【Latte Recommendation】 Black Wild Donkey Blend - Sweet & Balanced | 8 Pouches

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55167099871_3c1db64f56_c.jpg **The "Destined" Coffee Beans for Your Latte** A truly delicious latte requires coffee that complements the sweetness of milk while offering its own rich flavor and a smooth, satisfying mouthfeel – never watery. Ideally, it should also possess a unique aroma that elevates the overall experience. We've selected beans from regions known for their full body and abundant sweetness, prioritizing those that maintain their distinct character even when combined with milk. Think notes of berries, wine, or nuts. During roasting, we focus on developing the coffee's caramelized notes while minimizing carbonization. Even with extended steeping, bitterness is kept at bay. Achieve your desired strength effortlessly, making it incredibly simple to use. **The Convenience of Instant, the Aroma of Freshly Brewed – Steepable Coffee Pouches** Steeping pouches offer a simple and consistent brewing method. Through longer immersion, coffee flavors are gently released, naturally building in strength. Unlike pour-over or drip bags that require careful control of water flow for a rich base, the steeping design makes flavor management more intuitive. It's your perfect companion for crafting lattes at home. **Coffee Introduction: Black Wild Donkey Blend** **Flavor Profile** Black tea, citrus, with a hint of wild floral notes and malt sugar sweetness. **Perfect for You If...** • You prefer a balanced flavor, avoiding extremes of bitterness or sourness. • You enjoy lattes with natural malt and sugar-like sweetness. • This medium roast retains delicate floral notes along with hints of orange and tangerine, adding a delightful complexity. **Contents** Quantity: 15g x 8 pouches *Each pouch contains 50% more coffee for easier large-batch brewing! https://youtube.com/shorts/33R0FSke6QU?si=mxImHFW9I2uU3tc4 **【How to Make a Latte with Steepable Pouches】** **Method 1: Steep Black Coffee First, Then Add Milk** 1. Place a steeping pouch in a clean container. 2. Pour in hot water at 90–95°C. For one pouch, we recommend approximately 200–250ml of water. 3. Steep for 8–10 minutes to create your coffee base. Gently stir the pouch before removing to enhance concentration. 4. For a stronger flavor, extend the steeping time. 5. Add milk. Start with a 1:1 ratio of coffee to milk, and adjust to your personal preference. (Example: 200ml coffee + 200ml milk) **Flavor Characteristics:** This method results in a lighter, more refreshing texture, similar to an Americano with milk (or a Starbucks Café Mist.** **Method 2: Steep Directly in Milk** 1. Place a steeping pouch in a clean container and pour in cold or hot milk. 2. For one 15g pouch, we recommend approximately 350–400ml of milk. 3. If using hot milk, steep for at least 15–20 minutes. Gently stir the pouch before removing to enhance concentration. 4. If using cold milk, steep for at least 4–6 hours, or preferably 8 hours for optimal flavor. Gently stir the pouch before removing to enhance concentration. 5. Extend steeping time as desired for a richer flavor. **Flavor Characteristics:** This method yields a richer, more full-bodied texture, closer to café-style lattes. **Helpful Tips:** • When heating milk, avoid boiling to prevent a film from forming on the surface, which can affect texture. Heat until small bubbles just begin to appear, then remove from heat. • If heating milk in a pot, you can add the coffee pouch and heat it together with the milk. **【Steeping Black Coffee】** Beyond lattes, these pouches can also be used to brew black coffee. **Method 1: Hot Brew** 1. Use hot water at 90–95°C (avoid freshly boiled water). 2. Steep for approximately 7–8 minutes, adjusting the time to your preference. 3. For one 15g pouch, we recommend 250–300ml of water. **Method 2: Cold Brew** 1. Place the coffee steeping pouch in a clean container. 2. Add room temperature water according to the recommended ratio. For one 15g pouch, about 250–300ml of water is suggested. 3. Refrigerate for approximately 24 hours to obtain delicious cold brew coffee. After steeping, gently agitate the pouch to ensure even flavor release from the coffee grounds before removing. **A Word from Our Barista** The inspiration for this blend came during a visit to Brooklyn Roasting in Kitahama, Osaka. We were just looking for a cool place to rest with an iced latte, but the cafe was buzzing with stylish young men and women. While I don't usually expect exquisite coffee from trendsetting places, the iced latte we received surprised us with its incredibly rich base: hints of citrus and caramel sweetness, and a wonderfully wild floral aroma. We absolutely loved it! It was like meeting a cool, aloof beauty at a club, only to discover they were witty, approachable, and a great cook – a delightful surprise! Back in Taiwan, we couldn't stop thinking about that flavor. We set out to recreate that slightly wild, captivating sweetness. We experimented with ingredients like Mandheling beans for their strong spice notes and honey-processed beans with pronounced fermentation, but nothing quite hit the mark. Finally, a combination of washed Ethiopian Yirgacheffe and Guatemalan beans captured the essence we were looking for. Thus, the Black Wild Donkey blend was born. Since its development, this blend has been quietly available in our stores for over half a year. Customers who enjoy medium-light roasts have consistently favored it. We highly recommend it to anyone who appreciates floral and fruity flavor profiles! **【Frequently Asked Questions FAQ】** **Q1: I'm lactose intolerant. Can I use oat milk instead?** Yes, our blend is designed to complement dairy without tasting diluted. If you have lactose intolerance or a milk allergy, we recommend trying "Oat Milk" or "Lactose-Free Milk." **Q2: Can I add sugar to my latte? What kind of sugar do you recommend?** Milk naturally contains lactose, and the beans themselves have a inherent sweetness, so it's usually delicious without added sugar. However, a touch of sugar can sometimes enhance subtle fruit, nutty, or chocolate notes in the coffee, making the tasting experience more enjoyable. If you choose to add sugar, we suggest using white sugar, as it's less likely to interfere with the coffee's original flavor. **Q3: Will it affect the taste if I leave it steeping in a thermos for a long time? Is it really not bitter even after steeping for hours?** We've carefully adjusted the roast profile and carbonization level, along with the grind size, to be suitable for prolonged steeping. As long as the initial water temperature isn't too high, the flavor remains clean and pleasant, even after steeping for several hours. **Q4: How is this different from instant coffee?** Instant coffee is made by extracting coffee liquid, then refining and drying it into powder. Ours involves steeping ground coffee beans, which minimizes flavor loss during refinement, resulting in a more complete taste. **Q5: Is the steeping bag material safe for prolonged immersion?** We use food-grade filter material, designed to be heat-resistant and free from releasing any off-flavors during extended steeping. **Q6: Do I have to add milk?** Not necessarily. While it's specifically designed for lattes, it's also clean and smooth when enjoyed as black coffee. However, its flavor profile is particularly suited for pairing with milk.