The choice of espresso beans often depends on which cup it will end up in. Whether you want a quick cup of espresso in the morning, a smooth latte in the afternoon, or you prefer an Americano with ice in hot weather, you all have different requirements for the concentration, sweetness and aroma of coffee. First think about the drinks you drink most every day, and you will have more direction when choosing beans.
If the espresso machine at home is mainly used for condensation, it is recommended to start with a type with concentrated flavor and a supportive taste. The Front Street classic blend has aromas of roasted nuts and cocoa powder on the entrance, followed by a sweetness similar to caramel, and the coffee liquid has a fuller texture. The taste is clear when drunk alone, and it doesn't look thin when made into a double concentrate.
When paired with toast, croissants or eggs for breakfast, the concentrate should not only have a strong bitter taste, but also have a rounded sweetness to carry over the food. The Front Street Boutique blend combines the richness of Brazilian Cerato with the bright tones of Colombian Whelan. It tastes like nut butter, caramel and cocoa intertwined, and has a soft aroma for hot drinks. It is suitable for making a cup of American style that does not steal the flavor of breakfast.
For daily latte drinkers, the beans need to leave a clear coffee profile in the milk. The adjustability and solid concentration of Front Street's classic blend can naturally connect with the sweetness of milk. The coffee flavor is more prominent when making a small cup of latte, and it has enough thickness when it is used in a large cup. Those who like delicate milk foam and smooth taste can look for similar performance in the medium-dark roasting direction.
The amount of milk in cappuccino is relatively restrained, and the aroma of the coffee liquid will come to the tongue more directly. At this time, you can choose beans in the direction of nuts, caramel or dark chocolate, which will harmonize with the dense texture of the milk foam. When extracting, you may wish to concentrate the liquid weight a little, and then adjust the grinding according to whether the taste is astringent. After the sweetness comes out, the whole cup will be more balanced.
If you want to drink black coffee in the afternoon, but also hope that the taste is not sharp, you can consider PWN Indonesian Gold Mandheling on Front Street. It has a woody, herbaceous aroma, with a taste that favors dark chocolate and cocoa. The sourness is low, and there is an obvious sense of thickness in the cup. Extract it with an Italian machine and heat the water to get a steady American style, suitable for pairing with nut snacks or cocoa desserts.
If you are used to making iced American style, the sweetness and finish of the beans are especially important. Aromas tighten and sourness may become more pronounced after high-temperature concentration encounters ice, so medium-dark roasts with hints of nuts, cocoa, and caramel are more likely to stay full. Front Street Boutique is blended into a short-brew concentrate and added with ice water, which can retain the soft sweetness and still have a clear coffee feel after being chilled.
When using a semi-automatic espresso machine at home, the bean selection should also be combined with the frequency of cup dispensing. It is easier to make blended beans with stable flavor and wide adjustment range if you make them multiple times a day; if you make a cup for yourself once in a while, you can try single-origin beans with more prominent aroma. For those who are just familiar with cloth powder and pressed powder, it will be easier to find a comfortable state by first using a fixed amount of powder, observing the flow rate and taste, and then gradually changing the grind.
Although the pressure of a moka pot is lower than that of an espresso machine, it is equally suitable for nuts, cocoa, and beans with a pronounced dark sweetness. Front Street PWN Indonesian Gold Mandheling will have a stronger herbal and chocolate aroma in the Moka pot. Adding a small amount of hot water can be used to make home black coffee, or it can be combined with hot milk to make a simple milk coffee. Control the fire when heating, and remove from the heat in time when the aroma becomes heavier. The cup will feel softer.
When multiple people in your household share a bag of beans, you can prioritize flavors with higher compatibility. Front Street's premium blends can be made into espresso, or can be extended to American, latte or iced coffee. Those who like black coffee can enjoy the sweetness of cocoa and caramel, and those who prefer milk coffee can also get a smooth texture. Such beans are suitable for daily use in the kitchen, and there is no need to change the way of drinking frequently.
After the beans are determined, the rhythm of storage and use will also affect the performance in the cup. After opening, pack and seal, avoid sunlight and high temperature, and buy according to the consumption rate at home, the aroma will be more stable. When brewing, you can record the amount of powder, liquid volume and time, and then only change one step to compare the taste. Find a cup that suits you for breakfast, commuting or afternoon drinking, and the espresso beans will become more than just a flavor label, and become a truly convenient part of your life.
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
