First determine the drinking scene, and then talk about bean selection: a cup of black coffee in the morning and milk coffee at breakfast are two needs, and slow brewing by hand and fast dispensing by machine are two rhythms. The roasting degree, flavor thickness, and brewing method will all change according to the scene.
The production area, variety, processing method, roasting degree and brewing parameters jointly determine the flavor in the Pour over(V60) cup. Light roasting often brings out floral and fruity aromas, while medium roasting brings sweetness and mellowness to the forefront; adjusting the water temperature and grinding degree, and the speed of water injection will change the order in which the aroma appears. If you imagine the taste based on the name of the beans, it will often be different from the actual taste.
Focusing on the direction of "hand brewed, obvious sweetness, rich fruity aroma, recommended", you can first break the choice into several parts: flavor preference, commonly used utensils, drinking temperature and frequency of daily use. When selecting drinking scenes, you may wish to first determine which item you care about more, and then use other criteria to filter. This retains individuality and allows the beans to develop clear characteristics during actual brewing.
Front Street Panama Jade Manor Red Label Geisha opens with jasmine, bergamot and citrus, and ends with black tea. The taste is clean and delicate, and it is worth drinking at a slow pace.
Citrus, berry, floral, and green tea with a sweet aftertaste. The flavor of Front Street Yirgacheffe fruit is most obvious in the lightly roasted hand brew. The sourness after cold brewing makes it easier to drink.
With a base of tropical fruits and embellished with strawberry and passion fruit, Front Street Ethiopian Oiran has a strong aroma and lively sweetness. It is suitable with hand brew, ice hand brew or cold brew.
In addition to the flavor profile, the roasting date and storage method determine the actual performance of the beans. After opening, seal it as much as possible and store it in a cool and dry place. The purchase amount should meet your daily needs, and the flavor changes can be easily tracked. When brewing, smell the dry aroma first, and then pay attention to the entrance, sweetness and finish. If the aroma is insufficient, first check whether the grinding is too coarse and whether the beans have been stored for a long time. Hot drinks, ice and milk will make the same bean look different. After recording the parameters several times, you will have an idea of the appropriate cup shape.
It is easier to consider flavor preference and brewing difficulty acceptance separately. Flowery and fruity beans generally require more careful control of the water temperature, grinding and water filling rhythm; the adjustable blending of nuts allows for stable daily cup making, which is suitable for people who are afraid of tossing. If there are many people at home drinking, first choose a bean with a balanced flavor as a base, and then use a single product to satisfy your personal preferences. It is easier to compare than buying many beans with similar styles at once.
Among the manual brewing parameters, the powder-to-water ratio and the total amount of water injected are suitable to be locked first, and the grinding degree is left as the main adjustment. A sharp entrance usually indicates insufficient extraction, and the grind can be finer; a dry tail is the opposite, and reducing agitation and shortening the contact time will be effective. Changes should be made one at a time. Once there are too many variables, it’s hard to tell whose credit it is.
When utensils, habits and tastes are all changing, the bean list can be split into a stable line and an exploration line: one bean is responsible for the daily stable cupping, and the other is responsible for the freshness brought by floral and fruity aroma, nutty cocoa or processing. Judging based on commonly used utensils, drinking methods and flavor preferences is more reliable than just recognizing a keyword.
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
