"Variety" is another consideration some friends use when selecting coffee beans, in addition to flavor and origin. Sidra, transliterated from "Sidra," also known as "Sydra" or "Bourbon Sidra." In Spanish, Sidra means "apple juice." [more…]

Drip bag coffee is made by grinding coffee beans into coffee grounds and packaging them in sealed filter bags. The reason it is called "drip bag coffee," or Drip Bag Coffee in English, is that during the brewing process, the small paper tabs on both sides of the filter bag (the little "ears") need to be opened and hung on the rim of the cup for extraction. Because its main selling point is that it is very [more…]

At home, we most commonly use three types of coffee makers: espresso machines, American drip coffee makers, and capsule coffee machines. Among these, the first two appear most frequently, so many people ask what coffee beans are suitable for these two machines. Let's first talk about the features and differences of these two machines. What is an espresso machine? [more…]

White coffee is a highly representative traditional specialty of Malaysia, with a history spanning over a century. It is not white in color; rather, it is made from three types of coffee beans—Liberica, Arabica, and Robusta—subjected to medium-light low-temperature roasting and special processing that greatly reduces caffeine, burnt bitterness, and astringency, resulting in a pale milky-golden hue and a mellow, gentle flavor. Compared with black coffee, white coffee differs fundamentally in bean selection, roasting methods, and brewing techniques; it contains no trans fats, has lower caffeine and calories, is gentler on the stomach, and does not easily turn sour after cooling. This article will systematically outline the flavor components, processing characteristics, historical origins, health benefits, and brewing methods of white coffee, offering you a comprehensive understanding of this classic Nanyang coffee. [more…]