Processing Method Reviews

Balanced, cocoa-toned. Cocoa nib, crisp pear, grapefruit zest, oak, magnolia in aroma and cup. Sweet-toned structure with brisk acidity; full, syrupy mouthfeel. The cocoa-forward finish is complicated by notes of grapefruit zest and magnolia.

Sweetly tart, deeply aromatic. Red currant, magnolia, brown sugar, cashew butter, lemon verbena in aroma and cup. Sweet-tart structure with gentle, round acidity; very full, syrupy-smooth mouthfeel. The quiet finish leads with notes of red currant and cashew butter.

Richly sweet, floral-toned. Freesia, tangerine zest, plum, cedar, a hint of marjoram in aroma and cup. Sweet in structure with high-toned, citrusy acidity; full, satiny-smooth mouthfeel. The savory-sweet finish leads with sweet herb notes followed by spicy florals.

Gently fruit-toned, crisply sweet. Blueberry, honeysuckle, hazelnut, lemon zest, caramel in aroma and cup. Sweet-toned structure with juicy acidity; full, satiny-smooth mouthfeel. The finish consolidates to blueberry and caramel.

High-toned, crisply sweet-tart. Dried apricot, dark chocolate, rhododendron, cedar, almond in aroma and cup. Sweetly tart with pert acidity; velvety mouthfeel. The fruit-toned finish supported by notes of cedar and dark chocolate.

Deeply sweet, caramel-toned. Magnolia, caramel, green apple, lemon zest, baking chocolate in aroma and cup. Sweet structure with brisk acidity; satiny-smooth mouthfeel. The quiet finish centers around baking chocolate and lemon zest.

Evaluated as espresso produced as a “ristretto” 25ml (.85-ounce) shot using a Nespresso capsule espresso brewer with whole milk heated using a conventional steam wand. Richly aromatic, floral and balanced. Jasmine, orange zest, baking chocolate, pear, cedar in aroma and small cup. Silky-smooth mouthfeel. Crisp finish leads with notes of jasmine and orange zest, with undertones of baking chocolate throughout. Chocolate notes deepen in three parts milk, as do sweet florals.

Graceful, polished, exquisitely floral. Lavender, vanilla bean, bergamot, cocoa nib, lychee in aroma and cup. Delicate, vivid, multi-layered structure with elegantly sweet-tart acidity; very silky, buoyant mouthfeel. Elongated, richly floral, complex finish.

Fruit- and herb-toned. Lemon thyme, strawberry, dark chocolate, hazelnut, a hint of rum barrel in aroma and cup. Sweet-tart structure with fruit-driven acidity; creamy-smooth mouthfeel. The quiet finish centers around notes of lemon thyme, strawberry and rum barrel.

Delicate, honey- and cocoa-toned. Pomegranate, cocoa nib, violet, pink grapefruit zest, cashew butter in aroma and cup. Sweet-toned structure with balanced, lively acidity; full, syrupy mouthfeel. The pleasing finish leads with pomegranate and cashew butter with undertones of cocoa nib.

Delicately fruit-forward, multi-layered, complex. Dark chocolate, blackberry jam, macadamia nut, honey, sandalwood in aroma and cup. Sweet-savory structure with winy acidity; very full, syrupy-smooth mouthfeel. Fruit-toned finish with deep, lasting chocolate undertones.

High-toned, crisply sweet-tart. Pink grapefruit zest, cocoa nib, tamarind, amber, grape candy in aroma and cup. Sweet-tart structure with tart-leaning, lively acidity; syrupy-smooth mouthfeel. The flavor-saturated finish resonates with all of the notes from the cup.

Richly sweet-tart, chocolaty. Tangerine, dark chocolate, almond butter, freesia-like flowers, a hint of marjoram in aroma and cup. Sweet-tart structure with bright, juicy acidity; full, satiny mouthfeel.The finish consolidates to suggestions of chocolate and tangerine.

Chocolaty and fruit-centered. Dark chocolate, blueberry, jasmine, lemongrass, a hint of brandy in aroma and cup. Sweet-toned structure with gentle, round acidity; syrupy-smooth mouthfeel. Chocolate and flowers, in particular, carry into a resonant finish.

Deep-toned, sweetly fermenty. Dark chocolate, papaya, fresh-cut fir, grappa, agave syrup in aroma and cup. Sweet structure with brisk acidity; lightly satiny mouthfeel. Richly sweet, gently drying in the finish.

Delicate, rich, multi-layered. Lilac, honey, plum, sandalwood, hazelnut in aroma and cup. Gently bright, crisp acidity; silky, buoyant mouthfeel. The finish consolidates to resonant lilac and plum notes with sandalwood undertones.

Berry-driven, chocolaty. Blueberry, lemon zest, baking chocolate, cedar, a hint of fine musk in aroma and cup. Sweet-savory structure with quietly resonant acidity; syrupy, gently lively mouthfeel. Flavor consolidates to blueberry and cedar in the short finish but both linger far into the long.

Beautifully balanced, fruit-forward. Cherry, orange zest, cocoa nib, cedar, agave syrup in aroma and cup. Sweetly tart, with juicy acidity; plush, buoyant mouthfeel. Long, layered finish with pretty cherry and cocoa nib notes.

Richly sweet, nuanced, multi-layered. Apricot, star jasmine, cocoa nib, cashew, oak in aroma and cup. Sweet-savory structure with delicate acidity; full, lightly syrupy mouthfeel. Rich, long, cocoa-toned finish.

Crisply sweet, quietly resonant. Wisteria, apricot, pistachio, molasses, oak in aroma and cup. Sweetly tart, savory-edged structure with round acidity; full, syrupy mouthfeel. The persistent finish consolidates to notes of molasses and pistachio.