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Flavor Experiment with Low-Temperature Slow Extraction: Differences in Cold Brew Across Different Processing Methods
The most fascinating thing about cold brew is that it works like a slow-motion projector: the flavor release that hot extraction completes in a few dozen seconds is stretched out over more than ten hours, and the character of every flavor compound is amplified and put on display. Running a set of cold brew comparison experiments with beans processed in different ways lets you directly see how each processing method truly expresses itself at low temperatures. The experiment is set [more…]
Types of Iced Coffee | Is There a Big Difference Between Ice-Drip Coffee and Cold Brew? What Is the Extraction Principle of Cold Brew and Ice-Drip Coffee? An Introduction to the Flavor, Taste Characteristics, and Methods of Cold Brew and Ice-Drip Coffee
For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow our WeChat official account: FrontStreet Coffee. Many customers who come to Front Street to drink coffee discuss whether there is a difference in taste between ice drip coffee and cold brew coffee. These are both common methods of making cold coffee, but these two kinds of coffee [more…]
Coffee Bean Extraction Methods | Can Espresso Beans Be Used for Pour-Over? How to Make Delicious Pour-Over Coffee with Espresso Beans?
As is well known, Front Street Coffee recently launched a new fruity and floral espresso blend on Taobao Tmall—Front Street Strawberry Candy Espresso. Perhaps because the flavor is quite appealing, friends often ask our customer service like this: "Your espresso beans are so delicious, can they be used for pour-over?" The answer is [more…]
Cold Brew Coffee Bean Flavor Recommendations | Is There a Big Difference in Flavor and Taste Between Ice Drip Coffee and Cold Brew Coffee? Introduction to Cold Coffee Extraction Principles, Brewing Methods, and Coffee-to-Water Ratio
For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow our WeChat official account: Front Street Coffee (FrontStreet Coffee). "What is the difference in taste between cold brew coffee and ice drip coffee?" "Which is simpler to make, cold brew coffee or ice drip coffee?" Guests visiting Front Street Coffee (FrontStr [more…]
Coffee Blooming | Is blooming a must for pour-over coffee? What is the purpose of blooming coffee grounds? Does blooming or not have a big impact on coffee flavor?
After yesterday's Front Street article "How to Achieve a Perfect Bloom" was published, a friend became curious about this question—"Can pour-over coffee be made without blooming?" Undoubtedly, of course it can! But this "can" requires certain conditions. First, we need to clarify one point, that is [more…]
Recommended Espresso Beans for Home Use | How Do Coffee Beginners Choose Espresso Beans? Introduction to Espresso Extraction Ratios, Brewing Methods, and Precautions
Espresso can be said to be standard in 98% of coffee shops. It includes a series of drinks we are familiar with, such as Americano, latte, cappuccino, flat white, mocha... and what makes these delicious coffees possible is that shot of espresso. So, can we make delicious espresso at home? Which [more…]
Types of Iced Coffee | What's the difference in flavor extraction principles between cold brew, ice drip, iced Americano, and Japanese iced pour-over? What are the specific coffee-to-water ratios, grind sizes, and methods for iced coffee?
For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow our WeChat official account: Front Street Coffee (FrontStreet Coffee). The four common types of iced coffee we often see are iced Americano, iced pour-over, cold brew, and iced drip coffee. Some friends may not be very familiar with these four types of iced coffee, so Front Street will try to start from a few [more…]
Pour-Over Coffee Brewing Methods | Does Multi-Stage Pouring Make Pour-Over Coffee Taste Better? How to Do Staged Pouring When Making Pour-Over Coffee?
In yesterday's post, Front Street mentioned that one of the advantages of pour-over coffee is its high level of controllability. During the brewing process, we can adjust the pouring method based on the actual situation, so that the coffee's flavor does not stray from being delicious. This statement is not unfounded; many techniques can help us do [more…]
Espresso Coffee Characteristics Comparison | What's the Difference Between a Latte and an Americano? Introduction to Americano and Latte Coffee Flavors, Taste, Brewing Methods, and Extraction Ratio Parameters
For those who seldom drink coffee, ordering coffee is not an easy task. The dazzling array of items on the menu can make one's head spin—what are the differences between them? Is Americano the coffee that Americans love most? What is the difference between Americano and latte? Today, Front Street Coffee (Fro [more…]
The Origins of the AeroPress | Why Is the AeroPress So Popular Among Coffee Lovers? What Flavor Characteristics Does AeroPress Coffee Have with Different Brewing Methods?
For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow our WeChat official account: Front Street Coffee (FrontStreet Coffee). The AeroPress is not just a passing fad; its appearance is quite unlike typical brewing equipment, and the company that invented this brewing device doesn't even have coffee equipment as its flagship product. [more…]
Introduction to Types of Coffee Equipment | Why Do Coffee Shops Rarely Use Siphon or French Press to Make Single-Origin Coffee? What Are the Advantages of Pour-Over Coffee Makers?
"Small as it is, the sparrow has all the vital organs." Guests and friends occasionally describe Front Street Coffee's offline store this way. Because in Front Street's small store, besides displaying the various coffee beans sold online, all kinds of coffee equipment are also placed in different corners. Such as siphon pots, French presses, clever drippers, Turkish coffee [more…]
Home Coffee Brewing Methods | What Are the Differences in Taste and Mouthfeel Between Drip, Siphon, and Moka Pot Brewed Coffee? Introduction to Coffee Pot Black Coffee Methods and Extraction Ratios
Many people's first real encounter with coffee making actually starts with a moka pot, because it is not only attractive and convenient, but also affordable and very easy to operate, making it especially approachable for beginners. But Front Street Coffee has also noticed that some young people [more…]
Types of Black Coffee Brewing Methods | What Are the Extraction Principles of Pour-Over and Espresso? How Do Drip Coffee, Immersion Coffee, and Boiled Coffee Differ?
There are quite a few types of coffee. Some people like instant coffee, some like pour-over, and others like cold brew. Coffee made with different methods has its own characteristics—some has a layered mouthfeel with distinct flavors, while some is convenient to brew. You can choose according to your own preferences. Pour-over [more…]
Pour-Over vs. Espresso Coffee Comparison | What are the differences between espresso and pour-over coffee in terms of coffee bean preparation methods, coffee extraction principles, and coffee-to-water ratio parameters?
Coffee is winning over more and more people in China, even starting to rival fast-drink tea beverages like milk tea, though the consumer groups for each are quite different. When it comes to coffee, pour-over coffee and espresso are a must-mention, and pour-over coffee relies most of all on single-origin beans. The unadorned beauty of pour-over coffee is not brash, [more…]
Coffee Calorie Calculation | Why Is Pour-Over Coffee the Most Common Single-Origin Coffee in Coffee Shops? What Are the Characteristics of Freshly Ground Pour-Over Coffee? What Makes Pour-Over Black Coffee So Popular?
"Small but complete." Occasionally, guests and friends describe Front Street's offline stores this way. Because in Front Street's small store, besides displaying the various coffee beans sold online, all kinds of coffee equipment are placed in different corners. Such as siphon pots, French presses, clever drippers, Turkish coffee [more…]
Yirgacheffe Coffee Beans | What Are the Coffee Processing Methods for Natural and Washed? How Do the Flavors of Yirgacheffe Differ After Brewing with Different Processing Methods?
When buying coffee beans, aside from paying attention to origin and flavor, we also choose coffee beans that have undergone different processing methods. This is because different processing methods bring out different flavor characteristics in coffee; even coffee from the same origin, when processed by washed and natural methods respectively, will display different mouthfeels. For example, on the Front Street Coffee menu, [more…]
Coffee Latte | What are the methods and techniques for making a latte? Which espresso beans are suitable for making a latte? Introduction to the latte milk-to-coffee ratio and espresso extraction recipe
Making a latte can be said to be a skill for every barista: first extract the espresso, then prepare the milk, and let the two achieve a perfectly balanced taste. But many friends say that when they make lattes at home, they always fail to achieve the effect of a coffee shop, so they ask Front Street Coffee for tips on making latte coffee. Iced latte coffee see [more…]
Espresso Specialty Coffee Beans Recommendation | Why Are Espresso Coffee Beans Mostly Dark Roasted? Introduction to Espresso Extraction Principles, Brewing Methods, and Coffee-to-Water Ratio
Generally speaking, the beans used for espresso are roasted to a medium or medium-dark level or darker, because espresso is not only used to make black coffee but also used to make lattes, flat whites, mochas, and other specialty coffee drinks. If the roast level is too light, not only will there be little crema, but the coffee's flavor can easily be [more…]
Single-Origin Pour-Over Beans for Beginners | What Are the Four Japanese Pour-Over Techniques? How Do Different Coffee Brewing Methods Affect Coffee Flavor?
Recently, many coffee-loving friends who come to Front Street Coffee to buy coffee beans have asked Front Street how to correctly brew pour-over coffee to bring out its best flavor. Front Street also often says that the process of pour-over coffee is a kind of enjoyment, and coffee brewed by one's own hands feels even more delicious on a spiritual level. So this Front Street article will introduce [more…]
Espresso Complete Guide: Definition, Extraction Process, Suitable Coffee Beans, and Tasting Methods
Espresso is the core of the Italian coffee system and the base for many drinks such as lattes and cappuccinos. Starting from the origin and definition of espresso, this article systematically explains its flavor characteristics and three-layer structure (crema, body, heart), and provides the extraction parameter ranges under SCA standards along with Front Street Coffee's actual in-store serving plan. It also introduces the flavor performance of Front Street's "Sunflower Warm Sun Espresso Beans" and the classic espresso blend, as well as the correct steps for tasting espresso and the recommended ratios for lattes and Americanos, helping coffee lovers fully understand and make a delicious cup of espresso. [more…]