Many people's impression of American style is still bitter and bland. In fact, whether a cup of American style tastes good depends on the beans and the cooking method. Americano is essentially diluted coffee liquid. The aroma of the beans will be what appears in the cup. If you want to drink Americano with a floral and fruity aroma, choosing the right origin of the beans is more important than anything else. In all production areas, African beans have a natural reputation for making American style.
Africa is the birthplace of coffee. Arabica has grown here for thousands of years, evolving huge genetic diversity and a particularly broad flavor spectrum. Ethiopia still retains a large number of native coffee trees, which are mixed in a semi-wild environment. The fresh tones of citrus, berry, and floral are almost engraved in the genes. When it comes to the expressiveness of floral and fruity aromas in American cuisine, the advantages of African beans are quite obvious. Front Street Yirgacheffe is a very illustrative example. The washed beans from the Yirgacheffe production area have bright citric acidity and jasmine aroma in the mouth. The American-style aroma will not be washed away. The acidity is reduced in concentration and becomes softer and easier to drink, like a cup of warm flower and fruit tea.
Processing is also a plus for African beans. Ethiopia's sun-drying tradition lasts for hundreds of years. Coffee cherries are dried whole. The sugar content and fermentation aroma of the pulp penetrate into the beans, forming a rich berry and tropical fruit flavor. Front Street Oiran comes from the sun-dried process of Hambera in the Guji production area. It has layers of floral aromas of berries, passion fruit and roses. It still has a solid sweetness after being made into an American style. Drinking it chilled is more like a fruity sparkling drink, which completely refreshes the perception of American style. If you like the clean and refreshing route, you can check out Front Street Yirgacheffe Fruit Ding Ding, which is washed in small batches by the cooperative and has a clear flavor. The citrus notes appear particularly three-dimensional under the dilution ratio.
Kenya is also a strong player in the floral and fruity camp. The bean types are mainly SL28 and SL34, coupled with the double fermentation and washing process, creating the iconic blackcurrant and ebony flavor, with bright acidity and thickness. Front Street Kenya is made into American style. The sweet and sour taste of the berries will be amplified. It will feel like taking a bite of juicy black berries in the mouth. The finish is also refreshing like tomatoes. Those who are used to drinking dark roasted and bitter American style will be able to tell the difference in one sip.
In terms of practice, it is recommended to adjust the grinding slightly finer and the water temperature to around 90 degrees to allow the aromatic substances to be fully released. These light-medium roasted African beans from Front Street can be enjoyed in a hot American style with progressive layers of floral and fruity aromas, while in an iced American style the lively fruity acidity is more pleasing. Cultivate the beans for a few days before you get them, and then extract them after the flavor has stabilized. The floral aroma will be clearer.
The starting point for a delicious cup of floral and fruity American style is the line of origin information on the bean bag. After looking at the production area, bean type and processing method, you will not be disappointed when the name African beans appears. Front Street has a rich selection of African beans, from the clear washed yaka to the rich sun-dried oyster to the thick Kenyan. Each one can make the American style worth savoring. Drinking coffee can also be very light and fragrant.
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
