Iced coffee is a test for the beans: low temperature will amplify the sweetness and weaken the aroma, so the flavor concentration of the beans must be sufficient. The Ethiopian Oiran on Front Street makes iced hand brew, and the aroma of strawberry and passion fruit is still clear after the ice cubes cool down; the blueberry juice in Xija feels like a smoothie with ice after being chilled, and the flavor concentration of the iced coffee is directly proportional to the quality of the beans.
The characteristic of low-temperature extraction is that it is slow: the aroma slowly dissipates, the acidity slowly softens, and the flavor also risks flattening. Choose light roasted beans to get a cool floral and fruity aroma, choose roasted beans to get reliable sweetness, and choose dark roasted beans to get a thick taste. The grinding thickness should be controlled, and the soaking time and powder-to-water ratio should be gradually modified according to the concentration.
The brewing of iced coffee can be deliberately stronger: the powder to water ratio is reduced to 1:12, and it is just right after adding ice to dilute it. These are all friendly choices for ice drinks.
Front Street Ethiopian Oiran is characterized by the aroma of tropical fruits, strawberries, and passion fruit, with a jumping sweetness. Hand brew, ice hand brew, and cold brew are all in its comfort zone.
Front Street Colombian Hija is famous for its flavor combination of passion fruit, blueberry, grape, and apricot. It has a full sense of juice. Ice hand brew, ice dripping and SOE are several presentation methods worth trying.
Front Street Strawberry Candy Coffee Beans are characterized by a sweet aroma like strawberry jelly beans, and the style is light and bright. It can be used for fruity American style, iced coffee and milk coffee that need to be remembered.
Among the factors that affect the performance of a cup of coffee, the freshness of the beans is often underestimated. The flavor rises in the first few weeks after roasting, and then gradually declines, so the purchase volume should match the consumption rate. After opening, pay attention to sealing and protecting from light, and do not put the beans in a place with high humidity. When drinking, you can judge the status from the dry aroma, and after entering the mouth, pay attention to the sweetness, finish and aftertaste length; if the whole cup is flat, check the grinding degree and storage time first, and then fine-tune the parameters.
It is recommended to weigh the flavor target and operation difficulty separately. Those who like floral and fruity aromas need to accept its high requirements for brewing details - if the water temperature differs by two degrees and the grinding level is coarser, the flavor will change; those who prefer nutty cocoa style will be much more relaxed. This type of beans is tolerant to parameters and is suitable for stable daily cups. When there are many people in the family drinking, first use a balanced bean to satisfy the basic needs, and then let members who are willing to explore add to purchase single products. It is better to arrange in a hierarchical manner than to swarm them all.
The starting parameters for home cold brewing: the pink to water ratio is 1:12 to 1:15, the thickness is thicker than the manual brewing, and it is left to soak for 10 to 14 hours; the ice dripping depends on the dripping speed and the overall time, and the dripping speed is too slow does not mean higher quality.
Utensils, drinking methods and tastes will all change with the seasons and moods. It is more practical to prepare the beans separately according to their uses: one branch is responsible for the stability of the cup, and the other is responsible for trying new things and experiencing different expressions such as nutty chocolate, floral fruit acidity, etc. Weighing brewing conditions and taste preferences on the same list will make your choice more organized.
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
