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Chapter 1020: Geisha

On Saturday, in order to relax, Tang Ruixuan went alone to a coffee shop not too far from the school.

She politely asked the clerk, "Hello, I brought some coffee beans with me and would like you to grind and brew them for me. I can pay a processing fee."

The shop assistant responded enthusiastically, "Of course!"

For the shop assistants, this is a common occurrence. There are always some discerning customers who bring their own coffee beans to the shop, which actually allows them to earn more money, so why not?

The clerk then took a small bag from Tang Ruixuan's hand and pointed to an empty seat in the store, saying, "Please sit wherever you like! Wait a moment."

Tang Ruixuan nodded and added, "The water temperature should be 92 degrees Celsius."

The shop assistant glanced at the pretty girl again, surprised to find that she was actually an expert.

After finding a seat by the window, Tang Ruixuan took out a book from her bag and started reading.

Meanwhile, the shop assistants planned to start grinding and processing the small bag of coffee beans that Tang Ruixuan had brought.

As soon as the bag was opened, a strong yet elegant floral fragrance wafted out, with the scents of jasmine, honeysuckle, and a hint of rose.

The shop assistant was surprised. She smelled the small bag of coffee beans again. Yes, it was the taste of Geisha. Geisha is a legendary variety in the world of coffee, known for its elegant flavor and expensive price. Many coffee shops regard this coffee as their signature product.

This coffee shop has it, but their Geisha coffee beans are far inferior in quality to this small bag. You can tell the difference just from the aroma, not to mention the size of the beans themselves. The surface is also shiny with oil, which is obviously a very high-quality coffee bean.

The shop assistant was quite knowledgeable; the bag of coffee beans Tang Ruixuan gave her was the champion of the Panama BOP competition, produced in Emerald Estate.

The preciousness of Geisha coffee lies in the fact that Geisha coffee trees are generally planted at an altitude of over 1500 meters, which has very high requirements for climate. Geisha coffee trees are much taller than other coffee trees, but they produce very few fruits, and harvesting them is also very difficult.

Production was already low, and the champion batch was even rarer.

Therefore, the price of this champion batch of coffee is around 60000 yuan per 500 grams, and it is not something that everyone can buy because the production volume is too small.

However, Tang Ruixuan did not know the price of these coffee beans.

During high school, Tang Ruixuan woke up early and went to bed late. Her uncle, Huang Xiaochuan, would give her some coffee to keep her awake. Over time, Tang Ruixuan grew to like the taste. Seeing that she liked it, her uncle would give her some every year.

Therefore, Tang Ruixuan has a lot of coffee beans at home, and naturally, she also has a coffee machine, so Tang Ruixuan's coffee brewing skills are quite good.

If it weren't for the inconvenience in the dormitory, Tang Ruixuan would have moved the coffee machine from home long ago.

So now, if she wants to drink coffee, this is the only way she can do it.

About ten minutes later, a cup of hand-drip Geisha was served to Tang Ruixuan, accompanied by a woman who was under thirty years old.

The woman is the owner of this coffee shop, and her name is Yang Rui.

As a coffee professional and enthusiast, Yang Rui is naturally familiar with Geisha coffee. Her shop sells this type of coffee, which is three to four times more expensive than regular coffee, so few customers order it.

However, the Geisha in the store was just ordinary Geisha from a non-competitive batch, which was not even on the same level as the competition champion batch brought by Tang Ruixuan.

After the coffee was brewed, its delicate aroma filled the area around the work surface. Yang Rui then personally delivered the coffee to Tang Ruixuan. She wanted to talk to this girl.

"Hello, may I introduce myself? I'm the owner of this shop, my name is Yang Rui." Yang Rui took the initiative to greet Tang Ruixuan.

Although Tang Ruixuan was somewhat surprised, she still politely stood up and shook hands with Yang Rui.

"Tang Ruixuan, a student at Jin University."

"I guessed it was you!" Yang Rui sat down as if they were old friends.

Tang Ruixuan frowned slightly and asked, "Is there something you need?"

Seeing that Tang Ruixuan was quite cautious, Yang Rui quickly explained, "I'm sorry, I was presumptuous. It's just that the beans you brought are so amazing, so I wanted to ask where you bought them? Because I'd like to buy some too."

Hearing this, Tang Ruixuan's brows relaxed: "Oh! I don't know where I bought it, it was given to me by an elder in my family."

Yang Rui was somewhat disappointed, but she immediately asked, "Do you still have any of these beans?"

Tang Ruixuan looked wary: "Why are you asking this?"

Yang Rui quickly smiled and said, "Tang Ruixuan, don't misunderstand. I really love coffee, so I want to buy some good beans to collect. I've never seen this kind of Geisha coffee before. If you have any extra, could you spare some for me? I can offer a high price."

Tang Ruixuan refused without hesitation: "I'm sorry, these beans were a gift from an elder, I won't sell them!"

"Oh, I see!" Yang Rui said, feeling disappointed.

Seeing this, Tang Ruixuan said, "However, I can treat you to a drink. The beans I brought should be enough to make a few more cups, right?"

Yang Rui's eyes lit up: "Really? Then I won't be polite."

Yang Rui got up and ran to the worktable. She quickly returned with a tray, which also contained a plate of cookies.

She first pushed the plate of cookies in front of Tang Ruixuan: "I made these myself, have a taste!"

"Thank you!" Tang Ruixuan said politely.

"Let me smell the dry aroma again." Yang Rui picked up the freshly ground coffee powder and smelled it; the rich floral and fruity aroma wafted out once more.

Yang Rui murmured, "Jasmine, sweet orange, and a hint of honey and citrus." Then she took a deep breath.

"Just by smelling them, I can tell your beans are very well preserved, and the roast level is just right. I'd guess it's a medium-light roast?"

Tang Ruixuan nodded: "Yes, this baking temperature best preserves its flavor."

Seeing that the temperature was about right, Yang Rui picked up the kettle and slowly poured hot water into the cup. Her technique was very skillful. After a while, as the steam rose, an even richer aroma emerged. The fragrance was very layered, especially the signature elegant floral scent of Geisha.

As Yang Rui brewed the tea, she said softly, "The water temperature is 92 degrees Celsius. Pour water into the center, and be sure to do it slowly to avoid over-extraction that could lead to bitterness. I just heard from my employee that you specifically told her to pay attention to the water temperature, so I knew you were an expert."

"I wouldn't call myself an expert, I just enjoy having a little bit of a drink," Tang Ruixuan said modestly.

After the coffee was brewed, Yang Rui carefully picked up the coffee cup and took a sip.

"Wow!" Her eyes lit up.

She took a few more bites, and looked completely relaxed.

She commented, "Your beans are definitely top-tier competition beans. I once had Emerald Estate's green label at a coffee exhibition in Shanghai, and the complexity of yours was far inferior."

Tang Ruixuan also sipped her coffee. She liked the taste, but her description wasn't as systematic and precise as Yang Rui's, after all, Yang Rui was a professional in the industry.

Yang Rui looked on with envy: "Your family must dote on you, you know? This quality of beans is a hot commodity in the industry; you can't buy it even if you have money."

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