Top-Rated Coffees (94+ points)
We found 2118 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.
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.
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.
Price: $42.00/10 ounces
Flavor-laden, aromatically exuberant. Passionfruit, elderberry, lemon-thyme, pomelo, cocoa nib in aroma and cup. Juicy-bright acidity; very full, syrupy mouthfeel. Tropical finish with fruit and sweet herb notes front and center.
Price: $27.75/ 12 ounces
Clean, harmoniously balanced. Mulberry, lychee, marjoram, azalea, sandalwood in aroma and cup. Malic (apple-like) acidity; elegant, silky mouthfeel. Berry-toned finish supported by notes of sweet herbs.
High-toned, sweetly tart. Watermelon candy, blueberry, freesia, hazelnut, cocoa nib in aroma and cup. Tart-leaning, winy acidity; plush, syrupy mouthfeel. Fruity-sweet finish with undertones of freesia and cocoa nib.
Balanced, bright, fruit-forward. Dried plum, almond, freesia, honey, baking chocolate in aroma and cup. Sweet-toned, round acidity; plush creamy mouthfeel. Especially resonant, flavor-laden finish that fulfills the promise of the cup.
Price: $80/4 ounces
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
A ready-to-drink black coffee, tested cold. Floral-toned, sweetly tart. Bing cherry, ginger, wisteria, pink grapefruit zest, allspice. High-toned, juicy acidity; light, crisp mouthfeel. Tart, spice-toned finish. Perfection with milk, where wisteria notes are amplified and Bing cherry and ginger harmonize with pink grapefruit zest.
Price: NT 240/150 ml bottle
A ready-to-drink black coffee, tested cold. Deep-toned, rich-tart-savory. Asian pear, pipe tobacco, pink peppercorn, blood orange, cocoa nib. Brightly sweet, delicately tart acidity; round, plump, very smooth mouthfeel. Crisply sweet-savory finish. Milk brings up the richness and savory impulses while also highlighting pipe tobacco notes.
Price: $30/ 12 ounces
Floral-toned, richly fruity. Wisteria, lychee, kumquat, cocoa nib, marjoram in aroma and cup. High-toned, juicy acidity; viscous, syrupy mouthfeel. Very floral finish with cocoa undertones.
Very fruit-forward, richly sweet. Lychee, kiwi, nectarine, freesia, tangerine zest on aroma and cup. Juicy, bright acidity; full, syrupy-smooth mouthfeel. Lychee-laden finish with spicy floral undertones.
Richly sweet-savory, brightly sweet. Mulberry, sassafras, green tomato, cane sugar, salted caramel in aroma and cup. Bright, citrusy acidity; crisp, satiny-smooth mouthfeel. Savory-leaning finish with a tomato-like umami undercurrent.
Price: $27.50/6 ounces
Richly aromatic, deep-toned. Raspberry, tangerine, cocoa nib, lilac, myrrh in aroma and cup. Bright, balanced acidity; very smooth, silky mouthfeel. Long, lingering, harmonious and integrated finish.