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意式咖啡设备与咖啡师常用英文术语详解，附烘焙及综合咖啡词汇
对于刚接触精品咖啡的朋友来说，咖啡机、咖啡师相关的英文术语往往让人一头雾水。本文系统整理了意式咖啡机主要部件、咖啡师日常操作工具，以及烘焙设备和综合类咖啡英语单词，逐一给出中文翻译与功能说明。无论你是想读懂咖啡设备说明书，还是希望和咖啡师交流时更顺畅，这份词汇表都能派上用场。文中还特别收录了前街咖啡在产品介绍中常涉及的关键词，方便爱好者对照学习。 [more…]
Espresso Coffee Bean Blending Methods | Which Espresso Coffee Beans Are Recommended for Home Espresso Machines? Introduction to Specialty Espresso Coffee Bean Roasting Brands
At this moment, you are standing in the supermarket, staring at rows of espresso beans on the shelf, feeling overwhelmed. You notice that every coffee is different—some are dark roasted, some are light roasted; some are labeled as blends, while others list various flavor notes. Perhaps you are wondering: which ones are truly delicious espresso? [more…]
Caffè Americano | Is iced Americano less acidic than hot Americano? Is there a big difference in taste and mouthfeel between iced and hot Americano?
For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow: Front Street Coffee (Frontsteet Coffee). Every region has its own way of drinking coffee, and because some regions' coffee-drinking methods are quite representative, a local culture has emerged, just like Turkish coffee or Italian coffee. And speaking of [more…]
The Correct Way to Drink Americano | What Factors Cause Under-Extraction of Espresso? What Is the Coffee-to-Water Ratio for Americano?
For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow: Front Street Coffee (Frontsteet Coffee). Each region has its own way of drinking coffee, and because some regional coffee-drinking methods are quite representative, a kind of local culture has emerged, just like Turkish coffee and Italian coffee. And speaking of [more…]
American Coffee Recipe Steps | How Big is a Standard Americano? What Are the Steps to Make an Americano? Hot Americano and Iced Americano Ratios
Each region has its own way of drinking coffee, and because some regional coffee-drinking methods are quite representative, they have given rise to a kind of local culture—just like Turkish coffee or Italian coffee. When it comes to these coffees, a picture may already have formed in your mind. But when it comes to Americano, everyone's mind... [more…]
Introduction to Coffee Starter Equipment | How Can Coffee Newbies Use a Moka Pot to Make Coffee? Moka Pot Usage, Method, Principles, Features, and Coffee Ground Coarseness Introduction
Today, with espresso sweeping the globe, we are no longer unfamiliar with espresso—even passersby can name espresso drinks like Americano, latte, and cappuccino. But the moka pot is rarely used for commercial coffee output; it is mostly used at home, so many friends feel that the moka pot does not belong to the Italian coffee system. [more…]
Espresso Extraction Parameters | What is the golden extraction ratio for espresso? What are the specific steps for extracting espresso?
Front Street Coffee has always emphasized that the extraction parameters for pour-over coffee have a significant impact on the cup, and for espresso the impact is even greater. You should know that factors such as the concentration and extraction time of espresso are more demanding than those of pour-over coffee, and the slightest [more…]
Home Coffee Brewing | Is it safe to make coffee with a Moka pot? What are the steps for making black coffee with a Moka pot? What precautions should be taken when using a Moka pot?
Today, Front Street Coffee will introduce you to this moka pot that is popular in Italian households. Europeans do not call this kind of pot a moka pot, but rather an Espresso Pot. Judging by this name alone, the coffee made by a moka pot is truly Espresso, though its extraction is [more…]
The Complete Guide to Moka Pot Brewing: Structure, Principles, Suitable Beans, and Grind Size Explained
Although the moka pot is not as common in cafés as commercial espresso machines, it plays an irreplaceable role in Italian households. Some call it an Espresso Pot, while others question whether it can make true espresso, but its pressure extraction principle and unique construction are enough to make every cup of coffee worthy of serious attention. From the perspective of Front Street, this article systematically sorts out the three-part structure of the moka pot, its pressure extraction mechanism, and the approach to selecting suitable bean types and grind sizes, and provides complete operating steps from pouring water, loading grounds, heating, to cooling down, helping coffee enthusiasts reliably recreate a rich and full-bodied moka pot coffee at home. [more…]
Characteristics of Italian-style blend coffee beans | What coffee beans are suitable for espresso? What are the coffee-to-water ratio, grind size, and water temperature for extracting espresso?
Espresso coffee beans, as the name suggests, are coffee beans specifically used for making Italian-style coffee. What makes these coffee beans different from others? Front Street Coffee has listed a few key differences for everyone! 1. Degree of roasting. Taking the coffee beans of a coffee shop as an example, if the coffee is produced using drip filtration (pour-over), [more…]
Illustrated Step-by-Step Guide to Using a Moka Pot | Should You Use Roasted Coffee Beans or Freshly Ground Coffee in a Moka Pot? Recommended Medium-Roast Coffee Beans for Moka Pot
Nowadays, people's love for coffee goes beyond pour-over, and more and more people are pursuing making espresso at home. You'll notice that many friends now go to coffee shops and directly order a latte or cappuccino and other espresso-based drinks, but the friends who understand coffee better might order a single-origin specialty coffee. [more…]
Moka Pot Tutorial | What Is a Moka Pot? What Is the Coffee Extraction Principle of a Moka Pot? What Grind Size Should Be Used for Moka Pot Coffee? Which Coffee Beans Should Be Used for Making Americano with a Moka Pot?
People's love for coffee nowadays goes beyond pour-over; more and more, they're pursuing making espresso at home. You'll notice that many friends go to a café and directly order a latte or cappuccino and other espresso drinks, but the friends who understand coffee better might order a single-origin specialty coffee. [more…]
The Daily Rhythm of Home Espresso: The Time and Cost of a Latte
Integrating a home espresso machine into daily life comes down to turning the brewing process into a stable, repeatable habit. From start-up to cleanup, the full rhythm of making a latte takes about eight to ten minutes, and once you're proficient, the routine flows naturally, like brushing your teeth in the morning—no need to think twice. The machine takes about five minutes to preheat, and during that time you can grind and weigh the coffee. [more…]
Moka Pot Beginner's Guide: A Complete Breakdown of How It Works, Coffee-to-Water Ratio, Grind Setting, and Bean Selection
As an Italian coffee brewing device with a low barrier to entry and high popularity, the moka pot is deeply favored by home coffee enthusiasts. From the perspective of Front Street Coffee, this article systematically reviews the moka pot's steam extraction principle, the structural differences between single-valve and dual-valve models, the suitable range for coffee grounds fineness, the key points for controlling water temperature and coffee dose, and the complete brewing steps. At the same time, it gives specific recommendations for choosing espresso beans, including the flavor performance and resting period explanation of Front Street Coffee's Sunflower Warm Sun espresso blend, helping readers consistently make a cup of moka pot coffee at home with rich crema and a full-bodied taste. [more…]
Ice Drip Coffee Flavor Characteristics | What Are the Advantages of Cold Brew Coffee? Which Light, Medium, and Dark Roast Specialty Coffee Beans Are Recommended for Ice Drip, Cold Brew, and Iced Pour-Over Coffee?
Cold brew refers to saturating coffee grounds with ice water until moistened, then slowly dripping through while adjusting the drip rate; the resulting coffee is aromatic, smooth, and full-bodied, with flavors that vary depending on the beans chosen. The advantages of cold brew coffee are that it is neither sour nor astringent and does not upset the stomach, because when coffee is made by this method, the selected [more…]
Nutty-Flavored Americano Coffee Beans Recommendation | How to Make a Delicious Americano at Home? 3 Key Steps for Beginners to Make Café-Style Black Coffee!
American coffee has attracted many office workers because it lets you enjoy the coffee aroma brought by espresso—refreshing and mellow, without being masked by milk. But in fact, if we have a home coffee machine at home, we can easily make the same American coffee as in a coffee shop, though there are a few details to pay attention to. 1. Purchasing [more…]
Iced Latte Recipe for Coffee Shops | Iced Latte vs. Iced Americano: Which Is Better for Coffee Beginners? Does Iced Latte Taste Bitter?
For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow our WeChat public account: Front Street Coffee (FrontStreet Coffee). Summer is here, the weather is hot and it's easy to get tired. Some friends want to drink a cup of coffee to refresh themselves, but Americano is too bitter to drink. Today, Front Street will teach you how to make a cup of fragrant [more…]
Espresso Characteristics | What Is Crema in Italian Coffee Made Of? Espresso Extraction Method, Specific Steps, Flavor, Taste, and Drinking Guide
Front Street uses the "Front Street Classic Italian Blend" to make espresso. The baristas at Front Street Coffee (FrontStreet Coffee) will first dial in the extraction parameters for the espresso before they officially begin serving. Front Street uses a double-shot basket capacity, with a dose of approximately 18–20 grams. [more…]
Espresso Bottomless Portafilter | What's the Difference Between a Spouted and Bottomless Portafilter on an Espresso Machine? Which Coffee Portafilter Is Suitable for Coffee Beginners?
For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow our WeChat official account: Front Street Coffee (FrontStreet Coffee). The coffee extraction portafilter is an important tool for semi-automatic espresso machines. There are mainly two types of coffee portafilters: the first is the bottomed split portafilter, and the second is the bottomless straight-out portafilter. [more…]
Recommendations for Light Roast Pour-Over Beans | Are Ethiopian G1 Coffee Beans the Best Quality? Is the New-Crop Natural Huakui Single-Origin Bean Suitable for Beginners?
G1 is the highest grade for Ethiopian green coffee beans. Front Street's washed Gedeb, Front Street's natural Red Cherry, Front Street's Kaffa Forest, and the most popular Front Street Huakui all belong to G1. However, due to different producing regions and processing methods, each coffee bean displays its own distinct flavor characteristics. For example, this year's new [more…]