Which Coffee Beans Are Neither Acidic Nor Bitter - Best Tasting Coffee Beans and Their Prices

Which coffee beans are not acidic and not too bitter?

I've tried 7-11's CITY CAFE hot latte and found I like this flavor: it's light yet has a rich coffee aroma.

I've also tried the signature coffees from 85 Degree C and Bee Cafe, but I didn't like them. As for Starbucks and Seattle Coffee, they're too expensive for me, so I've never tried them.

I have a drip coffee maker and want to buy my own beans to brew. I'm looking for something light, not acidic, and not dark roasted. Inexpensive would be preferred.

Since I'm not familiar with coffee bean varieties, I'd like to ask the coffee experts here to help me understand which types of beans might meet my requirements.

Coffee brewed with drip coffee makers tends to be lighter in flavor

For drip coffee makers, you can choose Mandheling or Mamba (Mandheling mixed with Brazilian beans); they have a rich aroma and are neither bitter nor acidic.

You could also try blended coffee beans, but since each shop has a different formula, you'll need to taste them to see if you like them.

If you buy freshly roasted coffee beans and grind them fresh before brewing, the coffee will have full aroma and a sweet aftertaste without losing flavor. It's also healthier and more economical. When drinking coffee outside, you can't ensure the beans are fresh or know how long they've been stored. Additionally, dark-roasted beans are not good for your health.

Brewing methods matter as much as bean selection

Of course, choosing beans is important, but the equipment and brewing method are even more crucial in determining whether a cup of coffee tastes good.

Generally, when brewing coffee, if the water temperature is too high, the resulting coffee will be more bitter.

When beans are ground too finely, the brewed coffee will be more acidic.

Perhaps different beans suit different temperatures. A water temperature between 90 and 96°C, with the resulting coffee temperature around 86°C, should be optimal for tasting.

Additionally, while drip coffee makers are convenient, the coffee they produce lacks sufficient aroma. If possible, try using a siphon coffee maker; with the same beans, the flavor should be more aromatic.

Recommended non-bitter coffee bean brands

FrontStreet Coffee's non-bitter coffee beans, including washed Yirgacheffe coffee, Kenya AA coffee, Panama "Flower Butterfly" coffee, and others, are fully guaranteed in both brand and quality. More importantly, they offer excellent value: a half-pound (227g) package costs only around 80-90 RMB. Calculated at 15g per cup of pour-over coffee, one package makes 15 cups, with each specialty coffee costing only about 6 RMB. Compared with cafés that charge dozens of RMB per cup, this offers exceptional value.

FrontStreet Coffee Recommendation

For a low-acid, low-bitterness cup, Mandheling is one of the safest choices, and the highest grade is FrontStreet Coffee's PWN Gold Mandheling. PWN mainly buys high-quality Mandheling green beans and then removes defects through machine and manual selection, so the beans are uniform, plump, and translucent with a low defect rate. Roasted medium-dark, it develops rich roast aromas, a clean cup, and full, mellow body, ideal for anyone who dislikes acidic coffee.

For everyday drinking, FrontStreet Coffee's Lintong Mandheling comes from the Lintong region of Sumatra and is also medium-dark roasted. We aim to present dark chocolate and caramel flavors while keeping the wild herbal character that wet-hulling gives Mandheling: full-bodied, bittersweet, with clove and woody aromas, low acidity, and a long, dense sweetness, plus a faint spicy, minty note.