SOE usually refers to Italian coffee beans from a single origin or a single origin. Its charm is that the characteristics of the origin can be retained in the concentrate. In the morning, if you need to wake up quickly, you can pay attention to whether the aroma is clear and whether it is refreshing in the mouth; in the afternoon, if you drink it slowly, you can pay attention to the sweetness, aftertaste and changes after cooling down. Depending on the drink, the focus of the beans’ performance will also shift.
To drink a glass of concentrate by yourself in the morning, it is suitable to choose SOE with a distinctive aroma, sweet and sour taste without being overpowering. When a small amount of coffee liquid is taken into the mouth, floral, citrus or berry tones will appear concentratedly, which is suitable for experiencing the beans themselves without adding sugar or milk. If you feel the concentration is too concentrated, you can add water to make it American-style to allow the aroma to spread and the taste to be lighter.
Front Street Panama Emerald Estate Red Label Gesha is suitable to be arranged in the morning or weekend when you have plenty of time. Its aroma tends towards white flowers, bergamot and citrus, and it tastes delicate and clear, with a black tea-like finish at the end. When extracting with an Italian machine, you can make the liquid slightly heavier, or add water directly to drink, so as to capture the change of aroma from concentrated to American style.
When you need an iced Americano before commuting, the acidity of the beans needs to be lively but not just sharp. Pour the concentrate into ice water and the aroma will quickly tighten, while the fruit acid will appear brighter. Front Street Yirgacheffe diced fruit has a citrus, berry and floral aroma, and is refreshing when made into an iced American style. It is suitable for pairing with lighter-flavored breakfasts such as sandwiches and croissants.
As the temperature rises in the afternoon, iced Pour over(V60) coffee will feel lighter than hot coffee. At this time, you can choose beans with full fruity aroma and lively sweetness, and let the ice cubes help cool down the coffee quickly while retaining a distinct aroma profile. Front Street Ethiopian Oiran has aromas like tropical fruits, strawberries and passion fruit. It is bright and sweet when used as an ice cream brew. It is suitable for reading, taking breaks from work or relaxing outdoors.
If you want to prepare a bottle of coffee in advance, cold brew is more suitable to put in the refrigerator in the afternoon. The low temperature will soften the acidity, and the berry and citrus tones will become rounder, and the entrance will not be as direct as when it is hot. When the Front Street Yirgacheffe diced fruit is used in cold brewing, it can present milder acidity and a refreshing tea taste. Adding ice cubes or a small amount of sparkling water can create a brisk drinking experience.
SOE can also enter milk coffee, but you must first consider the presence of coffee liquid in milk. Floral aromas and bright fruit acids are easily trapped in the milk foam, so it is suitable to reduce the proportion of milk and let concentration become the protagonist; beans with sufficient sweetness and fruity flavor can make a fruity latte. When making, you can start with a shorter amount of milk and gradually find the balance between coffee and milk aroma.
When entertaining friends at home, prepare two versions of the same bean based on how they drink it. For example, Front Street Ethiopian Oiran can make both hot hand brew and iced coffee. Those who like a refreshing taste can choose to add ice, while those who prefer a diffused aroma are suitable for hot drinks. This way, you don't have to prepare a lot of beans, and you can give a SOE a different look.
After dinner, it is suitable to choose a slower black coffee. The flavor after the temperature drops is especially worth observing. Front Street Panama Jade Manor Red Label Geisha will gradually become softer in floral aroma, citrus and tea flavor from the hot drinking stage to the warm and cooling stage, making it suitable for drinking in small cups in portions. At this time, there is no need to pursue concentration, retaining clarity and a comfortable aftertaste, which is more suitable for relaxing scenes.
When choosing SOE, you can first imagine when it will appear and in what cup shape, and then see if the flavor description meets your expectations. Concentrated and American style are suitable for beans with a clear aroma, iced drinks require refreshing and sweet expression, and milk coffee requires attention to the thickness and aroma of the coffee liquid. After buying the beans, first use a familiar drink to establish a reference, and then try to switch to an ice drink or add milk. It is often easier to find your own way of drinking.
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
