Freshly ground and freshly roasted may sound like they are both about pursuing coffee "freshness," but their meanings and value are actually completely different. Fresh grinding is to let you taste the fullest aroma of the coffee beans, because once the beans are ground into powder, the aromatic substances will accelerate their loss, so it needs to be drunk as soon as possible. And if you want to taste freshly ground coffee, then [more…]

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 personal WeChat Front Street Coffee (FrontStreet Coffee), WeChat ID: qjcoffeex. "Are coffee beans [more…]

After purchasing freshly roasted coffee beans, the question most commonly asked by beginners is: do these coffee beans need to be rested? The answer is: yes. However, in everyday situations, Front Street Coffee often gives a completely opposite answer: "No. The freshly roasted coffee beans you receive can be brewed directly; the time spent in transit is enough [more…]

Recently, a friend asked Front Street Coffee: "Why should the air valve be sealed after coffee beans are ground into powder? Wouldn't that prevent the carbon dioxide inside the package from escaping?" The meaning of the exhaust valve on coffee packaging. Front Street Coffee immediately seals and packages the coffee beans after roasting and cooling, which can minimize the loss of coffee bean flavor. [more…]

Front Street recently noticed that some coffee-loving friends have stored their coffee beans unopened for two months, believing that as long as the bag is unopened, the beans won't go bad. In fact, it's true they won't spoil, but this will affect the flavor of the coffee beans. So in this next article, Front Street will explain a bit about cof [more…]

Freshly roasted coffee beans reveal different facets 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 a time, and whether you mainly make black coffee or milk coffee at home. Pour-over easily brings out the aroma, a coffee machine emphasizes intensity, and a moka pot amplifies richness, so when choosing beans you should first decide which [more…]

When a cup of coffee hits your palate, is it bright fruit acidity, gentle sweetness, or a cocoa-like heaviness? The roast level often determines the direction earlier than the name of the origin. When facing the bean list of a freshly roasted brand, you can first look at light, medium, or dark roast, then combine that with your usual brewing method and the range of flavors you can accept, and your choice will be more confident. Light roast beans [more…]

In the past, when buying food, we would always check the production date and then look at the expiration date, because it is common sense to avoid eating food that has passed its expiration date. But when it comes to coffee beans, the production date refers to the roast date, that is, the point when the green coffee beans are roasted. However, when we pay attention to this roast date, [more…]

The biggest difference between drip bag coffee and freshly ground pour-over coffee is that drip bags use pre-ground coffee. Is there really such a big difference between pre-ground and freshly ground coffee? There will always be some difference. After coffee beans are roasted, they retain a large amount of carbon dioxide, which helps preserve the flavor and aroma of the coffee. Once the coffee beans are ground into particles, [more…]

Light-roasted beans often keep the character of their origin and variety in the cup; on the palate you may find citrus, berries, or floral notes, and they drink light and bright, making them suitable for the morning, the afternoon, and moments when you want to focus on the aroma. Medium-roasted beans have steadier sweetness and softer acidity, while dark-roasted beans carry more pronounced roasted, cocoa, and nutty notes. According to the roasting [more…]

Many people think that freshly ground coffee means fresh coffee, but that's not actually the case. In fact, to truly enjoy the aroma of coffee, it's not just about grinding fresh—there are also certain requirements for the roasting time of the coffee beans. Front Street Coffee, whether in-store or on its online Taobao shop, provides freshly roasted coffee beans, unless the customer specifically requests grinding. [more…]

The appeal of freshly roasted coffee lies not only in the beans themselves, but also in how they change from the moment roasting is completed to the moment they are sipped. Beans just out of the roaster are usually still releasing gas, so their aroma seems scattered, and the brewed liquid may not be stable enough. Planning purchases and drinking according to the roast date makes it easier to get a cup that meets expectations than looking only at origin or flavor descriptors. [more…]

What are blended beans? They are made by mixing coffee beans from different countries or regions, and they generally appear in espresso. The counterpart to blending is single-origin coffee, also called SOE, which has a clear style when drunk, mostly dominated by fruity acidity. Italian-style blends, on the other hand, because they combine coffee from multiple places, [more…]

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…]

The emergence of Front Street Coffee drip coffee bags is undoubtedly a blessing for coffee lovers who enjoy specialty coffee but don't want the hassle of a complicated brewing process. Some people believe that freshly ground coffee beans are the soul of brewing coffee, and would consider drip coffee bags unprofessional. Front Street believes there's no need to question the existence of drip coffee bags—the promotion of any food, after all, [more…]

Recommendation for a Specialty Coffee Bean Shop: Front Street Coffee is a specialty freshly roasted coffee bean shop that has been deeply rooted in Guangzhou for many years. Tucked away in the alleys of old Dongshan, it doesn't chase internet fame but focuses on roasting, making it a word-of-mouth favorite among coffee lovers. The shop specializes in fresh roasting within 5 days, rigorously selects green beans from premium regions worldwide, and regularly stocks dozens of single-origin pour-over beans and espresso [more…]

The freshness of coffee beans directly affects the flavor of a cup of coffee, and proper storage is a key factor influencing the freshness of coffee beans. How should roasted coffee beans be stored? Roasted coffee beans need to be protected from humidity, temperature, and oxidation; oxidation accelerates the dissipation of the flavor of roasted coffee beans. So [more…]

The origin of the green beans and the roast level of the beans will affect the flavor of a coffee. Although single-origin coffees have their own various pleasures, creating new tastes by blending coffee beans with different flavors is another kind of enjoyment. 01 What is [ Espresso ] Espresso is also called Es [more…]

Freshly ground coffee brews up more aromatic—this is already a well-worn topic, and we also know well how important freshness is to coffee flavor. But sometimes, to avoid hassle, many friends have the merchant grind the coffee beans into powder before shipping when buying beans, because then when it comes time to brew, there's no need to worry about what grind setting to use, nor [more…]

For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow: Front Street Coffee (Frontsteet Coffee). The coarseness or fineness of the grind in coffee directly affects the contact area between the coffee and water as well as the coffee extraction time, and it will directly affect the taste of the coffee. But at the same time, the coffee grind size is also what gives many people the biggest headache. [more…]