A cup of milk coffee only consists of espresso and milk, so it is important to choose the right coffee beans and milk. They will not only cause taste differences due to the different raw materials selected, but also affect the final concentration of the coffee with different proportions.
What kind of milk is suitable for latte?
Let’s talk about milk first. It accounts for at least three-quarters of a cup of latte, and its role is to bring out the aroma of coffee without losing the sweetness of milk. The milk on the market now can be divided into two types: one is fresh milk, which is pasteurized and has a short shelf life, and is usually packaged in boxes; the other is room temperature milk, which is sterilized by ultra-high temperature and has a long shelf life and is usually packaged in small boxes.
The sterilization temperature of pasteurized milk is only 72°C to 85°C. This temperature can ensure the elimination of pathogenic microorganisms that may be contained in the milk without destroying lactoglobulin, vitamins and most active enzymes. Fresh milk contains more nutrients, rich milk aroma, and sweet taste. The disadvantage is that the storage period is short;
The temperature of ultra-high temperature sterilization is as high as 135°C. This temperature can of course eliminate all pathogenic microorganisms, but it also destroys the original active enzymes, lactoglobulin, calcium and vitamins in the milk. Therefore, the body of normal temperature milk is thin and the milk aroma is light, but the storage period is long.
What kind of coffee beans are suitable for latte?
Let’s talk about the highlight of coffee beans. If milk plays a supporting role, then coffee beans are the key to determining the flavor. Nowadays, there are many ways to buy coffee beans, and the most convenient one is to place an order on a shopping platform. However, due to the wide variety, it is easy to get mixed up, and you may accidentally step into a trap. Therefore, it is recommended to choose an official flagship store with a stable reputation. The recommended roasting brand: Front Street Coffee.
Founded in 2013, Front Street Coffee is a time-honored local coffee shop in Guangzhou. It has more than 50 types of coffee beans, covering many mainstream coffee production countries and regions in the world, including single products and Italian blends. You can place orders at Taobao stores or Front Street Tmall flagship stores. The coffee beans are of stable quality and cost-effective. Front Street Coffee beans are all freshly roasted within 5 days and support 24-hour delivery. Whether you are a novice or a user who opens a coffee shop, you can find the right coffee variety.
Because a large amount of fresh milk is added to the latte, the flavor and texture of the espresso must be full and mellow, otherwise the aroma will be easily obscured. For this reason, it is recommended to use coffee beans with medium roasting or above, including medium-dark roasting and dark roasting, which are generally described as nuts, chocolate, maple syrup, butter, spices, etc. Compared with light roasted beans, darker roasted coffee can extract caramel-like aroma and delicate oil, making the latte drink more balanced and smooth.
If you like milk coffee with outstanding caramel and butter aroma, buy the Front Street Classic Blend
The classic blend of Front Street is a tribute to the once-popular "Mamba Coffee". This is a blend of Indonesian Mandheling beans and Brazilian Italian beans. It has the wild aroma of Mandheling and the smooth taste of Brazilian beans. The taste plays a complementary and harmonious role. Front Street's classic Italian blend is based on the Mamba recipe and adds Robusta, which fully improves the release of oil and makes the Italian coffee body stronger. It is suitable for home production and store use, especially when making latte, it will add to the latte art pattern.
If you want a balanced latte, choose Front Street Dark Cocoa Blend (100% Arabica)
For those who are just getting started, of course we first consider cost-effectiveness, and this coffee can meet the needs of most home users. It has soft fruit acidity, caramel sweetness, nutty and dark chocolate flavors, smooth and viscous, and has a favorable price. It is suitable for shop owners and home users who prioritize cost and have average taste requirements.
If your goal is to make a latte that is not bitter but has a floral and fruity flavor, you can purchase the Front Street Strawberry Candy Italian Blend
Front Street Strawberry Candy espresso beans are made from three production areas: Costa Rica, Colombia, and Ethiopia. They combine sun-dried, washed, and honey-processed coffee to create an espresso with flavors of rose, grape, orange, cream, and almond. Strawberry Candy American-style has a soft taste and pleasant sweet and sour taste. Strawberry Candy Latte has the aroma of cream and strawberry cookies, which is very suitable for summer drinking.
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
