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A Detailed Guide to the Correct Way to Drink Cappuccino and Milk Foam Preparation: Wet vs. Dry and Front Street Coffee Recommendations
As a classic representative of Italian coffee, the charm of cappuccino lies in the golden ratio of espresso, steamed milk, and milk foam. But do you know the difference between a dry cappuccino and a wet cappuccino? The former has thick milk foam and a prominent coffee flavor, while the latter is mostly milk with a softer mouthfeel, similar to a latte. This article will start with the origin and naming of cappuccino, explain in detail its ratio variations and flavor characteristics, and share the correct way to taste it along with key points for making milk foam. Whether you are a strong-flavor drinker who prefers an intense coffee taste or a beginner who likes a light, milky flavor, you can find the cup that suits you. Front Street Coffee has also selected beans suitable for making cappuccino for you, helping you recreate an authentic Italian flavor at home. [more…]
The Correct Way to Drink Americano Black Coffee | Can You Add Sugar and Milk to Americano? What Are Americano Coffee Beans? Is the Flavor and Mouthfeel Very Different from Espresso?
What is the correct way to drink Americano? Front Street Coffee's baristas are occasionally asked such tricky questions by some customers, and every time this happens, Front Street tells them that as long as you savor it with care and find it tasty, that's enough. In fact, Front Street knows he is asking whether Front Street has a set of standard norms for drinking coffee, but Front Street believes that one should not be bound by conventions in [more…]
Espresso Coffee Powder-to-Water Ratio | How Many Milliliters Is 1 Shot of Espresso? What Is the Correct Way to Drink Espresso? Introduction to Espresso Extraction Recipes
The standard espresso ratio is 1:2—a single shot uses 9g of grounds to yield 18g of liquid, and a double shot uses 18g of grounds to yield 36g of liquid. When actually pulling a shot, fine-tune based on this brew ratio and the taste. The grind size for espresso is also adjusted by referencing this extraction time: if it runs fast, grind finer; if it runs slow, grind coarser, until the extraction time matches. [more…]
The Correct Way to Drink Espresso | What Is Espresso Made Of? What Is the Standard Coffee-to-Water Ratio for Pulling a Shot?
Espresso is surely familiar to everyone; the coffee base for many milk-based coffee drinks is made by extracting espresso under pressure from an espresso machine and then adding milk. Many beginners have also asked Front Street Coffee (FrontStreet Coffee) whether espresso can be drunk directly. [more…]
The Correct Way to Drink a Dirty Coffee | How Do You Make a Dirty with Distinct Layers? Does the Shape of the Cup Affect the Taste and Mouthfeel of a Dirty Coffee?
In recent years, a type of iced milk coffee called Dirty has become increasingly popular. The warm, rich espresso on top blends with the sweet, delicious cold milk, creating a unique mouthfeel of alternating hot and cold. Its photogenic good looks are an added bonus, and many cafés have added it to their regular menus. What is Dirty coffee? [more…]
American Coffee Beans Recommendation | What Is the Correct Way to Drink Americano? Can You Add Sugar and Milk to Hot Americano?
Open your phone, and you'll often see a cup of dark drink in some celebrity paparazzi photos—that's the legendary Americano. Some curious friends might ask: is Americano black coffee? Yes, Americano is a type of black coffee, and aside from milk coffee, Americano is the most popular [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…]
How to Make Espresso | How Is Espresso Made? What Flavor Characteristics Do Italian Coffees Have? What Is the Correct Way to Drink Espresso?
For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow our WeChat official account: Front Street Coffee (FrontStreet Coffee). Espresso originated in Italy, derived from the Italian word "Express," meaning "pressed out, pushed out." Through the boiler of an Italian coffee machine [more…]
The correct way to drink espresso | How much coffee powder is used to make an espresso? How do you determine the grind setting for espresso beans?
When brewing coffee, we all know that the coarseness of the grind is very important. If you're not careful and don't find the right grind setting, or if the grind is uneven, the coffee can easily end up under-extracted or over-extracted. Compared with methods like pour-over and cold brew, espresso grounds are ground much finer and require more precise adjustment to get the taste of the espresso just right. [more…]
The Correct Way to Drink Cold Brew Coffee | What Is Cold Brew? Where Did Cold Brew Coffee Come From? Which Coffee Beans Can Be Used for Cold Brew? An Introduction to Cold Brew Coffee's Coffee-to-Water Ratio, Grind Size, Extraction Time, and Water
Many friends who come to Front Street Coffee say that watching the ice water slowly drip through the cold drip tower is so soothing, and they ask Front Street what kind of coffee this is. This is the biggest difference between cold drip coffee and many other coffee categories—it generally requires a long, slow extraction of 6-8 hours, so usually Front Street's cold drip output is not large. [more…]
The Correct Way to Drink Cold Brew Coffee | Which Single-Origin Coffee Beans Are Suitable for Making Cold Brew Black Coffee? How Do the Flavors of Ice-Water Extraction and Hot-Water Extraction Differ?
Before we knew it, September has arrived again. I believe friends in the southern region are still battling it out every day alongside the enthusiastic Mr. Sun—the weather is still quite hot. For coffee lovers, the refreshing drink that immediately comes to mind is none other than iced coffee. Arriving at Front Street Coffee (FrontStreet Coffee), as soon as you walk in, [more…]
Drip Bag Brewing Guide | Can you steep a drip coffee bag directly in water? What is the correct way to brew black drip bag coffee? Can drip bag coffee be brewed multiple times?
For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow: Front Street Coffee (Frontsteet Coffee). In an era when coffee was not yet popular, instant coffee was a very popular product, but now, people's demand for coffee is growing higher and higher—not only do they want to taste it in coffee shops, they also want to brew it themselves. When faced with going out [more…]
The Correct Way to Drink Mandheling Coffee | What Are the Variety, Green Bean Processing Method of Indonesian Mandheling Coffee? An Introduction to Water Temperature, Grind Size, and Pouring Technique for Mandheling Pour-Over Coffee
Speaking of Front Street Mandheling coffee, there's a rather curious phenomenon at Front Street: in the past, Front Street Mandheling coffee was mostly favored by men, but now women have gradually come to like it too! If you're used to the taste of Ethiopian coffee, then trying Front Street Mandheling coffee may feel unfamiliar; but if [more…]
Illustrated Guide to the Correct Way to Use a Moka Pot | Is Moka Pot Coffee Espresso? How Do You Make Americano with a Moka Pot? What Are the Pros and Cons of a Moka Pot?
Coffee from outside is delicious, sure, but who can afford to eat out every day? Some handy friends usually choose to make it at home. For the Americano and latte you drink often, the most important thing is still the espresso base. Due to limited money and space, many friends simply can't make it at home. [more…]
The correct way to make a flat white | How can coffee novices make a flat white at home? Which has thicker milk foam, an Aussie white or a latte, and which is easier to pour latte art with?
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 private WeChat: Front Street Coffee (FrontStreet Coffee), WeChat ID: qjcoffeexFlat wh [more…]
The Correct Way to Froth Milk | Which Type of Milk Keeps Coffee Foam Lasting Longer? What Techniques Must Beginners Master to Make Latte Art?
Many people struggle to froth milk properly when they first start learning latte art. In fact, the quality of the milk also affects how easy it is to froth. Front Street Coffee would like to introduce a few types of milk that are easy to froth! In the eyes of baristas, milk is divided into ambient milk and chilled milk, whole milk and skim milk. When making coffee la— [more…]
Commercial Americano Coffee Bean Recommendations | What Types of Espresso Are There? Which Espresso Blends Make Good Americanos? How to Drink Americano Black Coffee
For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow: Front Street Coffee (Frontsteet Coffee) What is the correct way to drink Americano? Front Street's baristas are occasionally asked such tricky questions by some customers, and every time this happens, Front Street tells them, just taste it with your heart and it's good if you enjoy it. Actually, front [more…]
Flat White | What are the differences between a Flat White and a Latte? Which has a higher coffee concentration, an Australian-style white coffee or a latte?
Regarding the name of the Flat White, this Italian-style fancy coffee, coffee enthusiasts often mispronounce it—either accidentally calling it "Fuyubai" or "Aoruibai." So what exactly is the correct pronunciation? And what kind of charm does its flavor hold? In the following article, Front Street Coffee (FrontStreet Coffe [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…]
Benefits of Americano black coffee | Where did Americano coffee originate? How much caffeine is in a cup of Americano? What are the pros and cons of drinking Americano?
Many customers of FrontStreet Coffee wonder why espresso-based drinks include Americano. Literally, Americano means American-style coffee. Front Street believes there are mainly two correct ways to drink Americano: one is [more…]