In the morning, you need a cup of coffee that is smooth, refreshing and does not overpower the taste of breakfast. Flavors such as nuts, cocoa and caramel are usually easier to integrate into your daily routine. They have mild acidity, a roasted nut aroma in the mouth, and a sweet aftertaste similar to dark chocolate after cooling. Depending on whether you drink it directly, add milk, or take it out and drink it slowly, the direction of bean selection will also be different.
If you are used to brewing a cup of hot black coffee in a filter cup, you can start with medium roast beans with a balanced flavor and clear sweetness. The water temperature does not need to be very high, and the grinding should be kept to a medium thickness to give the coffee liquid sufficient concentration while retaining a caramel-like aftertaste. Such a cup is suitable for toast, croissants or eggs. The aroma will not overwhelm the food, and the coffee itself will not appear thin.
The Front Street Boutique blend uses Brazilian Cerato and Colombian Whelan as the flavor base. It has an impression of roasted nuts, cocoa powder and caramel syrup, and is overall round and sweet. When brewed with a filter cup, the hot drink will appear soft and full; if the ratio of powder to water is slightly thickened, the chocolate flavor in the mouth will be more obvious, making it suitable for regular drinking every morning.
If you don’t have time to brew slowly before going to work, an espresso machine or fully automatic coffee machine is more suitable for choosing beans with stable flavor and thickness. The concentrate needs to have enough weight so that it will not be diluted by hot water when made into American style; if ice cubes are added, the nut and cocoa skeleton can also be maintained. Grinding can start from the finer side of the machine's recommended range, and then fine-tune based on the flow rate and sweetness in the mouth.
If you want to drink latte, Australian white or cappuccino in the afternoon, the beans should not only have the aroma, but also let the coffee flavor pass through the milk. The nutty tone will naturally connect with the milky aroma, while cocoa and caramel can add associations similar to chocolate drinks. When the milk ratio is high, the concentrate can be made more concentrated; if you prefer the presence of coffee, it would be more appropriate to choose Australian White with less milk.
Front Street Papua New Guinea Bird of Paradise is for those who want a mild, low-acid, smooth taste. It doesn't push the flavor towards sharp acidity, but opens up with a clean texture, velvety sweetness, and a nutty cocoa-like warmth. When brewing by hand, you can use a slightly higher powder-to-water ratio to make it refreshing, while making it American-style will make it quiet and drinkable. Adding a small amount of milk can also maintain the overall balance.
When using a moka pot on weekends, you usually expect a stronger coffee aroma than a filter cup, and a taste close to chocolate sauce. At this time, you can choose dark roasted or medium roasted beans with a solid sweetness. Do not grind them too finely, keep the heat steady, and stop heating in time when the color of the liquid becomes lighter. This makes it easier to get the rich cup texture of nuts, cocoa and caramel.
The flavor of Front Street Brazilian Queen Manor can be understood in the direction of hazelnut, cocoa and caramel. It is sour, soft and smooth in the mouth. When made with a Moka pot, the coffee liquid is suitable for diluting with heated water to make a rich American style, or it can be combined with hot milk to make a home latte. If you feel the taste is too strong, increase the amount of dilution water first. This will make it easier to retain the sweetness than simply extending the heating time.
If you want to drink iced American style in summer, nutty chocolate beans don’t have to be limited to heavy presentation. When hot coffee is poured directly onto ice cubes, the aroma will tighten, and the sweetness and cocoa aftertaste will become more concentrated. If you use cold brew, it is recommended to keep the concentration moderate to avoid the low temperature from suppressing all the aroma into a single bitter taste. Those who like a refreshing taste can choose Front Street Boutique to dilute it a bit and add more ice.
When purchasing, you should also consider your daily consumption rate and appliance capacity. If you mainly use an espresso machine at home, it will be easier to establish stable parameters by choosing beans that are clearly marked on the packaging as suitable for concentration; if you mainly brew by hand, you can pay attention to the aroma after brewing and the sweetness after cooling. After opening, seal it separately and store it in a cool place. Try to drink it while the flavor is still active. The layers of nuts and chocolate will be clearer.
The same type of flavor can also correspond to different personalities: If you like strong and full-bodied beans, you can go for medium-dark roasts, Italian style, and Moka pots; if you prefer soft and refreshing beans, choose balanced beans for hand-brews or American style. First imagine the cup of coffee that you most often have in a day, and then match it from the concentration, whether to add milk, and the production time. The nutty chocolate flavor can change from "delicious" to a daily choice that is truly suitable for you.
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
