After making cold brew coffee, don't be in a hurry to drink it directly - although the pure drink is very refreshing, cold brew is actually a very plastic "base liquor": it has a light bitterness, a strong sweetness, and a clean flavor. It can be added to anything, and with a little effort, you can create a whole summer drink menu.
This article has compiled 6 ways to drink cold brew, from simple to advanced, there is always one that suits you.
1. Pure drink: the most refreshing way to drink
Method: cold brew + ice.
The cold brew itself is smooth enough, add a few cubes of ice, and you have a clean and refreshing cup of iced coffee. If you want to experience the flavor of the beans themselves, drinking them pure is the standard answer.
Recommended beans:Front Street Yirgacheffe Fruit Ding Ding, the citrus, berry, and floral aroma becomes more refreshing after being chilled, and the green tea aftertaste is very comfortable; if you want to experience the "juice feeling", chooseFront Street Oiran, with outstanding tropical fruit aroma, sufficient sweetness and low bitterness.
2. Cold brew latte: silky and not greasy
Method: 2 parts cold brew + 1 part milk (or oat milk), add ice.
The mellowness of cold brew and the silkiness of milk are more refreshing than hot latte, suitable for people who are afraid of getting tired. Switch to oat milk, and the aroma of wheat and the fruity aroma of coffee also go well together.
Recommended beans:Front Street Strawberry Candy Cold Brew Blend, the sweet smell like strawberry gummies and milk are a perfect match. It tastes like a cup of coffee hidden in the strawberry milkshake; with ordinary milkFront Street Yirgacheffe Fruit Ding Ding, refreshing without overpowering the taste.
3. Cold brew sparkling water: "Fat House Happy Water" in the coffee world
Recipe: 1 part cold brew + 2 parts sparkling water + ice cubes + a slice of lemon or lime.
The sparkling water "tops up" the fruity aroma of the cold brew, making the taste refreshing and refreshing, and the sour aroma of lemon adds another layer. A plate of biscuits makes a summer afternoon twice as happy.
Recommended beans:front street colombia japan, the passion fruit and grape juice flavor brought by double anaerobic sun exposure, when paired with sparkling water, the bubbles explode and become full of fruity aroma, like a cup of coffee-flavored fruity sparkling drink.
4. Fruit coffee special blend: the collision of juice and cold brew
Instructions: 1 part cold brew + 1 part freshly squeezed juice (either orange juice or grape juice) + ice cubes.
Fruit coffee is a popular way to play in summer. The clean flavor of cold brew does not cover up the fruity aroma of juice, but complements each other and is rich in layers.
Recommended beans:Front Street Kenyan Cherry Tomatoes, the bright sour aroma and full juice flavor of cherry tomatoes and ebony plums. When mixed with juice, it looks like an upgraded version of freshly squeezed juice. It has a balance of sour and sweet, and is highly recognizable.
5. Cold brew tonic: with a little "adult feel"
Instructions: 1 part cold brew + 1 part tonic water + ice cubes + a piece of orange peel.
The slight bitterness and bubbles of tonic water contrast with the sweetness and fruity aroma of cold brew. It is bitter yet sweet, refreshing and refreshing. People who like a slightly bitter taste will love it.
Recommended beans:Front Street Oiran, with plenty of sweetness and strong fruity aroma, which just neutralizes the bitterness of the tonic water, making it taste rich in texture.
6. Advanced pure drinking: drink one cup to get a "sensation of high quality"
Method: Add nothing, but use the right beans.
If you want your cold brew to be amazing, you can try legendary beans——Panama Emerald Estate Red Label Geisha. It has the aroma of jasmine, as well as delicate flavors like citrus, bergamot, and black tea. It has a clean and transparent taste with a long aftertaste. The aroma is more restrained and elegant after cold brewing. Although the price is higher than ordinary specialty coffee, the unique aroma expression is an experience that many enthusiasts are willing to try again and again.
One cold brew, six possibilities
Make a pot of cold brew and store it in the refrigerator, so you can change it up whenever you want:
Morning: Pure drink or cold brew latte for a refreshing start to work
Afternoon: Cold brew sparkling water or fruit coffee, refreshing and satisfying your cravings
Evening: Cold brew tonic, very tipsy (non-alcoholic)
A pot of cold brew, with different beans and toppings, can keep you going all summer long. This summer, try your hand at cold brew.
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
