Geisha Reviews

Brightly sweet, deeply floral. Star jasmine, apricot, almond, caramel, marjoram in aroma and cup. Sweet-toned structure with gently bright, juicy acidity; very appealing silky mouthfeel. Floral-and nut-toned finish.

Evaluated in brew bag format with a steeping time of 5 minutes in 8 ounces of water. Fruit-toned, very sweet. Pineapple, pink peppercorn, baking chocolate, marjoram, cedar in aroma and cup. Sweet-tart structure with gentle, fruity acidity; full, syrupy-smooth mouthfeel. Quietly fruit-friven finish with hints of baking chocolate and cedar.

Richly sweet, floral-toned. Wisteria, red plum, cocoa nib, hazelnut butter, marjoram in aroma and cup. Balanced, sweet-tart structure with vibrant acidity; very full, syrupy-smooth mouthfeel. Resonant, lingering flavor-saturated finish.

Floral, balanced, deep-toned. Star jasmine, Bing cherry, maple syrup, cocoa nib, bergamot in aroma and cup. Richly sweet structure with balanced, bright acidity; plush, syrupy-smooth mouthfeel. Cocoa-driven finish supported by bergamot and maple syrup.

Balanced, bright, sweetly tart. Dried Concord grape, candied walnut, myrrh, cocoa nib, tangerine zest in aroma and cup. Sweetly tart structure with juicy, high-toned acidity; crisp, viscous mouthfeel. Long, resonant, flavor-laden finish.

Soaringly high-toned anaerobic, bright, complex, exhilarating. Raspberry, rose, violet, cardamom, passionfruit in aroma and cup. In structure, layered and intriguingly savory-bright. Silky in mouthfeel, nimble and lively on the palate. Flowers carry far into a deep, long finish.

An almost sugary-sweet, explosively herby and floral anaerobic. Rosemary, pink peppercorn, star jasmine, apricot yogurt, stone fruit in aroma and cup. Very sweet in structure with a tart edge; plush, supple mouthfeel. Yogurt and herb dominate the sweet finish.

Richly sweet-tart, fruit-toned. Concord grape, dark chocolate, star anise, sandalwood, pineapple saltwater taffy in aroma and cup. Sweetly tart structure with tart-savory acidity; full, creamy-smooth mouthfeel. Cocoa-toned Concord grape takes center stage in the finish, supported by star anise and dark chocolate.

Balanced, delicately sweet-tart. Dark chocolate, magnolia, goji berry, almond brittle, blood orange in aroma and cup. Sweetly tart structure with vibrant acidity; crisp, silky-smooth mouthfeel. The pleasing finish centers around notes of dark chocolate and goji berry.

Floral-toned, mult-layered, balanced. Narcissus, dark chocolate, pomegranate, frankincense, in aroma and small cup. Very syrupy-smooth mouthfeel; rich, harmonious, elongated finish. Exceptionally complex in three parts milk, where narcissus and dark chocolate notes commingle with pomegranate and frankincense.

Lushly floral-toned. Vanilla orchid, ginger blossom, cocoa nib, pluot, pink grapefruit zest in aroma and cup. Elegantly sweet structure with juicy, balanced acidity; very syrupy mouthfeel. The long, resonant, flavor-laden finish carries over all the aroma and flavor notes from the cup.

Vibrantly floral- and fruit-forward. Narcissus, Concord grape, dark chocolate, sandalwood, blood orange in aroma and cup. Sweet-tart structure with winey acidity; plush, creamy mouthfeel. Focused finish led by Concord grape and darl chocolate notes, supported by sandalwood.

Richly aromatic, floral-toned. Magnolia, cocoa nib, cane sugar, red plum, nutmeg in aroma and cup. Elegantly sweet structure with delicate, bright acidity; silky, vibrant mouthfeel. Flavor-saturated finish centered around notes of magnolia and cocoa nib, complicated by undertones of nutmeg.

Gently fruit-forward, cocoa-toned. Cocoa nib, raspberry, almond butter, pink grapefruit zest, cedar in aroma and cup. Delicately sweet structure with balanced, juicy acidity; crisp, satiny mouthfeel. Resonant finish that consolidates to cocoa-toned almond and citrus.

Brightly sweet, delicately spice-toned. Apricot, nutmeg, freesia-like flowers, hazelnut, baking chocolate in aroma and cup. Sweet-tart structure with lively acidity; crisp, lightly satiny mouthfeel. Apricot and hazelnut lead in the gentle finish.

Elegantly sweet, fruit- and floral toned. Dried Bing cherry, star jasmine, cocoa nib, sandalwood, marjoram in aroma and cup. Sweetly tart structure with juicy, bright acidity; crisp, silky mouthfeel. Resounding and very long finish centered around notes of Bing cherry, cocoa nib, and star jasmine.

High-toned, fruit-driven. Raspberry jam, cocoa nib, Meyer lemon zest, narcissus, a hint of oregano in aroma and cup. Sweetly tart structure with bright, juicy acidity; round, plush mouthfeel. The confident finish centers around notes of raspberry and cocoa nib.

Crisply sweet-savory, rich-toned. Cocoa nib, grape candy, hop flowers, amber, sandalwood in aroma and cup. Savory-leaning structure with sparkling acidity; viscous, very full mouthfeel. A crisply sweet-savory finish consolidates to notes of amber and cocoa nib.

Elegantly fruit-forward, delicately juicy. Strawberry guava, malted milk balls, freesia-like flowers, pink peppercorn, marjoram in aroma and cup. Balanced, sweet-tart structure with gently bright acidity; plump, satiny mouthfeel. Crisp, sweet finish centered on suggestions of freesia and pink peppercorn.

Gently sweet-tart, brightly confident. Dried raspberry, honeysuckle, cocoa nib, honey, sandalwood in aroma and cup. Sweet-tart structure with fruity acidity; plush, syrupy mouthfeel. The finish consolidates to notes of cocoa nib with undertones and dried raspberry.