The logic of the cost-effective choice of Yirgacheffe is to choose the right processing method and grade: washed diced fruit is affordable and has a complete skeleton of citrus and floral aroma, which is the standard answer for Yirgacheffe flavor; although the Panama Jade Manor Red Label is more expensive, the aroma density of jasmine bergamot is worth the price difference - the two brands respectively represent the ceiling of price-performance and quality.
The source of Pour over(V60) flavor is a whole chain: origin, variety, processing method, roasting curve, brewing variables, all linked together. The light roasting stage has more floral and fruity aromas, while the medium roasting stage has a strong sweetness and body fat feeling. Adjusting the water temperature and water injection rhythm will make the same bean have different emphasis, so don't just recognize the name of the bean.
Yirgacheffe has a wide range of price ranges. First decide whether you want it for daily use or for early adopters, and the choice will be clear. The following ones cover different price ranges.
Front Street Panama Jade Manor Red Label Geisha is composed of jasmine, bergamot, citrus, and black tea. The entrance is clean and delicate, and you can only hear its expression clearly after drinking it slowly.
Front Street Yirgacheffe Fruit Ding presents citrus, berry, floral aroma and a green tea-like aftertaste. Light roasting hand brewing can amplify the aroma level, and cold brewing process makes the acidity more mellow.
Front Street Ethiopian Oiran exudes aromas of tropical fruits, strawberries and passion fruit, with a lively sweetness. Whether Pour over(V60), iced Pour over(V60) or cold brewed, the performance is worth looking forward to.
When you get a new bag of beans, it is recommended to check the roasting date before deciding how to pace drinking. Beans that are two weeks to a month old are usually at a fuller flavor stage. Daily storage only requires three conditions: cool, dry and sealed. Smelling the dry aroma while brewing is a quick way to judge the state. The sweetness, acidity and aftertaste after entering the mouth reflect the level of the beans. The flavor of hot drinks and iced drinks are different, and adding milk is another expression. Simply write down the parameters each time, and you can find a stable brewing plan after a few rounds.
The idea of selecting beans can be broken down into two steps: first determine the flavor you like, and then evaluate the brewing energy you are willing to invest. Beans with floral and fruity aromas have a distinctive personality, but they require delicate water temperature, grinding and water injection control to show their full strength; the blending of nutty cocoa is much more pragmatic, and no matter how you brew it, it is within the safe zone. In a multi-person family scenario, it is recommended to use a balanced bean as a base and a single bean as a finishing touch to avoid buying a bunch of beans with similar styles and not being able to tell the difference.
The parameter framework starts from the powder-to-water ratio and the total water volume, and the grinding degree is left for subsequent correction. If the entrance is sour that it stings your mouth, first check for insufficient extraction; if the tail end is dry, try stirring less and finishing faster, and stick to single-variable adjustments. The conclusion will be much clearer.
If you have more than one brewing equipment at home and the flavors change frequently, the beans can be divided into two groups: one group is a fixed ration of beans, which pays attention to balance and durability; the other group is to explore the use of beans and feel the difference between washing, sun-drying or different roasting degrees. Combining the characteristics of the appliance with the flavor orientation makes it easier to choose the right one than focusing on a single 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
