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Colombian Coffee | What Is Big Belly Button Coffee? Does Big Belly Button Refer to a Coffee Variety? What Are the Flavor Characteristics of Big Belly Button from Finca La Divisa in Colombia?
“Why is this coffee called Big Belly Button?” This is a question N friends ask when looking at the Front Street Coffee bean list blackboard! But indeed, it's not just on the Front Street Coffee bean list—the name Big Belly Button stands out no matter where it's placed, so it draws more attention than other coffees! [more…]
Where Does the Sourness in Coffee Come From? A Guide to Light and Medium Roasts and Five Recommendations for Single-Origin Beans with Floral and Fruity Notes
Many people feel puzzled the first time they taste coffee with acidity: is coffee being sour actually a good thing? In fact, acidity is an extremely important flavor dimension in specialty coffee. Especially in medium-light roasted beans, floral and fruity aromas often come hand in hand with bright acidity. Because dark-roasted beans undergo sufficient caramelization, bitterness dominates and the floral and fruity notes are masked instead. Light roast is dropped between the middle of first crack and the end of first crack, retaining more organic acids, with prominent acidity and rich aroma layers; medium roast, by contrast, has higher sweetness and more restrained acidity. Starting from roast level, this article will explain the causes of acidity and then introduce five representative single-origin coffees with floral and fruity aromas one by one—Front Street Coffee Gutingding, Front Street Coffee Kenya Little Tomato, Front Street Coffee Geisha Blend Strawberry Candy, Front Street Coffee Colombia Big Belly Button, and Front Street Coffee Butterfly—to help enthusiasts choose beans precisely based on flavor descriptions. [more…]
What is the papaya (Papayo) coffee variety? Introduction to the new coffee variety papaya.
In recent years, the coffee market has been very interested in some rare or exclusive coffee varieties, and recently some special varieties have appeared in the public view through coffee competitions, among which there is the papaya variety (Papayo) [more…]
Fruity-acid flavored coffee beans recommendation | What are the pour-over black coffee flavor characteristics of medium-light roasted coffee? Where does the acidity in coffee come from?
On ordinary days, behind the bar, you get to meet all kinds of customers. Quite a few of them are not used to coffee beans that are on the acidic side. Usually, the coffees with pronounced acidity are those that are roasted lighter, and indeed some lightly roasted coffees have an acidity that is hard to accept. So customers naturally form the impression that cof [more…]
Light Roast Pour-Over Single-Origin Bean Recommendations | Why Is Light Roast Coffee Sour? Which Light Roast Beans Have Sweet, Fruity, and Floral Flavors in Pour-Over Coffee?
On ordinary days, I get to meet all kinds of customers behind the bar, and quite a few of them are not used to coffee beans that lean sour. Usually, the coffees with strong acidity are those that are roasted lighter, and indeed some lightly roasted coffees have a sourness that is hard to accept. So customers naturally form the impression that cof [more…]
Factors Influencing Coffee Flavor | Why Do Coffee Beans Have Fruity Flavors? Recommended Specialty Pour-Over Coffee Beans with Pronounced Sweetness and Rich Fruity Aromas
Front Street Coffee - Introduction to the Floral and Fruity Aromas of Coffee Beans. The main factors affecting coffee flavor are the following four, and below we will explain from the four aspects of variety, origin, processing method, and roast level how to choose the coffee beans that suit you. Why does coffee have fruity notes? The reason coffee smells (and tastes) "fruity" ultimately comes down [more…]
Drip Bag Coffee | Can Hot Milk Be Used Instead of Hot Water to Brew Drip Bag Coffee? How to Make a Delicious Latte with Drip Bag Coffee?
A reader submitted a contribution, saying they recently bought a bunch of drip coffee bags during a sale, so they wanted to brew them using different methods. Then they found a somewhat tricky approach—brewing with milk. But since they had never tried it, they were worried it might go terribly wrong, so they asked Front Street whether it was feasible. For this kind of thing that benefits coffee lovers, Front Street has always been a No p [more…]
Coffee Roast Levels | How Can Coffee Beginners Quickly Distinguish the Roast Level of Coffee Beans? How Are Coffee Bean Roast Levels Defined?
As is well known, Front Street primarily sells coffee beans and has shops on both Taobao and Tmall, so friends who can't make it to the physical store often place orders online. Some of them then noticed that Front Street's bean labels don't indicate the roast level of the coffee beans, and they reported that once they receive the beans, they don't know how to identify [more…]
Cold Brew Coffee Bean Flavor Recommendations | Is There a Big Difference in Flavor and Taste Between Ice Drip Coffee and Cold Brew Coffee? Introduction to Cold Coffee Extraction Principles, Brewing Methods, and Coffee-to-Water Ratio
For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow our WeChat official account: Front Street Coffee (FrontStreet Coffee). "What is the difference in taste between cold brew coffee and ice drip coffee?" "Which is simpler to make, cold brew coffee or ice drip coffee?" Guests visiting Front Street Coffee (FrontStr [more…]
Tropical Fruit Aroma Specialty Coffee | What Factors Affect Coffee Bean Flavor? Which Floral and Fruity, High-Sweetness Pour-Over Beans Are Recommended for Beginners?
Coffee is a fruit—everyone knows that. But to be more precise, coffee is also a tropical fruit, so it can not only be eaten directly but should theoretically also have the tropical fruit characteristics mentioned above by Front Street. Yet when we pick a fully ripe coffee cherry on site, whether we smell it or eat it, it does not [more…]
Benefits of Drinking Cold Brew Coffee | What Is the Coffee Shop Method for Making Cold Brew Coffee? What Are the Advantages and Characteristics of Cold Brew Coffee?
For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow our WeChat official account: FrontStreet Coffee. As a blockbuster product in coffee shops, cold brew coffee is one of the completely machine-free brewing methods. For many people, cold brew coffee is indeed the epitome of what a good cup of coffee should be. [more…]
Coffee Bean Buying Guide | Whole Beans or Ground Coffee: Which Is Better? Which Coffee Beans Suit Pour-Over, French Press, Espresso Machines, and Clever Drippers?
Aroma is the soul of coffee beans, and freshness is the guarantee of their quality. Therefore, Front Street Coffee believes that to buy coffee rich in aroma, you need to choose freshly roasted coffee beans. Below are six tips and guidelines on buying coffee beans that Front Street Coffee has compiled for you, as a gift to those who love coffee. When buying roasted coffee beans, [more…]
Buying Coffee Beans Advice | For Pour-Over Coffee Beginners: Should You Buy Fresh Coffee Beans or Pre-Ground Coffee Powder? How Do Beginners Choose Roasted Coffee Beans?
Aroma is the soul of coffee beans, and freshness is the guarantee of their quality. Therefore, Front Street Coffee believes that if you want to buy coffee bursting with rich aroma, you should choose freshly roasted coffee beans. Below are six tips and guidelines on buying coffee beans that Front Street Coffee has put together for you, as a gift to those of you who love coffee. When buying roasted coffee beans, [more…]
The History of Cold Brew Coffee | What Types of Coffee Beans Should You Use for Homemade Cold Brew Coffee? What Are the Coffee-to-Water Ratio, Extraction Time, and Grind Size Parameters for Cold Brew?
For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow our WeChat official account: Front Street Coffee (FrontStreet Coffee). In the coffee industry, iced coffee is extremely popular, especially in the hot summer, when its popularity feels like fans surrounding their idol. So, speaking of iced coffee, [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…]
Anaerobic Coffee Pour-Over Tutorial | What Are the Characteristics of Anaerobic Coffee Beans? What Adjustments Are Needed When Using Anaerobic Beans for Pour-Over? How to Brew Anaerobic Coffee with a Juicy Mouthfeel?
Compared to other conventional processing methods, anaerobically processed coffee beans usually have a more intense and more distinctive flavor (for the most part), because their fermentation tends to go a bit deeper. For example, the Front Street 90+ Eleta on the Front Street Coffee menu has obvious notes of longan, spice, and citrus. [more…]
Cold Brew Coffee Single-Origin Bean Recommendations | Can Dark Roast Coffee Beans Be Used for Cold Brew? What Are the Grind Size, Coffee-to-Water Ratio, and Extraction Time for Cold Brew Coffee? Step-by-Step Guide to Making Cold Brew Coffee
For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow the WeChat public account: Front Street Coffee (FrontStreet Coffee). In the coffee industry, iced coffee is extremely popular, especially in the hot summer, when its popularity feels like fans surrounding their idol. So when it comes to iced coffee [more…]
SOE Coffee Bean Recommendations | How Can Coffee Beginners Choose SOE Coffee Beans? How Do You Make a Delicious SOE Americano and SOE Latte?
As the specialty coffee scene in China grows ever more vibrant, high-quality single-origin beans from producing regions around the world are frequently appearing on the menus of many cafés. Not only does each coffee come with detailed traceability information, but many single-origin lots also leave a lasting impression with their distinctive aromas. For example, the bean list at Front Street Coffee shops includes an entire section [more…]
The Origin and History of Cold Brew Coffee | Which Coffee Beans Are Good for Cold Brew? How Can Coffee Beginners Choose Single-Origin Beans for Cold Brew? An Introduction to Cold Brew Methods, Coffee-to-Water Ratios, and Extraction Parameters
For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow: Front Street Coffee (Frontsteet Coffee) Many friends who come to Front Street to drink coffee say that watching the ice water in the cold drip brewer slowly drip through the process is so soothing, and ask Front Street what kind of coffee this is. This is the biggest difference between cold drip coffee and many other coffee categories. [more…]
Moka Pot Milk Coffee | Why Is the Moka Pot So Popular? Can You Use Fresh Milk When Brewing Coffee with a Moka Pot? How Can Coffee Beginners Make Milk Coffee with a Moka Pot?
For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow our WeChat public account: Front Street Coffee (FrontStreet Coffee). Recently, many friends have been asking Front Street, "What coffee beans are suitable for a moka pot?" So Front Street took a look at the moka pot sales in our online store and put together the top four best-selling moka pots. [more…]