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What's the Difference Between Hard and Soft Coffee Beans? How Does Growing Altitude Affect Coffee? How Are Coffee Grades Classified?
We often hear baristas talking about 'hard beans' and 'soft beans' in their conversations - like how soft beans are easier to grind, or how hard beans are more difficult to extract. But when we pick up so-called soft beans and squeeze them, we find they're not actually soft at all! So why do baristas call them soft beans? What exactly are hard beans/
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What Are Strictly Hard Coffee Beans and How Should They Be Roasted? Understanding Coffee Bean Hardness
For more professional coffee knowledge and coffee bean information, please follow Coffee Workshop (WeChat official account: cafe_style). Costa Rica borders the Caribbean Sea to the east and the Pacific Ocean to the west, just as its country name means in Spanish: the rich coast. Costa Rica is located in the capital San Jose of Tarasus.
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What is the Impact of Water Quality on Coffee Extraction: A Brief Analysis of How Hot Water Amount Affects Coffee Extraction
Professional coffee knowledge exchange. For more coffee bean information, please follow Coffee Workshop (WeChat official account cafe_style). FrontStreet Coffee - sharing the impact of water temperature and water amount on coffee extraction. Water quality includes major factors such as total hardness, alkalinity, pH value, and water source. Generally, the water quality referred to in coffee extraction mostly refers to total hardness. This article will explain relevant terms in as simple statements as possible.
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Premium Costa Rican Coffee Beans: The Connection Between Coffee Bean Hardness and Growing Altitude
When it comes to Costa Rican coffee, some people may not be familiar with it, but when mentioning the musician Beethoven, practically everyone knows him. At FrontStreet Coffee, Beethoven, Mozart, and Bach are part of the Musicians series of specialty coffees from Costa Rica, widely loved by coffee enthusiasts. A highly regarded Costa Rican coffee is typically from the Caturra coffee plant variety.
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Is S.H.B. the Classification for Extremely Hard Beans Grown Above 1500 Meters Altitude? Costa Rican Coffee Excellence
Costa Rican coffee beans grown in high-altitude regions are world-renowned for their rich body, mild flavor, and bright acidity. These coffee beans undergo meticulous processing, which results in exceptional quality coffee. Tarazú, located south of Costa Rica's capital San José, is one of the country's most distinguished
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What Water Makes the Best Coffee? Is Nongfu Spring Suitable for Brewing Coffee? How to Make the Best Tasting Americano?
Many friends who enjoy a delicious cup of coffee at FrontStreet Coffee store often purchase the same beans to brew at home. However, the resulting coffee often tastes significantly different from what they experienced in the store. Even when using identical parameters and extraction methods, the flavor and mouthfeel of the coffee always maintain a certain distance from being truly delicious.
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Characteristics of Guatemalan Coffee and Altitude-Based Coffee Grading Methods
Professional coffee knowledge exchange and more coffee bean information. Please follow Coffee Workshop (WeChat official account: cafe_style). FrontStreet Coffee shares Kenyan coffee grading systems. Guatemala is located in the center of North and South America, with its geographical position occupying an important place in Central America. In this country, rivers and lakes dot the landscape, while equatorial forests and plains jungles cover the land. The Pacific Ocean and
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What Water Should Be Used for Brewing Coffee and How Different Waters Affect Flavor
To all coffee enthusiasts, what water do you typically use when brewing coffee at home - mineral water or filtered water? At FrontStreet Coffee, we exclusively use Yi Bao mineral water for pour-over coffee. There's a specific reason why we don't use other brands of mineral water or filtered water. How much difference can the type of water make in the taste of your coffee? FrontStreet Coffee would like to briefly discuss this topic.
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What Does Red Honey Processed Coffee Mean - Non-Acidic, Sweet Aftertaste Like Honey
Professional coffee knowledge exchange. For more coffee bean information, please follow Coffee Workshop (WeChat public account: cafe_style). FrontStreet Coffee - Introduction to Honey Processed Coffee. Costa Rica's premium coffee beans are known as Strictly Hard Beans (SHB), with Good Hard Beans (GHB) and Semi-Hard Beans (SH) ranking progressively lower in quality. Strictly Hard Beans grow at altitudes above 1,500 meters, and altitude has always been a key indicator of coffee quality
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Costa Rica Specialty Coffee Shumava Estate Natural Process SHB Strictly Hard Bean Gourmet Coffee Roasting
Coffee Bean Details: Country: Costa Rica Grade: SHB Strictly Hard Bean Region: Western Valley Orange County Altitude: 1670-1790 meters Processing Method: Natural Variety: Villa Sarchi Producer: Shumava Estate Flavor Notes: Honey Apple, Sun-dried Berries, Yellow Fruit Undertones Located in the Central American isthmus, Costa Rica is simultaneously
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What are the Flavor Notes of Nicaragua's Nueva Segovia High Altitude Strictly Hard Bean Natural Process Caturra?
Professional coffee knowledge exchange. For more coffee bean information, please follow Coffee Workshop (WeChat ID: cafe_style). What are the flavor notes of Nicaragua's Nueva Segovia high altitude strictly hard bean natural process Caturra? How to achieve a clean, balanced taste through pour-over brewing? Coffee cultivation in Nicaragua began in the mid-18th century, with most coffee grown in the central and northern highland regions.
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Costa Rican Coffee Varieties, Flavor Profiles, and Taste Introduction: How to Brew Honey-Processed Strictly Hard Coffee Beans?
For professional coffee knowledge exchange and more coffee bean information, please follow Coffee Workshop (official WeChat account: cafe_style). Costa Rican coffee bean growing regions introduction: Costa Rica is located in the Central American isthmus, influenced by the climate regulation effects of Pacific and Atlantic Ocean currents and sea breezes, with many areas reaching altitudes of 2000 meters
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What Are Costa Rica Tank Manor Coffee Brands & Costa Rica Coffee Brewing Steps
Professional barista communication - please follow Coffee Workshop (WeChat public account: cafe_style). Costa Rica's premium coffee beans are known as Strictly Hard Beans (SHB), followed by Hard Beans (HB), and Semi-Hard Beans (SH), with quality decreasing in order. This also serves as their grading system. Strictly Hard Beans grow at elevations above 1500 meters, and altitude has always represented coffee quality - higher elevations mean better coffee...
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Costa Rica Natural Process Tank Manor Villa Sachi Coffee Bean Flavor Characteristics, Growing Region, and Brewing Parameters
Professional barista communication Please follow Cafe_Style (WeChat public account cafe_style ) Costa Rica's premium coffee beans are known as Strictly Hard Beans (SHB), along with Hard Beans (HB) and Semi-Hard Beans (SH) in descending quality order, which also serves as their grading system. Strictly Hard Beans grow at altitudes above 1500 meters, and altitude has always represented the quality of coffee, with high altitu
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How to Properly Enjoy Costa Rica Tank Manor and the Price of Vera Sarachi Coffee Beans
Professional barista communication. Please follow Coffee Workshop (WeChat official account: cafe_style). Costa Rica's premium coffee beans are known as Strictly Hard Beans (SHB), followed by Hard Beans (HB) and Semi-Hard Beans (SH) in descending quality order, which also serves as their grading system. Strictly Hard Beans are grown at elevations above 1500 meters, while altitude has always represented the quality of coffee beans, with high elevations indicating superior quality.
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Costa Rica Tarrazu Diamond Mountain High Altitude Strictly Hard Bean Red Honey Coffee Flavor Profile and Aroma Description
Professional barista exchange please follow Coffee Workshop (WeChat public account: cafe_style) Product Name: Costa Rica Tarrazu Diamond Mountain High Altitude Strictly Hard Bean Red Honey (Costa Rica Tarrazu SHB Montanas del Diamante Red Honey)
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What Water Makes Better Tasting Coffee?
A drip coffee is over 98% water, and what water you use to brew coffee directly affects the final flavor expression. Therefore, water is a fundamental and important component of pour-over coffee, with its ranking status being second only to the coffee beans themselves. In daily life, water choices are diverse, but what kind of water is suitable for brewing
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Costa Rica Natural Tank Estate Villa Sarchi Premium Coffee Beans Grind Size Roast Level Processing Method
Costa Rica's premium coffee beans are known as Strictly Hard Beans (SHB), followed by Hard Beans (HB) and Semi-Hard Beans (SH) in descending quality order, which also serves as their grading system. Strictly Hard Beans grow at elevations above 1500 meters, and altitude has always represented coffee quality - higher altitude means better quality. Additionally, the elevation drop creates abundant rainfall
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How Much Water for 15g of Pour-Over Coffee? Brewing Nicaraguan High Mountain Strictly Hard Bean Full Natural Process Caturra
For more professional coffee knowledge and coffee bean information, please follow Coffee Workshop (official WeChat account: cafe_style). How much water for 15g of pour-over coffee? What are the flavor characteristics of Nicaraguan High Mountain Strictly Hard Bean Full Natural Process Caturra variety? Nicaraguan coffee has been somewhat forgotten in Taiwan in recent years, rarely seen
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Origin Story of Costa Rica Black Honey Process Catuai Tarrazú Region Finca Don Miguel Specialty Coffee Beans
Although Costa Rica gained recognition from coffee connoisseurs through its honey-processed coffee beans, this is inseparable from the country's superior geographical and climate conditions, as well as the exclusive cultivation of Arabica varieties. Costa Rica's premium coffee beans are known as Strictly Hard Beans (SHB), followed by Hard Beans (HB) and Semi-Hard Beans (SH) with progressively decreasing quality levels, and this also
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