When it comes to acidic coffee, many people may only think of Ethiopia's Yirgacheffe, Huakui, or Panama's Geisha, but they don't know that Kenyan coffee also has a rich sweet-and-sour aroma and a juice-like mouthfeel. Kenyan coffee is usually processed using the double washed method, with varieties being SL28 and SL34. [more…]

When it comes to impressions of Mandheling coffee, Front Street Coffee believes that beyond its rich, mellow body and steady roasted aroma, people also associate it with a unique "Mandheling flavor"—herbal notes. The herbal taste of Mandheling refers more to aromas reminiscent of herbs, earth, and wood, which emerge after the mellow fragrance, uniquely [more…]

When asked if there are any coffee recommendations with high body and a rich mouthfeel, Front Street's baristas always recommend Front Street Indonesian Mandheling coffee. But seasoned coffee enthusiasts know that most Mandheling has a distinctive earthy smell, which is also one of the main reasons many people dislike Mandheling. But why does Front Street [more…]

For coffee brewing, the coffee-to-water ratio is one of the important factors that need to be considered first. But because it does not need to be adjusted according to the roast level of the coffee beans like water temperature and grinding, we often fix a ratio to brew coffee of all roast levels. For example, Front Street often recommends new [more…]

Front Street Coffee has always emphasized that the extraction parameters for pour-over coffee have a significant impact on the cup, and for espresso the impact is even greater. You should know that factors such as the concentration and extraction time of espresso are more demanding than those of pour-over coffee, and the slightest [more…]

Recently, according to the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), a disease prevention agency in the Americas, due to the rise in global temperatures and the influence of extreme weather beans, the number of reported dengue fever cases in the Ameri [more…]

60% of coffee's flavor comes from green beans, 30% from roasting, and 10% from brewing. It's clear that many factors influence coffee flavor. So, as a roaster, how do you decide the roast level of coffee beans? Today Front Street will talk about determining the roasting style. There are two points to keep in mind—cof [more…]

Another meaning of specialty coffee is single-origin coffee, which refers to coffee beans from the same region that have distinct regional characteristics—for example, Ethiopian coffee has floral and fruity notes, Colombian coffee has chocolate notes, and Indonesian coffee has herbal notes… This is the influence of terroir. So when drinking pour-over coffee, one tends to choose beans from a single [more…]

Many friends make themselves an Americano when they get up in the morning! This is both because of the "effect" that an Americano provides and because it is very simple to make: just extract a shot of espresso, then add a certain amount of water and stir well, and a cup of Americano that both refreshes you and reduces swelling is ready. [more…]

There are many types of coffee, such as Americano, espresso, and pour-over. There is also a term called drip filtration—what kind of coffee is that? In fact, the most common drip-filtered coffee is pour-over coffee, and pour-over coffee is a type of drip-filtered coffee. In reality, the drip filtration method is quite common in offices and homes because it is usually relatively simple. [more…]

When brewing the vast majority of coffees, we always casually press the timer function that comes with the scale to start counting time—this is something that seasoned baristas have emphasized since the very beginning. But for some friends, this behavior is incomprehensible, because they believe that recording time has no effect on the coffee. [more…]

Many people, when preparing instant noodles, strictly follow the "scientific instant noodle method," using a stopwatch to steep the noodles in 100°C boiling water for exactly 3 minutes, all to achieve the best possible texture. Similarly, when brewing coffee, we also time it precisely, with the same goal: to consistently brew a delicious cup of coffee. [more…]

For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow our WeChat official account: FrontStreet Coffee The temperature at which coffee enters the mouth is crucial for taste perception. I believe everyone knows that when tasting coffee, it needs to be tasted at high, medium, and low temperatures. What a cup of coffee expresses at different temperatures [more…]

Espresso Extraction Standard Time - The Difference Between Americano and Espresso. Front Street Coffee has noticed that many friends have fallen in love with espresso topped with golden crema and hope to make it at home. Compared with pour-over, espresso is made using steam pressure, with scalding hot water passing through the coffee grounds to brew a small [more…]

For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow our WeChat public account: Front Street Coffee (FrontStreet Coffee). Some people's first espresso is a rich and refreshing Americano, some are drawn in by beautiful latte art, and others fall in love with smooth, creamy milk coffee... None of them can do without a [more…]

Specialty coffee is centered on carefully cultivated high-altitude Arabica, and its varietal system originates from two ancient bloodlines: Typica from Ethiopia and Bourbon from Yemen. This article systematically outlines the definition of specialty coffee and provides a detailed classification of major Arabica varieties, including Typica, Bourbon and their genetic mutations, intraspecific hybrids, and interspecific hybrids. It covers varieties such as Bourbon Pointu, Maragogipe, Geisha, SL28, Caturra, and Pacamara, while also explaining the position of hybrid varieties in specialty coffee and the key influence of producing estates on flavor differences. [more…]

The word "Mocha" appears with extremely high frequency in the coffee world, but what exactly does it refer to? Friends new to coffee are often confused by the three things: mocha coffee beans, the mocha coffee drink, and the moka pot. In fact, their origins may span one or two centuries, and there is no direct derivative relationship between them, yet they all happen to share the name "Mocha." To sort out this relationship, the clues trace back to the Port of Mocha in Yemen. This article will break down the true meaning of these three "Mochas" one by one from three angles: historical origins, flavor characteristics, and brewing principles, and will also include Front Street Coffee's practical advice on choosing beans for the moka pot. [more…]

For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow: Front Street Coffee (Frontsteet Coffee) As we all know, Italian coffee has had a profound influence on the development of the global coffee market. Espresso is almost a must-have beverage in every coffee shop. For example, Front Street stores offer Americano, latte, cappucci- [more…]

As the saying goes, a good horse deserves a good saddle, and good tea belongs in a fine jar. As the main vessel for holding coffee, the impact of different cup designs on tasting has gradually drawn people's attention. Some coffee shops even spend lavishly on a set of coffee cups dedicated to serving, in order to create a dual experience for the eyes and the palate. Just like wine, cups [more…]

Coffee today is no longer just a "functional drink" used to wake you up; it is also a medium that holds a wealth of experiences. Thanks to the spread of the concept of specialty coffee, which has brought about a leap in coffee quality, we can now taste the terroir of different places through a single small cup of coffee. For example, [more…]