elegantly fruit-toned. Strawberry-guava, cocoa nib, violet, wild honey, aloe wood in aroma and cup. Vivaciously sweet-tart structure with juicy, balanced acidity; full, creamy mouthfeel. Resonant fruit-forward finish with notes of strawberry-guava, cocoa nib and violet.
Richly chocolaty, deeply fruit-toned. Chocolate fudge, raspberry coulis, sandalwood, lilac in aroma and cup. Sweetly tart structure with juicy acidity; plush, lively mouthfeel. The floral- and fruit-toned finish is supported by chocolate tones throughout.