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Coffee Guide Introduction: Drip bags - who isn't familiar with these magical and convenient coffee pouches?! Whether we're traveling, at work, or relaxing, these simple and convenient drip bags are the favorite of coffee lovers. Let's start with instant coffee. Instant coffee is made by grinding roasted coffee beans and extracting the effective components from the coffee under certain temperatures and pressure
Coffee Roasting - The reason coffee is beloved by many mainly lies in the aroma formed after roasting and the taste experience when drinking. Raw coffee beans themselves have no special flavor; it is roasting that completely transforms and reorganizes the substances within the raw beans, forming new structures and bringing out the rich, mellow flavor of coffee. Roasting Tools Roasters are divided into 3 categories: direct flame, semi-hot air
In recent years, specialty coffee shops in Guangzhou were few and far between, and few people knew about specialty coffee. But starting last year, shops dedicated to specialty coffee have sprung up like mushrooms, with many even roasting their own beans, becoming increasingly professional. Specialty coffee refers to single-origin coffee beans, also known as single-origin coffee. It is certified by SCAA (Specialty Coffee Association of America), SCAE (
The 3 newly arrived beans have been adjusted for roast degree and are now available. For the Adodo Natural Yirgacheffe and Ethiopia Natural Bench Maji, we've changed our previous approach of using light roast for African natural beans, finalizing the roast degree at medium. These two new medium-roast natural beans, plus the two existing light-roast natural Yirgacheffe beans (Woka Cooperative, Shepherd
(Top left: KONO, top right: UN caf, bottom left: harioV60-01, bottom right: Keycoffee diamond pattern dripper) I've always wanted to carefully compare the differences between various drippers. Originally, we planned to compare all drippers, but considering the significant differences, placing them under the same brewing conditions would be somewhat forced. Therefore, we finally decided to compare drippers with the same conical shape. The operation procedure for this experiment
Coffee Bean Details: Country: Ethiopia Grade: G1 Region: Yirgacheffe Roast Level: Light Roast Processing Method: Washed Varietal: Local Heirloom Flavors: Jasmine, Lemon, Bergamot, Honey, Grapefruit Kochere is located 25 kilometers southeast of Yirgacheffe in Ethiopia, a small sub-region known for coffee production and prosperity, also one of the three
Last time, we used the Clever dripper to obtain objective data about blooming and its duration. We learned from sensory evaluation that as blooming time increases, acidity decreases while sweetness and viscosity are enhanced. The overall flavor profile gradually shifts toward the backend and becomes more complex. From the TDS and EXT readings, we observed that as blooming time lengthens, both TDS and EXT values show a downward trend. And I...
We've conducted numerous experiments sporadically in our shop, but never organized the results systematically. Over time, many of the theories and experimental findings we discovered have faded from memory. Therefore, FrontStreet Coffee's team decided to conduct rigorous experiments with minimized deviations, and organize the data and results to share with everyone, helping us remember better and allowing everyone to benefit together.
Have you seen coffee beans with an oily appearance? Why do some coffee beans look oily and shiny on the surface, while others appear 'dry and comfortable' without any greasiness? What is the relationship between coffee bean 'oiling' and freshness? Should we choose coffee beans that appear 'oily' or 'non-oily'? Not oil, but coffee oil These 'oils' evenly distributed on the surface of coffee beans are actually not 'fats', but rather
Pacamara coffee is a hybrid variety discovered in El Salvador in the 1950s, created by crossing Pacas (a natural mutation of Bourbon) with Maragogype (a natural mutation of Typica discovered in Brazil). The coffee tree grows tall with wider branch spacing than Pacas, featuring dark green wavy-edged leaves, and is best cultivated at altitudes of 900-1500 meters.
Walking through Miaoqian Street after the storm in search of it, although this coffee bar is located at the end of Miaoqian Street, the moment you see it, you feel as if you've discovered a hidden paradise. In an atmosphere of understanding life and enjoying life, the coffee bar features not only the "Deserted Island Library" book bar in collaboration with Mumei authors, but also a yarn exhibition area in partnership with the "Private Life" brand. When tired, you can sit down and have a small
Mocha Mattari - Early Yemeni coffee was primarily exported from the port of Mocha, therefore coffee exported from here was later named after Mocha. Among Yemen's coffee, Mattari and Sanani are the most famous varieties. Mattari tastes richer, with stronger fruity acidity and cocoa notes, while Sanani has a
(Coffee King Huang Chongqing is brewing the world's most expensive specialty Colombian Gesha coffee using a siphon pot.) (Coffee King Huang Chongqing [right] discusses specialty coffee culture promotion concepts with Changsha coffee enthusiasts.) Red Net Reporter Chen Siyi, Changsha Report - December 6th, 2014: The 2014 World Barista Competition Changsha Regional Competition kicked off at FrontStreet Coffee in front of Jiangshen Temple on Orange Isle. The crowd
Premium Espresso has undergone extensive comparison and testing to select the blend and roasting method with the highest compatibility with most coffee machines. It features high-altitude Brazilian Cerrado coffee as the base, complemented by premium coffee beans from high-altitude regions in Central America. No coffee can match the rich intensity of pure Italian espresso, with precise pressure
(Taiwan Coffee King Huang Chongqing will serve as a judge for the 2014 World Barista Competition Changsha Division) (Huang Weilun (first from left), the first Chinese cupping instructor with American SCAA cupping instructor training qualification, will personally visit Changsha to share stories about specialty coffee) Red Net Changsha December 3rd News (Reporter Chen Siyi) Hosted by Shanghai Bohua International Exhibition Co., Ltd. and organized by Changsha Jia Catering Management
Went out at noon to start today's journey. Destination: Yuanse Café. Address: No. 2-2 Lilac Lane, Pingjiang Road, Pingjiang District (near Guanqian Street). Details: Located in the small alley between Lilac Pavilion and Cat's Sky Coffee on Pingjiang Road, the shop is not large. Coffee bean packaging showcase encountered today: Selected to taste: Panama Geisha, and Hawaii Kona (attracted by the intoxicating fruity aroma when the bag was opened). Below
Production Process: 1. Hulling - Remove the outer shell from coffee beans. 2. Bean Selection - Remove moldy coffee beans. 3. Cleaning - Wash coffee beans with clean water to remove surface impurities. 4. Roasting - Roast at 90-100°C for half an hour using a roasting machine. 5. Grinding - Grind the processed coffee beans using a roller mill. 6. Pulp Preparation (Water Addition) - Add approximately 3 times the amount of 95°C hot water to the coffee.
The specialty coffee from Congo originates from Kivu, which is the general term for eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, covering a very vast geographical region. The specialty coffee from Congo originates from Kivu, which is the general term for eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, covering a very vast geographical region. It borders Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi and Lake Tanganyika to the east. Kivu is divided into three provinces: North Kivu, South Kivu
Purchasing and Storing Coffee Beans: Freshness is the life of coffee. How to determine the freshness of coffee beans? There are three steps: smell, look, and peel. ◎ Smell Bring the coffee beans close to your nose and take a deep breath. Can you clearly smell the aroma of the coffee beans? If so, it means the coffee beans are fresh enough. On the contrary, if the aroma is weak, or if an oily smell has already started to appear (similar to flowers
Here are several insights from industry professionals: A. Regarding the feeling of lethargy without daily coffee—the phrase "No coffee, No brain" has been said for many years, and it's not just your habit alone. I've explained many of coffee's pros and cons over the years, and now I basically won't discuss how many benefits or drawbacks coffee has. The only thing I want to say is that coffee is just an ordinary beverage,
