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…]

Introduction: How long do coffee beans stay fresh? What is the best way to store coffee beans? Should coffee beans be kept in the refrigerator? The freshness of coffee beans directly affects the flavor of a cup of coffee, and proper storage is a key factor influencing their freshness. Front Street Coffee would like to emphasize that there are mainly two ways to store coffee beans. [more…]

How much of an impact does the freshness of coffee beans really have on flavor? Through comparative observation and roasting cupping of four washed Yirgacheffe G2 green beans, this article analyzes one by one the key role of freshness in coffee quality, from green bean color and dehydration state to post-roast aroma and mouthfeel layers. The test used the same roasting curve and repeatedly evaluated the coffee by pour-over and immersion methods, ultimately finding that Sample A and Sample B formed a striking polarity—the former had prominent floral and fruity notes and a long, sweet finish, while the latter lacked vitality due to aging. Whether green beans or roasted beans, freshness is the core element that determines the soul of coffee, and Front Street Coffee has always emphasized the importance of storage conditions. [more…]

Coffee beans, like fruit, are seasonal. Beans from the same mountain—fresh new crop just after harvest versus old beans that have sat for most of a year—can differ by a noticeable margin in the intensity of their floral and fruity aromas. When buying beans in the floral-fruity direction, besides checking the roast date, harvest season information is equally worth noting. Floral-fruity notes are among the faster-fading types of flavor, and freshness plays a [more…]

People nowadays enjoy drinking coffee not only in coffee shops, but more often they want to buy coffee beans and brew a cup carefully at home, savoring it slowly. However, how should the coffee beans or ground coffee you buy be stored so that they don't go bad so quickly? How can you better preserve their fresh flavor? Especially when you've bought some specialty coff... [more…]

The freshness of coffee beans directly determines the upper limit of the flavor in your cup. Starting from practical buying tips, this article teaches you how to tell whether beans have absorbed moisture or oxidized by squeezing them by hand, chewing them, and smelling their aroma, and explains why freshly roasted beans need to rest for a week before being brewed. At the same time, the article also introduces the consistency differences between single-origin beans and blend beans in terms of particle size and color, as well as the spoilage signal indicated by oil appearing on light-roast beans. In addition, the article lists common types of defective beans, including fermented beans, dead beans, black beans, insect-bored beans, and broken beans, to help you quickly screen out high-quality coffee beans by appearance. It is recommended to buy only as much as you can consume within half a month, and the related products from the Front Street Coffee brand are also worth paying attention to. [more…]

Many people focus on roast level and bean variety when choosing coffee, yet overlook the true fuel for crema: carbon dioxide. All the bubbles in crema come from gases accumulated inside the beans during roasting. After the beans leave the roaster, they continue degassing every day, and the remaining gas determines the thickness of the crema. In other words, even the best dark-roasted beans [more…]

Many friends assume that freshly ground coffee means fresh coffee, but that's not actually the case. In reality, to truly enjoy the aroma of coffee, it's not just about grinding fresh—the roast time of the coffee beans also matters to some extent. Front Street Coffee has always placed great emphasis on the freshness of coffee beans, high [more…]

For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow: Front Street Coffee (Frontsteet Coffee). Friends who are interested in coffee may all do this when choosing coffee: they start from coffee brand rankings, believing that a high-ranking brand must be good coffee. Actually, that is not the case. [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…]

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…]

In the online shopping era, faced with a dizzying array of products, fresh coffee beans are the key to enjoying good coffee. Buying good coffee beans on e-commerce platforms requires certain skills. First and foremost, choosing a reputable brand with quality assurance is crucial. There are many domestic roasters, so choose a coffee bean brand with a comprehensive product range and a large order volume. [more…]

For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow the WeChat official account: Front Street Coffee (FrontStreet Coffee). When it comes to choosing espresso beans, Front Street Coffee (FrontStreet Coffee) first pays attention to the freshness of the beans, and then to the [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 flavor focus shifts with the roast level: light roasts play up floral and fruity notes and bright acidity, medium roasts put sweetness and balance at the center, and dark roasts finish with nuts, cocoa, and a full body, with each also requiring a different extraction rhythm. A way of drinking that suits you is more worth valuing than the roast level itself. The extraction logic of a moka pot revolves around steam pressure. [more…]

As is well known, the coffee extracted from an espresso machine is not only very rich and intense, but also comes with a layer of golden crema. Because this layer of crema gives the coffee a rich aroma and a smooth, dense mouthfeel, and is also a product unique to espresso, people often call it the soul of espresso. But... [more…]

The aroma of lightly roasted beans is often very distinct, but from the moment roasting is completed to the moment they are brewed, they do not immediately reach their ideal state. The beans continue to slowly release carbon dioxide internally, and brewing too early tends to produce sharp acidity, dissipated aroma, and insufficient sweetness. When you consider the roast date, resting time, and the rate of consumption after opening together, [more…]

Faced with the wide variety of coffee beans on the market, friends who are new to coffee often don't know where to start. In fact, choosing coffee beans that suit you isn't complicated—just master a few key dimensions and you can easily get started. From the perspective of Front Street Coffee, this article chats with you about three core points to note when buying coffee beans: first, confirm whether the beans are freshly roasted and whether the packaging clearly indicates the roast date; second, judge the sweet, sour, and bitter direction of the coffee's flavor based on the roast level; third, lock in your preferred flavor type based on the different coffee-producing regions. Once you've mastered these three points, whether you like bright fruity acidity, soft sweetness, or rich full-bodiedness, you can find the corresponding beans. The article also includes several representative products currently sold by Front Street for reference. [more…]

First, espresso beans—obviously, these are the coffee beans used in espresso machines. In the past, this generally referred to blend beans, but not anymore. Nowadays, it's not just blend beans that can be used as espresso beans; single-origin coffee beans can also be used as espresso beans. Let's first take a look at what blend beans are. Blend beans are made by combining various [more…]

When water is added to Americano black coffee, the concentration of the coffee liquid decreases, and the aroma and aftertaste become easier to identify, so the freshness of the beans is very important. Freshly roasted coffee does not immediately present its full flavor; drinking it too early may have an obvious gassy sensation, while leaving it too long will cause it to lose its vitality. When selecting beans, the roast date and your own [more…]