I don’t know if you have noticed that although there are many different types of milk products and coffee beans with various flavors on the market, when you go to a coffee shop and ask if they provide "skimmed milk" or "decaf coffee", most stores will say "no".
As we all know, ordinary coffee contains a certain amount of caffeine, and it and milk are an "old partner". No matter where the cafe is, it is almost made with regular coffee beans and refrigerated full-fat fresh milk by default. The coffee beans are responsible for the oil and mellow taste, and also bring refreshing effects. In addition to balancing the concentrated bitterness and high richness, fresh milk also provides sweetness, so the two are the best choices for opening a store.
It's a pity that some friends have physical problems that make the originally ordinary "coffee" and "milk" become a burden.
The most common people I encounter on Front Street Street are those who are sensitive to caffeine. Whenever they drink coffee, it is easy to affect their sleep. A slight overdose may even cause symptoms such as heart palpitations and hand tremors. The other group of people are lactose intolerant. After a cup of coffee made with fresh milk, they will start to feel gastrointestinal discomfort soon. At this time, "decaf coffee" or "skimmed milk" is their savior.
Many friends may be wondering: knowing that they are sensitive to caffeine or lactose intolerant, it is fine not to drink it, so why do they have to go to the trouble of finding a "substitute"?
Regardless of the purpose of refreshing, in fact, many coffee lovers pursue its delicious taste. The taste and aroma of coffee are a good medicine for relieving work anxiety. Drinking an appropriate amount of caffeine every morning can eliminate sleepiness. However, if it is afternoon or evening, the body may have difficulty consuming it, so decaffeinated coffee is very needed. On the street, I have also encountered mothers who are pregnant because they cannot consume too much coffee, but they are greedy, so they think of decaffeinated coffee.
According to statistics, more than 80% of Chinese people are lactose intolerant, but there are still many consumers who choose milk coffee, mainly because they cannot accept the bitterness of black coffee, and secondly because they like the sweet aroma and smooth taste of milk. No matter how delicious milk coffee is, the body can't bear it, so it needs to be replaced by other "milks", and "skimmed milk" is one of the most popular ones.
Are "decaf coffee" and "skimmed milk" delicious?
The caffeine content of Arabica coffee beans is 0.9%-1.4% (average 1.2%), while that of Robusta is 1.8%-4% (average 2.2%). At least 97% of the caffeine in decaffeinated coffee beans has been removed. There are four most common methods for decaffeinating coffee beans: solvent extraction, Swiss water treatment, supercritical carbon dioxide method, and mountain spring water treatment.
For example, Front Street decaffeinated coffee beans are decaffeinated with EA sucrose and are produced in the famous Cymbidium producing area in Colombia. The caffeine content is 0.01~0.05%. It is dark roasted and suitable for making espresso or moka pot extraction. It has more roasted aromas such as chocolate, caramel, nuts, etc. Many people who want to drink coffee but are afraid of being unable to sleep will buy it first.
In addition to espresso, milk also plays an important role in a delicious latte. Milk has three main components: protein, carbohydrates and fat. The whole milk commonly used in front street has 7% fat, while skim milk has almost removed most of the fat in milk. Its fat content is usually less than 0.5%, and some are even around 0.1%. Looking at the numbers, skim milk is undoubtedly the lowest in fat and calories.
What gives milk its rich flavor and texture mainly comes from fat. Without fat, the taste of milk will become lighter, and the taste of Italian espresso will be much thinner. This is why Front Street often says that it is best to use whole milk for homemade latte. For those who have to use skim milk, in order to improve the taste of coffee, it is recommended to pair it with an Italian bean that has a soft taste and can highlight the milky flavor. We recommend Front Street Brazilian Cerato, Front Street PNG Bird of Paradise, and Front Street Strawberry Candy espresso.
Why are there so few "decaf coffee" and "skimmed milk" in domestic cafes?
In our country, the vast majority of people drink coffee to refresh themselves. Those who demand decaffeinated coffee only account for 3.2% of the total consumers, which is far lower than the 20% in European and American countries. If a coffee shop offers a "low-caffeine" option, it means adding a coffee bean that may cost more, and matching it with an Italian grinder. Moreover, the low-caffeine beans are consumed very slowly, and the whole package often expires. Therefore, the costs will become higher, which is obviously unaffordable in the long run.
Same goes for milk choice. Except for big-name chains such as Starbucks and Peeta's, many independent coffee shops will only keep the stable full-fat fresh milk, or add oat milk, and oat milk is specially provided for people with lactose intolerance. There are two reasons for this. One is that oat milk is more popular than skimmed milk, and the other is that it tastes more fragrant when paired with coffee.
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
