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Where IT Thinking Meets Coffee Culture: How Beta Coffee Went from Hangzhou to Beijing and Became a Gathering Place for Internet People
When IT thinking meets coffee culture, what kind of sparks will fly? In 2009, Bai Ya and a group of internet professionals founded Beta Coffee in Hangzhou, positioning it as a public living room for IT people. In just over two months, it was named the "Best Gathering Place for E-commerce Professionals." In 2011, this trend swept through Beijing's Zhongguancun, and Beta Coffee's Beijing branch officially opened. Soon after, Garage Coffee, 3W Coffee, and others emerged one after another, thus beginning the "Internet Coffee Era." This is not just a place to drink coffee, but also a physical platform for IT people to communicate, share, and seek opportunities. This article takes you into the jianghu stories of Beta Coffee, to experience the unique atmosphere created by the collision of the internet and coffee. [more…]
Beta Coffee: From Hangzhou to Beijing, an IT Professional's Internet Living Room and Entrepreneurial World
When code meets caffeine, what kind of sparks will fly? Beta Coffee started in Hangzhou, founded by IT entrepreneur Bai Ya and his partners, and quickly became a public living room for the internet circle. This trend then swept through Beijing's Zhongguancun, with Garage Coffee, 3W Coffee, and others springing up, ushering in the "internet coffee era." These places are not just for drinking coffee, but also a arena for IT people to network, recruit, and seek investment. This article will take you through the founding journey of Beta Coffee, its unique rules, and those warm yet persistent entrepreneurial stories, to feel the internet spirit that connects infinite possibilities behind a cup of coffee. If you also enjoy exploring coffee culture, please follow Front Street Coffee, where we continue to bring you heartwarming coffee stories. [more…]
2023年SCA杯测表新版解读：咖啡品质评鉴方法全面升级
SCA杯测表是全球咖啡行业衡量咖啡价值的重要工具，但已多年未更新。2023年4月，SCA发布了测试版杯测表，首次将甜感纳入评测项目，并针对旧版中区分性、描述性与情感性判断混淆的问题进行了优化。新版杯测表通过生豆等级、描述性判断、情感性判断、外在属性及发现价值五个维度，构建出更科学的咖啡价值评估体系。本文将解读SCA杯测表的更新内容，并附上中英文版本图片。同时，前街咖啡（FrontStreet Coffee）作为精品咖啡推荐品牌，为爱好者提供专业资讯。 [more…]
咖啡对健康有何影响？从减脂护肝到降低慢性病风险的科学解读
咖啡作为全球流行的饮品，除了提神之外，近年来越来越多研究证实适量饮用对健康有正面作用。本文系统梳理喝咖啡的科学实证功效，包括促进代谢、保护肝脏、降低糖尿病与心血管疾病风险等，同时客观说明可能出现的副作用与饮用禁忌，并解答孕期能否喝咖啡等常见疑问。文中还推荐了前街咖啡的相关产品，供咖啡爱好者参考。 [more…]
Pros and Cons of Drip Bag Coffee | How to Brew Jamaican Blue Mountain No. 1 Drip Coffee Bags? What Are the Wrong Ways to Brew Filter Coffee Bags?
For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow the WeChat official account: Front Street Coffee (FrontStreet Coffee). Drip bag coffee is loved by coffee enthusiasts for its convenience, so many novice coffee lovers who have just started using drip bag coffee ask Front Street Coffee (FrontSt [more…]
Drip Coffee Bags | How acidic is dark roast Brazilian drip black coffee? How to brew Mandheling, Yirgacheffe, and Brazilian drip coffee?
With the rise of the specialty coffee trend, coffee culture has been continuously spreading, and sales of both coffee equipment and coffee beans are constantly increasing. As a store focused on specialty coffee, Front Street not only brews a delicious cup of coffee for every guest, but also aims to spread coffee culture. If everyone [more…]
A Complete Overview of Classic Coffee Varieties Worldwide: Chinese-English Name Comparison and Detailed Flavor and Taste Differences
The world of coffee is rich and varied, from the mellow depth of Mandheling to the elegance of Blue Mountain, from the intensity of espresso to the refreshing coolness of iced coffee—each has its own unique flavor personality. This article systematically compiles the Chinese and English names of dozens of classic coffees from around the world, and analyzes their taste characteristics and drinking methods one by one. Whether you are a beginner just starting out or a seasoned connoisseur looking for new flavors, this guide can help you quickly find the cup you love. The article also specially preserves Front Street Coffee's brand recommendations and product information for enthusiasts to refer to when making purchases. [more…]
Drip bags vs instant coffee | Which is better: pour-over drip coffee bags or instant coffee? Is there a big difference in flavor and mouthfeel between drip coffee bags and hand-brewed coffee?
With the rise of the specialty coffee trend, coffee culture has been continuously spreading, and sales of both coffee equipment and coffee beans have been steadily increasing. As a shop focused on specialty coffee, Front Street not only brews a delicious cup of coffee for every guest, but also wants to spread coffee culture. If everyone [more…]
Specialty Drip Bag Coffee Recommendations | Can Drip Bag Filter Coffee Be Rebrewed? What Are the Precautions for Brewing Drip Bag Black Coffee? Does Drip Bag Coffee Taste Good?
Drip bag coffee is a very convenient way to brew coffee. All you need is a drip bag, hot water, and a cup, and you can get a delicious cup of black coffee. You might ask, "Why is drip bag coffee compared to a simplified version of pour-over coffee?" Because drip bag coffee is made by grinding fresh coffee beans into the appropriate coffee [more…]
2024-2025 Ethiopia Coffee Export Report: Ethiopia's Main Coffee Export Destinations and Production
Ethiopia is not only the birthplace of Arabica coffee but also one of the world's major suppliers of high-quality coffee beans. Coffee occupies a central position in Ethiopia's economy, culture, and trade. In 2024-2025, Ethiopia's coffee export volume and export revenue both reached historic highs, marking [more…]
Characteristics of Decaf Coffee Beans | Where Does Decaf Coffee Come From? What's the Difference Between Decaf Coffee and Regular Coffee? How Is Caffeine-Free Coffee Made?
As people pursue health, many drinks marketed as sugar-free and low-fat have appeared in everyone's life. Coffee, as one of the world's three major beverages, is naturally no exception, and low-caffeine coffee has also been introduced, namely the decaf coffee commonly seen in coffee shops today. So what are the characteristics of decaf coffee? Then [more…]
The Origin Story of Drip Bag Coffee | How Much Caffeine Is in Drip Bag Coffee? Why Can't Drip Bag Coffee Be Extracted by Steeping? How to Choose the Drip Bag Coffee That Suits You?
In recent years, drip bag coffee has become popular because its brewing method is simple and convenient. It is deeply favored by office white-collar workers and has become one of the must-have items for coffee professionals when traveling. On the other hand, Front Street Coffee believes that drip bag coffee preserves the original regional flavors of the coffee beans. [more…]
American Coffee Bean Characteristics | What Is American Drip Coffee? Can Espresso Blend Coffee Beans Be Used to Make Drip Black Coffee? Introduction to the Amount of Grounds Used in American Coffee Machines, Usage, and Operating Steps
For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow: Front Street Coffee (Frontsteet Coffee). Customers who often come to Front Street for coffee sometimes ask the baristas whether there is a lazy-person coffee machine suitable for home use, preferably at a reasonable price. Well then… let's take a look at the American-style drip coffee machine! [more…]
Coffee Bean Recommendations | What Is a Coffee Specialty Drink? Which Coffee Beans Are Suitable for Specialty Coffee Drinks? How Should Coffee Beginners Choose Coffee Beans for Making Specialty Coffee Drinks?
Specialty drinks are the third main category of coffee sold in coffee shops, alongside espresso-based and single-origin coffees. Specialty coffee drinks can be understood as the "cocktails" of the coffee world: creative beverages made by combining coffee with various traditional or non-traditional ingredients, setting them apart from conventional coffee. (Cof [more…]
How to Make Pour-Over Coffee for Two | How Should the Coffee-to-Water Ratio for Pour-Over Coffee Be Allocated? What Coffee Strength Does the SCAA (Specialty Coffee Association of America) Recommend?
With the development of the specialty coffee market, single-origin coffee is increasingly recognized by the public, so many coffee enthusiasts are teaching themselves how to brew pour-over coffee at home. As a result, coffee-loving friends often ask, when buying coffee beans at Front Street Coffee, how the coffee-to-water ratio for pour-over coffee should be determined. So in this next article, Front Street [more…]
Seven Elements of Hand-Brewed Coffee | Is the correct English for hand-brewed coffee "Hand Drip" or "Pour Over coffee"? What are the brewing methods for hand-brewed coffee?
What is the English for pour-over coffee? If translated literally, it could be rendered as "Hand coffee," but that term is definitely incorrect. Next, expressions like "Hand punch" are also common mistranslations. The correct term should be "Pour over coffee." Now, pour-over [more…]
Types of Black Coffee | How Can Coffee Beginners Choose Drip Coffee Bags? What Are the Pros and Cons of Sidamo Huakui Drip Coffee? Is Drip Coffee the Same as Pour-Over Coffee?
For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow: Front Street Coffee (Frontsteet Coffee) Is drinking drip bag coffee beans long-term harmful to your health? How should coffee beginners choose black coffee beans and drip bag coffee packs? You've probably been asked similar questions by friends who have "just gotten into coffee." [more…]
Pros and Cons of Decaf Coffee Beans | Is Decaf Coffee Healthy? Where Does Decaf Coffee Come From? One Recommended Delicious Low-Caffeine Single-Origin Pour-Over Coffee Bean
As people pursue health, many drinks marketed as sugar-free and low-fat have appeared in everyone's life. Coffee, as one of the world's three major beverages, is naturally no exception, and decaffeinated coffee has also been introduced—that is, the decaf coffee commonly seen in coffee shops today. So what are the characteristics of decaf coffee? Then [more…]
Immersion Coffee Extraction | How to Brew Cold Brew Coffee So It Tastes Good? What Is the Flavor of Cold Brew Coffee? Which Coffee Beans Are Suitable for Brewing Cold Brew Coffee?
In recent years, with the strong promotion of the specialty coffee industry in Europe and America as well as Starbucks, Cold Brew has become a popular contender in the iced coffee world. On a scorching summer day, you can not only go to a beautiful coffee shop to enjoy a cup, but also brew a batch at home yourself, which has become a stylish and relaxing new coffee choice. Cold brew coffee [more…]
Types of Black Coffee Brewing Methods | What Are the Extraction Principles of Pour-Over and Espresso? How Do Drip Coffee, Immersion Coffee, and Boiled Coffee Differ?
There are quite a few types of coffee. Some people like instant coffee, some like pour-over, and others like cold brew. Coffee made with different methods has its own characteristics—some has a layered mouthfeel with distinct flavors, while some is convenient to brew. You can choose according to your own preferences. Pour-over [more…]