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Arabica coffee beans are used for espresso. The combination of variety and roasting degree determines the flavor in the cup. Arabica is the main variety of specialty coffee, with rich flavor levels. It is more delicate and complex when used to make Italian piña coladas. The Typica variety takes a clean and balanced approach to Italian cooking. Typica is the oldest Arabica
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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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As we all know, single-origin coffee will show different taste characteristics depending on different varieties, origins, processing methods, and roasting degrees. Compared with complex flavor descriptions, more people pay attention to the acidity and bitterness of coffee. When it comes to Italian coffee, people tend to prefer non-acid or low-acid types, so they want to know which Italian coffees are better.
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Whenever we talk about honey-processed coffee, Front Street believes that everyone will immediately think of "sweet". Because most of the honey-processed coffee can indeed taste excellent sweetness, and the word "honey" in the honey-processed coffee can easily mean "sweet as honey", so everyone's association with honey-processed coffee is
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In the morning, you need a neat and refreshing cup of black coffee. You don’t need to pursue complex aroma of the beans. The key is to have a thick taste in the mouth, a clean finish, and a clear coffee feel after being mixed with water. Medium-dark roasted beans with nutty, cocoa or caramel tones are usually more suitable for the rich liquid dispensing method such as Moka pot, and the hot American style will also appear full and smooth.
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When you first wake up in the morning, coffee is more suitable to maintain a light and clear aroma, instead of pursuing a strong taste as soon as you drink it. Choose lightly roasted beans with a floral, citrus or tea flavor. They will be bright but not heavy in the mouth, allowing the taste buds to slowly awaken. The water temperature should not be too high when brewing. Inject water in stages to keep the flow rate stable. The aroma in the cup will be cleaner.
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Yirgacheffe's common floral aroma, citrus tones and tea feel are suitable for those who are new to specialty coffee to establish a flavor impression. It is not only suitable for a certain type of appliance. If you want to drink light black coffee in the morning, drink iced coffee in the afternoon, or brew it slowly by hand on the weekend, you can find the corresponding choice. The key is to think clearly first, this cup of coffee
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Africa is the hometown of coffee and an important center for fruit-acid flavored coffee. Among the many African growing regions, Yirgacheffe and Kenya are undoubtedly the two shining stars - both are known for their bright fruit acids, but their styles are completely different. Many coffee lovers are torn between these two beans, so today I will put them together.
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The Wet process/Washed method was invented by the Dutch in the 18th century. Since it often rains and the humidity is high in some countries, it is impossible to practice the sun tanning method. Therefore, although the process is relatively cumbersome, it is currently the most widely used method.
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A friend once expressed his doubts to Front Street Street: "What exactly is the 'tropical fruit aroma' written on it? If it refers to the taste of a certain kind of fruit, why not just write it directly, but use 'tropical fruit' to describe it?" ". What are the iconic characteristics of tropical fruits? Tropical fruits (trop
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When you need a refreshing cup of black coffee in the morning, the floral aroma, citrus notes and soft sweetness of Yirgacheffe are often more likely to open up your taste buds than the heavy roasted flavor. It’s recognizable without adding sugar or milk, and is suitable for pour-over, pour-over or simple immersion brewing. If you prefer a bright, clean cup feel, you can bake from light to medium-light.
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The world of coffee is inscrutable, and the world of single-origin coffee is even more confusing. Even if you are not a coffee gourmet who has been studying coffee for many years, it is still very difficult to choose the best single-origin beans among the many coffee producing areas, especially for some ordinary coffee lovers. Sometimes I want to buy some coffee beans for my friends, but I’m afraid that my friends will
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When you are in a rush early in the morning, an espresso machine is best suited for making a short espresso or an Americano with water. At this time, the coffee beans do not need to pursue complex aromas. They have a clear sweetness in the mouth, a moderate thickness, and are not sharp after cooling, so they are more suitable for repeated drinking every day. Home machines vary in pressure and temperature control, allowing for stable flavor and extraction tolerance
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To be honest, among all the coffee appliances, Front Street’s favorite is the French press. Why? Because its operation is very simple. It can easily brew a delicious cup of coffee without any rigorous water injection techniques or complex variable control. It is not too comfortable (the key is that it is very cheap). But then again
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Introduction I believe many friends have the same thought after reading the title: "I think something is wrong with the title! But I can't tell what is wrong! Isn't espresso just espresso?" What is espresso? Espresso first appeared in the early 19th century, when Italian
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The fruity aroma of sun-treated coffee beans is usually more present, and the sweetness tends to develop in the direction of ripe fruits, jams or berries. It is not only suitable for people who know how to distinguish complex flavors. You can find the corresponding drinking method for black coffee in the morning, iced drink in the afternoon, and slow tasting on the weekend. When purchasing, you can start with how you plan to drink that day, and then look at
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After drinking several cups of cold brew, many people will ask the same question: Using the same method, why are some cold brews "juice" and others "cold bitter water"? The answer isn’t in the recipe, it’s in the beans. Today, I will explain the process of cold brew bean selection from the three dimensions of production area, processing method, and roasting degree. I will also recommend a few recipes.
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When describing the flavor of coffee, Front Street found that many people like to use the word "roasted sweet potato", "This xx smells like roasted sweet potato", "xx coffee brewed like this has the aroma of sweet potato", "This cup of coffee is very sweet in the mouth, like carrots"... Why is there a food that can't be found on the flavor wheel at all?
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Among all the coffee appliances, Front Street’s favorite is the French press. Why? Because its operation is very simple. It can easily brew a delicious cup of coffee without any rigorous water injection techniques or complex variable control. It is not too comfortable (the key is that it is very cheap). But then again, Qianjiefa
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For more knowledge about specialty coffee, please pay attention to: Frontsteet Coffee Suzuki Suzuki, a contestant in the WBC World Barista Competition, once said that the advantage of the French press is that the production principle is very simple, anyone can get started, and the coffee flavor will not be affected by different production techniques.
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