Processing Method Reviews

Rich-toned, deeply sweet-savory. Black cherry, almond nougat, hop flowers, cedar, marjoram in aroma and cup. Richly bittersweet structure with gentle, round acidity; very full, syrupy mouthfeel. The finish leads with bittersweet floral notes that suggest hop flowers, with undertones of stone fruit and almond nougat.

Lyrically balanced, richly spice-toned. Bergamot, wisteria, cocoa nib, sugarcane, guava in aroma and cup. Intoxicatingly sweet structure with delicately bright acidity; buoyant, silky mouthfeel. Resonant, flavor-saturated, very long finish.

Complex, bright, cleanly fruit-forward. Meyer lemon zest, ripe plum, cocoa nib, violet, black sage in aroma and cup. Sweetly tart with crisp, juicy acidity; silky, supple mouthfeel. Deeply layered finish centered on stone fruit and cocoa.

Crisply sweet-tart, bright and juicy. Tamarind, pink grapefruit zest, cocoa nib, freesia, redwood in aroma and cup. Bright, juicy, electric acidity; deep, syrupy-smooth mouthfeel. Sweet, long finish with notes of cocoa nib and pink grapefruit zest.

Deeply rich, chocolaty and fruit-toned. Raspberry tart, chocolate fudge, grappa barrel, gardenia, molasses in aroma and cup. Vibrantly sweet-tart structure with juicy, fruit-forward acidity; creamy-smooth mouthfeel. The finish consolidates to suggestions of dried raspberry, chocolate fudge and grappa barrel.

Richly sweet-tart, fruit-forward. Dried strawberry, dark chocolate, cashew butter, thyme, pink grapefruit zest in aroma and cup. Brightly sweet with juicy acidity; satiny-smooth mouthfeel. Resonant, flavor-laden finish.

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. Rich-toned, floral- and fruit-driven. Jasmine, apricot, almond, baking chocolate, cedar in aroma and small cup. Delicately viscous mouthfeel; crisp finish centered around chocolate and almond notes. The milk shot is boldly pleasing, chocolate-laden and richly floral.

High-toned, richly sweet-tart. Tea rose, peach, almond butter, oak, maple syrup in aroma and cup. Sweetly tart structure with bright, lively acidity; smooth, syrupy mouthfeel. The finish consolidates to notes of almond and maple syrup with tea rose gently resurfacing in the long.

Evaluated as espresso. Delicately fruit-toned, floral and lively. Lilac, dried Bing cherry, sandalwood, macadamia nut, wild honey in aroma and small cup. Full, syrupy mouthfeel; delicate, long finish. Lilac and Bing cherry notes deepen in three parts milk, balanced by creamy macadamia nut and wild honey; hints of sandalwood hover in the background.

Sweetly tart, gently fruit-toned. Apricot, orange blossom, cocoa nib, nougat, cashew in aroma and cup. Sweet-tart structure with juicy, balanced acidity; delicate, silky mouthfeel. The finish consolidates to notes of cocoa nib and cashew.

Sweetly tart, decidedly tropical. Ginger blossom, passionfruit, kukui nut, lemon verbena, sugarcane in aroma and cup. Sweet-tart structure with juicy, high-toned acidity; plush, syrupy mouthfeel. The finish is resonant, long, and flavor-saturated.

Crisply sweet, fruit-forward. Dried mango, agave syrup, lime zest, pink peppercorn, cedar in aroma and cup. Sweetly tart structure with brisk acidity; syrupy-smooth mouthfeel. Richly drying finish leads with notes of dried mango and agave syrup in the short, with hints of pink peppercorn and cedar in the long.

Deeply rich, chocolaty and fruit-toned. Raspberry tart, chocolate fudge, grappa barrel, gardenia, molasses in aroma and cup. Vibrantly sweet-tart structure with juicy, fruit-forward acidity; creamy-smooth mouthfeel. The finish consolidates to suggestions of dried raspberry, chocolate fudge and grappa barrel.

Sweetly spice-toned. Red currant, tea rose, pink peppercorn, cocoa powder, cedar in aroma and cup. Sweet structure with bright, juicy acidity; crisp, velvety mouthfeel. The quiet finish consolidates to notes of red currant and pink peppercorn.

Crisply sweet, delicately tart. Apricot, cocoa nib, lavender, lemon verbena, cedar in aroma and cup. Sweet-tart structure with juicy, vibrant acidity; lively, silky mouthfeel. Finish consolidates to notes of cocoa nib and lemon verbena.

Sweet, richly nut-toned. Hazelnut, baking chocolate, pear, fresh-cut fir, brown sugar in aroma and cup. Sweet-toned structure with brisk acidity; crispy, satiny mouthfeel. The finish consolidates to hazelnut and baking chocolate with undertones of fresh-cut fir.

Richly sweet, deeply spice-toned. Toffee, plum blossom, tangerine zest, almond butter, sandalwood in aroma and cup. Juicy-sweet structure with high-toned, balanced acidity; syrupy-smooth mouthfeel. The finish centers around notes of almond, tangerine zest and sandalwood.

Cleanly fruit-toned, delicately sweet-tart. Raspberry, bergamot, cocoa nib, honey, lemon verbena in aroma and cup. Sweetly tart structure with delicate, buoyant mouthfeel; crisp, fruit-forward finish.

Resonantly bright and juicy, deeply balanced. Strawberry guava, cocoa nib, Meyer lemon zest, sassafras, wisteria in aroma and cup. Elegantly sweet structure with crisp, vibrant acidity; plush, syrupy mouthfeel. The coherent, flavor-laden finish resonates with all the notes from the cup.

Delicately perfumed, sweetly fermenty. Green grape, rum barrel, rhododendron, cocoa nib, oak in aroma and cup. Sweet-tart structure with juicy acidity; syrupy-smooth mouthfeel. Sweet ferment suggesting rum barrel animates the crisply cocoa-toned finish.