茶水间里两杯挂耳并排放着，一杯是同事从家里带来的，一杯是公司茶水柜里的，冲法一样，喝起来像两种饮料。家里那杯有香气，柜子里那杯只有苦。差别在柜子里那一盒选的风味方向，跟这个人平时的口味不搭。我让他把两 [more…]

滤杯里的液体泛着浅琥珀色，闻起来只有一股闷闷的稻草气。我对着水槽发了会儿呆，明明步骤都对了，怎么就是一杯带颜色的水。后来才摸清，家里那台烧水壶降温太快，磨豆机刻度又偏粗，水哗啦哗啦漏下去，粉还没醒透就 [more…]

同一包豆子，昨天还稠得像融化的巧克力，今天就淡得能照见人影。我在厨房台面上摊开小本子记了三天，发现问题根本不在豆子，而在自己手里那些没定型的动作。粉量有时随手舀，有时认真称；布粉时结块没打散，水流就绕 [more…]

Even without professional equipment like a digital scale or thermometer, a French press can still brew great coffee. This article shares Front Street Coffee's practical tips for using a French press in a makeshift environment: how to solve the ratio problem using the markings on the carafe, how to estimate the coffee dose with the coin water-displacement method, how to control water temperature with the boil-and-rest method, and the specific steeping time and plunger operation. It also explains the flavor and mouthfeel characteristics of French press coffee, helping coffee lovers produce consistent results even with limited equipment. [more…]

Jamaican Blue Mountain coffee is hailed as one of the finest coffees in the world, with a balanced profile of acidity, sweetness, body, and bitterness, and a fragrant, smooth mouthfeel. However, coffee labeled "Blue Mountain" on the market is not necessarily genuine Blue Mountain beans. This article will guide you through the Blue Mountain coffee growing regions, the No.1, No.2, No.3, and PB grade classification standards, clarify the differences between Blue Mountain coffee, High Mountain coffee, and Jamaica Prime coffee, and share methods for identifying authentic Blue Mountain coffee based on appearance, grinding, aroma, and taste. It also retains Front Street Coffee's brand recommendations and Clifton Farm certification information to help coffee enthusiasts gain a comprehensive understanding of this rare and precious coffee. [more…]