Pu’er Coffee

 Every coffee lover has their own flavor preferences — some crave the purity of black coffee, while others enjoy the sweet, creamy richness of flavored drinks. Instead of hesitating at the café counter, why not recreate your ideal cup at home? Brewing good coffee isn’t complicated at all. Master these eight essential steps, and even beginners can ditch instant coffee for good and enjoy high-quality, budget-friendly homemade brews. 1. Choose Fresh Coffee Beans: Flavor Starts Here — Don’t Stockpile! The soul of a great cup of coffee comes from fresh beans. Freshly roasted beans carry a natural aroma and release full-bodied flavors during brewing. Different varieties (like Arabica and Robusta) offer noticeably different taste profiles, and high-quality beans preserve these natural characteristics best. One common mistake to avoid: don’t buy coffee beans in huge bags. Coffee reaches peak flavor a few days after roasting and stays best within the first month. Over time, beans lose a...

 Ever since many friends found out that the beans I sell online on Taobao and Tmall can be made into drip bags (you just need to message customer service in advance), requests for custom drip bags have been pouring in. Compared to grinding and brewing fresh coffee, the convenience of drip bags is definitely more appealing to them. They’re extremely easy to brew and super portable. But of course, more drip bag customers also means more questions. Many friends often tell me that the coffee they brew from drip bags tastes nowhere near as good as what they drink in my shop. It’s clearly the same beans, but the in-store version is full-bodied and layered, while their drip-bag version tastes thin, dry, and flat—like it has no flavor at all. Some even ask whether the problem is pre-ground coffee. Obviously, that’s not the real issue. Yes, drip bags do lose some aroma because the grounds are pre-ground, but that doesn’t stop you from brewing a delicious cup. The only real difference is th...