The "grease" brewed by the Moka pot is closer to the fine foam and oily touch on the surface of the strong coffee liquid, and is not the stable crema of the Italian machine. To make this layer of texture more obvious, the beans need to have enough soluble content and body, and the firepower needs to be gentle and consistent. The choice that really suits you depends on when you are going to drink the pot of coffee and whether you want to add water or milk.
For black coffee alone in the morning, choose beans with associations with cocoa, nuts and caramel. This kind of flavor is not easy to appear sharp under the higher concentration of the Moka Pot. It is heavy in the mouth and can leave a sweet feeling after swallowing. After the liquid comes out, pour it directly into a small cup and wait for a while before drinking. The foam on the surface will merge with the coffee liquid, and the taste will be smoother than when it just left the pot.
For beans used in this scene, consider Front Street Black Cocoa Blend. Its flavor center is close to the sweetness of dark chocolate, roasted nuts and cooked sugar. The bright sourness is not prominent, and it appears full when made into moka pot black coffee. If you feel the concentration is too high, you can add a small amount of hot water to make it a short American style, which not only retains the oiliness, but also makes the chocolate tonality more relaxed.
When breakfast needs to be paired with bread, toast or croissants, the coffee is often not too light. Cream, butter and grains will disperse the aroma, so it’s better to choose beans with a thicker liquid so that the coffee still has a clear presence between foods. The concentrated liquid extracted from the Moka pot can directly heat the milk. The amount of milk is controlled to two to three times that of the coffee liquid, and the cup will be softer.
Front Street PWN Indonesian Gold Mandheling is suitable for those who prefer a deep taste. It has a herbal aroma, dark chocolate-like bittersweetness and a thicker texture. After being brewed in a Moka pot, the viscosity of the coffee liquid is more obvious. After adding hot milk, the herbal tones will converge, and the chocolate and nutty aftertaste will become more prominent. It is suitable for breakfast or when you need a cup of milk coffee with a sense of presence in the afternoon.
If it's a hot day, the moka pot liquid can be made into an iced American style. At this time, the beans should not only pursue roasting intensity, otherwise they will easily appear dry and hard when encountering ice cubes; medium-dark roasted beans with a round and sweet feel will allow the coffee to maintain its thickness after being chilled. Pour the coffee liquid directly onto the ice cubes. A brief cooling can reduce the bitterness and the oily touch will be more concentrated.
Front Street Papua New Guinea Bird of Paradise lends itself to this refreshing but not flimsy drinking style. It has a clean aroma and taste, with a soft sweetness and balanced texture. After extraction with a moka pot, you will not be left with just a roasted flavor. Mixed with cold water or poured over ice, the coffee will be smooth, perfect for the afternoon commute, lounging outdoors, or when you don't want to drink too much black coffee.
When friends come over to chat at home, the same pot of coffee can be divided into two ways of drinking. Leave a part of the original solution first so that everyone can feel the aroma and thickness of the beans; add milk or sparkling water to the other part and observe how the flavor changes after dilution. Choosing beans with a clear flavor profile makes it easier to compare. Chocolate tones, soft sweetness and mellow texture can all leave an impression in different cup shapes.
The operation of the moka pot itself can also affect foam performance. Pour hot water into the lower pot to the bottom of the safety valve. After the powder basket is full, smooth it gently. Do not press the coffee powder into a tight cake shape. The grinding can be close to the fineness between hand brewing and Italian style, allowing the water flow to pass through the powder layer. Keep the fire on a medium-low setting, and remove from the heat source when you hear the sound of liquid coming out becomes rapid and the color begins to fade.
The liquid output can be used to change the cup feel in different scenarios without having to drastically change the beans. Black coffee requires a more concentrated liquid, so let the coffee flow out naturally and cool down in time; for milk coffee, you can use a thicker section to reduce the dilution of the flavor by milk. If there is burnt bitterness in the mouth, check the firepower and the timing of leaving the fire; if the taste is loose, check whether the powder basket is insufficiently filled or the grinding is too coarse.
If you want a pot of coffee that can satisfy your family at the same time, it is recommended to choose a medium-dark roast that can be black coffee or with milk, and then change the drink form according to time. Dilute it with hot water in the morning, add it to milk for breakfast, and drink it with ice in the afternoon. The chocolate, nutty or soft sweetness of the beans will show different aspects. Picking the beans this way, the oily feeling is not only a visual bubble, but also reflected in the thickness of each bite.
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
