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As we all know, African specialty coffee is dominated by floral and fruity aromas. Among them, Ethiopia is not only recognized as the birthplace of coffee, but also the home of many famous varieties. Speaking of flavor, Ethiopian coffee usually has obvious citrus and fragrant floral flavors, a light taste, and bright acidity. The most famous one is Yirgacheffe.
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Traditionally, no matter which country/producing region, coffee is almost always dark roasted, so it often leaves an "unforgettable" impression. But as the concept of "specialty coffee" was proposed in the millennium, Yirgacheffe also appeared at this time. Not only does it not have the unbearable bitter taste, it even has an excellent white color.
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There is a Yirgacheffe coffee with a very cute name. It is called "Guo Ding Ding", which is translated from Gotiti. Many people bought it out of curiosity and tried it. Unexpectedly, they were amazed by its rich aroma and fresh taste on the spot, and they became loyal fans. So what kind of charm is it that makes the public fascinated by
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As brewing coffee has become a craze, many people have begun to care about the first prerequisite for drinking coffee at home - how to buy coffee beans? What is the difference between coffee beans and coffee powder? In the past, you had to go to specialized coffee shops to buy it, but now you can buy it in many high-end supermarkets. This article will tell you the basics of purchasing coffee beans for home use.
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I don’t know if you have noticed that the American style we see in many coffee shops is almost all dark roasted. It has rich oil and mellow taste, and tastes like chocolate, caramel, nuts, and roasted aromas. So if we make it at home, what kind of coffee beans should we choose and how to make it delicious?
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American style is the most famous black coffee, which is composed of espresso and water. It has become a daily drink sought after by countless coffee lovers and office workers because of its mellow aroma and refreshing taste. So do you know how to make American style in a coffee shop? And what kind of coffee beans should I choose to get the same taste? Today’s article will tell you
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Mandheling is a relatively traditional coffee bean, produced in Sumatra, Indonesia. It is usually darkly roasted, so it does not have an obvious sour taste, but more of a strong and bitter tonality of nuts, chocolate, and caramel, reflecting a mellow and sweet taste. Here are two Mandheling coffee recommendations that are suitable for daily drinking
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Americano coffee attracts many migrant workers because it can feel the aroma of coffee brought by espresso, which is refreshing and mellow without being masked by milk. But in fact, if we have a home coffee machine at home, we can easily make the same American style as the coffee shop, but there are a few details that need to be paid attention to. 1. Purchase
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For those who are new to coffee, or those who are not yet sure what flavor they prefer, it is best to buy single-origin beans that are affordable and reflect the characteristics of specialty coffee production areas, because this will help us improve our understanding of production areas, varieties, processing methods, roasting, and tasting capabilities, and at the same time, we will not be affected by the expensive price.
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In recent years, more and more people are drinking coffee, and buying beans has gradually changed from "just buying it" to "you want it to taste good and be cost-effective." For beginners who are just getting started, when buying coffee beans, in addition to being economical, you should also pay attention to whether it is stable, suitable for you, and whether it will make mistakes. Today, just
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What is specialty coffee? Specialty coffee as defined by the Specialty Coffee Association of America (SCAA): In short, it is coffee obtained through good green beans, good roasting, and good extraction processes. It is specialty coffee. The so-called "SOE" is actually "Single Origin Esp"
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Different from the bitter coffee in the past, today's coffee not only has a variety of flavors, including sour, sweet, bitter, and strong, but also has different names corresponding to different production methods. Generally speaking, hand brewing will choose coffee beans from a single origin, because this can give you a unique flavor; for Italian coffee, traditionally
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The darker the coffee is roasted, the more acid in the coffee will be destroyed and replaced by more caramel, smoky, and bitter flavors. Correspondingly, the coffee will taste more mellow and thick, and Mandheling is one of the most famous representatives. Dark roasted Mandheling coffee not only contains unique spices, herbs,
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Although there are many types of coffee beans, the coffee beans on the market can be divided into three types according to their varieties: Arabica, Robusta, and the rare Liberica variety. If we divide the many coffee beans by region,
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Speaking of coffee beans, everyone should know that coffee is made from green beans that have been roasted into mature beans. There are several degrees of roasting. Generally speaking, the most common classifications that appear in coffee shops are light roast, medium light roast, medium roast, medium dark, and dark roast. However, there is no clear definition between them. And as consumption
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Moka pots are often referred to as "stovetop espresso makers" because they can make a relatively strong coffee liquid that, if you're very skilled and uses freshly roasted coffee beans, can also have a layer of fragrant foaming crema. The magic behind the moka pot is its brewing method. The interior is divided into three spaces:
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In the field of moka pots, there is a brand that can be called "god-level", and it is Bialetti. Why do you say it is a god? Because the world's first Moka pot was invented by Alfonso Bialetti, the founder of Bialetti, in 1933.
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Many people ask, what kind of coffee is suitable for a Moka pot? Or, what are the best coffee beans for a Moka pot? In fact, the answer is very clear as long as you understand how the Moka pot works. Moka pot, also known as stove-top Italian coffee pot, is the first choice for many families to make "espresso-like" coffee. It utilizes simple
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The emergence of specialty coffee has not only attracted attention to the flavor of coffee, but also made the differences between varieties the focus of discussion. As the main coffee variety, Arabica can be said to be a recognized representative of excellent coffee varieties. There are many sub-varieties, and they will show different characteristics depending on different planting areas and processing methods.
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Specialty coffee refers to coffee beans that can clearly express the flavor of the region where they are produced. There are many ways to subdivide specialty coffee beans. For example, SCA also lists specialty coffee standards, and her definition of specialty coffee is "coffee beans cultivated in excellent terroir and with local characteristic aroma." To put it broadly and simply, you can drink the flavor of the place of origin
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