On the scent of a satisfying coffee
By Fei Lai |
April 12, 2012, Thursday
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MOST people agree there's nothing like a good basic cup of coffee, but what makes a good one depends on the type of bean or blend, the water used and the method - filter, plunger or coffee maker.
Whatever the method, you have to start with beans. It's best to grind your own, but not everyone has the time.
Of course, there are plenty of easier coffee options on offer on the market, whether pure, blended, instant, with creamer, and even varieties with added herbs. Here's a selection.
1. Grandos Classico (instant)
Its aroma is strong and compelling. The first sip may taste slightly sweet but the second leads to a stronger, slightly bitter taste that lingers delightfully on the palate afterwards.
Price: 36.8 yuan/125g
Origin: German
ParknShop, B1, Westgate Mall, 1038 Nanjing Rd W.
2. Alicafe Cappuccino (instant)
A blend of Arabica and Robusta fine coffee beans is combined with creamer from Europe for smoothness and a pleasing aroma. This cappuccino also contains water soluble tongkat ali and ginseng extract - which are both popular Asian tonics.
Price: 35 yuan/200g
Origin: Malaysia
ParknShop, B1, Westgate Mall, 1038 Nanjing Rd W.
3. Legal 1851 Grand Arabica (instant)
This is a pure Arabica with a smooth, subtle taste. Special roasting produces a cup with an enticing aroma and lasting taste. It's pure pleasure and a coffee for many occasions. Since 1851, the master roasters at Cafe Legal have been selecting and blending the best Arabica beans.
Price: 60.5 yuan/250g
Origin: France
ParknShop, B1, Westgate Mall, 1038 Nanjing Rd W.
4. Lavazza Crema and Gusto (ground)
Creamy and full-bodied, it has intense and well-balanced aroma and full-bodied flavor. Its rich aftertaste is a bit chocolatey. Lavazza calls itself "Italy's No. 1 coffee" and boasts a long tradition. In 1895, Lavazza opened a small grocery store in northern Italy for what would be around US$20 today. There are lines of whole-bean espresso, filter coffee and espresso pods. The espresso is intense and velvety.
Price: 65 yuan/250g
Origin: Italy
ParknShop, B1, Westgate Mall, 1038 Nanjing Rd W.
5. Klassno Premium 3-in-1 (instant)
Klassno 3-in-1 takes coffee drinkers on a smooth and velvety taste journey. It is a blend of select premium coffee beans from Colombia and other excellent coffee growing areas around the world. A cream flavor is added to provide a full-bodied taste and an authentic frothy finish. Klassno also offers finely roasted Colombian beans, packed in stick sachets.
Price: 17 yuan/150g
Origin: Singapore
City Shop, B1, Shanghai Center, 1376 Nanjing Rd W.
6. Davidoff Fine Aroma Instant Coffee
For those who prefer an intense, intriguing taste experience, this blend has a rich aroma, spiciness and rich coffee taste. Davidoff Cafe is made from 100 percent Arabica beans, which can only be cultivated at altitudes of 915 to 1,830 meters. One of the secrets to the quality of this coffee is the slow, complicated roasting process using the precise temperature to retain multiple, complex flavors.
Price: 97 yuan/100g
Origin: German
City Shop, B1, Shanghai Center, 1376 Nanjing Rd W.
Whatever the method, you have to start with beans. It's best to grind your own, but not everyone has the time.
Of course, there are plenty of easier coffee options on offer on the market, whether pure, blended, instant, with creamer, and even varieties with added herbs. Here's a selection.
1. Grandos Classico (instant)
Its aroma is strong and compelling. The first sip may taste slightly sweet but the second leads to a stronger, slightly bitter taste that lingers delightfully on the palate afterwards.
Price: 36.8 yuan/125g
Origin: German
ParknShop, B1, Westgate Mall, 1038 Nanjing Rd W.
2. Alicafe Cappuccino (instant)
A blend of Arabica and Robusta fine coffee beans is combined with creamer from Europe for smoothness and a pleasing aroma. This cappuccino also contains water soluble tongkat ali and ginseng extract - which are both popular Asian tonics.
Price: 35 yuan/200g
Origin: Malaysia
ParknShop, B1, Westgate Mall, 1038 Nanjing Rd W.
3. Legal 1851 Grand Arabica (instant)
This is a pure Arabica with a smooth, subtle taste. Special roasting produces a cup with an enticing aroma and lasting taste. It's pure pleasure and a coffee for many occasions. Since 1851, the master roasters at Cafe Legal have been selecting and blending the best Arabica beans.
Price: 60.5 yuan/250g
Origin: France
ParknShop, B1, Westgate Mall, 1038 Nanjing Rd W.
4. Lavazza Crema and Gusto (ground)
Creamy and full-bodied, it has intense and well-balanced aroma and full-bodied flavor. Its rich aftertaste is a bit chocolatey. Lavazza calls itself "Italy's No. 1 coffee" and boasts a long tradition. In 1895, Lavazza opened a small grocery store in northern Italy for what would be around US$20 today. There are lines of whole-bean espresso, filter coffee and espresso pods. The espresso is intense and velvety.
Price: 65 yuan/250g
Origin: Italy
ParknShop, B1, Westgate Mall, 1038 Nanjing Rd W.
5. Klassno Premium 3-in-1 (instant)
Klassno 3-in-1 takes coffee drinkers on a smooth and velvety taste journey. It is a blend of select premium coffee beans from Colombia and other excellent coffee growing areas around the world. A cream flavor is added to provide a full-bodied taste and an authentic frothy finish. Klassno also offers finely roasted Colombian beans, packed in stick sachets.
Price: 17 yuan/150g
Origin: Singapore
City Shop, B1, Shanghai Center, 1376 Nanjing Rd W.
6. Davidoff Fine Aroma Instant Coffee
For those who prefer an intense, intriguing taste experience, this blend has a rich aroma, spiciness and rich coffee taste. Davidoff Cafe is made from 100 percent Arabica beans, which can only be cultivated at altitudes of 915 to 1,830 meters. One of the secrets to the quality of this coffee is the slow, complicated roasting process using the precise temperature to retain multiple, complex flavors.
Price: 97 yuan/100g
Origin: German
City Shop, B1, Shanghai Center, 1376 Nanjing Rd W.
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