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The coffees and espressos that appear below demonstrate exceptional value relative to other coffees of similar quality and distinctiveness as reflected in their overall score. These best value coffees often sell out quickly and may no longer be available. Older reviews may no longer accurately reflect current versions of the same coffee.
Balanced, high-toned, juicy-bright. Bing cherry, dark chocolate, freesia, Meyer lemon zest, cedar in aroma and cup. Malic (apple-like) acidity; full, syrupy mouthfeel. Fruit-driven, chocolaty finish into the long.
Delicately aromatic, sweetly tart. Cocoa nib, yellow plum, narcissus, almond, maple syrup in aroma and cup. Bright, lively acidity; silky, viscous mouthfeel. Finish centers around notes of cocoa nib and yellow plum.
Stone fruit-driven, cocoa- and floral-toned. Narcissus, cocoa nib, Bing cherry, lychee, bergamot in aroma and cup. High-toned, sparkling acidity; silky, delicate mouthfeel. Very long, focused finish that carries over all the aroma and flavor notes of the cup.
Sweetly spice-toned, very rich and deep. Red plum, dark chocolate, cinnamon, amber, freesia in aroma and cup. Bright, balanced acidity; plush, lightly creamy mouthfeel. Cinnamon and freesia carry the resonant finish.
Berry-driven, cocoa-toned. Raspberry, cocoa nib, amber, lemon verbena, cedar in aroma and cup. Delicately bright acidity; full, syrupy mouthfeel. Finish consolidates to notes of raspberry and cocoa nib with amber undertones.
Crisply floral-toned. Bergamot, narcissus, cocoa nib, almond, marjoram in aroma and cup. Delicately bright acidity; crisp, silky mouthfeel. Cocoa-toned, sweetly herbaceous finish.
Floral-toned, brightly sweet-tart. Jasmine, red plum, cocoa nib, almond butter lemon balm in aroma and cup. Juicy-bright acidity; crisp, silky mouthfeel. Finish consolidates to notes of red plum and almond.
Delicately bright, balanced, multi-layered. Apricot, Meyer lemon, rhododendron, cocoa nib, marjoram in aroma and cup. Juicy-sweet, citrusy acidity; crisp, lightly satiny mouthfeel. Long, resonant, flavor-saturated finish.
Elegantly fruit-centered, richly aromatic. Plum confit, wild honey, frangipane, clove, lavender in aroma and cup. Complex, bittersweet structure with juicy acidity; very full, syrupy mouthfeel. Long, mesmerizing finish.
Complex, richly aromatic. Dark chocolate, black cherry, almond butter, lavender, raw honey in aroma and cup. Bright, malic (apple-like) acidity; very smooth, satiny mouthfeel. Resonant, chocolaty finish with undertones of black cherry and lavender.
Crisply sweet, roast-rounded. Golden raisin, gently scorched fir, molasses, gardenia, orange zest in aroma and cup. Soft, muted acidity; lightly satiny mouthfeel. Gently dring finish centered around notes of molasses and gently scorched fir.
Nuanced, delicate, multi-layered. Sweetly spice-toned, gently herbaceous, richly aromatic. Bergamot, cocoa nib, pink peppercorn, freesia, sandalwood in aroma and cup. Balanced, apple-like (malic) acidity; very full, syrupy mouthfeel. Harmonious, integrated, satiating finish.
Bright, juicy-tart, chocolaty. Dark chocolate, pie cherry, hazelnut, tangerine, cedar in aroma and cup. Bright, citrusy acidity; creamy-smooth mouthfeel. Finish consolidates to notes of pie cherry and dark chocolate.
Sweet-toned, multi-layered. Apricot, almond, cocoa nib, lemon verbena, maple syrup in aroma and cup. Gently bright, balanced acidity; delicate, silky mouthfeel. Sweetly herbaceous finish supported by cocoa nib.
Chocolaty, smoky-sweet. Chocolate fudge, dried plum, scorched mesquite, molasses, tangerine zest in aroma and cup. Round, barely perceptible acidity; plush, creamy mouthfeel. Gently drying finish with notes of tangerine zest and scorched mesquite.
High-toned, richly chocolaty. Dark chocolate, magnolia, hazelnut, pink peppercorn, lemongrass in aroma and cup. Juicy-bright acidity; full, syrupy-smooth mouthfeel. The chocolaty, sweetly nutty finish is redolent of Nutella.
Rich-toned, chocolaty. Baking chocolate, heavy cream, orange zest, date, maple syrup in aroma and cup. Briskly sweet acidity; full, syrupy mouthfeel. Chocolaty finish with undertones of orange zest and date.
Balanced, bright, richly aromatic. Blackberry jam, hazelnut, baking chocolate, lemon verbena, sage in aroma and cup. Gently bright, citrusy acidity; plush, syrupy mouthfeel. Blackberry notes take center stage in the finish, with undertones of baking chocolate and lemon verbena.
Complex, deep-toned, flavor-saturated. Satsuma, almond butter, narcissus, marjoram, agave syrup in aroma and cup. Bright, balanced acidity; crisp, syrupy mouthfeel. Finish consolidates to notes of satsuma and almond butter.
Melony-sweet, deep-toned. Cantaloupe, amber, narcissus, bay leaf, cinnamon in aroma and cup. Gentle, balanced acidity; very full, syrupy mouthfeel. The sweet finish leads with notes of cantaloupe and amber.
