As a beginner in coffee brewing, how can you make a delicious cup of Gesha coffee? The fame and price of Gesha coffee go hand in hand—if it doesn’t taste good, it’s not only a waste but also a shame to such a fine bean. Today, let’s learn how to brew Gesha—first, choosing the right beans is key. Since Gesha...
Geisha is one of the hottest coffee varieties since 2004. Its fame and high price are unmatched by many other coffees, to the point that it has become the representative of specialty coffee in the eyes of many. Some friends ask why Geisha is so expensive – today we’re going to break it down. What is the Geisha variety? First of all, Gei
Blue Mountain coffee is suitable for brewing using the pour-over method. Some friends have noticed that experts say washed Blue Mountain coffee remains well-balanced whether hot or cold, but their own brews don't match what the experts describe. What's going wrong? Below are the parameters and steps for pour-over Blue Mountain coffee from Front Street Coffee, teaching you step-by-step how to brew it at home.
There’s an interesting story behind Yunnan Typica and Yunnan Catimor. Yunnan small-grain coffee is a well-known locally grown coffee bean in China. Nowadays, when people refer to Yunnan small-grain, they usually mean Yunnan Catimor, but the traditional Yunnan small-grain refers to the classic, high-quality small-grain variety known as Typica. So how did Catimor come to “take the throne”? 19
With the in-depth development of the specialty coffee concept in China, more and more people have started drinking coffee, and Yunnan small-bean coffee has gradually become known. While enjoying the rich aroma of coffee, people also inevitably come across various claims about coffee's functional benefits—some of which suggest that coffee can aid in weight loss. As a result, some friends are left wondering about Yunnan small-bean coffee...
In recent years, Yunnan small-grain coffee has gained widespread fame, and people are finding it increasingly present in their daily lives. For instance, the renowned coffee company Nestlé uses the high-quality Simao small-grain variety coffee from Pu’er as the raw beans for its Nestlé Limited Edition premium coffee, which is widely distributed around the globe.
Yunnan Arabica coffee is a well-known public brand of coffee beans in China, named after the region’s primary cultivation of small-grain Arabica varieties. The main cultivar grown in Yunnan is Catimor, with smaller quantities of high-quality varieties such as Typica and Bourbon also cultivated. The performance of Yunnan Arabica coffee varieties has varied across different eras. The earliest varieties planted in Yunnan were
Yunnan small-grain coffee is representative of Chinese coffee beans. It has the largest coffee planting area, the earliest planting history, and in recent years, its quality has been improving continuously while its popularity has been growing. Yunnan small-grain coffee originates from Yunnan, which lies within the coffee-growing golden belt (between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn), making it highly suitable for coffee cultivation. Coffee is an imported product, and very
Mandheling coffee is representative of bitter-tasting coffee and also embodies the classic flavor of black coffee. In fact, besides bitterness, Mandheling offers multi-layered flavors. Many people say Mandheling doesn’t taste good, but that’s often because those who don’t drink coffee often find its taste too intense, causing them to overlook the flavors that follow. So, when drinking coffee...
Black coffee is a type of coffee beverage without any additives such as milk. Because it contains nothing but coffee liquid and water, and since coffee itself is rich in many nutrients, many people regard black coffee as a weight-loss essential, believing it to be a healthy drink that can aid in weight loss. However, black coffee, due to the absence of any additives...
Is latte coffee bitter? How do you drink a latte? For those who don’t drink coffee often, the taste and characteristics of latte coffee are the most important aspects. To understand the flavor and traits of a latte, you can first learn about its definition—by understanding its preparation method and components. Now, the latte coffee we refer to today...
What does coffee taste like? Smoky, rich, bitter with a hint of sweetness, and full-bodied... These are basically the labels of traditional black coffee. And the aromatic, richly flavored Mandheling coffee is considered one of the representatives of black coffee in the minds of many people, winning the affection of quite a few coffee enthusiasts. However, since traditional black coffee tends to be dark roasted, the degree of carbonization of the coffee beans...
Globally, coffee beans are generally named after their place of origin, production area, estate, or even the specific coffee plant variety. So why is our own coffee called Yunnan small-bean? "Yunnan small-bean" can be broken down into "Yunnan" and "small-bean." According to data from the Ministry of Agriculture, 99.22% of China's coffee cultivation area is in Yunnan Province (2018).
Recently, there have been reports that the COE (Cup of Excellence) competition has banned specially processed coffee beans from participating, but no such regulations can be found on the official website. For reasons unknown, it seems like Paradise Estate has been dealt a blow. Until the news settles, let’s just keep drinking coffee. Colombian Paradise Estate is located in the Cauca region
Have you ever wondered how coffee gets its flavor? Typically, baristas will tell you that coffee flavor is influenced by many factors, including variety, geography, climate, and so on. For those who love coffee culture and are eager to learn about coffee, this is quite natural. However, for beginners just starting out...
Honduras has been a very popular coffee-producing country in recent years. Its coffee is primarily grown in mountainous regions, where the industry has developed its own unique positioning. Litchi Orchid coffee and Sherry coffee beans have remained enduringly popular, and their wine-barrel fermentation processing method has left a deep impression. As a country in the Americas, Honduran coffee...
Panamanian Emerald Estate Geisha coffee beans have a plump shape, thick and relatively long beans, with slightly pointed ends. To highlight their floral and fruity aroma profile as well as bright acidity, Front Street Coffee uses a light roast. However, it’s worth noting that even within the Geisha variety, the roasting parameters for the Red Label and Green Label differ, which requires the roaster
As a beginner in coffee brewing, how can you make a delicious cup of Geisha coffee? The reputation and price of Geisha coffee go hand in hand, so if it doesn’t taste good, it’s not just a waste but also a tragedy. Today, let’s learn how to brew Geisha coffee—first, you need to choose the beans. Because Geisha coffee...
The once-extinct legendary coffee bean "Bourbon Pointu" is set to make its appearance in Taiwan. The flagship café brand established by UCC COFFEE, COFFEE LOVER’s PLANET, has secured exclusive rights to sell the UCC-exclusive Bourbon Pointu in Taiwan. This is also an overseas limited exclusive release, however
Blending beans is probably something every aspiring coffee shop owner wants to know. Beyond passion and the desire to serve better-tasting espresso, there are also very practical considerations. So how do you blend your own beans? Today, we’ll share some insights starting from the principles of blending. A blend uses two or more types of coffee beans.