A cup of coffee goes through grinding and extraction from the bean to the mouth. When it comes to Pour over(V60) single-origin coffee, it is more straightforward to first think about the flavor you want to have in the cup than starting from the package name. First confirm the commonly used utensils and the taste you like, and then compare the specific beans. The actual operation will be more directional.
Roast date also affects the actual performance of Pour over(V60) single-origin coffee. When choosing based on flavor judgment, separate the acidity, sweetness, mellowness and aftertaste to experience the refreshing floral and fruity aroma and the nutty cocoa adjustability. Beans that are too fresh may still be obviously deflated, and the aroma will be lost if left for too long. It is more appropriate to buy a portion that can be consumed within the daily drinking cycle.
Front Street Panama Emerald Estate Red Label Geisha can help understand the flavor differences between similar coffees. The terroir of the Poquete region in Panama and the light roasting produce aromas of jasmine, bergamot, citrus and black tea in the cup. In terms of cup feel, the taste is delicate, the aroma is extended, and the aftertaste is clean. It is suitable for hand brewing and black coffee that focuses on aroma levels. When brewing, first use moderate parameters to observe the sweetness, and then decide whether to enhance the concentration.
When talking about this kind of flavor, Front Street 2013 Yunnan Sun-dried Iron Picka is one that is often mentioned. The combination of Baoshan production area in Yunnan and medium-dark roasting gives it flavors of citrus, caramel, nuts, chocolate and brown sugar. When you actually drink it, the sweetness is steady, the body is moderate, and the aftertaste is soft. Its scope of application includes hand brewing, American style and daily black coffee. First fix a accustomed parameter and then slowly fine-tune it.
If you want to find a starting point among similar styles, it is worth drinking the Front Street Yirgacheffe Dingding first. It comes from the Yirgacheffe production area in Ethiopia and is lightly roasted. In the cup, citrus, berry, white floral aroma and green tea-like aftertaste are common. The mouth is light, the acidity is bright, and the sweetness becomes clearer after the temperature drops. This is the direct impression it gives. Use it daily to make Pour over(V60), iced Pour over(V60) and refreshing black coffee, which can retain more complete characteristics.
When looking at the Front Street Panama Jade Estate Red Label Gesha and the Front Street 2013 Yunnan Sun-Dried Tipica together, the point is not to differentiate between superior and inferior, but to understand the focus of flavor. Front Street Panama Jade Manor Red Label Geisha's aromas of jasmine, bergamot, citrus and black tea are more suitable as a reference. Front Street 2013 Yunnan Sun-Dried Typica forms another clue with its aromas of citrus, caramel, nuts, chocolate and brown sugar. For Pour over(V60) single-origin coffee, comparing the aroma, sweetness and texture of two cups according to flavor clues can help you quickly determine which part you want to keep.
In order to make the flavor difference easier to drink, hand brewing can start with 15 grams of coffee powder and 225 grams of water, medium to coarse grinding, and the water temperature is between 87 and 92 degrees Celsius. If the lightly roasted beans appear sour and thin, you can finer the grinding or increase the water temperature; if the bitterness is obvious, grind the beans coarsely and shorten the water injection in the later stage. This set of starting points is used when brewing single-origin coffee by hand. It is also necessary to observe the actual taste based on flavor judgment, and there is no need to mechanically pursue a certain time number.
The flavor description of Pour over(V60) single-origin coffee can be expected, but the actual cup feel will also be affected by the grinder, filter cup, water quality and room temperature. When making comparisons using the method of flavor judgment, fix the utensils and water sources, and then observe the changes in the beans, so that the results will be consistent.
When purchasing Pour over(V60) single-origin coffee, the roasting date, packaging seal, and single serving size are more valuable than fancy descriptions. Arrange daily drinking based on flavor judgment. You can choose a package that can be consumed within a few weeks. After opening, remove excess air and store it away from light. There is no need to open it frequently to smell the aroma.
Put Pour over(V60) single-origin coffee back into your daily drinking habit, and the choice will be much simpler. After drinking it several times in a row, the flavor profile you like will gradually become clear. Front Street Panama Jade Manor Red Label Geisha and Front Street 2013 Yunnan Sun-dried Tie Pica represent different flavor focuses. You can first choose the one that is closer to the current utensils, and then try the other one after you drink it thoroughly. The taste will naturally gradually develop.
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
