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Europe remains the world's largest import market for coffee beans.
A report released by the European Coffee Federation (ECF) shows that Europe remains the world's largest coffee market, accounting for about 28% of global coffee consumption. The ECF accounts for about 90% of the EU's total coffee imports. The report also found that the coffee industry directly created about 15 [more…]
Cultural Clashes in Starbucks' Global Expansion: From the Forbidden City Controversy to Breakthroughs in India and France
As a symbol of American culture, Starbucks rapidly went global after Howard Schultz took over, opening 17,600 stores in 61 countries. However, when Starbucks entered countries with deep cultural traditions such as China, India, and France, it frequently encountered cultural resistance and controversy. From being forced to withdraw from its Forbidden City store, to the long wait in the Indian market, to the French people's steadfast defense of traditional cafés, Starbucks, while exporting American coffee culture, has also had to face the stubborn resistance of local cultures. This article will walk you through Starbucks' path of cultural conflict and integration around the world, and explore the balance between business expansion and cultural respect. [more…]
Moka Pot Brewing Guide | How to Make Moka Pot Coffee with Rich Crema? Recommended Medium-Dark Roast Single-Origin Coffee Beans for Moka Pot
Italians habitually brew coffee at home using a moka pot, a scene that is truly delightful to watch. It shows how particular Italians are about coffee, having elevated it to a culinary art. Coffee was imported into Italy by Arabs around the 16th century, and the locals took to it with great enthusiasm. Before long, "Italian-style coffee" was born. [more…]
Coffee Types | What is the difference between espresso, Americano, and pour-over coffee? Which coffee drink is more suitable for coffee beginners?
For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow our WeChat official account: FrontStreet Coffee. Looking at the coffee waves in recent years, after the emergence of instant coffee, espresso rose to prominence, not only spreading Italy's coffee spirit throughout Europe, but also, riding on the rise of coffee chains, [more…]
Espresso Flavor
The concept of specialty coffee has been in China for over thirty years, and has developed rapidly in the past decade. At the same time, people have also raised questions about the concept of specialty coffee. Pour-over is generally considered specialty coffee, so are Americano, espresso, and others also specialty coffee? In fact, in international coffee competitions, especially in Northern Europe, espresso [more…]
A Brief History of Latte and the Evolution of Bean Styles: A Century of Flavor Changes in a Milk Coffee
Latte is probably one of the most misunderstood coffees in the world—many people assume it is an everyday drink for Italians, but in fact the authentic milk coffee that Italians drink is the cappuccino on the breakfast table. The latte, with its "large quantity of milk" form, is a product that evolved after coffee emigrated to the United States. In this history of flavor evolution lies [more…]
Indonesian Coffee Bean Recommendations | What varieties of Sumatra Mandheling coffee beans are there? What are the flavor characteristics of PWN Golden Mandheling?
For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow our WeChat official account: Front Street Coffee (FrontStreet Coffee). Indonesian Mandheling coffee is rich, fragrant, and full-bodied, making it a representative of full-bodied coffees. However, Mandheling coffee's audience is rather polarized: those who like it love it dearly, while those who don't [more…]
Roasted Coffee Bean Brands | Should Beginners Buy Coffee Beans or Ground Coffee? Recommended Coffee Brands Chosen by Seasoned Coffee Enthusiasts
In recent years, the growth trend of coffee shops on Taobao can absolutely be described as explosive. We can roughly divide them into several categories, and without exaggeration or bias, we've selected the standout among them for your reference. 1. Guangzhou's time-honored coffee bean roasting brand: Front Street Coffee, features: tasty, cheap, and high quality. Front Street Coffee is a specialty coffee bean store. [more…]
The Origin of Americano | Which Tastes Better, Americano or Espresso? Can You Add Sugar and Milk to Americano Black Coffee? An Introduction to Americano's Characteristics, Extraction Ratio, and Brewing Method
What is Americano? Is black coffee the same as Americano? Why does coffee brewed at home with a coffee machine taste so different from what you get outside? What is espresso? Today, Front Street Coffee will reveal the answers to these questions for you. A pure, relatively intense espresso (espr [more…]
Coffee-to-Water Ratio | How to Calculate the Pour-Over Coffee-to-Water Ratio, Cold Brew Pour-Over Coffee-to-Water Ratio
Without adding sugar or milk, how to hand-brew a delicious and distinctive cup of coffee is a difficult challenge for many enthusiasts just starting out in coffee. Pour too much water and the coffee will be weak; pour too little and it will be very strong and harsh on the throat. Therefore, you must pay attention to the coffee-to-water ratio. So exactly how much water should be used to brew a cup of coffee? The coffee-to-water ratio is probably what every [more…]
Origins of the French Press | How to Make Coffee with a French Press? Which Single-Origin Coffee Beans Are Suitable for the French Press? French Press Coffee Brewing Parameters
For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow: Front Street Coffee (Frontsteet Coffee) The French press is one of the simplest coffee brewing devices to operate and is quite popular in Europe and America, but most people in China know it as "something used to brew tea [more…]
Coffee Types | Is Iced Americano Black Coffee? Is Americano Bitter? What Do Americano, Latte, Cappuccino, and Mocha Refer To?
Every time we visit a café, we always see four "regulars" on the coffee menu: Americano, Latte, Cappuccino, and Mocha. They are all espresso-based Italian-style coffee drinks. So what are the differences between them? When we go to a café, how should we [more…]
Cold Brew Coffee Characteristics | How Is Cold Brew Different from Iced Americano? Introduction to the Coffee-to-Water Ratio, Grind Size, and Extraction Time for Ethiopian Natural Hambela Cold Brew
Cold brew drip coffee is usually available in limited quantities at cafés, because each preparation takes over eight hours. Cold brew drip coffee originated in Europe. Since this cold coffee drink is said to have been invented by the Dutch, some people call it DUTCH COFFEE. In addition, during the preparation process, it uses naturally falling water droplets. [more…]
American Coffee Bean Recommendations | Is It Normal for Iced Americano to Taste Sour? What Factors Affect the Flavor and Mouthfeel of Iced Americano?
I believe many coffee lovers start with instant coffee, then summon the courage to step into a Starbucks, only to be intimidated by the menu. Fortunately, they spot the familiar Americano. Compared to hot Americano, iced Americano is more popular. Whether winter or summer arrives, a cup of iced Americano can bring [more…]
Siphon Coffee | What Is the Siphon Principle? How Do the Flavors and Mouthfeel of Siphon Coffee Made with the Immersion Method and the Stirring Method Differ?
First, let's briefly talk about the origin of the siphon pot. The siphon pot originated in Europe, more than 70 years earlier than pour-over. Between 1830 and 1840, Loeff in Berlin, Germany, was the first to invent and patent the siphon extraction method using a glass double-chamber pot with upper and lower vessels. Later, through France, the United Kingdom, and Ger [more…]
Ice Drip Coffee | Which coffee bean origin is recommended for making ice drip coffee? The origin and story of ice drip coffee
Ice drip coffee, also known as ice-brewed coffee or water-drop coffee, is called Ice Drip coffee in English and is a method of making coffee drinks. Generally, cold brew coffee refers to coffee made by steeping ground coffee beans in room-temperature water for as long as ten-plus hours, after which special filter paper or a filter is needed to separate the water from the coffee. [more…]
Sumatra Coffee | How Does Wet-Hulling Affect the Flavor of Indonesian Mandheling Coffee? Which Is Better: PWN Golden Mandheling or Lintong Mandheling?
Sumatran coffee can be considered the originator of bold, full-bodied coffee, and it is also the main producing region of Mandheling coffee. Not only is it rich in flavor and mellow in taste, it can be used both in coffee blends and enjoyed as a single-origin brew. Today, Front Street Coffee is focusing specifically on this coffee from the island of Sumatra. [more…]
Introduction to Moka Pot Coffee | How to Make Milk Coffee with a Moka Pot? What Budget-Friendly Coffee Beans with Low Acidity and a Noticeable Sweet Aftertaste Are Recommended for Moka Pots?
The moka pot was invented in Italy and is very popular there and throughout Europe, but it is also a divisive coffee brewing device: most people either see it as an unnecessary brewing method, believing it is completely inferior to an espresso machine, or they think its minimalist design can brew a decent cup of strong [more…]
Cold Brew Coffee | What is the origin of Dutch coffee? Which coffee beans are suitable for cold brew? How much caffeine does cold brew contain?
As the weather gets hotter, the cold brew coffee at Front Street Coffee is selling well. Actually, cold brew coffee is not as complicated as everyone believes. Today, Front Street Coffee will share how to make cold brew coffee and discuss its caffeine content. The origin of cold brew coffee: "In the 1600s, Dutch sailors from the then-colon [more…]
The Standard Way to Add Milk to Americano｜Does Adding Milk to Americano Make It a Latte? How Much Milk Makes an Americano Taste Best?
People who drink coffee regularly know that Americano is black coffee with nothing added—it tastes bitter, with a smooth, mellow mouthfeel; a latte is a flavored coffee made by mixing milk with espresso—sweet and delicious, easy to accept even for a first-time coffee drinker, while other varieties are built on this cup of coffee by adding or subtracting ingredients, for example, sparkling Americano is [more…]