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What Does G1 Coffee Bean Mean - Classification Standards for Ethiopian Coffee Grades
Professional coffee knowledge exchange, for more coffee bean information, please follow Coffee Workshop (WeChat public account: cafe_style). FrontStreet Coffee - Introduction to Ethiopian Grading System. Ethiopia, known as the birthplace of coffee, as a popular coffee exporting country, has established a unified grading system to categorize its numerous production regions based on specific factors, ensuring consistent standards for import and export. E
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Blue Mountain Coffee vs Kona Coffee: Flavor and Taste Differences, Blue Mountain Coffee Story and Kona Coffee Grade Classification
All coffee enthusiasts or newcomers to coffee have surely heard of Blue Mountain Coffee and Kona Coffee. These two coffees are among the most popular coffee beans in the world, and you might wonder what differences exist between them. First, let's get to know each type of coffee: Blue Mountain Coffee This widely popular brew comes from coffee beans grown in the Blue Mountains of Jamaica. These Jamaican beans
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Blue Mountain Coffee Grades
Jamaican law dictates that only coffee beans grown in the Blue Mountain region can be called Blue Mountain Coffee; premium Blue Mountain Coffee is classified into three grades: Grade 1 (17-18 screen size and above), Grade 2 (16 screen), and Grade 3 (15 screen), where 17 screen corresponds to 17/64 inches in size; they must all pass certification by the Jamaican government
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Kenya Coffee Recommendation: What Does Kenya AA Mean and What Are Its Specific Flavor Characteristics?
Professional coffee knowledge exchange and more coffee bean information. Follow Coffee Workshop (WeChat Official Account: cafe_style). FrontStreet Coffee's Kenya AA Coffee Introduction: Kenya is a renowned coffee kingdom in Africa. The film "Out of Africa" has further elevated the global fame of Kenyan coffee. Kenyan coffee features distinct fruity aromas, with citrus being the most common, along with
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What Do "SS" and "FC" Mean in Brazilian Coffee? How is Brazilian Coffee Graded?
Brazil is the world's largest coffee producer, holding an important position in the global coffee market. Its coffee exports account for one-third of the global market. While its flavor may not be exceptional, it features low acidity, high sweetness, and a rich body, making it commonly used in coffee blends. However, when purchasing Brazilian coffee, you'll notice on the burlap sacks
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The Difference Between Geisha Coffee Bean Grades—What's the Biggest Difference Between Hacienda La Esmeralda's Red Label and Green Label Geisha
Geisha coffee beans became famous after Hacienda La Esmeralda discovered, cultivated, and won first place in the Panama Best of Panama green coffee competition with them. Over the following two decades, Hacienda La Esmeralda continued to dominate the competition with their Geisha varieties. Geisha was originally called by its Japanese pronunciation "Geisha" (艺妓), and later when Mr. Yuan introduced it to the Chinese market, it became widely known as Geisha coffee.
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What are Supremo and Excelso in Colombian Coffee Grading?
Colombia is one of the world's top three coffee bean producing countries, primarily exporting Arabica variety coffee. Known for its chocolate flavor notes, overall balance, and large production volume, it's commonly used in coffee blends. The country's exported green coffee beans have a specialized grading system based mainly on defect rate and bean size, with the most common Colombian grades available on the market being...
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Colombia HUILA Huila Region Recognized Best Coffee with Heavy Bitterness and Moderate Acidity
Specialty coffee, also known as specialty or select coffee, refers to coffee made from green beans with excellent flavor characteristics grown in a few ideal geographical environments. Depending on the specific soil and climate conditions in which they grow, they possess outstanding flavors.
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Were Panama Emerald Manor Coffee Beans Initially Geisha? How Are They Graded?
The microclimate and volcanic soil of Panama's Baru Volcano have attracted numerous coffee estates to flourish in this region, and Panama Emerald Manor is no exception. Located on a corner of Baru Volcano, Emerald Manor was purchased by the Peterson family in 1964 in Boquete, but at that time, it was not...
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How to Brew Japanese Sekko Washed Yirgacheffe ABOL - Pour-Over Brewing Parameters
Professional coffee knowledge exchange. For more coffee bean information, please follow Coffee Workshop (WeChat public account: cafe_style). This is a premium Yirgacheffe coffee specially selected by Japan's Sekko Co., Ltd. Its aroma is not complex, but it emits a strong fragrance dominated by passion fruit and citrus, which is particularly evident during roasting. The aroma becomes pronounced once it enters first crack. It has extremely high purity with no off-flavors.
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Hawaii Kona Coffee Grades_How to Brew Kona Coffee Beans_Which Kona Coffee Brand is Best
Professional coffee knowledge exchange For more coffee bean information please follow Coffee Workshop (WeChat official account cafe_style ) Kona Coffee Kona coffee beans grown in the Kona district of Hawaii's Big Island are cultivated on Hawaii's volcanic soil and represent the only coffee variety produced in the United States. They feature a relatively strong taste with acidity and rich aroma. The quality is quite consistent, making them a popular choice when visiting Hawaii. Kona coffee cultivation has always followed a family farming model. Initially, only men were allowed to work in the coffee plantations, but later women also joined. Hawaiians prefer to rely on family efforts rather than hiring workers, which is why it was normal for Hawaiian families to have eight or nine children at that time. Afterward, new immigrants continued to arrive from the Philippines, mainland America, and Europe to engage in coffee cultivation in Hawaii. Over time, Hawaii developed a social atmosphere centered on family culture while being open to absorbing foreign cultures, which became one of Hawaii's distinctive features. The Kona coffee harvest season runs from late August each year until January of the following year. Farmers harvest ripe fruits in batches and process them to obtain coffee beans. Kona coffee uses the washed method and natural drying method. Hawaii's clean and sweet mountain spring water provides ideal conditions for the washed process, which creates Kona coffee beans with a bright, clear appearance and pure, fresh flavor. The washed coffee beans are placed on large flat surfaces to dry naturally in the sunlight. Key Features of Hawaii Kona Coffee: 1. 100% pure Kona coffee. 2. Roasted in an oxygen-free environment and vacuum-packaged within one hour, ensuring no flavor change, no deterioration, and lasting aromatic freshness. 3. When consumed, it presents a unique sweet aroma with chocolate notes, rich and mellow flavor. 4. Not bitter, not astringent, no burnt taste, zero calories - it's the highest quality coffee product. Real Kona coffee is indeed a rare treasure in the world and not easy to find. Hawaii Kona Coffee Bean Brand Recommendations FrontStreet Coffee's roasted Hawaii Kona coffee beans guarantee both brand and quality. More importantly, they offer excellent value - a half-pound (100g) package costs only 120 yuan. Calculating at 15g per cup of single-origin coffee, one package can make 6 cups of coffee, with each cup costing only about 20 yuan. Compared to café prices that often exceed 100 yuan per cup, this represents exceptional value for money. FrontStreet Coffee: A roastery in Guangzhou with a small storefront but diverse bean varieties, where you can find both famous and lesser-known beans. They also provide online store services. https://shop104210103.taobao.com
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Differences Between Yirgacheffe G1 and G2 Coffee Beans - Understanding Ethiopia's Coffee Grading System
Differences between Yirgacheffe G1 and G2 coffee beans: An introduction to the two distinct flavor profile variations. During processing, the fermented beans are placed in pools where they are moved back and forth, utilizing the friction between beans and the power of flowing water to wash the coffee beans until smooth and clean. After washing, the coffee beans remain encased in their parchment with a moisture content of 5%
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Sidamo Coffee Grading System Characteristics: Understanding Ethiopian Coffee Bean Grades G1 and G2
Question 1: Why are Ethiopian coffee beans always different sizes? If you're particularly fond of African coffee beans, you might easily notice that compared to Kenyan coffee, Ethiopian beans are generally inconsistent in size, with significantly lower uniformity. Whether it's Yirgacheffe or Sidamo, whether washed or natural, when observing coffee beans from the same batch, you can sometimes see their roasted colors
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Grades of Blue Mountain Coffee How Are Blue Mountain Coffee Grades Classified? Introduction to Jamaica Blue Mountain No. 1
Speaking of coffee, we must mention Blue Mountain Coffee, which is one of the world's most superior coffees. Like other coffee beans, Blue Mountain coffee beans are also classified into different grades. Today, let's look at how Blue Mountain coffee grades are classified. The Blue Mountains are located in the eastern part of Jamaica. The mountain is named "Carib" because it is in the Carib region.
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FrontStreet Coffee Jamaica Blue Mountain Coffee Price? Are RSW Estate's Blue Mountain Coffee Beans More Sour or
Professional coffee knowledge exchange For more coffee bean information Please follow Coffee Workshop (WeChat public account cafe_style) FrontStreet Coffee Jamaica Blue Mountain Coffee Price? Are RSW Estate's Blue Mountain Coffee Beans More Sour or Bitter? Blue Mountain coffee beans are grown within the legally designated planting range in Jamaica, and the production process is also strictly supervised by the Jamaica Coffee Board as premium beans. High-quality Blue
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Pour-over Gesha Village Estate Red Label Natural Gori Gesha Introduction - FrontStreet Coffee Gesha Pour-over Parameters Sharing
Professional coffee knowledge exchange for more coffee bean information, please follow Coffee Workshop (WeChat public account cafe_style). Gesha Village Estate Red Label Natural Gori Gesha Coffee - Benchemagi Region / Gesha Village Estate 1973-2069m / GESHA Natural Processing - Complex berry notes, white floral aromas, black currant,
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Washed Yirgacheffe Coffee Flavor Characteristics and Pour-Over Brewing Temperature Ratio Recommendations
For professional coffee knowledge exchange and more coffee bean information, please follow Coffee Workshop (WeChat official account: cafe_style). Yirgacheffe is located in the Gedeo region of southern Ethiopia. This region governs well-known areas including Yirgacheffe and Kochere (K
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Geisha Selection: Blue Label, Green Label, or Red Label? A Detailed Guide to Panama Esmeralda Estate's Geisha Coffee Lots and Grading
Panama Esmeralda Estate is the discoverer of Geisha coffee. Perhaps without that small step of separating the variety back then, the Geisha coffee craze of the past 20+ years would never have happened. As a brand that serves as a benchmark for Geisha coffee flavor experience, what exactly distinguishes Panama Esmeralda Estate's Geisha coffee in terms of lots, grading, auctions, and batches?
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Which Brand of Blue Mountain Coffee is Most Authentic - Are Real Blue Mountain No.1 Coffee Beans Bitter and How to Drink
For professional coffee knowledge exchange and more coffee bean information, please follow Coffee Workshop (WeChat official account: cafe_style). FrontStreet Coffee - Blue Mountain Coffee Introduction: Jamaica Blue Mountain Coffee specifically refers to coffee produced in the officially designated Blue Mountain coffee growing area in Jamaica, processed and screened according to official grade selection guidelines, and supervised by official authorities
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What is a Q-Grader in Coffee? Is It Worth Getting Certified? How Much Does It Cost?
There are always groups of people who acquire codenames or professional monikers due to the unique nature of their professions. Even in seemingly specialized fields like coffee, such roles exist. Since the concept of specialty coffee emerged, a dedicated scoring system was specifically developed to distinguish the quality of coffee beans.
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