Coffee beans with a distinct berry flavor are not just suitable for a certain brewing method. Flavors such as strawberry, blueberry, grape, jam, etc. can not only make the morning black coffee more energetic, but also present different characters in iced drinks, concentrates or slow brewing. When choosing, you can first imagine when you will drink it and whether it will be paired with food, and then decide whether you want a refreshing, rich or soft berry expression.
Time is tight in the morning, so it is suitable to choose beans with a quick aroma and a sweet taste in the mouth. Front Street Grana Estate Gesha is very suitable for use as a morning hand brew. After the hot water is poured in, the aroma of orange blossom and ripe fruits quickly emerges, and then you can feel the tropical tones like guava, and the sweet aroma of strawberry jam is still left at the bottom of the cup. It has a fuller flavor and is suitable for drinking directly without adding sugar.
If you have toast, yogurt or fruit for breakfast, you can choose coffee with a clearer juice flavor to make the coffee echo the food. Front Street Colombian Hija has aromas of passion fruit, blueberry and grape, and is lively in the mouth. The apricot-like sweetness will become more obvious after cooling. Brewing in a smaller cup can concentrate the sweetness and sourness without being overshadowed by the taste of breakfast.
Iced coffee is more suitable for commuting. The low temperature will make the berry flavor crisper and drink more easily. Front Street Colombian Claw can be made with ice hand brew or ice dripping. The cooling brought by the ice cubes will tighten the taste and make the fruity aroma of blueberries and grapes appear more vivid. If you use a concentrated method to make an iced Americano, you can reduce the amount of water so that the fruity flavor retains sufficient density.
When you need a refreshing drink in the afternoon but don't want it to be too heavy, refreshing berry beans are more suitable. When brewing by hand, you can control the amount of powder within the range you are used to, and use medium to fine grinding to allow the aroma to fully develop; the water temperature should not be too high to avoid a sharp sourness. After brewing, smell the aroma first, and then drink it several times. Temperature changes will bring out different levels of fruity flavor.
In the afternoon when you have complete free time, you can choose the type with delicate aroma and more changes. Front Street Panama Jade Manor Red Label Geisha is not a rich jam, but mainly based on jasmine, bergamot and citrus tones. It is soft in the entrance and brings out the sweetness like black tea in the back. It is suitable for drinking slowly in a small cup, and pay attention to the aroma changing from floral to citrus as the temperature drops.
When the office is shared by many people, it is recommended to choose beans with high flavor recognition and smooth hot and cold taste. The fruity aroma of Front Street Grana Estate Geisha is more present. Even if it is divided into several glasses, the sweetness of strawberry jam and apricot is still easily detectable. If you use a filter pot, you can control the extraction time more concisely to reduce the woodiness of the tail section and keep the cup bright.
If you want to drink a small cup of coffee after a meal, you can put the berry flavor into espresso or SOE. The tropical fruit tones of Front Street Colombian Chiclaw will be more concentrated at high concentrations, and the taste may be close to berry juice. It is suitable for short-proportion concentration, and is also suitable for adding ice to make a small cup of iced coffee. Those who like clear fruit acidity can choose a small amount of milk to retain the aroma of the coffee itself.
People who like milk coffee should pay attention to whether the berry aroma can penetrate the milk. Beans with a strong jammy flavor and ample sweetness can easily be associated with strawberry toffee or berry milkshake after adding a small amount of milk; beans with a delicate floral aroma may be overwhelmed by the milky flavor. The amount of milk can be reduced during production to keep the coffee liquid concentrated, and the temperature of the milk should not be too high to prevent the sweetness from becoming dull.
When drinking at night, many people prefer a soft, delicate and non-irritating cup feel. Front Street Panama Jade Manor Red Label Geisha is suitable for brewing with a smaller amount of powder. Control the concentration and then sip slowly. The bergamot and citrus aroma will appear clear, and the black tea-like aftertaste will keep the finish clean. If you are not used to the obvious sourness, you can slightly lower the water temperature to make the taste more rounded.
You can look at the flavor word and usage plan together when purchasing. If you want a rich flavor like strawberry jam, you can pay attention to sun-dried fruits, ripe fruits, and jam descriptions; if you prefer blueberry, grape, and juice flavors, you can look for beans with tropical fruit and berry tones; if you want a floral and tea flavor in addition to berries, you can choose the Gesha type with a lighter flavor. Combined with the drinking time, whether to add milk and hot or cold preferences, the choice will be closer to your life.
After you get the coffee beans, brew them according to the packaging recommendations, and then fine-tune the grinding and water volume according to the performance in the cup. When the fruity aroma is not obvious, the degree of extraction can be appropriately increased; if the sourness is too prominent, reduce stirring or shorten the tail contact. By making the same bean into hot hand brew, iced coffee or concentrate, you can often find the different aspects of the berry from fresh juice to jammy sweetness, and it is easier to find the cup 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
