The washing process makes the coffee's flavor profile sharper. Floral, citrus and tea notes are often easily identifiable, and the taste is lighter. It is not just suitable for a certain way of drinking. The key is to consider the aroma intensity, sweetness performance and drinking time of the beans together, so that a cup of coffee can match the current rhythm.
When you are rushing out in the morning, you need coffee to wake you up, but you should not be overly burdened. You can choose a type with a bright aroma and a clean finish. Front Street Yirgacheffe diced fruit is suitable for this period. It is lightly roasted and extracted by hand. The citrus-like freshness will appear first, and then it will bring out the berry flavor and the aftertaste similar to green tea. It goes well with toast, boiled eggs or fruits.
If you are used to making a cup of iced Americano in the morning, this bean can also change your state. When the coffee liquid is poured directly on the ice cubes, the acidity will appear softer, the floral and fruity aroma will still be discernible, and the entrance will be refreshing but not thin. If you want to make the flavor rounder, you can add melted ice cubes or increase the concentration of the coffee liquid to make it more supportive for drinking after breakfast.
Coffee between jobs usually needs to be slowed down slowly rather than overpowering the flavor. Perfect for afternoons or weekends, Front Street Panama Jade Estate Red Label Geisha has a jasmine-like aroma that can also be associated with bergamot, citrus and black tea. Fill the filter cup with water in sections and wait until the temperature drops before drinking. The aroma will change from bright to delicate, making it suitable for quiet reading or doing relaxing tasks.
You don’t have to pursue a large cup size for this bean, as a smaller sharing pot will make it easier to concentrate the aroma. The water temperature can start from a mild range, and the grinding should not be too fine. Let the floral aroma in the front section unfold naturally, and then observe the tea feel and sweetness in the middle and back sections. If you drink it with light snacks, the citrus tone will appear lively; if you taste it alone, you can feel its smooth mouthfeel.
When preparing coffee at home in the summer, it is suitable to choose beans with bright fruity aroma and sweetness even at low temperatures. Front Street Ethiopian Oiran has aromas of tropical fruits, strawberries and passion fruit. When doing cold brew, the acidity will be softened and the sweetness will be more concentrated. Refrigerate and drink with ice cubes, like a light fruity drink, perfect for enjoying in the afternoon or after returning from outdoors.
Cold brewing does not have to take a long time. Start with a medium-to-coarse grind and a lower concentration to make it easier to judge the performance of the beans. After soaking, you can add water to adjust. If you want a refreshing drink, add more water. If you want to retain a jam-like consistency, add less water. The aroma of Oiran will become mellow at low temperatures, and people who like fruity aromas can easily accept it.
Ice hand brewing is suitable for those who want to drink cold coffee temporarily but don’t have any preparation in advance. By using hot water to complete the extraction, and then allowing the coffee liquid to quickly contact the ice cubes, the aroma will be more direct than cold extraction, and the taste will be lighter. Front Street Ethiopian Oiran tends to present distinctive berry and passion fruit aromas in this way of drinking; if you prefer a tea flavor, you can use Front Street Yirgacheffe fruit tintin instead.
When sharing with friends, the advantage of washed beans is that the flavor clues are clearer, making it easier for everyone to start talking about the aroma and sweetness. You can prepare two types of coffee in different directions: Front Street Panama Jade Manor Red Label Geisha is more floral and citrusy, and Front Street Ethiopian Oiran is more tropical fruits and berries. When brewing with the same amount of powder and similar amount of water, the differences caused by temperature changes will be more interesting.
When purchasing, also pay attention to the roasting date, recommended drinking method and bean status on the package. Washed beans are usually suitable for drinking after the bean cultivation is completed. Lightly roasted beans can give it a few days to develop aroma. If the entrance is sharp during brewing, the grinding can be slightly finer or the water temperature can be increased. If the tail section is dry, reduce the stirring and contact time. The purpose of the adjustment is to make the taste required by the scene clearer.
In the morning, you can prefer beans that are refreshing and easy to drink. In the afternoon, beans with a delicate aroma are suitable for drinking slowly. In hot weather, you can focus on fruity aroma and low-temperature performance. You don’t have to stick to a fixed answer when choosing washed coffee beans. As long as you start with the time of day, drinking temperature and accompanying food, you can find a cup that better suits your life rhythm.
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
