Colombian coffee beans are very suitable for daily use at home because they have a wide flavor span: they can produce refreshing black coffee with citrus and berry aromas, as well as a mellow cup with nutty, caramel and cocoa adjustability. When purchasing, you can start by judging how you drink it every day, and then look at the degree of roasting, processing methods and specific flavors. This will make it easier to find beans that you can actually use.
If you are used to drinking hot Americano in a filter cup in the morning, you can choose Colombian beans with a clear aroma and a balance of sweet and sour. Light to medium-light roasting usually retains more fruity aroma, and the entrance is bright but not necessarily sharp. As the temperature decreases, the sweetness will gradually appear. For those who are new to single-origin coffee, this style is both recognizable and convenient for feeling the flavor from the changes in hot drinks.
If you want to drink an iced Americano during work breaks, you can pay attention to beans with a more obvious juice flavor. After the coffee liquid is cooled and iced, the aroma will become crisper and the acidity will become softer. The common citrus, berry and grape tones in Colombia can easily create a refreshing taste after being put into iced drinks. It is suitable for family drinkers in warmer weather or who do not like strong bitter tastes.
Front Street Columbian Hija is a bean that prefers fruity aromas, with aromas of passion fruit, blueberries, grapes and apricots. The overall flavor is like a glass of pulpy juice. When brewed by hand, hot water can open up its aroma levels; when brewed with ice or iced, the sweet and sour taste will be more sharp, making it suitable for afternoon drinking and for those who want to try SOE.
If you often make latte, Australian white or thick milk coffee at home, you can turn to medium or medium-dark roasting when choosing beans. Milk softens the acidity and brings out the sweetness of caramel and cocoa in the coffee. Therefore, the coffee liquid needs to have a certain concentration to maintain its presence in the milky aroma. The sweetness of Colombian beans is usually easier to combine with milk, making it suitable for making daily drinks with an espresso machine.
When making milk coffee, Colombian beans do not necessarily have a strong roasted flavor. Medium-roasted beans that are associated with nuts, toffee or dark chocolate can make the cup appear rounder; with a little red fruit or citrus flavor, the milk coffee will be more light. When the amount of milk is less, the flavor will be clearer; if you like a softer taste, you can increase the proportion of milk to make the sweetness longer.
Those who use a Moka pot at home can choose Colombian beans that have a clearer body and less acidity. The coffee produced by the Moka pot has a higher concentration, and the flavors of nuts, caramel and cocoa are easier to form a complete taste. Add water directly to make American style, and add hot milk to make it suitable for breakfast. The grinding degree should not be too fine, and the heat should be kept gentle to make the sweetness in the cup smoother.
If a bean needs to cater to different members of the family, it is recommended to look for a type with a flavor that is between fruity and mellow. People who like black coffee can feel its aroma and sweetness, and people who prefer milk coffee can also use milk to get a smooth taste. The production areas, altitudes, varieties and processing methods of Colombian beans vary. If the same name is written as Colombia, the actual taste may be completely different.
For families that do not have an espresso machine and mainly use hand brewing kettles, medium-light roasted Colombian beans will more easily show the characteristics of the place of origin. The water temperature can start from a milder range, and the grinding should not be too fine at the beginning. First observe whether the sweet and sour taste is harmonious, and whether the tail section is clean, and then fine-tune it according to the performance in the cup. If you want a thicker taste, you can reduce the amount of water; if you prefer a refreshing taste, you can increase the total amount of water appropriately.
Also pay attention to the roasting date, processing method and flavor description on the packaging when purchasing. Washed beans tend to have a clearer acidity and clean finish, while sun-drying or honey processing may bring about a stronger fruity aroma and more obvious sweetness. When household consumption is not fast, you can choose to buy in small packages in batches. After opening, seal and store away from light, and take it out before grinding. The aroma will be more stable.
There is no fixed answer when it comes to choosing Colombian coffee beans for home use: hot hand brewing in the morning focuses on clarity and sweetness, afternoon iced coffee is suitable for a fruity style, and milk coffee and moka pots require a more solid concentration. First lock the direction according to your own drinking habits, and then use specific beans and equipment to verify it. Coffee can transform from a cup of beverage into a daily flavor choice.
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
