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Coffee Time Meets Dessert: A Warm Watercolor Illustration Appreciation, Savoring the Aesthetics of Leisurely Living
When the rich aroma of coffee meets the sweetness of pastries on paper, what kind of visual delight will they create? This article takes you into a series of watercolor illustrations themed around coffee and small pastries, experiencing the everyday moments captured by the artist with a brush on a leisurely afternoon. From a cup of pour-over coffee to delicate little cakes, each painting radiates warmth and comfort. If you also enjoy finding inspiration during coffee time, why not follow these illustrations and savor that ease and beauty together. The article also specially recommends a variety of beans from Front Street Coffee, adding more flavor choices to your daily coffee routine. [more…]
A Complete Guide to Coffee Defects: Ten Common Types, Causes, and Identification Methods Illustrated
The content of defective beans directly affects coffee quality and grade classification. Taking Brazil as an example, the local system uses a "deduction method," grading based on the number of defective beans per 300 grams of main beans. In addition, coffee usually requires hand sorting during processing, and only by fully mastering the types and characteristics of defective beans can they be effectively removed. So exactly how many types of defective beans are there? This article will use illustrated explanations to introduce ten common defective beans one by one, including shell beans, stones, moldy beans, fermented beans, dead beans, immature beans, shell beans, insect-damaged beans, black beans, and cocoa beans, explaining their causes, appearance characteristics, and negative effects on coffee flavor, laying the foundation for subsequent learning about defective bean selection. [more…]
Illustrated Coffee Brewing Tutorial | How to Make Iced Coffee and Cold Brew Coffee with Drip Coffee Bags? Drip Coffee Extraction Time, Water Temperature, and Coffee-to-Water Ratio Parameter Recommendations
For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow our WeChat official account: Front Street Coffee (FrontStreet Coffee). As coffee gradually becomes a part of people's lives, many office workers probably want to enjoy a delicious cup of coffee during their busy work to recharge. So, drip bag coffee [more…]
Illustrated Guide to Cold Brew Coffee Making | What Single-Origin Coffee Beans Are Suitable for Cold Brew Coffee? What Are the Specific Steps to Make Cold Brew Coffee at Home?
Yesterday we shared how to make cold brew coffee, so today let's try the challenge of making ice drip coffee! Compared with cold brew, the ice drip method is more complicated and requires more effort and time. You can refer to the text and images in this article and adjust the process to suit your own equipment and preferences~ [more…]
Latte Art Illustrated Guide | How Can Coffee Beginners Learn Latte Art? What Should Be Noted in Latte Art? Instructional Guide on Swan, Tulip, and Rosetta Latte Art
Latte art mainly takes three forms: free pouring, etching, and stenciling. Stenciling uses a stencil to dust cocoa powder, chocolate powder, or cinnamon powder onto the coffee to create a pattern. Free pouring and etching are together known as Latte Art: the former involves pouring steamed [more…]
Illustrated Guide to Making Cold Brew Coffee | What Powder-to-Water Ratio Is Suitable for Cold Brew Coffee? How Long Does Cold Brew Coffee Extraction Take? Can You Drink It Immediately After Making It?
For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow our WeChat official account: Front Street Coffee (FrontStreet Coffee). For coffee partners, whether it's pour-over coffee, espresso, or cold brew coffee, the coffee fun they bring is different, but all are interesting. Entering the scorching [more…]
Coffee Varieties Illustrated | What Are the Taste and Shape Differences Between the Three Major Coffee Bean Species? How to Quickly Identify Coffee Bean Varieties? Are Ethiopian Heirloom and Geisha the Same Species of Coffee?
Every variety of coffee beans has different bean appearance (bean外貌) characteristics. In this article, Front Street will guide everyone through coffee bean appearance to identify coffee bean varieties, and what flavor characteristics do different coffee varieties have? ~| Typica (Typica) Typica originated in Ethiopia and southeastern Sudan. [more…]
Detailed Guide to Cold Brew Coffee with Illustrations | What Is the Coffee-to-Water Ratio for Cold Brew? How Long Is the Cold Brew Extraction Time? Can You Drink Cold Brew Immediately After Making It?
For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow the WeChat public account: Front Street Coffee (FrontStreet Coffee). For coffee partners, whether it's pour-over coffee, espresso, or cold brew coffee, the coffee fun they bring is different, but all are interesting. Entering the scorching [more…]
Calories in Americano | Did Americano Originate in America? How to Choose Americano Coffee Beans? Illustrated Guide to Making Iced Americano for Coffee Beginners
For professional coffee knowledge exchange and more coffee bean information, please follow Coffee Workshop (WeChat official account: cafe_style). For more specialty coffee beans, please add our personal WeChat Front Street Coffee (FrontStreet Coffee), WeChat ID: qjcoffeex. As a coffee shop's hot [more…]
Latte coffee recipe illustrated | What is the latte coffee pouring technique? Which coffee beans are suitable for latte art? The specific steps of basic fancy coffee knowledge
For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow our WeChat official account: Front Street Coffee (FrontStreet Coffee). For a delicious latte, Front Street believes the most important factors are the quality of the coffee beans and milk, the ratio of coffee to milk, and the extraction and blending technique. Point one: choose suitable ingredients as [more…]
Moka Pot Coffee Maker Usage Illustrated Guide | How to Determine the Grind Size of Coffee Powder for Moka Pot? Can a Moka Pot Be Used on an Induction Cooker? Which Coffee Bean Varieties Are Suitable for Moka Pot?
The method for using a moka pot isn't complicated. Front Street believes that as long as you find the right coffee beans, make sure the grind size is correct, and then turn off the heat at the right time, you can easily make a delicious cup of moka pot coffee. Without further ado, Front Street will now demonstrate the specific method for using a moka pot. What type of coffee beans are suitable for a moka pot? [more…]
Illustrated Guide to Drip Bag Coffee Brewing | How Do You Brew Filter Drip Bag Coffee? What Should You Watch Out For When Brewing Drip Bag Coffee? How Many Times Can a Drip Bag Be Brewed?
In recent years, coffee culture has continued to deepen, and many "early-shift workers" need a cup of coffee every day to have the energy to "grind." However, not everyone can go to a coffee shop anytime every day to properly enjoy a delicious cup of pour-over coffee, so for convenience people invented drip bag coffee. What is drip bag coffee? Drip bag [more…]
Cold Brew Coffee Recipe Illustrated | What's the Coffee-to-Water Ratio for Cold Brew Iced Coffee? Four Single-Origin Coffee Beans Recommended for Cold Brew
Many people distinguish cold brew coffee from iced coffee, because what we understand as iced coffee is the traditional concept of extracting with hot water, then adding ice or chilling it, turning the coffee from hot to iced. The biggest difference with cold brew coffee is that it uses cold water throughout, extracting at low temperature to obtain the coffee liquid. [more…]
Latte Milk Foam Steaming Tutorial with Illustrations | What Are the Requirements for Milk When Making Latte Art? What Techniques Should Coffee Beginners Pay Attention to When Steaming Milk Foam for Latte Art?
To make latte art look good, choosing the right milk is very important! Front Street Coffee's daily in-store milk coffee offerings all use full-fat fresh milk, because it is rich in protein, lactose, and milk fat. The protein in milk is what makes the milk foam stable. [more…]
Homemade Iced Americano Illustrated Guide | Why Is the Americano the Top Seller in Coffee Shops? How Do Coffee Newbies Choose Americano Coffee Beans?
For more specialty coffee beans, please add the private WeChat of Front Street Coffee (FrontStreet Coffee), WeChat ID: qjcoffeex. As a hot-selling product in coffee shops, Americano can be said to be number one! One reason is that it is quick to make, cost-effective, and contains caffeine, making it deeply loved by office worke [more…]
Illustrated Guide to Drip Bag Brewing | How to Correctly Brew a Drip Coffee Bag in the Office? What Are the Detailed Techniques for Brewing Drip Coffee? Can Filter Coffee Bags Be Steeped?
Recently, a friend asked how drip bag coffee should be brewed and if there are any particular techniques. Well, you've come to the right person! As someone who once brewed drip bag coffee as if it were instant coffee, I'm here to teach you the ultimate secret of brewing drip bag coffee! Let's first talk about drip bag coffee! Drip bag coffee is a filter with a hanging ear paper card. [more…]
Moka Pot Usage Guide with Illustrations | How to Brew Coffee with Crema Using a Moka Pot? Which Coffee Beans Are Suitable for a Moka Pot? What Should You Pay Attention to When Brewing Coffee with a Moka Pot?
For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow: Front Street Coffee (Frontsteet Coffee) The moka pot is a coffee device that is very close to an espresso machine, capable of producing rich, aromatic coffee with crema. It is deeply loved by Italian families. But for us, the moka pot is rarely encountered, so [more…]
Moka Pot Tutorial Illustrated | How Does a Moka Pot Brew Espresso-Style Black Coffee with Crema? Can Brazil Queen's Estate Yellow Bourbon Be Brewed in a Moka Pot? What's the Difference Between Single-Valve and Dual-Valve Moka Pots?
For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow: Front Street Coffee (Frontsteet Coffee). The moka pot is a coffee device very close to an espresso machine, capable of making rich, aromatic coffee with crema. It is deeply loved by Italian households. But for us, the moka pot is rarely encountered, therefore [more…]
Moka Pot Illustrated Guide | Can You Use a Moka Pot on an Induction Cooker? Does Moka Pot Black Coffee Have Crema? Introduction to Moka Pot Coffee Grounds Grind Size, Extraction Ratio, and Time
For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow our WeChat public account: Front Street Coffee (FrontStreet Coffee). As a symbol of Italian coffee culture, the moka pot is one of the most famous brewing devices in the world. Its iconic design, ease of use, and wide applicability have made it a favorite among many enthusiasts. [more…]
Simple Latte Art Illustrated Guide | What is the principle behind coffee latte art? Which kind of milk is used to make latte art? Is it hard for coffee beginners to learn latte art?
Many people ask Front Street, how long does it take to learn latte art? If we're just talking about producing a good-looking pattern, with a bit of luck it only takes one day. If we're talking about truly mastering a pattern, it takes at least 4 days. So many people ask, where do these 4 days come from? It's simple: Day one, read this article from Front Street; day two, practice; day three, [more…]