UCC Charcoal Coffee Review: How to Brew Delicious Charcoal Coffee and Which Brands Are Best

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This time, I'd like to introduce you to a series of commercially available coffee beans.

The star of this review is UCC Charcoal Roasted Coffee Beans.

UCC, as a well-known brand in the coffee industry, is also a common choice for household use...

The 180G packaging is particularly designed for modern consumers.

Calculated at 15G per day, it can brew about 12 cups. For daily drinkers, this can be consumed in about two weeks.

This allows the coffee to be consumed within a relatively short period, better preserving its original aroma.

This also demonstrates UCC company's thoughtful consideration. Without further ado, let's open it! ^O^

First Impressions

Upon opening the package, I found that UCC Charcoal Roasted Coffee Beans belong to the medium-dark roast category—not quite the deepest roast level.

This type of roast is generally accepted by most people.

It should effectively control acidity while maintaining a certain level of aroma...

Brewing and Tasting

Let's brew a cup using the siphon method first!

After the first sip, I indeed discovered a unique charcoal roasted flavor. It's this characteristic that makes me appreciate UCC company's roasting technique.

Just as I expected, the acidity is effectively controlled, but the aroma and aftertaste don't perform particularly well...

Although there is body... layers and aftertaste are not perceptible.

I then tried other brewing methods—pour-over, cold drip, etc. The tasting results were largely consistent, with not much coffee acidity.

Overall Assessment

Basically, it meets popular tastes and is considered an approachable, good coffee.

For those just starting to explore coffee, there's little worry of failure when brewing.

Indeed, UCC's dedication to the mass market can be discovered. Although in terms of rich aroma and complexity, it doesn't compare to premium coffees...

But at this price point, combined with its unique charcoal flavor and versatile brewing methods, it certainly holds an important position in the market.

Freshness Considerations

However, due to the freshness of coffee beans, mass-market commercial coffees cannot provide consumers with...

You can only feel that this is a cup of coffee—nothing too surprising but not unpleasant either.

Of course, aftertaste and complexity cannot be presented.

Alternative Recommendation

If you enjoy this type of coffee profile, then our FrontStreet Coffee's specialty blend is worth trying.

Although we cannot achieve that charcoal texture, the coffee's aftertaste and the aroma from fresh beans will definitely let you immediately appreciate the complexity and finish.

I believe your taste buds will have an "awakening" experience and understand the charm of freshly roasted coffee.

Important Notice :

前街咖啡 FrontStreet Coffee has moved to new addredd:

FrontStreet Coffee Address: 315,Donghua East Road,GuangZhou

Tel:020 38364473