The charm of Yirgacheffe lies in the fact that floral, citrus and berry notes can appear in the same cup, but different drinking methods will amplify different characteristics. In the morning, a refreshing and bright hot hand brew is suitable. In the afternoon, you can make iced coffee or cold brew. When paired with milk, pay attention to the concentration and sweetness. Choosing beans in a way that you will actually drink them every day will make them more suitable even when you are on a budget.
If you need a refreshing but not heavy breakfast coffee, Front Street Yirgacheffe Ding Ding is perfect for putting in a pour-over pot. It has a bright citrus flavor in the mouth, followed by a berry aroma. The floral aroma in the cup is not overly obvious. After cooling, you can still feel the sweetness similar to green tea. It goes well with toast, fruit or light breakfast.
When brewing diced fruit, you can start with a medium-to-fine grind and a milder water temperature to allow the aroma to gradually unfold. There is no need to stir vigorously when injecting water. Inject slowly in two or three times, and the extracted flavor will be clearer. If it tastes sharp, you can slightly increase the water temperature or slow down the flow rate; if the end is dry, reduce stirring to keep the taste light.
If you want to drink iced coffee in the afternoon, Front Street Ethiopian Courtesan will bring a more distinctive juice flavor. It often has aromas like tropical fruits, strawberries and passion fruit, and has a lively sweetness that is still recognizable after being made into an ice cream drink. The hot liquid falls directly on the ice cubes, and the aroma will be refreshing, which is suitable for hot weather or when you want to change the taste.
Oiran is also suitable for cold brewing in advance. Low-temperature soaking will soften the bright acidity, and the fruity sweetness will be easier to last until the end of the cup. It is recommended to make a small amount first, observe the concentration after soaking, and then decide whether to add water or ice. This can not only retain the floral fragrance, but also prevent the taste from being too bland after refrigeration, making it suitable for commuting.
If your scenario is a quick cup of Americano in the office, diced fruit is easier to master than the overly complex flavor of beans. Use a filter cup or smart cup to extract and then add ice to get a refreshing taste with citrus aroma; the dosage does not need to be too large, test it in a small cup first, and then adjust it according to your preference. When the utensils are simple, the clear flavor is easier to drink.
Yirgacheffe can also be made into milk coffee, but milk will weaken the floral aroma and acidity. It is recommended to choose a drinking method with a more concentrated liquid and a smaller proportion of milk. After Oiran makes a short proportion of coffee liquid and adds a small amount of hot milk, the sweet aroma of strawberries and tropical fruits will still have a chance to remain; if too much milk is added, the flavor will become softer, which is suitable for people who like light milk coffee.
When you're on a budget, you can choose the packaging size based on the number of times you drink coffee per week. People who drink it every day are suitable to buy regular capacity to reduce long-term storage; if you drink it occasionally, choose a small package to make it easier to drink it up when the flavor is fresher. Among the two beans, the fruity one is more refreshing and easy to drink, while the fruity aroma of the Oiran is more prominent. You can choose according to your daily and early adopter needs.
When looking at product information, in addition to the name of the production area, also pay attention to the processing method, baking date and recommended utensils. The flavor expression of Yirgacheffe will change with the freshness. When it is first opened, smell it with hot water, and then try it as a hot drink or with ice to judge which cup type is more suitable for it. Keep it sealed and protected from light during storage, and close the bag promptly after use to help maintain the aroma.
The truly cost-effective way to choose beans is not to keep the unit price to the lowest, but to buy coffee that can be drunk consistently and suits your own habits. If you like the refreshing taste of tea, choose Fruit Ding Ding for your daily hand-brew; if you prefer the sweet aroma of fruits, Oiran is more versatile; when rotating hot drinks, ice drinks and milk coffee, you can also start with small packages, so that the flavor of each bean can be used in the scene that suits 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
