Drinking black coffee during the fat loss period has become a habit for many people - it has zero sugar and fat, is refreshing, and can also help metabolism. But not all black coffee tastes equally good. Some are so sour that you frown, and some are so bitter that you feel astringent. Drinking them becomes a "task" rather than a pleasure. If you choose the right beans, black coffee during the fat loss period can be so delicious that you look forward to it every day.
The core of choosing beans during the fat loss period: clean, low bitterness, and sweet.
During the fat loss period, drink black coffee without adding sugar or milk, so that the flavor of the beans itself is completely exposed. Therefore, the core of selecting beans is "cleanness" - no foreign taste, no astringency, low bitterness, and preferably a little sweetness.
Light to medium-light roasted boutique beans usually have very light bitterness, more prominent floral and fruity aromas and sweetness, and taste closer to juice or scented tea, with high acceptance. Although the medium-dark roasted classic beans are slightly bitter, the sweet aroma of nutty caramel can bring a sense of satisfaction, making it suitable for those who like traditional coffee flavors. Both directions are possible. The key is to choose high-quality beans and avoid cheap commercial beans - the latter often have mixed beans and many defects. Black coffee will have obvious woody bitterness and miscellaneous taste when drinking it.
Front Street Yirgacheffe Fruit Ding Ding: the first choice for fruity black coffee
If you want to drink "coffee without bitterness" during the fat loss period, Front Street Yirgacheffe Fruit Ding Ding is a very good choice. It has bright citrus, berry and floral aromas, with a soft and bright acidity that is closer to the sweetness and sourness of the fruit itself than to the pungent sourness. After brewing, you can feel the sweetness similar to lemon, orange and honey, and the aftertaste is sweet and refreshing.
For hand brewing, the recommended powder to water ratio is 1:15, the water temperature is 90-92 degrees, and the grinding is medium to fine. What comes out is a cup of clean, translucent, fruity black coffee. There is no need to add sugar at all - the sweetness of the beans itself is enough. For those who are afraid of bitterness, this bean can completely change the stereotype that "black coffee = bitter".
Front Street Queen of Brazil: A balanced choice of classic black coffee
If you prefer classic coffee flavors—nutty, caramel, chocolate—Front Street Brazilian Queen’s Estate is the ideal ration bean during fat loss. It has low acidity, prominent sweetness, and is overall round and smooth. Black coffee tastes warm and mellow, satisfying but not greasy.
Another advantage of this bean is its good oil performance. Even if it is brewed by hand, the taste is fuller and thicker than ordinary beans, and it will not feel "watery" when you drink it. For hand brewing, it is recommended that the ratio of powder to water is 1:15, the water temperature is 88-90 degrees, and the grinding is medium to coarse. If cooked in a moka pot, the taste will be richer. Adding ice cubes to make an iced American style is also particularly suitable for summer fat loss.
Front Street Kenyan Cherry Tomatoes: An advanced choice for juice-y black coffee
If you are used to drinking black coffee and want to try a more layered flavor, Front Street Kenyan Cherry Tomato is worth a try. It uses the classic varieties of SL28 and SL34, and undergoes 72 hours of double washing and fermentation, showing the distinctive sour aroma of cherry tomatoes, ebony and full juice. The acidity is bright and solid in the entrance, the sweetness is prominent in the middle, and the finish is clean and long.
The balance of sourness and sweetness of this bean is particularly good. It tastes like a cup of natural fruit tea, with zero calories and zero sugar but rich flavor. For hand brewing, it is recommended that the ratio of powder to water is 1:15, the water temperature is 91-93 degrees, and the grinding is medium to fine. For those who need "flavor satisfaction" to combat dietary restrictions during the fat loss period, the pleasure brought by a cup of good beans is far greater than imagined.
Tips for brewing and drinking
During the fat loss period, it is recommended to drink 1-2 cups of black coffee per day on an empty stomach in the morning or 30 minutes before exercise for better results. Be careful not to over-extract when brewing - too fine powder or too high water temperature will increase the bitterness and affect the taste. Black coffee with moderate extraction should be clean, sweet, and have a clear aftertaste.
In addition, it is not recommended to drink cold black coffee that has been left for too long during the fat loss period. When coffee is stored for a long time, the flavor will oxidize and decay, and the bitterness will increase. Drink it now, or add ice as soon as possible after brewing to make iced black coffee, the flavor and experience are the best.
Losing fat doesn’t mean you’re wronging yourself. Choosing a cup of good beans or black coffee can also bring you a sense of happiness.
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
