Pu’er Coffee

 Have you ever felt completely lost standing in front of a shelf full of coffee beans? With all the different origins, processing methods, and flavor notes, it’s easy to get overwhelmed—only to end up bringing home a bag that tastes nothing like what you expected. Choosing coffee beans isn’t as mysterious as it seems. Just remember three key points: origin, processing method, and roast date. The origin determines the backbone of the flavor, the processing method gives it personality, and freshness is the soul of the cup. Generally, coffee tastes best within one month after roasting. Don’t stock up too much—fresh is always better. Enough talk—let’s get straight to the good stuff. These five beans are tried-and-true “power players.” Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned coffee lover, you can pick any of them with confidence. 1. Ethiopia Yirgacheffe — Washed Process If you enjoy clean, bright flavors, this one won’t fail you. It’s like stepping into an early-summer orchard, wit...

 When it comes to flannel filters, many coffee lovers may have only seen them in Japanese movies or through videos by Japanese baristas. Compared with the common paper filter and dripper combo, the flannel filter is far less popular outside of Japan. Most people’s first encounter with it comes from Japanese coffee culture itself. That naturally raises the question: why do Japanese people love brewing coffee with a piece of flannel cloth? What makes coffee brewed with flannel so different from coffee filtered through paper? What’s Special About Flannel Filters? If you’ve read my posts before, you’ve probably seen me mention this: flannel filters produce coffee that’s richer and more aromatic . The reason is simple — flannel doesn’t filter out oils and insoluble compounds as thoroughly as paper does. Flannel is a soft, fuzzy fabric that originated in Wales, England. Since its invention, it’s been used in countless applications thanks to its versatility. As a coffee filtration tool,...