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About Black Crow White Pigeon Coffee
Ever wondered what stories a cup of coffee could tell you? Black Crow White Pigeon, one of Coffee Friend’s own coffee lines, is all about the stories behind extraordinary specialty coffees. The Black Crow and the White Pigeon are the main characters of this tale, ready to take you on a journey leading from dark, deep, earthy notes all the way to light, subtle aromas. Each coffee in this range is assigned its own chapter, numbered from 1 to 24. Feel free to start your adventure from any chapter, and see where it takes you! The best part is, you get to be the hero of this story. Your chosen brewing method decides what kind of flavours you’ll taste, and that’s what makes each cup of coffee different.Black Crow White Pigeon Specialty Coffee
Coffee is the daily companion of millions of people worldwide, which is why every Coffee Friend coffee is designed to pair perfectly with your daily routine. Caprisette takes you on a milder journey, Parallel offers clear and defined flavours... However, if you’re craving something new and exciting, Black Crow White Pigeon is undoubtedly the ideal choice. Whether you’re new to coffee or are already a seasoned expert, you can rely on this range to produce brews of the highest quality. Black Crow White Pigeon is built on specialty arabica coffee beans, never blended with other varieties in order to showcase the distinct character of each coffee. For the best flavour experience, we recommend savouring each cup au naturel, without any additional ingredients. You’ll find that specialty coffee makes up just 10% of the entire coffee produced worldwide. It’s assessed based on a strict scale designed by the Specialty Coffee Association. Every variety in the Black Crow White Pigeon line boasts a score ranging from 80 to 88. A score like that is high praise indeed: in the realm of specialty varieties, coffee that gets anywhere from 85 to 88 points is considered to be excellent, while varieties with a score of 80 to 84.99 are categorised as very good. Basically, the higher the score, the more impressive and intriguing the flavour! If you want to discover the unique flavours of different countries and coffee varieties, Black Crow White Pigeon has got you covered! This range includes a variety of coffee beans and ground coffees designed to suit every taste. Each coffee boasts its own extraordinary story: from the moment the coffee tree’s been planted to the moment you take a sip.What Makes Black Crow White Pigeon Coffees Special?
All coffees in the Black Crow White Pigeon range are lovingly cultivated in extraordinary settings and amongst one-of-a-kind conditions. Their flavour and overall quality are decided by the soil and the microclimate. Plus, these varieties are grown at the top of the world—that is to say, in the highlands of different countries, where the ripening process is slower and lets the flavours develop more complexity. While each Black Crow White Pigeon coffee is its own distinct experience, keep in mind that coffees from a specific region or continent tend to share certain flavours in common:African coffee. A true haven for coffee connoisseurs, Ethiopia, Uganda, and Marcala are the epicentres of exceptional coffee. The Black Crow White Pigeon varieties grown in these countries are a unique delight. Their flavour profile is a mix of fruity, floral, tea- or wine-like notes, topped off with a juicy finish.
Asian coffee has been gaining popularity lately, and the coffee market in countries like Myanmar and Vietnam has been growing steadily for the past few years, with growers in this region shifting their focus towards premium-quality coffee. Asian coffee beans are known for their distinct flavours, which are often described as bitter and include notes of spices, chocolate, tobacco, red wine, and wood.
South American coffee. These coffees are a great place to start your specialty coffee journey! If you’re new to this world, we recommend exploring Brazilian or Colombian varieties first. You’ll love the balanced flavour, natural sweetness, and delicious hints of chocolate, nuts, and fruit. South American coffees are generally less acidic than African ones, and milder than Asian varieties.
Central American coffee is a real treat! From Guatemala to Nicaragua, these countries produce a diverse range of flavours: from tropical fruit to nuts. What all Central American coffees have in common though is their unique taste profile and distinct character.
Set out on a journey around the world without leaving your sofa by giving our medium-roasted Black Crow White Pigeon coffee set a try! It features several different varieties that showcase the unique traditions and flavours of Nicaragua, Brazil, and Ethiopia. With these high-quality arabica beans, each cuppa is bound to be a delight. When developing this line, we’ve also considered those who can’t or don’t want to consume caffeine. If you’re one of them, you can enjoy specialty coffee too! Black Crow White Pigeon Colombia Decaf is an excellent alternative to regular coffee. It’ll let you savour amazing specialty coffee flavours without the jitters associated with caffeine.How to Choose the Right Black Crow White Pigeon Coffee for You?
In the journey of specialty coffee, an important role is played by the person who brews and tastes the final drink. For Black Crow White Pigeon coffees to bring out their finest qualities, the right roasting, processing and brewing methods must be selected.Roast Level
In the world of coffee, there are many different ways to brew your drink, and each of them lets different flavours shine through. Two of the most popular brewing methods are espresso and filter. While both of them can be used for coffees from the Black Crow White Pigeon line, the roast level must still be considered when searching for the right coffee for you. For those who love the strong taste of espresso coffee, specialty varieties can offer an even richer, more intense flavour, with unique aromas and notes that would be hard to obtain using coffee of a lower quality. If you enjoy bold flavours and prefer coffee without any extra ingredients, choose a medium to dark roast for your espressos. Filter coffee brings out the subtlest notes hidden in the beans, and boasts a buttery, silky body, as well as a clean cup. Go for light roasts to get the most out of your specialty filter brews.Processing Method
When looking for the right coffee for you, the processing method is another important characteristic to consider. It has a huge impact on the final taste and body of your brew. The natural process endows beans with a richer, sweeter taste, and a fuller body. The washed process is known for clean, mild flavours, a light body, and pronounced notes of fruit. The honey process crafts a medium body and sweet notes of fruit or tea, while anaerobically processed coffee is particularly fruity and boasts unique, exotic notes.Brewing Method
Another criterion should be your preferred brewing method. It can bring out different qualities of your coffee, providing you with a variety of flavour experiences. Light-roasted coffees are perfect for in-cup brewing or filter brewing methods like a filter coffee machine, a French press, a Chemex, an AeroPress, or even a cold brew coffee maker. While these brewing tools may differ, the outcome is always a quick cup of coffee marked by deep flavours and strong aromas. Coffee beans of a medium to darker roast are perfect for bean-to-cup machines, espresso machines, and moka pots. When brewed in these appliances, specialty coffee may be marked by acidity, yet this is not the kind of acidity that should be avoided. Only coffees of the highest quality boast acidic notes like that, described as sweet and reminiscent of wine or tropical fruit.Black or White?
Take a look at the range of flavours in this coffee line: as you can see, it’s incredibly diverse. Before you buy a certain coffee though, consider its packaging. Fruity, floral, berryish coffees come in a white bag, while earthy, chocolatey ones are paired with the colour black. The numbers on the packaging (1, 2, 3... 24) serve a dual purpose: on the one hand, they’re like chapters in a book, and on the other, they help you remember your favourite coffee so that you can grab the same one next time.Need Advice?
If you can’t find the right variety for you amongst our Black Crow White Pigeon coffees, you can try and browse through other coffee types and ranges. Or If you want to learn more about specialty coffee take a look at our blog post Specialty Coffee: Delve Into Extraordinary Coffee Stories. Also feel free to contact us by phone or email for some tips, by the way—our consultants are here to help!About Caprisette Coffee
Here’s how you discover your favourite coffee flavour: have you tried the Caprisette range of coffees, already loved by millions? Produced by us here at Coffee Friend, this line is super popular and, once you taste it, you’ll know why! Whether you’re after a rich espresso or a creamy latte, these one-of-a-kind coffees are roasted just right for all of your favourite recipes. Join the millions who have already fallen in love—we’re confident you will too!Caprisette Coffee Blends
So, how do you obtain the perfect cup of coffee? We think it’s all about experimenting, and Coffee Friend coffee lines are suited perfectly for that! The Black Crow White Pigeon specialty coffees let you try out different flavour profiles, the Parallel blends promise premium quality... And then there’s the Caprisette line, which offers versatile flavours that are just right for your daily cuppa. Plus, these coffees pair well with bean-to-cup machines, as well as in-cup brewing, French presses, moka pots, and filter coffee machines (just not manual filter brewing tools though). The Caprisette range offers a variety of unique flavours. For fans of milk, there’s “Crema”, which has been a huge hit ever since its introduction. For those who prefer their coffee naturally sweet, there’s “Dolce Vita”. Those who want to enjoy their coffee without the jitters associated with caffeine are bound to love the decaffeinated “Lullaby Decaf”. You can also give “Fragrante” and “Belgique” blends a try: “Fragrante’, the first blend in the line, has been a favourite for a long time thanks to its Brazilian notes of chocolate and nuts. Roasted in Belgium, “Belgique” has also been very successful. All Caprisette blends are available in the form of coffee beans. Those who don’t have a coffee grinder at home, or who want to speed up the brewing process, will be glad to find out there’s ground coffee on offer too. Or perhaps you use coffee pods at home? We have a solution for you as well: there are pods for Nespresso machines in the Caprisette range.Why Choose Caprisette?
Why is Caprisette loved by millions? The answer’s simple: this line combines quality and great taste. Each bean is roasted in the best European roasteries, guaranteeing maximum freshness. There’s a reason why this line has earned so many rave reviews and five-star ratings from you!Highest quality standards. From farm to cup, skilled professionals work hard to guarantee the best possible quality. Coffee farmers carefully harvest, process, and sort the beans, while roasters use their expertise to unlock the unique characteristics of each coffee and deliver a one-of-a-kind flavour.
Roasted in some of the finest roasteries. The beans are roasted in the best European roasteries located in Italy, Belgium, the Netherlands, and Lithuania. Each country contributes its own unique traditions and flavour profiles.
Freshness. We roast our Caprisette beans in small batches to keep them super fresh. This way, we can control every step of the roasting process. The result? Each cuppa is not only fresh, but also packed with subtle, natural flavours that only come about when your coffee is roasted just right.
Suited for all coffee recipes and brewing methods. Caprisette tastes amazing whether enjoyed black or mixed with your favourite milk or other add-ons. We’ve chosen the best coffee varieties and adjusted the roasting process to make sure your coffee tastes great when brewed using not only a bean-to-cup machine, but also a filter machine, a French press, a moka pot, or pretty much any other brewing tool.
Which One Should You Go For?
In the Caprisette range, you’ll find nine blends made up of beans roasted to different levels. What would this normally mean, you wonder? Well, dark-roasted beans are usually designed for intense espresso coffee, while medium- or light-roasted beans produce delicious, delicate filter coffee. However, as we’ve mentioned already, this range is roasted in a way that makes it suit all brewing methods.“Caprisette Fragrante”
A blend of Brazilian beans of a medium-dark roast (80% arabica and 20% robusta) that will appeal to fans of traditional coffee flavours. The aroma boasts a hint of peanut butter, while the taste is marked by notes of milk chocolate. A subtle walnut aftertaste lingers on your palate for a while after the drink is finished.
“Caprisette Belgique”
A blend of Brazilian and Honduran coffees (80% arabica and 20% robusta) bound to please lovers of traditional flavours. It boasts a medium-light roast, an intense aroma, and a full body. There’s a lingering aftertaste of dark chocolate and sweet caramel.
“Caprisette Crema”
This blend of Brazilian and Ugandan coffees combines arabica (80%) and robusta (20%) beans of a medium roast. Enjoy notes of caramel, bitter dark chocolate, and delicious nuts in each sip. Ideal for cappuccinos or lattes. Adding milk isn’t necessary though: the sweet notes of this variety come through in a cup of black coffee too.
“Caprisette Royale”
This blend of Brazilian, Mexican, Ugandan, and Indian coffees combines arabica (80%) and robusta (20%) beans of a medium roast. The rich sweetness of chocolate, hints of dried fruit, and light notes of berries make for a unique taste experience.
“Caprisette Italiano”
Reaching you straight from an Italian roastery, this coffee is a 100% arabica blend of Brazilian, Mexican, Indian, and Ethiopian coffees, all carefully handpicked and medium-roasted. It’s a real treat for the senses, with notes of sweet caramel, gourmet liqueur, and rich cacao.
“Caprisette Dolce Vita”
We’ve handpicked the sweetest Brazilian coffee beans, and selected a medium roast for them to make their natural sweetness stand out even more. Sipping on this 100% arabica will enable you to experience notes of milk chocolate, caramel, and almonds.
“Caprisette Professional”
This blend of Brazilian and Honduran 100% arabica beans is perfect for those who enjoy subtle flavours. Marked by a medium-light roast, it boasts sweet aromas of berries and caramel, combined with subtle hints of dark chocolate.
“Caprisette Intenso”
This medium-roasted blend of Brazilian and Vietnamese coffees is a mix of arabica (45%) and robusta (as many as 55%!) beans, guaranteed to provide that much-needed burst of energy. Plus, it’s super tasty, with hints of dark chocolate, roasted nuts, and a spicy kick that will leave you wanting more.
“Caprisette Lullaby Decaf”
This decaf coffee of a medium-dark roast combines the finest arabica and robusta beans from Brazil, Guatemala, and India. It offers a particularly smooth flavour, with notes of cashews, cacao, and wood.
Struggling to make your choice? Why not give coffee sets a try, and discover a bunch of Caprisette flavours at once? We’ve also got sets that come in gift boxes, beautifully packaged for any occasion.Got Questions? We’ve Got Answers!
Interested in other types of coffee? Coffee Friend’s team is here to guide you towards your perfect cup. Reach out to us by email or phone.About Parallel Coffee
Set out on a journey across different coffee-growing regions, all from the comfort of your own home, with one of Coffee Friend’s coffee lines called Parallel. Dedicated to different continents—Africa, Asia, and America—our specialty coffee blends reveal what makes the beans of each continent special. Discover new flavours, and experience how differently the taste of the very same coffee can unfold depending on the brewing method. With Parallel, every sip is a new discovery.Parallel Specialty Coffee Blend: What Makes It Special?
We wanted to do more than just sell coffee, so we created our very own Coffee Friend coffee lines. Our Black Crow White Pigeon, Caprisette and Parallel ranges showcase our love for coffee, and our continued efforts to bring you new, exceptional flavours to try. Parallel offers one-of-a-kind specialty coffee blends inspired by the best of two different worlds. Most coffees are either blends or specialty coffee varieties, but we wanted to try and create something new—a premium blend that would introduce you to the flavours of a specific coffee-growing region. This line is the middle ground between blends and specialty coffees. If you tend to be more into coffee blends, yet want to dip your toes into the world of specialty varieties, Parallel is the way to go! You’ll love our 100% arabica blends: they’re super versatile, with loads of coffee beans and ground coffee options. Plus, our Parallel coffees are roasted in a way that makes them suited for any brewing method, be it a filter coffee maker, an espresso machine, or simple in-cup brewing. Whatever your preferred coffee style, we’ve got you covered—just pick your favourite tasting notes, which vary depending on the continent the beans originate from.Coffee From Different Regions
Have you ever heard of the coffee belt? It’s a zone that runs horizontally across the tropics—between the Northern and Southern Tropics, to be exact—from 25°N to 25°S. This area wraps around the equator, and includes parts of Central and South America, Asia, and Africa. Countries within the coffee belt are thought to be perfect for growing coffee. Their warm weather, plentiful rain, and high elevations let them produce top-notch coffee varieties. That’s why we’ve created a blend for each of these three regions. What makes each of these coffees unique, you wonder?“Parallel 12”: traditional profile of African coffees
This blend of arabica coffee beans originates from Ethiopia and Tanzania. The beans from these diverse regions boast a lightness complemented by tropical aromas of berries, tea, fruit, and flowers, with subtle notes of wine mixed in there too.
“Parallel 17”: traditional profile of Asian coffees
Discover an arabica coffee bean blend that combines coffee beans from India and Papua New Guinea. This is a savoury, piquant coffee with sweet notes of cacao, cloves, and dried fruit.
“Parallel 36”: traditional profile of American coffees
Here’s a delicious blend of specialty arabica beans from El Salvador and Brazil! Discover gorgeous hints of chocolate, peanuts, wood, and flowers.
Unsure as to which region is just right for your taste? Grab a coffee set then, with beans from all three continents in it! If you’re looking for a practical, memorable gift, choose Parallel coffee in a gift box: in addition to a delicious drink, you’ll gift your friend or loved one a journey across far-off coffee-growing regions.Coffee Beans of a Medium Roast: Suited for All Brewing Methods
The person brewing the coffee is key to unlocking its unique character. To get the most out of Parallel, you need to pick the roast level and brewing method that really brings out the flavour. Luckily, all of the beans in this line are medium-roasted, making them a great fit for all kinds of brewing tools: from filter coffee makers and espresso machines to in-cup brewing. A medium roast helps produce the perfect mix of flavour and aroma. It showcases the best of both worlds, which is the natural qualities of the beans, and the magic of roasting. This way, you get a flavour that’s just right, balancing the sweet with the sour. Medium-roasted beans tend to boast just the right amount of acidity—less than a light roast, more than a dark roast. Coffee that has been medium-roasted to perfection acquires a lovely, sweet taste, and fills the air with fragrant hints of caramel, nuts, chocolate, and fruit. Beans like that are roasted at a temperature of 210–220 °C. They’re characterised by a dark brown colour, with no oily spots visible. The medium roast level is particularly versatile and suited for a wide range of brewing methods: from espresso coffee to filter coffee, French presses, or in-cup brewing. Parallel is available in the form of both beans and ground coffee. The ground coffees are designed for in-cup brewing, French presses, moka pots, filter machines, as well as manual filter brewing tools. The beans are suited for all of the remaining methods, be it a bean-to-cup appliance or an espresso machine.Need Advice?
Stuck choosing the right Parallel for you? Curious about other coffee types and flavours? Our experts are ready to help you make your decision.-
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About Filter Coffee
Brewing a jug full of filter coffee can turn into your favourite daily ritual or an occasion for a gourmet tasting experience. If you prefer your drinks subtler, more delicate, incredibly varied, and as pleasant to sip on as they are to make, then filter coffee may very well be just what you’re looking for. It goes excellently with long, friendly chats over a cup of coffee, as well as calm, relaxing work breaks—and, as long as you brew it with love and care, it’s bound to introduce you to new, amazingly rich flavours.
When it comes to brewing filter coffee, there’s a bunch of techniques and tools to choose from, be it Chemex, Aeropress, pour-over coffee drippers (all of which require some degree of mastery), or the considerably more user-friendly filter coffee machines. While the brewing process itself is relatively simple, obtaining flawless results still requires a fair amount of skill and effort. Below, you’ll find some tips on what coffee type, roast level and grind size are best suited for a truly delicious filter cuppa.
What Makes Filter Coffee Special?
This brewing method tends to be favoured by those who love discovering new flavours and are always on the lookout for maximum variety. Preparing filter coffee involves a slower, ritualised process: during it, hot water is allowed to seep through the ground coffee with no additional pressure, leaving any grounds behind and filling the jug with delicious coffee bit by bit. This results in subtler, more delicate flavours than those obtained using other brewing techniques, such as an espresso machine. Moreover, different filter brewing tools unveil an even greater variety of tastes, enabling coffee connoisseurs to experience the full depth of flavour hidden in their coffee beans. Once ready, a quality filter brew is light-bodied, clean, and marked by incredibly vivid tasting notes.
To experience this for yourself, however, you’ll need to pick the right coffee for the job first. Whether you own the iconic Hario V60 dripper, the elegant Chemex, the classic Moccamaster coffee machine, or any other filter brewing tool, the selection criteria remain unchanged. All filter coffee machines and brewing tools are best suited for medium- to light-roasted beans. Beans like that help craft a cleaner cup, more vivid flavours and a lighter body, which are all qualities that a great filter brew should feature.
Finding the Ideal Beans for Filter Coffee
If you plan on using coffee beans and a manual brewing tool for your filter coffee rituals, we recommend grinding your beans right before preparation to obtain the best possible flavour. However, when it comes to fans of filter coffee machines, there’s an increasing number of filter appliances with built-in grinders appearing on the market: these take the hassle of coffee grinding out of the filter brewing process, letting you enjoy delightfully fresh and fragrant beverages with ease.
How to choose filter coffee beans
It’s important to pay attention to the kind of coffee beans you’re using too. We suggest choosing beans of a medium to lighter roast so that you can savour their sweet, fruity, all-natural notes. Many coffee packages or e-shop descriptions indicate whether the beans you’re eyeing are suited for the filter brewing method, by the way. If this information isn’t available though, no worries: just go back to using roast level as a guide. What about the grind size, you wonder? You should go for a medium grind, which is marked by a consistency similar to coarse sand or sea salt. A grind like that will help ensure the right, perfectly even flow of water.
Coffee Friends’ filter coffees
Now that you know how to pick the right beans for this unique brewing method, we invite you to browse through Coffee Friend’s range of products! It includes numerous premium-quality beans suited great for a gorgeous cup of filter coffee. You might want to take a look at our own coffee lines too: these are the best-selling Caprisette, the specialty coffee blends Parallel, and the specialty Black Crow White Pigeon. You’re guaranteed to taste the difference once you’ve tried any of the coffees created by us here at Coffee Friend and crafted specially for the filter brewing technique. Feel free to experiment and discover your new favourite filter coffee!
Specialty Coffee for Filter Coffee Makers: The Perfect Pairing
The filter brewing method is pretty much synonymous with premium-quality specialty coffee. Why is that, you wonder? Well, that’s because filter brewing tools are excellent at uncovering the subtlest of notes hidden in your beans. Marked by a buttery, silky body and an amazingly clean cup, specialty coffee is all about rich notes, depth of flavour, and a particularly wide variety of aromas, which makes it the ideal choice for a gorgeous filter brew.
How to choose specialty coffee for filter coffee makers
There are a few things you should pay attention to when looking for the right specialty variety. First, consider your own personal taste: if you’re a fan of fruity, citrusy flavours, search for coffees with these notes at the forefront; and if you prefer your brews extra sweet, choose specialty varieties with notes of caramel, chocolate or nuts.
You may also encounter the phrase ‘single-origin’ on the packaging of some specialty coffees. What does it mean? It means that all of the beans in that particular package come from a single location. This also speaks to the quality of that coffee: the most valuable beans are rarely mixed together in order to preserve their unique flavours and aromas.
Coffee Friend’s specialty coffee
Again, to get the most out of your specialty coffee and experience the whole gamut of notes it offers, you should go for beans of a light to medium roast. In addition to specialty varieties from some of the word’s best-known coffee producers, we suggest you give Coffee Friend’s own line of specialty coffees called Black Crow White Pigeon a try. A firm favourite amongst our clients, it represents the entire spectrum of features that specialty varieties can boast: from dark, deep notes to light, subtle aromas.
Ground Filter Coffee: How to Choose the Right One, and How to Brew It?
At the end of the day, all brewing methods require ground coffee—and filter brews are no exception. Whichever filter brewing tool you end up using, you’ll still have to pour ground coffee into a special paper filter at one point or another. This is why ground coffee is the ideal solution for those looking to cut their filter brewing rituals short. All you’ll need in this case is some pre-ground coffee, your preferred filter brewing tool, and water heated to the right temperature. Using these three, you’ll be able to obtain a clean, flavourful, incredibly fragrant brew with pretty much no effort.
The filter brewing method is particularly sensitive to subtle adjustments, so pay attention to the grind size of the pre-ground variety you’re eyeing. Your best bet is coffee of a medium to coarser grind. Beans that have been ground too finely may lead to loss of aromas, as well as exceedingly bitter or acidic notes. In contrast, a grind size that’s just right helps ensure even water flow, which guarantees the optimal flavour extraction.
It’s easy to adjust the strength of your coffee when using the filter brewing method too: just increase or decrease the amount of ground coffee you’re using. As far as the roast level is concerned, those who prefer their brews light, subtle, vivid, yet weaker than a cup of espresso, should go for coffees of a medium to light roast.
Decaf Filter Coffee
Planning on foregoing a regular cup of coffee from now on, yet still feel like enjoying the good old flavour of a familiar brew from time to time? If that’s the case, then you should absolutely consider trying decaf coffee: it’s created to help you enjoy your favourite tastes, or even discover new ones. Using a filter coffee machine or a manual filter brewing tool, you’ll be able to brew a delicious decaf cuppa. When looking for the right decaffeinated coffee, keep the same key criteria in mind: choose beans of a medium to light roast, and avoid grinds that are too fine.
Fans of decaf coffees are bound to enjoy Coffee Friend’s own Caprisette Lullaby Decaf: it boasts a subtle flavour and mouth-watering aroma. Those searching for something extra special might want to give decaf specialty coffee a try. We suggest Black Crow White Pigeon Colombia Decaf, which offers the ideal balance of sweet and refreshing flavours.
Coffee for Different Filter Brewing Tools
There are plenty of ways to obtain a delicious, delightfully fragrant filter brew: from Chemex or Aeropress coffee makers to pour-over coffee drippers and filter coffee machines. While the brewing process itself isn’t particularly complicated, getting the most out of your filter coffee still requires some skill and knowledge. To help you out, here are several tips on how to find the right coffee for you, regardless of your preferred filter brewing technique:
Coffee for filter coffee machines. Drinks brewed using a filter coffee machine tend to boast particularly varied flavours, a buttery or silky body, and an extremely clean cup. You’re free to go for a variety of notes when choosing coffee for filter coffee machines: from dark, deep, earthy flavours to light and delicate ones.
Coffee for Chemex coffee makers. This brewing method involves a longer contact between coffee and water, and requires the use of special paper filters to keep all residues, grounds and oils out of your drink. The final result is a delightfully delicate beverage that’s very light and not as bitter. Choose coffee for Chemex coffee makers if you’re looking for sweet, subtle notes.
Coffee for pour-over coffee drippers. Using the V60 or a different kind of pour-over coffee dripper, you’ll obtain an incredibly clean, subtle brew with ease. Coffee for pour-over coffee drippers is perfect for sworn fans of light textures.
Coffee for Aeropress coffee makers. This method will help your coffee uncover its most complex, vivid flavours. The Aeropress coffee maker is extremely flexible as far as grind size is concerned: just keep in mind that the coarser the grind, the less intense the brew. Let your personal taste lead the way when choosing coffee for Aeropress coffee makers. You’ll be able to adjust the brewing duration and temperature as well, leading to even more exciting flavour experiments!
Arabica or Robusta: Which One’s Better for Filter Brews?
Like other types of coffee, filter coffee can be brewed using arabica or robusta beans. Curious what’s the difference between the two? Each of them boasts a unique flavour profile. Those using manual filter brewing tools should go for 100% arabica coffee beans: they’re particularly delicate, less bitter, and marked by a lower caffeine content, which is important for fans of lighter coffees. Arabica also boasts a greater variety of flavours, depending on which coffee-growing region it originates from—and, if you’re a proponent of the filter brewing method, a wide spectrum of tastes is probably just what you’re looking for!
If you plan on using a filter coffee machine instead, arabica and robusta blends are also a great choice. Robusta beans create a fuller body and a heavier, richer, more bitter taste, which is perfect for fans of intense flavour profiles. Feel free to experiment with a few different coffees and discover what’s right for you, be it the subtlety of arabica or the intensity of robusta!
Filter Coffee Gift Sets
Coffee gift sets featuring filter coffee are perfect for any coffee lover. These sets typically include a variety of coffee beans or grounds, often paired with brewing equipment like a pour-over dripper, filters, or a French press. Many coffee gift sets feature a range of coffee roasts, from light to dark, allowing the recipient to explore different flavors and profiles. Some also include accessories like coffee mugs, scoops, or even syrups and treats to enhance the experience. Filter coffee gift sets offer a great way to introduce someone to the art of brewing at home, whether they’re new to coffee or seasoned enthusiasts.
Locally Roasted Filter Coffee: As Fresh as It Gets
Filter coffee can be even more varied and intriguing when it’s brewed using locally roasted coffee beans. What makes locally roasted filter coffee so special? First of all, it’s unmatched freshness! Coffee like this is roasted in smaller batches, which means that your beans are as fresh and fragrant as they can possibly be. Secondly, there’s the special attention paid to the quality of each batch, and the passion with which local roasters chase after the finest flavours. Finally, there’s the human element: buying locally roasted coffee lets you support local businesses and develop a more personal relationship with the products you’re choosing.
Need Advice?
Still unsure which coffee is the best choice for your preferred filter brewing method? Interested in other types of coffee? Whatever’s the case, you can always reach out to Coffee Friend’s consultants, who will be happy to help you make your decision! You’re more than welcome to pay us a visit at one of our physical stores as well: here, over a cup of delicious coffee, the most valuable tips are shared, and the best choices are made with ease!