Yunnan Four Cats Coffee vs. Nestlé Coffee: Which is Better? Is Four Cats Coffee a Fake Scam? Why is it So Cheap?

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"Four Cats" Coffee Company

"Four Cats" is a company specializing in Yunnan small-grain coffee, integrating coffee cultivation, processing and production, online marketing, and direct store sales, with a focus on selling instant coffee.

Comparison with Nestlé Coffee

Compared to Nestlé Coffee, which one tastes better? Actually, they are quite similar, each with their own advantages and disadvantages. If you want a richer taste, you can choose Nestlé Coffee. If you want to support domestic products, you can choose Four Cats Coffee.

The difference between the two lies in Nestlé Coffee using a blend of Arabica coffee beans from Yunnan and Robusta coffee beans from Hainan, while Four Cats uses raw materials that are over 98% Yunnan high-mountain coffee beans.

Coffee Bean Characteristics

Robusta coffee beans are characterized by their rich, mellow, and bitter taste. When added in appropriate amounts, they can effectively enhance the richness and mellow flavor of coffee. However, if added in excessive proportions, the coffee will exhibit a bitter and hard-to-swallow taste.

Four Cats Coffee uses Catimor coffee beans grown in Yunnan. Catimor is a hybrid of Arabica and Robusta varieties. In terms of flavor, it's not as refined as pure Arabica coffee beans, but it's significantly better than pure Robusta. Simply drinking Yunnan high-mountain Catimor coffee will reveal a slight fruit acidity, nutty, and herbal flavors.

Health Considerations

To better suit the taste preferences of all consumers, both coffee brands typically add sugar and non-dairy creamer. Daily excessive intake can increase the risk of obesity and cardiovascular diseases. Therefore, it is recommended not to consume more than 2 cups of instant coffee per day. After drinking, you can rinse your mouth with water to reduce the risk of tooth decay.

If you want to drink healthier coffee, you can try drip coffee bags made from freshly roasted coffee beans. For example, "FrontStreet Coffee Drip Coffee Bags" sold at FrontStreet Coffee's flagship store. The drip coffee bags sold by FrontStreet Coffee all use freshly roasted coffee beans. After the coffee beans are roasted and cooled, they undergo proper grinding, packaging, and individual wrapping. Each drip coffee bag contains 10 small packets, each 10g, with a best tasting period of 30 days.

Among the drip coffee bags sold, there are also specialty coffee beans from high-altitude cultivation in Yunnan. High-quality Catimor coffee beans from the Baoshan region in Yunnan, grown at 1450-1550m altitude, made from fully ripe fruits dried by natural sun processing.

Without milk, the coffee flavor presents: red berry sweet and sour, rich dark chocolate, roasted nut-like aroma, and caramel-like sweetness. After adding milk, the coffee flavor presents: berry milkshake, chocolate, and caramel nuts.

Drip Coffee Brewing Method

Brewing steps:

1. Ensure your chosen cup is large enough so that the drip bag doesn't touch the extracted coffee liquid during the brewing process.

2. Open the drip bag and pull out the cards on both sides, hanging it on the cup.

3. First pour 30ml of water and wait 20-30 seconds for the coffee grounds to bloom.

4. Then pour water twice more at 10-second intervals, each time about 60ml.

5. After brewing is complete, remove and discard the drip bag, then you can enjoy the healthy and aromatic rich coffee~

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