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When opening a coffee shop, the product structure is usually divided into two lines: Italian line (American, latte, cappuccino) and hand-brew line (single-origin coffee). The bean selection logic of the two lines is completely different, but both directly determine the repurchase rate. This article is a reference for friends who are preparing to open a store or optimize their menu. Italian line: stability is overwhelming
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Many friends who want to get into hand brewing start with a cup of instant brewing. The leap from "three-in-one" to high-quality hand brewing is actually not small - if you choose the wrong beans, the first impression may be "Why are they so sour" and you will be discouraged from doing so; if you choose the right beans, it will open up a new world. This article is written for you who are planning to buy your first pack of hand-brewed beans. Three of the first packet of beans
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A pot of freshly brewed black coffee consists of a small amount of flavor substances and most of the water. If you want the coffee to taste good, in addition to the water temperature, the water quality also plays a vital role. Experienced friends should know that different brands of drinking water will have different ingredients in the water, including different hardness and pH.
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Jasmine has the sweetness of roses, the tranquility of magnolias, and the elegance of camellias. Whenever the white flowers bloom, the floral fragrance fills the air, making people feel relaxed and happy. In coffee, we often feel jasmine-like scents, such as washed Yirgacheffe and emerald green label Geisha. The fresh floral fragrance gives the whole cup of coffee
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I turned on the weather forecast on my phone, and the screen was full of 30-degree temperatures. This time, summer and scorching heat are really coming! Why don’t you hurry up and arrange all kinds of iced coffee! ! ! When it comes to the most popular types of iced coffee at home, cold brew (cold brew) must be on the list. Make a pot before going to bed, throw it in the refrigerator, and filter it when you wake up.
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For more knowledge about specialty coffee, please follow the WeChat public account: FrontStreet Coffee "What is the taste difference between cold brew coffee and iced coffee?" "Which one is easier to make, cold brewed coffee or iced coffee?" Guests came to FrontStreet Coffee
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After many friends bought a semi-automatic espresso machine home, the first thing they did was not study the extraction parameters, but got stuck on "what beans to buy." Supermarket beans are too random, while high-quality beans are afraid of being ignored. In fact, selecting beans for a home Italian machine is not complicated. Just choose according to budget and taste. Affordable price: first reduce the cost and get started
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"Does the water-washing process just wash the coffee beans?" "Does the sun-drying process mean just drying the coffee beans?" "Does the honey treatment mean adding honey to the coffee beans?" The significance of the coffee bean processing method The coffee bean itself is the core part of the coffee berry, and the purpose of the coffee processing method is to avoid damage as much as possible
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I have a moka pot at home and want to drink latte or cappuccino. Do I have to buy two bags of beans and use them in turn? Not really. As long as you choose the right pack of dark-roasted Arabica Italian beans, the moka pot and milk coffee will serve you well, and you can drink the beans to the end. Today I will explain the importance of this clearly. Why are both Moka pot and milk coffee suitable for darkening?
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As soon as the weather warms up, the cold brew attendance rate skyrockets. But many friends overturned cold brewing. The problem is often not the method, but the beans - cold brewing is done at low temperature for a long time, the bitterness and acidity will be weakened, and the sweetness and flavor characteristics of the beans will be amplified. Choose the right beans, and cold brew will make up most of it. Today there are three items based on taste preference
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"I want to drink coffee, but don't recommend sour ones to me." About eight out of ten coffee novices have said this. In fact, "sour or not" is largely determined by the degree of roasting and bean type, and it has nothing to do with whether you drink coffee or not. It is a normal taste preference to love richness and nutty aroma of chocolate. This list is for those who don’t like it
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Buying a home coffee machine is half the process; the other half is choosing the right beans. When making latte, cappuccino, and dirty, the soul of the product is in the oil. The fat is delicate, so the milk coffee is smooth and layered; the fat is light, and no amount of milk can save it. Today, let’s take the four Italian blends from Front Street as an example.
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When drinking specialty coffee, you can’t avoid Ethiopia. This country is the original birthplace of Arabica coffee. The origin of the word "coffee" is related to the ancient Kingdom of Kaffa in Ethiopia. Ethiopian beans generally have a floral and fruity aroma and a tea feel, and are synonymous with "good taste" in the minds of many coffee lovers. But Ethiopian beans also have several paths.
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There are always people around me who say: "Coffee is too bitter and I can't stand it." Every time I hear this, I want to give the person a packet of Oiran to try. Many friends who were originally indifferent to coffee started to get involved with this bag of beans. Let’s talk today about what magic power the oiran has. Let’s first talk about the background of the oiran. The oiran comes from Egypt.
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Even if you buy good coffee beans and store them improperly, the flavor will be greatly reduced. Regarding the preservation of coffee beans, there are many opinions on the Internet. Some are effective experiences, while others are long-standing misunderstandings. Today I will explain several frequently asked questions clearly at once to help you get the best flavor from every package of beans. Misunderstanding 1: Put it in the refrigerator to keep it fresh
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Many people who are new to specialty coffee will encounter a question: What is the difference between single-origin beans and blended beans? Which one should you choose for daily drinking? In fact, there is no difference between the two, they just have different positioning and uses. If you understand their differences, you won’t have to worry about choosing beans. What are single-origin beans? Single-origin beans are beans that come from a single
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Whether the coffee tastes good or not is ultimately a matter of personal taste. Some people like the bright fruit acid, which they think reflects the vitality of coffee; some people prefer the mellow sweetness, which they think is a reassuring taste. Sweetness and sourness are not mutually exclusive—many good beans have both—but know your preferences and choose your beans accordingly.
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In the world of specialty coffee, Oiran and Gesha are two names that have their own popularity. They are all famous for their unique floral and fruity aroma and are sought after by countless coffee lovers. However, the style, positioning and price of these two beans are very different, and many people are hesitant between them. Let’s put the two of them together and talk about them today to help you sort them out.
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When drinking coffee in the office, the core appeal is two words: convenience. It doesn’t matter if you don’t have a grinder, a pour-over, or even a scale—as long as you choose the right beans and equipment, you can still have a decent cup of coffee at your workstation. Today, let’s talk about how to choose beans and set up utensils in an office setting, so that daily coffee is no longer a matter of make do.
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In the world of coffee, not everyone pursues floral and fruity aromas and bright acidity. There are a large number of coffee lovers who always love the classic flavor of mellow, warm and calm. Among the mellow faction, Mandheling and Blue Mountain are two unavoidable names - they are both famous for being "not sour, mellow and drinkable", but their styles are completely different.
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