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Espresso Cup Specifications | What Are the Standard Sizes for Espresso, Milk, and Latte Coffee Cups? Which Coffee Cups Should Be Used for Americano, Cappuccino, and Latte?
At FrontStreet Coffee, you'll see ceramic cups of all sizes lined up on the espresso machine, and these cups have specific meanings—different types of coffee are served in different cup sizes. In this article, Front Street tells you the secrets behind these coffee cups. [more…]
Grind Size | Pour-Over, French Press, Cold Brew, and Ice Drip Grind Size Reference Recommendations
What is the first step in brewing coffee? Grinding beans. In recent years, with the rise of the specialty coffee wave, more and more people have come to enjoy drinking coffee, and at the same time, more and more people hope to fully experience the beauty and leisure of drinking coffee, so they choose to buy coffee beans and brew them at home. And so at this point, a [more…]
An Introduction to Green Coffee Bean Grades | A Comparison of Coffee Bean Characteristics, Flavor, and Taste Across National Green Coffee Bean Grading Systems: G1, G2, AA, PB, SHB
For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow our WeChat official account: Front Street Coffee (FrontStreet Coffee). Many friends, while drinking coffee at Front Street, ask our baristas, "What is Yirgacheffe G1 and Yirgacheffe G2?" "What is Kenya AA, AB?" What is Guate... [more…]
Coffee Bean Grind Size Levels | How to Determine Coffee Ground Coarseness for Pour-Over? What Are the Grind Size Parameters for Pour-Over, Ice Drip, Cold Brew, and Espresso?
For more specialty coffee knowledge, follow our WeChat public account: FrontStreet Coffee (FrontStreet Coffee) No matter what equipment is used to brew coffee, the coffee beans must be ground, the purpose being to allow the coffee's flavor compounds to dissolve more quickly. Of course, not all of the coffee's soluble [more…]
Coffee Grind Size Levels | What Grind Settings Are Suitable for Pour-Over, Ice Drip, Cold Brew, Espresso, Moka Pot, and French Press?
For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow our WeChat official account: Front Street Coffee (FrontStreet Coffee). No matter what equipment is used to brew coffee, the coffee beans need to be ground, and the purpose of this is to allow the coffee's flavor substances to dissolve more quickly. Of course, not all of the coffee's soluble [more…]
Starbucks Coffee Menu Full Analysis: Varieties, Cup Sizes, and Flavor Differences of Espresso and Cold Brew
As a globally renowned coffee chain brand, Starbucks' product line centers on espresso, from which classic beverages such as Americano, Latte, Cappuccino, Flat White, Mocha, and Caramel Macchiato are derived, offered in three sizes: Tall, Grande, and Venti. In recent years, the Cold Brew series has also quickly gained popularity, welcomed for its smooth mouthfeel brought by low-temperature long-time extraction. This article, compiled by Front Street Coffee, systematically sorts out the main types of Starbucks coffee, their brewing principles, and flavor characteristics, while also sharing the specific brewing parameters for Iced Americano, helping coffee enthusiasts more clearly understand the logic behind the menu and find the cup that suits their taste. [more…]
Coffee Grind Size Parameters | Pour-Over, Cold Brew, Ice Drip, Moka Pot – How Fine Should Coffee Grounds Be? A Guide to Using the Common Coffee Grind Size Reference Chart
"Excuse me, what grind size should I use for pour-over coffee?" "Why is the grind at setting 10 on your machine different from setting 10 on mine?" "When you say 'sugar-like,' do you mean caster sugar, granulated sugar, or brown sugar?" ... Are you still struggling to find the right grind size for your coffee brewing device? Front Street has an article to [more…]
Coffee Ground Size Reference Standards | Why Does Coffee Bean Grind Size Affect the Flavor and Mouthfeel of Pour-Over Coffee? How Fine Should Pour-Over Coffee Grounds Be?
If you are a passionate lover of pour-over coffee, then you must know that the following factors are among the reasons that affect your coffee's extraction and flavor! So let's count them with Front Street: water temperature, grind size, coffee-to-water ratio, extraction time... Front Street Coffee (FrontStreet [more…]
Coffee Bean Recommendations for American Coffee Makers | How to Make Delicious American Coffee with a Drip Coffee Maker? Coffee Grounds Grind Size Reference
Customers who frequently come to Front Street Coffee for a cup sometimes ask the baristas whether there's a lazy-friendly coffee machine suitable for home use, preferably at a reasonable price. Well then... let's take a look at the American-style drip coffee maker! The drip coffee maker is currently one of the more commonly used [more…]
How to brew ground coffee | How to determine the grind size for an American coffee maker? How to make delicious black coffee with an American drip machine?
Customers who frequently come to Front Street Coffee sometimes ask the baristas if there's a lazy-person coffee machine suitable for home use, preferably at a reasonable price. Well then... let's get to know the American drip coffee maker! The American drip coffee maker (Drip Coffee Maker) is currently one of the more commonly used [more…]
Coffee Flavor Extraction | What is the relationship between the grind size of freshly roasted coffee beans and coffee extraction? How fine should coffee grounds be for pour-over, espresso, and French press?
The grind size in coffee directly affects the contact area between the coffee and water as well as the extraction time, and it will directly impact the coffee's taste. But at the same time, coffee grind size is also the biggest headache for many people! In this article, Front Street will explain how to determine the appropriate grind size for different coffee beans. First [more…]
Grind Size | What coffee grind coarseness should be used for pour-over, cold brew, ice drip, moka pot, and espresso? How can coffee beginners judge the correct coffee grind size?
No matter what method we use to make coffee—whether it's pour-over, cold brew, or espresso—we first need to grind the coffee beans into grounds before we begin. The purpose of doing this is to increase the surface area of the coffee that comes into contact with water, speed up the dissolution of flavor compounds, and give the brewed coffee a fuller taste. [more…]
Coffee Grinding | Which is the finest grind setting from 1 to 10? How do you read the grind size for espresso and moka pot? How do you adjust the coffee grind size?
A delicious cup of coffee is hard-won, because from seed to cup is a very long wait, and even at the final step of extraction, you must ensure that the coffee you use meets brewing standards, because extraction is easy, but have you ever thought about it—coffee grounds extract flavor compounds, so the water used [more…]
French Press Coffee Brewing Guide: A Complete Analysis of Grind Size, Coffee-to-Water Ratio, and Steeping Time
The French press is simple to operate, yet it fully preserves the coffee's oils, aroma, and depth—making it the immersion brewing tool that comes closest to cupping. This article systematically walks through how to use a French press, from bean selection, grind size, coffee-to-water ratio, and water temperature control to the specific brewing steps, along with practical tips from Front Street Coffee. Whether you're a busy office worker or a beginner pour-over enthusiast, you can use these methods to easily brew a rich, smooth cup of breakfast coffee. [more…]
Coffee Shop Coffee Bean Recommendations | What is the optimal extraction for espresso? What are the coffee dose, grind size, and coffee-to-water ratio for espresso?
For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow our WeChat public account: Front Street Coffee (FrontStreet Coffee). Some people's first espresso is a rich and refreshing Americano, some are drawn in by beautiful latte art, and others fall in love with smooth, creamy milk coffee... None of them can do without a [more…]
What grind size should you actually use for a moka pot?: Balancing budget and drinking frequency
The grind size for a moka pot reveals different aspects depending on the brewing method. When buying beans day to day, you need to consider how quickly you'll drink them, how much to buy at once, and whether you mainly make black coffee or milk coffee at home. Pour-over easily draws out the aroma, an espresso machine emphasizes intensity, and a moka pot amplifies the rich, full-bodied feel. When choosing beans, you should first determine which one you use most often— [more…]
Coffee Grounds Coarseness Reference | Pour-Over Coffee Grind Size 1 to 10: Which Is the Finest? How to Adjust Coffee Bean Grind Parameters for Espresso and Moka Pot
A delicious cup of coffee is hard-won, because from seed to cup is a very long wait. Even at the final step of extraction, you must ensure that the coffee you use meets brewing standards, because extraction is easy—but have you ever thought about it? Coffee grounds are what extract the flavor compounds, [more…]
From Water Temperature to Coffee-to-Water Ratio: Key Practical Points and Common Misconceptions in the Entire Pour-Over Coffee Process
To brew a great cup of coffee, good beans alone are far from enough—storage method, grind size, water temperature, and brewing technique all directly affect the flavor of the final cup. This article explores seven key details in coffee making, from the temperature threshold for avoiding bitterness, to the golden ratio of coffee to water, to the flavor tipping point of holding time, offering practical advice for each. Whether you prefer drip equipment or other brewing methods, these principles will help you avoid common pitfalls and consistently reproduce a clean, balanced, and fresh cup of coffee. [more…]
Cold Brew Coffee vs Iced Coffee | Is Cold Brew Better Than Iced Americano or Iced Pour-Over? How to Make Cold Brew at Home? An Introduction to Cold Brew Coffee Water-to-Coffee Ratio and Grind Size Parameters
I believe many friends know that although iced drip coffee, like iced Americano, iced latte, and iced pour-over, falls under the category of iced coffee, the price of iced drip coffee is always considerably higher than other iced coffees, and sometimes the portion is even smaller. For example, a cup of Americano at Front Street Coffee is 23 yuan, while a cup of iced drip coffee is 40 yuan, making the latter more expensive than the former by [more…]
Coffee Filter Cup | How to adjust the pour-over parameters when brewing different doses of coffee with a V60? How to make multi-serving pour-over coffee with a V60 #01 filter cup?
Introduction: The V60 #01 dripper is used to brew 1–2 servings of coffee, and using 15–20 g of grounds is the most suitable. Some friends, when they really can't drink that much alone, will brew a little less, while some friends, when sharing with others, will brew a little more. So when brewing with a dripper of the same size, [more…]