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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…]
Coffee Bean Selection Guide | What is a coffee combo? Which coffee beans are suitable for making a combo? What should be noted when making a combo?
By splitting the extracted espresso into 2–3 portions, then separately crafting each into a different type of coffee and finally combining them for serving, this is a highly popular serving format in today's coffee shops—the Coffee Combo. Because you can taste different "dishes" made from a single bean at the same time. [more…]
Latte Coffee Making Guide: Espresso Bean Selection and Hot Latte Step-by-Step Instructions
Latte coffee, with its blend of espresso and fresh milk foam, has become the drink that many people use to start their day. To make a delicious espresso latte, the choice of coffee beans, the espresso extraction parameters, and the degree to which the milk is steamed all directly affect the final flavor. Starting from the composition of the ingredients, this article introduces two Front Street espresso blend beans suitable for making lattes, and breaks down in detail the process of making a hot latte, including key details such as dose, liquid yield, extraction time, and milk foam temperature and thickness, helping coffee lovers reproduce at home a latte that is smooth in texture and full in flavor. [more…]
Americano | How can coffee beginners make a delicious iced Americano? What should be noted when making iced Americano? What coffee ratio is suitable for iced Americano?
Honestly, making an iced Americano is a very simple thing—we just need to pour the extracted espresso into prepared ice water, and the iced Americano is done. But, just like the view Front Street Coffee has always shared, making it is simple, but making it well is relatively difficult. Iced Americano [more…]
What kind of coffee beans are more suitable for making a latte?: Balancing budget and drinking frequency
Coffee beans suitable for making lattes can show different facets depending on the brewing method. When buying beans regularly, 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, espresso machines emphasize intensity, and a moka pot amplifies the full-bodied feel, so when choosing beans you should first determine your own [more…]
One Bean, Many Ways | What Is Combo Coffee? Why Is Coffee Combo So Popular? Which Coffee Beans Are Best for Making Combo Coffee?
By splitting the extracted espresso into 2~3 portions, then separately crafting each into a different type of coffee and finally combining them for service, this is a very popular serving format in coffee shops today—Coffee combo. Because you can simultaneously taste different "dishes" made from a single bean [more…]
Summer Iced Coffee Making Guide | How to Make Iced Coffee at Home? Which Coffee-Producing Countries' Beans Are Suitable for Brewing Iced Coffee? What Is the Method for Making Cold Brew Coffee?
“Coffee is my life! And iced coffee is what keeps me going!” While that may be a bit of an exaggeration, there's no denying that during the hot season, iced coffee is truly a fantastic way to beat the heat! Before the weather fully hits its peak temperatures, Front Street Coffee has put together a few super simple iced coffee recipes that are perfect for making at home or in the office. [more…]
Cold Brew Coffee Making | Can Espresso Grounds Be Used for Cold Brew Black Coffee? What Is the Water-to-Coffee Ratio and Steeping Time for a Cold Brew Coffee Maker?
Cold brew coffee is arguably the easiest of all coffee extraction methods and requires no technical skill whatsoever, making it a way for any coffee novice to easily brew delicious iced coffee. Front Street Coffee has shared quite a few articles about various aspects of cold brew knowledge, and has also conducted studies of various scales on the parameters involved. [more…]
Cold Brew Coffee Bean Recommendations | Can Espresso Coffee Powder Be Used to Make Cold Brew? What Are the Characteristics of Cold Brew Coffee? Which Coffee Beans Are Suitable for Making Cold Brew?
Making cold brew coffee can be said to be the easiest among all the many coffee extraction methods, and it doesn't require any technical skill—it's a way for every coffee novice to easily brew delicious iced coffee. Front Street Coffee has shared quite a few articles about various aspects of cold brew knowledge, and has also conducted studies of various sizes on the parameters involved. [more…]
What kind of single-origin beans are suitable for making moka pot coffee: balancing budget and drinking frequency
When choosing which single-origin beans are suitable for making moka pot coffee, you can first set aside the complicated information. For everyday bean buying, 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. Start from the two pairs of differences—light versus rich, and black coffee versus milk coffee—then look at the roast date and processing method to judge [more…]
Key Points for Making Espresso | Why Do Coffee Shops Pour Out the First Espresso After Opening? Should You Pour Out the First Shot of Espresso When Making It at Home?
Have you ever seen this scene: a barista turns on the machine in the morning, and the first espresso pulled is not drunk, but "ruthlessly" poured down the drain, then they continue to pull the next shot. Guests who see this will ask why. If you're making coffee at home, do you need to do this too? Why is the first cup [more…]
The Principles of Latte Art | What Is the Key to Making Latte Art? Why Is There No Pattern When Making Latte Art?
“Why can't my latte produce a beautiful pattern? Why is it that when others casually wiggle the milk pitcher, they can make a heart or leaf with lines! But when I wiggle, it always just looks like a blob… Is there something wrong with my hands?” No! Maybe it's your pitcher-holding posture that's wrong~ What is the principle behind latte art? Why can wiggling produce a pattern? Espresso [more…]
Illustrated Guide to Making Cold Brew Coffee | What Powder-to-Water Ratio Is Suitable for Cold Brew Coffee? How Long Does Cold Brew Coffee Extraction Take? Can You Drink It Immediately After Making It?
For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow our WeChat official account: Front Street Coffee (FrontStreet Coffee). For coffee partners, whether it's pour-over coffee, espresso, or cold brew coffee, the coffee fun they bring is different, but all are interesting. Entering the scorching [more…]
Mocha Coffee Beans Recommendation | Which coffee beans are suitable for making mocha coffee? How to make mocha coffee at home? Introduction to the key points of iced mocha coffee making techniques
For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow: Front Street Coffee (Frontsteet Coffee) Recently, more friends have been visiting Front Street stores to ask about Mocha coffee. Unfortunately, Mocha coffee has already been removed from Front Street's menu, so friends have been disappointed one after another. "Since [more…]
Detailed Guide to the Cold Brew Coffee Making Process | What Are the Time, Water-to-Coffee Ratio Parameters for Making Cold Brew Coffee? What Are the Taste Characteristics of Cold Brew Coffee?
For professional coffee knowledge exchange and more coffee bean information, please follow Coffee Workshop (WeChat public account: cafe_style). For more specialty coffee beans, please add our private WeChat Front Street Coffee (FrontStreet Coffee), WeChat ID: qjcoffeex. With the development of specialty coffee culture [more…]
Cold Brew Coffee Tutorial | How Long Does It Take to Make Cold Brew Coffee? Can Soaking Coffee Grounds in Warm Water Shorten the Cold Brew Making Time?
As one of the representatives of iced coffee, cold brew is usually made with room-temperature water (around 20–30°C), but because the extraction efficiency is low, a long steeping time is needed to extract more flavor compounds, so as to highlight the coffee's sweetness and body. Experienced friends know that making a pot (cup) of cold brew quickly [more…]
A Step-by-Step Guide to Making an Authentic Latte: A Full Analysis of Milk Quantity and Espresso Ratios for Hot and Iced Drinks
Making a latte at home, do you always find that yours turns out either too bitter, or the milk flavor overwhelms the coffee aroma? Actually, as long as you choose fresh ingredients, master the espresso extraction ratio, and then adjust the coffee-to-milk combination based on the bean's roast level and whether you want a hot or cold drink, you can easily recreate coffee-shop quality. This time, Front Street Coffee breaks down the key points of latte-making clearly: from the espresso extraction formula and the flavor tendencies of beans at different roast levels, to the coffee-to-milk ratios best suited for hot lattes and iced lattes respectively, along with reference solutions based on specific products such as Front Street Coffee's Huakui SOE and Sunflower·Warm Sun blend. Whether you prefer a rich, toasty aroma or a fresh, floral-fruity profile, you can find the balanced, delicious cup that suits you. [more…]
Characteristics of Latte Coffee Beans | What's the Difference Between Classic Italian Milk Coffees: Latte, Cappuccino, and Mocha? Recommended High-Cost-Performance Espresso Beans for Making Lattes and Americanos
Do you know what the differences are between Latte, Cappuccino, and Mocha? Standing in front of the café's ordering counter, have you ever had this question but not dared to ask it out loud, so you just ordered one at random, or always ordered the same [more…]
Characteristics of Naturally Processed Yirgacheffe SOE | What Are the Requirements for Making SOE Single-Origin Espresso? Recommended Berry-Forward SOE Coffee Beans for Beginners
Many friends, after tasting a certain pour-over single-origin coffee bean with rich floral and fruity aromas, like it so much that they ask Front Street: Is it suitable for making espresso? At this point, Front Street begins to analyze the characteristics of SOE ~ What is SOE? Traditionally, coffee shops choose medium-dark roasted blend coffee beans to use [more…]
Cold Brew Coffee Making Tips | How Can Coffee Newbies Make Cold Brew Coffee at Home? Which Coffee Bean Origins Are Best for Cold Brew? How Long Does Cold Brew Coffee Take to Extract?
For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow our WeChat official account: Front Street Coffee (FrontStreet Coffee). In summer, many friends have the habit of making iced coffee. Among these, cold brew coffee is loved by many. The way to make cold brew coffee is very simple (it just takes a bit long), but there [more…]