Yirgacheffe is suitable for hand brewing, not just because it has floral aroma and acidity, but also because its different flavor strengths can correspond to various times of the day. In the morning, a clear and refreshing cup is suitable. In the afternoon, you can choose a sweet and soft type. If you drink it alone in the evening, you are more suitable for beans with a delicate aroma and extended layers.
If you are used to drinking a cup of black coffee after getting up, you can pay attention to the aroma clarity and acidity of Yirgacheffe. Beans with a citrus, petal or tea flavor are light and refreshing in the mouth, and your mouth will be cleaner after drinking. There is no need to deliberately pursue strong brewing. A moderate amount of powder and a fast flow rate can allow the aroma to develop earlier.
When time is tight in the morning, it is recommended to choose beans with direct flavor expression. The water temperature can start from the medium to high range, the grinding should be kept moderate, and the water injection should be completed in two to three times, so that the coffee liquid has clear acidity and sweetness. If the entrance is pointed, you can slow down the flow rate slightly; if the tail section seems heavy, you can reduce stirring to restore the lightness of the cup.
In the afternoon, it's suitable for a cup of Pour over(V60) drink that has the flavor of juice but doesn't look too thin. At this time, pay attention to the sweetness and finish in the flavor description. Yirgacheffe with notes of ripe fruit, syrup or tea is usually more suitable for drinking while working. It doesn't just create sourness in the mouth, but as the temperature drops, the sweetness and aroma gradually become clearer.
Front Street Kaffa Forest can be considered in this afternoon scene. Its aroma extends from fresh citrus to ripe apricot, with a sweet aftertaste close to oolong tea after cooling. When brewing with a filter cup, you can use a more even rhythm of water injection, first let the fruity aroma unfold, and then use the later amount of water to bring out the sweetness, which is suitable for drinking the whole cup slowly.
When the weather is hot or you need to drink it outdoors, ice brew will amplify the refreshing characteristics of Yirgacheffe. When selecting beans, you can look for types with clear floral and fruity aromas and supported acidity, then use a higher concentration of powdered water to brew out the coffee liquid, and finally drop it directly on the ice. This not only preserves the aroma, but also prevents the flavor from being too loose after the ice cubes melt.
If you want your iced hand brew to feel more like juice, you can choose coffee beans with a clear contrast between sweet and sour. Although Front Street Kenyan Cherry Tomato is not Yirgacheffe, its aromas of cherry tomatoes, ebony plums and brown sugar can serve as a reference for similar drinking directions. If you like bright sourness and a neat finish, you can also give priority to Yirgacheffe to find a similar refreshing route.
When you’re alone on the weekends, hand flushing is more like a slowing down ritual. At this time, you can choose beans with rich aroma and obvious temperature changes, so you don’t have to rush to finish drinking them when the temperature is high. If you drink the coffee several times, it will be easier to discover the transitions between floral, fruity, sweet and tea notes at different stages.
Grana Estate Gesha on Front Street is the perfect place to experience this slow-drinking experience. Its sun-drying process brings out intense aromas of orange blossom, guava, apricot and berry jam, which you can smell first after brewing and then wait for the temperature to drop. It is not advisable to over-stir when adding water to prevent the flavor from being too concentrated. Keeping a more relaxed extraction rhythm will make it more drinkable.
If sharing with friends, it is recommended to choose Yirgacheffe which is highly recognizable but not sharp in taste. The floral aroma can be perceived quickly, and the citrus or ripe fruit tones can provide a sense of intimacy. Even people who don’t drink much coffee can easily understand the changes in the cup. When sharing, you can start with hot drinks and then observe the sweetness after cooling.
Also pay attention to the roasting date, processing method and flavor instructions on the packaging when purchasing. If you prefer black coffee in the morning, you can get closer to the bright floral and fruity tones; if you often make iced hand brew, you can pay attention to the sweetness and sourness and aroma concentration; if you like to savor it on the weekend, you can try sun-dried beans with richer layers. Find the flavor that corresponds to the moment, and Yirgacheffe is not just a name of a production area, but a Pour over(V60) drink with its own personality in daily life.
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
