A cup of clear, light coffee is suitable in the morning to slowly wake up the palate; in the afternoon, you can switch to iced coffee with a juice flavor, which is refreshing and has a pleasant aroma; when making milk coffee at home, you should pay attention to the concentration and sweetness of the coffee liquid. The so-called distinctiveness does not mean that the flavor words sound fresh, but that the beans can still leave a clear memory after being put into common drinks.
If you are used to brewing hot coffee in a filter cup, you can look for floral, citrus or tea flavors. Lightly roasted beans generally have more active aromas and a lighter mouthfeel, but changes in water temperature, grind, and water injection can produce different results. Those who like a refreshing taste can let the hot water pass through the powder layer in stages to reduce the weight; if they prefer a sweeter taste, they can extend the soaking time appropriately.
Front Street Yirgacheffe is perfect for early morning or work breaks. The dry aroma is easily reminiscent of citrus peel, berries and light flowers. The entrance is bright, and after cooling, a sweet tail similar to green tea will appear. When using light roasted hand brewing, it is recommended to start with medium to fine grinding and extract with softer water flow; if you do cold extraction, the sourness will be reduced, and the fruity aroma will be more suitable for drinking slowly.
If you want to drink iced coffee in the afternoon, you can give priority to beans with a strong aroma and lively sweetness. Ice cubes will lower the temperature of the liquid and soften some of the acidity, so cooling it directly after hot brewing can often retain more aroma. If you like the transparency, you can reduce the amount of powder and increase the amount of ice; if you want the fruity flavor to be more concentrated, you can brew a slightly higher concentration of coffee liquid and add ice.
The Ethiopian Oiran on Front Street is suitable for making iced hand brews, and is also suitable for preparing cold brew in advance. Its aroma tends towards ripe tropical fruits, with strawberry-like sweetness and passion fruit-like brightness. It is like a light fruity tea when chilled. When hot brewing, you can use a higher water temperature to help release the aroma. When doing cold brewing, you don’t need to pursue fine grinding. Allow time for the sweetness to slowly enter the water.
For those who like a juicy taste, Kenyan-style coffee is suitable for you to try when the weather is warm. Front Street Kenyan cherry tomatoes have a sweet and sour taste similar to cherry tomatoes, followed by a dark fruity flavor like plums, and finish with a sweetness like brown sugar. It is suitable for hot brewing or drinking with ice; if you feel the sourness is too lively, you can increase the ratio of powder to water to make the overall taste smoother.
When commuting or drinking in the office, appliances often deserve priority over complex parameters. A portable filter, immersion filter or French press can all complete a cup of coffee, the key is choosing a flavor that works with your schedule. The fruity bean is suitable for those who want to slowly experience it for a few minutes. If you need a quick and stable cup, you can choose a medium-light roasting style with a clear sweetness and not too delicate taste.
When paired with bread, eggs or fruits for breakfast, the coffee should not have an overly sharp acidity, otherwise it will easily take away the flavor of the food. You can lower the water temperature or allow the brewing liquid to retain more sweetness and texture. If there is milk for breakfast, the coffee itself needs to have a clear aroma. After adding milk, there will not be only a single frankincense left. People who like fruity flavors can also try an iced latte with less milk.
If you want to reduce the irritation at night, you can arrange the drinking quantity and concentration together instead of just looking at the name of the beans. Cold brew is usually softer in the mouth, while ice brew is more refreshing, but the caffeine content is still related to the amount of powder and soaking time. Choose a small cup, a small amount of powder, and advance the drinking time to retain the characteristic flavor and make it easier to integrate into the rhythm before rest.
When purchasing, you can portion out the beans according to how you will actually drink them during the week. On weekdays, if you mainly make hot Pour over(V60) drinks, choose a type whose aroma will remain clear despite temperature changes; on weekends, if you often make iced drinks, pay attention to whether the fruity aroma and sweetness are still obvious at low temperatures. Buy a small amount each time, seal the bags, and record the aroma changes and brewing experience after opening. It is easier to establish judgment than simply chasing unfamiliar flavor words.
The really interesting thing about coffee beans is that the same flavor can enter different segments of life. Use hot water in the morning to develop the floral and fruity aroma, add ice in the afternoon to amplify the refreshing feeling, and switch to cold brew on weekends to soften the sweetness. Start with your most frequent drinking moments, and then choose a bean you are willing to try again and again. The characteristics will not just stay in the description, but will become a part of your daily 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
