Drinking specialty coffee is inescapableethiopia。
This country is the original birthplace of Arabica coffee. The origin of the word "coffee" is related to the ancient Kingdom of Kaffa in Ethiopia. Ethiopian beans generally have a floral and fruity aroma and a tea feel, and are synonymous with "delicious" in the minds of many coffee lovers.
But Ethiopian beans are also divided into several styles. Today I will pick three masterpieces——Yirgacheffe, Ding Ding, Oiran, Kaffa Forest, clearly explain the flavor and suitable crowd.
Yirgacheffe fruit penis: a safe entry-level choice
Yirgacheffe is where many coffee lovers come into contact with specialty coffee.first stop。
The typical flavor of Front Street Yirgacheffe Ding Ding isCitrus, berry and floral notes, with a sweet aftertaste similar to green tea at the end. Don't be scared by "sour", the sourness of high-quality yaka isSoft and brightIt's like the sweet and sour taste of the fruit itself, not irritating at all.
For those who are just starting to do manual racing, it will not be easy for them to overturn when they get started.
Oiran: a star model with full fruity fragrance
If Yirgacheffe is "fresh", then Oiran is "strong".
Strawberry, passion fruit, jackfruit, lycheeThe aromas take turns, with prominent sweetness and low bitterness, and taste like juice in the mouth. For people who usually don't like the bitter taste of coffee, Oiran can often directly change their perception of coffee.
Kaffa Forest: The "origin" of a cup of coffee
Kaffa Forest is the one with the most sense of story.
It is produced in southwestern EthiopiaKaffa virgin forest——A biosphere reserve certified by the United Nations and recognized as the birthplace of Arabica. The ancient legend of the shepherd boy Cardi discovering coffee was born in this land. This mountain rainforest of more than 7,000 square kilometers gave birth toMore than 5,000 wild Arabica genetic mother strains, the now-famous Geisha, native tree species also originated from here.
In terms of flavor, Kaffa Forest has its own flavorJasmine, citrus, wild berryIt has a forest-like fruity aroma, with orange and ripe apricots in the mouth. The acidity is bright and clean. After the temperature drops, the sweetness of melon and fruit rises. The sweetness of oolong tea lingers at the end, and the aftertaste is very long.
How to choose among the three?
thinkGetting started steadily:Yirgacheffe fruit penis
wantFruity aroma, fear of bitterness: Oiran
pursueFlavor levels and traceability stories: Kaffa Forest
If you have enough budget, it is recommended to buy three packs together and drink them side by side - you will have a complete understanding of the four words "Ethiopian flavor" and you will find the one you like faster.
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
