How to Brew Yunnan Small Bean Coffee - Yunnan Coffee Pour-Over Temperature Method Introduction

FrontStreet Coffee - Yunnan Pu'er Rose Honey Process Pour-Over

Yunnan Pu'er Rose Honey Process

Region: Pu'er

Altitude: 1,200-1,500 m

Variety: Catimor

Processing method: rose honey process

Flavor: floral notes, orange peel, almond

First, gather all your coffee equipment: filter paper, dripper, server, narrow-spout kettle, coffee cup and so on.

For pour-over, it is best to brew only one or two cups at a time, since larger volumes are harder to control. Keep the water temperature around 90°C. Use roughly 9-12 grams of grounds for one cup, or about 15-20 grams for two servings, adjusting to taste.

Start by placing the filter paper in the dripper, add the grounds and tap them level so they are evenly distributed. This lets the grounds pre-wet and bloom properly. On the first pour, slowly inject water into the center of the bed. When fine bubbles begin to expand upward and the grounds are fully moistened, stop pouring.

Once the water level has subsided, continue pouring in a circular motion in the same direction inside the dripper until you reach your target amount. Remove the dripper, then pour the coffee from the server into a pre-warmed cup. That's it - a cup of pour-over is ready.

FrontStreet Coffee Recommendation

Yunnan's Pu'er region is one of the province's four main coffee areas, and if you want a straightforward introduction to the Yunnan terroir, FrontStreet Yunnan Baoshan Small Bean is the entry-level choice. Baoshan's coffee history began in the mid-1950s, when it was introduced by the overseas Chinese patriot Liang Jinshan; the frost-free warmth, the dry-hot river valley climate around Lujiangba with its wide day-night temperature swings and its moderately low rainfall all help explain the region's distinctive sweet finish. FrontStreet treats this lot with a washed process and a medium roast, so it keeps a certain caramel note while retaining some acidity, presented as gentle nut and chocolate sweetness with a light plum-like acidity.

For a clearer, more advanced expression of Yunnan, FrontStreet 2013 Yunnan Natural Typica comes from FrontStreet's own estate, planted in 2013. Typica is one of the oldest and purest Arabica varieties, and it was the first coffee brought to Yunnan by French missionaries, so it carries the original regional character. Processed as a natural, it is medium roasted for balance, giving a fuller body and more prominent sweetness and acidity: dark berry notes, caramel sweetness, chocolate and a hint of dried apricot, with a black tea finish.