Speaking of coffee blends, we have to mention a classic combination—Front Street Specialty Blend Mamba Coffee! As the name suggests, Mamba coffee is a blend of Indonesian Mandheling and Brazilian coffee. In order to see what Mamba blend coffee actually tastes like and why it has become such a classic blend, I [more…]

Blended coffee refers to a mixture of coffee beans from two or more different origins. When people order at a café, unless the barista specifically emphasizes otherwise, the coffee beans used are usually espresso blend beans, and they are typically medium to dark roasted. Americanos made from this type of espresso blend are generally light and refreshing. [more…]

The same coffee, prepared differently, can show a big difference in flavor. For example, the same medium-dark roasted Indonesian Mandheling coffee, when used for pour-over, shows a mellow but not harsh mouthfeel, with notes of caramel, herbs, and spices; while when extracted as espresso with a coffee machine, it has a rich layer of crema, not [more…]

Espresso machines have an internal boiler design to facilitate the production of hot water. Then, near-boiling high-pressure hot water passes through a finely ground, evenly tamped puck of coffee to make a beverage of about 30 ml, with a rich flavor and a layer of dense crema. Espresso machines on the market [more…]

Espresso-based coffee is made with espresso as its foundation. Looking at the composition of most espresso drinks, they all require a single or double shot of good-quality espresso. Americano is made by adding a large amount of drinking water to espresso, while a latte is made by adding milk to espresso. Flavored coffees such as mocha, however, are made by adding even more on top of a latte. [more…]

Espresso means "fast" in Italian, referring to coffee extracted in a short time under high pressure. Espresso originated in Italy and, along with "fashion and food," is regarded as one of Italy's three national treasures. The espresso originally invented tasted bitter and had a burnt flavor, until the last century [more…]

For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow: Front Street Coffee (Frontsteet Coffee) Have you ever noticed that beginners often find Mandheling very bitter, and espresso also very bitter, so sometimes they even think the two should taste the same, or they may make some comparisons in their minds? [more…]

As coffee lovers, I believe everyone has struggled with how to buy a suitable bag of coffee beans, and sometimes, due to poor choices, the espresso you make turns out disastrous. This is especially true for espresso machines with a pressurized feature, as the strong and intense taste of the espresso can easily lead to over-extraction if the coffee beans are not properly selected. [more…]

Since it is a blend, it naturally refers to a combination of coffee beans from two or more origins, but coffee beans of the same type roasted to different degrees can also be blended together. Therefore, the "types" referred to in blending are no longer a narrow combination of varieties, but broadly extend to coffee flavors. When blending, 2 to 6 types of coffee are generally used. [more…]

A well-balanced espresso can enhance the flavor of Italian coffee. To create an espresso with balanced acidity, body, and sweetness, you must start with choosing the right coffee beans—or rather, start with blending different coffee beans. Although single-origin coffees are very popular in pour-over coffee, they often lack [more…]

The coffee beans used for mainstream espresso in today's coffee shops are essentially of two types: blends or single-origin espresso SOE. So, what is the difference between these two types of coffee beans when made into espresso? Let's first talk about traditional Italian espresso, which is what we usually call Espresso, referring to a type with a strong taste. [more…]

We rarely drink espresso on its own, but the Americanos and various milk coffees we enjoy all come back to espresso. Baristas also know well that the quality of espresso, good or bad, directly affects the espresso-based drinks we consume, and determines whether a cup of espresso [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…]

Espresso is mostly made with blended beans, because espresso made from typical single-origin coffee beans may taste less mellow and have a sharp acidity—even with milk or sugar added, it will still taste sour. In addition, because coffee beans are an agricultural product, they will more or less vary from year to year, so the coffee produced [more…]

At home, we most commonly use three types of coffee makers: espresso machines, American drip coffee makers, and capsule coffee machines. Among these, the first two appear most frequently, so many people ask what coffee beans are suitable for these two machines. Let's first talk about the features and differences of these two machines. What is an espresso machine? [more…]

"How do you drink espresso?" - It has to be downed in one gulp! Don't think this is a joke—espresso really is meant to be downed in one gulp! Many friends may find espresso very bitter the first time they try it, but gradually, you'll come to sense the rich aroma and full-bodied depth of espresso's original flavor—something other cof [more…]

As is well known, single-origin coffee presents different flavor characteristics depending on the variety, origin, processing method, and roast level. Compared with complex flavor descriptions, more people focus on the acidity and bitterness of coffee, and when it comes to espresso, most people tend to prefer the non-acidic or low-acid type, so they want to know which espresso coffees [more…]

Coffee blending requires two or more single-origin coffees, and a good blend can become the "signature" of a café or coffee brand, and a blended coffee that can become a "signature" must taste delicious and leave a deep impression. Compared to single-origin coffee, blends can produce a rounder and more [more…]

Front Street Coffee believes that coffee itself is not high in calories, and Americano does indeed have weight-loss benefits. But if you're in the habit of adding sugar and milk to your coffee, or even going all out with cream, alcohol, and other fancy additions... then the calorie count is no simple matter! For example, com- [more…]

A coffee shop's espresso recipe is called a House Blend, usually made by blending two or more different single-origin coffees, primarily used to make espresso-based drinks such as cappuccino, Americano, latte, and flat white. Having a bag of espresso beans just like the coffee shop's is how we recreate it at home. [more…]