Yirgacheffe, as a representative of Ethiopian specialty coffee, is renowned for its jasmine floral notes, fresh lemon, and citrus tea-like nuances. This article guides you through the origin background and flavor characteristics of Yirgacheffe, explains why a medium-light roast is best for showcasing its aromatic compounds, and provides a detailed guide on making a refreshing cold brew coffee using Front Street Coffee's Yirgacheffe Gedingding. From coffee bean freshness, coffee-to-water ratio, to extraction time and storage tips, we walk you through the key parameters of cold brew coffee, so you can easily enjoy a richly layered iced coffee at home. [more…]

Floral notes are one of the most captivating flavors in coffee, and many people fall head over heels into the rabbit hole precisely because they tasted florals in a cup. But consistently brewing clear floral notes at home is no easy task: you need to choose the right floral beans, and you also need a brewing strategy that keeps the florals from being masked or fading too early. From the perspective of Front Street, this article first explains where floral notes come from, covering factors such as variety, altitude, processing, and roasting; then, drawing on the approach of 2022 WBrC champion Sherry, it shares a three-pour, variable-temperature brewing scheme, and uses Yirgacheffe·Gedeb as an example to give reproducible parameters and step-by-step instructions. [more…]