Africa Reviews

Fruit-forward, tropical. Passionfruit, cocoa nib, ginseng, amber, pineapple kefir in aroma and cup. Bright balanced acidity; vibrant, silky mouthfeel. Long, resonant, fruity finish.

Richly sweet-savory. Red currant, narcissus, tamarind, cedar, brown sugar in aroma and cup. Bittersweet structure with bright acidity; crisp, velvety mouthfeel. Sweetly tart finish leads with tamarind notes, supported by narcissus and cedar.

Evaluated as espresso. Deeply sweet-savory, fruit-toned. Toffee, raspberry, maple syrup, jasmine, fresh-cut oak in aroma and cup. Full, syrupy-smooth mouthfeel; crisply sweet finish. In three parts milk, toffee and raspberry notes are supported by jasmine.

Richly bittersweet, deep-toned. Tangerine zest, cocoa nib, pineapple kefir, brown sugar, cedar in aroma and cup. Brightly sweet-tart structure with vibrant acidity; crisp, lightly satiny mouthfeel. Cocoa-toned finish with notes of tangerine and brown sugar.

Sweetly citrusy, cocoa-toned. Lime zest, cocoa nib, lemon verbena, freesia, cedar in aroma and cup. Bright, juicy acidity; crisp, satiny mouthfeel. Citrus-driven finish with undertones of cocoa nib.

Berry-toned, chocolaty. Berry melange, baking chocolate, caramel, gardenia, oak in aroma and cup. Brisk acidity; very full, viscous mouthfeel. Baking chocolate and gardenia lead in the crisp finish.

Brightly sweet, spice-toned. Red currant, nutmeg, brown sugar, orange zest, oak in aroma and cup. Juicy acidity; crisp, satiny mouthfeel. Brown sugar and orange zest lead in the quiet finish.

Richly fruit-toned, wood-framed. Mulberry, cedar, Meyer lemon zest, cane sugar, lily in aroma and cup. Pert acidity; crisp, satiny mouthfeel. Finish consolidates to cedar and lily.

Apricot, cocoa nib, lilac, bergamot, marjoram in aroma and cup. Juicy-bright acidity; plush, syrupy mouthfeel. Long, lingering, satisfying finish.

Richly sweet, deeply savory, juicy-bright. Blackberry, finger lime, dark chocolate, fresh-cut cedar, star jasmine in aroma and cup. Balanced, sweet-savory structure with high-toned acidity; plush, viscous mouthfeel. The long finish is richly floral with undertones of dark chocolate and lime.

Richly sweet-savory, deep-toned. Red currant, cola, dark chocolate, bay leaf, violet in aroma and cup. Bright, juicy acidity; very full, syrupy smooth mouthfeel. Resonant, integrated finish centered around notes of red currant and dark chocolate.

A classic Yirgacheffe cup, balanced and bright, with notes of stone fruit, cocoa nib, and citrus throughout — harmonious, integrated, and lyrically juicy.

High-toned, fruit-forward. Dried mango, cocoa nib, lemongrass, sandalwood, magnolia in aroma and cup. Balanced, sweetly tart structure with juicy acidity; plush, syrupy mouthfeel. The harmonious finish leads with magnolia and mango notes with sandalwood undertones.

Richly fruit-toned. Blackberry jam, dark chocolate, marjoram, freesia, fresh-cut oak in aroma and cup. Sweetly tart with fruity acidity; crisp, satiny mouthfeel. Finish consolidates to notes of blackberry and marjoram.

Spice-toned, balanced. Nutmeg, lemon balm, jasmine, fig, fir in aroma and cup. Brisk acidity; crisply velvety mouthfeel. Wood-framed, lemony finish with undertones of fig.

Intensely aromatic, delicately fruit-forward. Milk chocolate, orange zest, cedar, candied apple, hint of narcissus in aroma and cup. Gently brisk acidy; full, syrupy mouthfeel. Fruit-toned chocolate in the crisp finish.

Citrusy, floral-toned. Mandarin orange, tea rose, blackberry, cashew, fir in aroma and cup. Gentle, mild acidity; silky-smooth mouthfeel. Gently drying finish with notes of orange and fir.

Lively, fruit- and spice-toned. Persimmon, black cherry, cinnamon, violet, cedar in aroma and cup. Brightly sweet-tart structure with lightly satiny mouthfeel. Finish reminiscent of baking spices with black cherry undertones.

Delicately sweet, berry-toned. Strawberry, honey roasted nuts, Ruby Port, balsa in aroma and cup. Sweetly brisk acidity; velvety mouthfee. Long, crisp finish with lingering berry and nut tones.

Staunchly dark roasted, somewhat smoky. Carob, walnut, scorched fir, lily, stale raisin in aroma and cup. Harsh acidity; thin mouthfeel. Ashy finish with only slight sweetness.