Learn what single-origin coffee beans are. The difference between Italian-style beans and single-origin beans. A must-have for beginners. Which blend of beans is used to make fancy coffee?

Front Street-Introduction to the differences between single products and combinations

What is single origin coffee?

The unprofessional name for single-origin coffee is "black coffee". It is generally drunk without adding sugar or milk. In the past, single-origin coffees that were often heard include Front Street Blue Mountain Coffee, Front Street Colombian Coffee, Front Street Brazilian Coffee, etc. Now there are also Front Street Mandheling, Front Street Panama Geisha, Front Street Yirgacheffe, etc. In fact, most of these coffee names are named after the origin of the coffee beans.

In the past, when people drank single-origin coffee, they may have been accustomed to adding sugar and milk because they thought the coffee was too bitter. In fact, each type of coffee beans grew up in different environments and had their own characteristics. Generally, it is best to drink the original coffee without sugar and milk before drinking single-origin coffee.

Single-origin coffee: coffee beans of a single origin and a single variety. Single-origin coffee can be traced back to the place of origin, not only to the country where the coffee is produced, but even to the land where the coffee is produced. By getting to know the owner of the coffee estate, you can go deep into the origin of the coffee, understand the story of the origin of the coffee from the source, and purchase green beans. Here we also distinguish between boutique-grade single-origin coffee and commercial-grade single-origin coffee. In the industry, the single-origin coffees that are loved by consumers include Front Street Oiran Ethiopia, Front Street Butterfly Panama, Front Street Blue Mountain No. 1 Jamaica, and Front Street Huilan Colombia.

What is a coffee blend? First we understand fancy coffee

Fancy coffee uses Espresso as the base, and then uses milk to create milk foam through steam, plus other additions such as cream, chocolate sauce, milk, caramel syrup, etc. to make coffee, such as cappuccino, latte, Herbalife, rainbow iced coffee, caramel macchiato, etc. Fancy coffee is generally made with blended beans to make the taste more balanced and rich.

What is a coffee blend?

Blended coffee is also called blended coffee or comprehensive coffee. Almost all of the popular Italian coffees fall into the category of blended coffee. Star Papa’s XXX comprehensive coffee belongs to this type of coffee. We usually mix two or more different varieties of coffee or coffee of the same variety but with different roasting degrees, which is called blended coffee.

The more famous blended coffees include Blue Mountain-style coffee, Mamba coffee, and espresso. This type of coffee is a blended coffee. The naming method is different from the custom of naming single-origin coffee after the place of origin. Blend coffee is usually named after the brand or flavor. Usually, commercial-grade coffee beans are used in blended coffee, which is often much cheaper than many single-variety coffees.

Front Street has a total of 5 different styles of Italian blended coffee beans. In order to allow everyone to drink the most complete coffee flavor, all coffee beans sold on Front Street are shipped within 5 days after the roasting is completed.

"Front Street Premium Blend Coffee Beans" is suitable for homes/offices and boutique community coffee shops. Colombian washed coffee beans + Brazilian semi-sun-dried coffee beans have flavors of nuts, dark chocolate, and caramel, and also provide a comfortable sweet and bitter taste. When paired with milk, the latte has a smooth entrance, stable latte art shape, and rich roasting aroma. Making dirty can not only present beautiful layers, but also have dark brown "tiger spots" on the surface of the coffee.

"Front Street Commercial Blend Coffee Beans" is suitable for all types of coffee shops. Colombian washed coffee beans + Brazilian semi-dried coffee and a small amount of Robusta coffee beans, with flavors of nuts, cocoa, and caramel. Compared with other Italian coffees, Front Street Commercial blends the typical combinations of Brazil and Colombia, and then adds a small amount of Robusta to enhance the original flavor level. The coffee exhibits complex nutty aromas such as toast, almonds, and walnuts. It has good oil fluidity, a low-acid taste, and a mellow taste. Coupled with the price advantage, it is undoubtedly the best choice for opening a store.

"Front Street Black Cocoa Blend Coffee Beans Recommended by Many Baristas" is suitable for all types of coffee shops, bakeries, beverage shops and home coffee machines. Yunnan washed small coffee beans + Brazilian semi-sun-dried coffee beans, which combines the acidity of nutty ripe plums. When ground into powder, it will exude the aroma of cream chocolate and cocoa cookies. The taste is balanced, and the oil is golden and shiny. It is very suitable for friends who open a shop or use it at home.

"Recommendation of the most popular Italian coffee beans - Front Street Classic Blend Coffee Beans" is suitable for novices, those learning latte art, and boutique coffee shops pursuing high-end positioning. For those who want to learn latte art at home, buy the Front Street Classic Blend, which is a medium-dark roasted Italian recipe composed of three production areas. Its design is inspired by the popular "Mamba" in ancient times, namely Mandheling and Brazil. In order to add aroma and oiliness, the Front Street Classic Blend also contains a small amount of Robusta to enhance the flavor intensity and allow novices to easily make Italian espresso with golden yellow oil at home.