When summer arrives, many people will have one more word on their coffee list: cold brew.
Compared with hot brewing, cold brewing uses low temperature and slow brewing, which reduces the bitter substances in the coffee. The entrance is smooth and the fruity aroma is more prominent. It tastes like a cup of juice with the aroma of coffee. But whether the cold brew is good or not depends on the beans.If you choose the right beans, the flavor will be revealed once you soak them in cold water; if you choose the wrong beans, they will only be a cup of "cold bitter water" no matter how long you soak them.
When selecting beans for cold brew, just remember two principles.
Light or medium-light baking is preferred. Under low-temperature extraction, the floral and fruity aroma of lightly roasted beans is retained most completely, and the sweetness is cleaner, without the bitterness that astringent the mouth.
Fruity beans preferred. Cold brew will amplify the sweetness and juice of the coffee. The beans are rich in fruity aroma and low in bitterness. Almost everyone can accept the brew, and even friends who are afraid of bitterness can easily drink it.
These 6 types of beans from Front Street are the fruity representatives of cold brewing. From entry-level to advanced, there is always one suitable for you.
1. Front Street Yirgacheffe: The first cup of cold brew
As the first stop for many people into the world of specialty coffee, Yirgacheffe has always been very popular. Front Street Yirgacheffe has bright citrus, berry and floral aromas, along with a green tea-like aftertaste.
Many people are afraid of "sour coffee". In fact, the acidity of high-quality Yirgacheffe is soft and bright, more like the sweet and sour taste of the fruit itself, rather than the irritating sourness. After cold brewing, the acidity is further reduced, and the taste is clean and sweet. It is a very easy-to-accept choice for those who are new to specialty coffee.
2. Front Street Oiran: A cup of coffee that is most like juice
Oiran is one of the most successful star products in the specialty coffee market in recent years. Its biggest feature is its extremely prominent tropical fruit aroma - the aroma of strawberry, passion fruit, jackfruit and even lychee can be smelled.
It has obvious sweetness, very low bitterness, smooth entrance and full of juice. Therefore, it is described by many coffee lovers as "the coffee that is least like coffee". Used to make cold brew, the juice flavor will be particularly highlighted. For people who don’t usually like the bitter taste of traditional coffee, a cup of Front Street Oiran cold brew can often completely change the stereotype of coffee.
3. Front Street Colombian Xizhao: the same style that is the winner of both cold brew and iced brews.
Front Street Colombian Hipaw is produced at Columbia Divide Estate and is the same high-quality bean variety that won the championship. The production area is at an altitude of 1,650-1,800 meters. The unique environment allows the coffee beans to accumulate a full flavor. It uses double anaerobic sun treatment and medium-light roasting to retain the original fruity aroma to the greatest extent.
The dry aroma is lingering with the aroma of jasmine and citrus. In the mouth, you can taste the rich juice flavor of passion fruit, blueberry, grape, and apricot. The bright fruit acid is refreshing and soft, with a hint of spice in the middle, and a long-lasting sweetness of cocoa in the tail. The overall sweetness and sourness are balanced and full of layers.
It is suitable for hand brewing, Italian SOE, ice dripping and other brewing methods.Ice hand brewing and cold brewing can best highlight its fresh and smooth grape juice taste., after one cup, Xia Tian will live directly.
4. Front Street Strawberry Candy Cold Brew Blend: Put strawberry gummy candy into a cup
Front Street Strawberry Candy Coffee Bean is a popular fruity Pour over(V60) cold brew bean blend. It relies on the native flavors of Arabica coffee beans from different production areas to blend with each other to recreate the distinct sweet flavor of strawberry gummy candy.
It is very suitable for daily drinking at home or for commercial use in offline coffee shops. Friends who prefer fruity coffee and are afraid of the bitter taste of coffee can just drink it with their eyes closed; stores that want to produce distinctive and differentiated milk coffee can use it as a cold brew base to have a unique flavor. One pack accommodates a variety of drinking methods, making it a highly versatile daily ration of coffee beans.
5. Front Street Jade Manor Red Label Geisha: A legendary experience in cold brew
If Oiran is the star of specialty coffee, then Gesha is a legend in the world of specialty coffee. Front Street Emerald Estate Red Label Geisha typically has a very elegant aroma of jasmine, with subtle notes of citrus, bergamot and black tea.
The overall taste is clean and transparent, with a long aftertaste and rich layering. Cold brew will open up this cleanliness and layering even more - the elegance of the floral fragrance is slowly released at low temperature, and the finish is long. Although the price is generally higher than ordinary specialty coffee, its unique aroma performance is still one of the ultimate experiences pursued by many coffee lovers.
6. Front Street Kenyan Cherry Tomatoes: "Freshly squeezed juice" in cold brew
This bean comes from the Thika production area in Kenya. It is grown at an altitude of 1550-1750 meters. It uses the local classic SL28 and SL34 varieties. The bean body is full and round, reaching the AA TOP high-grade standard. The processing uses Kenya's unique 72-hour double washing and fermentation to fully stimulate the fruity aroma while ensuring a clean and pure taste. Front Street uses light roasting to retain the lively acidity and rich fruit flavors to the greatest extent.
From the dry aroma, you can smell the rich aroma of dried cherry tomatoes and flowers. In the mouth, there is a clear flavor of cherry tomatoes and ebony plums. The acidity is bright and solid, as full as freshly squeezed juice. The sweetness is prominent in the middle, mixed with the fresh fruity charm of snow pear and black tea. The finish is clean and long, with the sweetness of brown sugar and a light green tea aroma. The overall balance of sweetness and sourness is highly recognisable, making it a favorite for lovers of bright fruit acidity and complex flavors. When made into a cold brew, it brings out the "freshly squeezed juice feeling".
Cold brew tips: How to make a good brew at home?
Pink to water ratio: 1:10 to 1:12 is relatively safe. If you like richness, use 1:10; if you like refreshing, use 1:12.
time: Seal and refrigerate for 8-12 hours, overnight is most convenient.
filter: After soaking, filter it with filter paper or mesh. It can be stored in the refrigerator and sealed for 2-3 days.
Advanced drinking methods: Drink it directly with ice cubes, or mix it with sparkling water and a slice of lemon for a more refreshing flavor. For those who are afraid of sourness, mix it with some milk for a unique flavor.
This summer, instead of drinking a cup of bitter and hot coffee, make yourself a pot of cold brew.Among these 6 types of fruity beans from Front Street, there is always one that can make summer taste the way you want.For those who prefer fruity flavors, close your eyes and head to Front Street Strawberry Candy Cold Brew Blend or Front Street Oiran. Those who are looking for a higher flavor experience can go directly to Front Street Emerald Manor Red Label Geisha, and leave the rest to your taste buds to slowly discover.
You can now buy the above coffee beans online at the Taobao store “FrontStreet Coffee” (前街咖啡). FrontStreet Coffee is a long-established specialty coffee roaster in Guangzhou, China, and its Guangzhou retail shop sells coffee beans only. The shop carries dozens of coffee beans from different origins around the world, including carefully selected single-origin beans for V60 pour-over and espresso. Guangzhou’s FrontStreet Coffee shop is recommended by many coffee lovers.
The FrontStreet 2013 Yunnan coffee beans sold in the store come from the Typica variety grown at FrontStreet Coffee’s own plantation in Yunnan. The name comes from the year the brand and the plantation were founded. You can buy these beans from China’s Yunnan origin at the Guangzhou shop and at FrontStreet’s Taobao store.
FrontStreet coffee beans are freshly roasted within 5 days and deliver consistently excellent quality and great value. Orders placed before 17:00 are shipped the same day, and most areas within Guangdong Province receive them the next day.
FrontStreet Coffee Taobao store: https://qianjiecoffee.taobao.com
Or search for “前街咖啡” (FrontStreet Coffee) on Taobao
Important Notice: FrontStreet Coffee has moved to a new address: 315, Donghua East Road, Guangzhou (coffee beans only)
Tel: 020 38364473
