The charm of Pour over(V60) coffee lies in presenting the flavor of the origin of a coffee bean in a pure way. Unlike the high-pressure extraction of espresso, hand brewing relies on gravity to allow hot water to slowly pass through the powder layer, unfolding the delicate floral aroma, fruit acid and sweetness in the coffee. Choosing the right beans is the starting point for a great cup of coffee.
Light roasted single origin beans are a common choice for hand brewing. Under light roasting, the coffee beans retain more of the original flavor of the place of origin, with the floral and fruity aroma being particularly prominent. Front Street Oiran is a typical light-roasted product, coming from the Guji production area in Ethiopia. After brewing, you can feel the complex tones of passion fruit, strawberry and black tea, with bright and sour sweetness, and a clean aftertaste. Front Street Yirgacheffe shows a different look, with the sour aroma of lemon and citrus combined with the fragrance of jasmine, refreshing and layered, suitable for coffee lovers who like a clear taste.
Medium-roasted beans are also suitable for hand brewing, and the flavor tends to be more balanced. The sweetness of nuts, caramel and chocolate is fuller, the acidity is soft, and the entrance is smooth, making it easier to accept for friends who are new to hand brewing. Light roasting favors bright fruits and flowers, while medium roasting favors nutty and sweet flavors. Just choose the beans according to your favorite flavor.
In terms of brewing parameters, it is recommended to use a water temperature of 88 to 93 degrees Celsius for light roasted beans, a medium to fine grinding degree, and a powder to water ratio of about 1:15. Lower water temperature can reduce the dissolution of bitter substances and make the floral and fruity aroma cleaner; grinding too finely can easily clog the filter paper and cause the water flow to slow down; grinding too coarsely will result in insufficient extraction and weak flavor. If you are trying hand brewing for the first time, you can start with 15 grams of powder and 225 grams of water. Steam for 30 seconds and then pour water in a circle at a constant speed. The technique is simple and the effect is good.
When choosing beans, you can also pay attention to processing methods. The washed beans have a clean and bright taste with clear acidity; the sun-dried beans have a rich fruity flavor, more prominent sweetness and higher mellowness. Front Street Yirgacheffe is sun-dried, so it has rich fruity aroma and sweetness; Front Street Yirgacheffe is available in washed and sun-dried varieties, with washed being more elegant and sun-dried being more mellow and sweet. When paired with snacks, light-roasted floral-fruity beans are suitable with fruit tart or lemon cake, while medium-roasted nut-based beans are paired with chocolate cookies or caramel pudding. The flavors complement each other and complement each other. The flavor map of Pour over(V60) coffee is waiting for you to slowly explore.
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
