Search Results for: Dongshankou cafes
Indonesian Coffee Brand Recommendations | Is Mandheling a specialty coffee? How does the wet-hulling process affect Mandheling's flavor? How can you identify authentic PWN Golden Mandheling?
In Sumatra, there is a very complex local system for distinguishing the Mandheling coffees produced there. The most common approach is to differentiate various Mandheling coffees by naming them according to different regions, green bean traders, and processing methods. Examples include Front Street Lintong Mandheling, Front Street Tiger Mandheling, Front Street Golden Mandheling, Front Street Aged Mandheling, and Front Street [more…]
What Is Coffee Crema Made Of? | Why Does Espresso Have Crema? What Factors Affect the Richness of Espresso Crema?
Just a few days ago, a customer came to Front Street Coffee's store in Dongshankou, Guangzhou to drink espresso, and before leaving said, "I really love your espresso, the crema is the richest I've ever seen!" It happened that a friend also asked Front Street about that espresso. [more…]
Coffee Flavor Comparison | What Are the Differences in Taste and Mouthfeel Between Indonesian Mandheling and Ethiopian Natural Sun-Dried Huakui Coffee? For Pour-Over Beginners, Should You Choose Sumatra Mandheling or Sidamo Huakui?
Front Street Coffee has always been a fan of Mandheling coffee, while at the Front Street Dongshankou store, coffee from Ethiopia in Africa is what friends love the most, such as washed Yirgacheffe, sun-dried Huakui, Gesha Village, etc. When it comes to the difference in coffee flavor and taste between Mandheling and Huakui, Front Street Coffee believes this is a very obvious coffee taste. Man [more…]
Origin of the Golden Mandheling Name | What Are the Characteristics, Flavor and Mouthfeel of the Ateng Variety Mandheling Coffee Bean? What Is the Difference Between Golden Mandheling and Regular Mandheling?
Mandheling is not the name of a producing region, a place, a port, or a coffee variety. Its name actually comes from a mispronunciation of the Mandailing ethnic group in Indonesia. Mandheling coffee: during World War II, when Japan occupied Indonesia, a Japanese soldier drank a rich and mellow [more…]
Black Coffee Category | Is there a big difference in flavor and mouthfeel between pour-over coffee and espresso? Which tastes better, pour-over or Americano?
Nowadays, pour-over coffee and espresso are the two most mainstream brewing methods, so coffee beans on the consumer market are almost entirely developed around these two uses. Pour-over and espresso have different extraction principles: pour-over coffee is a normal-pressure drip extraction, a bit like brewing tea, with a relatively refreshing taste; while espresso is brewed under in [more…]
Introduction to Specialty Coffee in Asia | Where Are the Coffee-Growing Regions of Indonesia? An Introduction to the Flavor, Taste Characteristics, and Brand Tier of PWN Golden Mandheling Coffee Beans
As the exclusive brand of PWN Green Beans Company, the unique Mandheling coffee with the addition of the word "Golden" has become a famous representative of Indonesian specialty coffee. In this article, Front Street Coffee will explain the unique features of PWN Golden Mandheling coffee. Authentic Golden Mandheling coffee—Front Street Coffee's daily bean list includes two Indonesian [more…]
A Complete Analysis of Americano Flavor and Taste: Is Hot Americano Bitter, Its Benefits and Effects, and Front Street Coffee Bean Recommendations
Americano is one of the best-selling categories in coffee shops—quick to make, affordably priced, and able to perk up tired office workers. What flavors and mouthfeel does it actually have? Is hot Americano really that bitter? What effects and benefits does drinking Americano have? From the perspective of Front Street, this article first sorts out the historical origins and basic definition of Americano, then explains its brewing methods and the sources of its taste and mouthfeel, with a focus on analyzing how blended beans and SOE single-origin beans affect flavor. After that, for those who want to try it at home, Front Street uses its own bean list as an example to recommend a variety of blended and single-origin coffee beans suitable for making Americano, and offers practical advice on fresh roasting and extraction to help you find the cup that suits your taste. [more…]
Selected Indonesian Mandheling | Is Golden Mandheling the best-quality Mandheling pour-over bean? A beginner-friendly medium-dark roast single-origin coffee bean recommendation for Moka pot
Mandheling coffee beans can be said to be the signature of Indonesian coffee beans, and in many cases the word Mandheling represents premium Indonesian coffee beans. Many coffees also regard Mandheling as the representative of Indonesian coffee, or even Asian coffee, with a flavor profile of rich chocolate, nuts, herbs, and spices in a thick, syrupy tone. Mandheling coffee [more…]
The Origin Story of Golden Mandheling Coffee | What Coffee Bean Variety Is Mandheling Ateng? Is PWN Golden Mandheling Suitable for Pour-Over Black Coffee?
The variety of Golden Mandheling coffee currently produced by PWN is Ateng, which is the local name used by Indonesian farmers; it is actually Catimor. Originally, the coffee variety grown locally in Indonesia was Typica, recognized for its excellent flavor, introduced to Java by the Dutch in the late 17th century, and [more…]
The History of Espresso Machine Development | Who Invented the Coffee Machine? What Is the Working Principle of an Espresso Machine? What Are the World's Famous Semi-Automatic Espresso Machine Brands?
I believe that what catches your eye in every coffee shop, besides the unique decor, is also the wide variety of espresso machines, which showcase each coffee shop's distinctive character! Although the machines come in all shapes and sizes, their operation is very consistent—just a few simple steps are enough to bring us a cup rich in crema. [more…]
Drip Bag Coffee Brewing Tips | What to Do If a Drip Bag Clogs and Won't Drain? How to Brew a Drip Bag Coffee Pack Without Wasting It?
After reading the title, I bet some of you are already nodding and going, "Yes, yes, that's exactly what happens to me!" So scroll down quickly to clear up your confusion. You clearly followed the steps in the tutorial: tear open—hang it up—boil water—pour water—wait for it to drip through... Yet it feels like ages have passed, so why is the water still sitting on top, cof- [more…]
Caffeine Content Calculation | How Much Caffeine Is in a Cup of Pour-Over Coffee? What Is a Suitable Daily Caffeine Intake? What Determines the Caffeine Content of Coffee?
"Which coffee on the menu has the least caffeine?" "I really want to drink coffee, but I'm afraid I won't be able to sleep at night if I do~" In the eyes of most people, coffee is a beverage consumed precisely for its stimulating effect, but its own aroma also attracts a group of friends who pursue delicious flavors, among whom there are quite a few who are intolerant to caffeine yet "greedy for a taste" [more…]
Recommended Single-Origin Asian Coffees | Is PWN Golden Mandheling the Finest Indonesian Specialty Coffee? An Introduction to Golden Mandheling Coffee Grades, Flavors, and Brewing Methods
If you come to Front Street and want to drink a cup of rich, bitter coffee, Front Street will serve you Front Street Mandheling coffee. Like Front Street Blue Mountain coffee, the name Mandheling has long been renowned in the coffee world. Behind these three characters lies an interesting story. So what is the relationship between these two matters? [more…]
Espresso Bean Recommendations | What Do SOE Coffee and Blended Coffee Mean? Can SOE Coffee Beans Be Brewed as Pour-Over? Why Is SOE Single-Origin Espresso More Expensive?
For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow our WeChat official account: FrontStreet Coffee. Traditionally, coffee shops have mainly served Italian-style blend coffee. As the coffee-drinking culture continues to heat up, many coffee shops have begun offering SOE coffee, and some even specialize in SOE coffee. [more…]
Origin of the name PWN Golden Mandheling coffee beans | What are the characteristics of the Ateng variety of Golden Mandheling coffee beans? What is the Indonesian wet-hulling coffee processing method?
Mandheling is not the name of a region, place, port, or coffee variety. Its name actually comes from a mispronunciation of the Indonesian Mandailing ethnic group. During World War II, when Japan occupied Indonesia, a Japanese soldier drank a rich and mellow [more…]
Coffee Equipment | Cold Drip Coffee Maker: Why Is Cold Drip Coffee So Expensive? How Many Hours Does It Take to Make Cold Drip Coffee? What Are the Flavor Characteristics of Cold Drip Coffee?
As the weather gradually heats up, the pre-made coffee in Front Street Coffee's fridge has become the most popular hot seller besides iced Americano. No introduction needed—customers walk in and say directly: Boss, one iced drip! Some guests, unsure what to order, hesitate and ask the barista: What's the difference between that iced drip and an Americano? [more…]
The Origin of Americano | Is Hot Americano Very Bitter? Which Coffee Beans Make Good Americano? How Do You Describe the Flavor, Mouthfeel, and Taste of Americano?
As the best-selling category in coffee shops, Americano gives you a cup of rich, aromatic coffee in just a few minutes, is affordably priced, and helps sleepy office workers wake up and stay alert. What flavors and mouthfeel does Americano have? Why not let Front Street Coffee fill you in~ The origin of Americano, as we can probably guess from the name, is that espresso should come from [more…]
Commercial Latte Coffee Beans Recommendations | Which Italian-style beans are suitable for making lattes? What are the requirements for coffee beans used in latte art? How do you judge whether espresso extraction is successful?
For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow our WeChat official account: Front Street Coffee (FrontStreet Coffee). Nowadays, more and more people like to have a cup of rich and mellow espresso in the morning to refresh themselves. The rich milk and the extracted espresso are perfectly blended together, very [more…]
Coffee Varieties | What are the characteristics of Geisha coffee and Blue Mountain coffee? What flavors and mouthfeel do Boquete Geisha and Washed Blue Mountain No. 1 present after brewing?
In the past, when people mentioned the best coffee in the world, the first thing that came to mind was Blue Mountain coffee. Nowadays, when talking about the pinnacle of coffee, one varietal is almost always mentioned—Geisha. So, which is better tasting, Blue Mountain or Geisha? At Front Street Coffee, we believe that tastes differ, and some people prefer the mellow sweetness of Blue Mountain coffee. [more…]
Pour-Over Coffee Water Pouring Techniques | How Should Coffee Beginners Learning Pour-Over Coffee Pour Water? What Details Should Be Paid Attention to When Pouring Water in Pour-Over Coffee?
At Front Street Coffee shops, we often meet friends who have been teaching themselves pour-over coffee at home and come to discuss brewing-related questions with us. Many of them say that although the parameters they use are exactly the same as those we recommend in the shop, the coffee they brew always tastes inconsistent—sometimes good, sometimes bad—and they have no idea where the problem lies. In cases like this, [more…]