I believe that students who have gone through the intense preparation for the college entrance exam in their senior year of high school all know the fear of being overpowered by drowsiness every night. During the senior year, when every second counts, gaining even one more second to study can increase the chances of success. The refreshing and alertness-boosting effect of coffee has thus become the first choice for many students. So among the many choices of coffee beans, which coffees are [more…]

For home coffee machines, it is generally recommended to use coffee beans, because only freshly ground and freshly brewed coffee can deliver the best aroma, while also giving you a richer crema. Nowadays there are many coffee bean brands, and with each brand offering countless different varieties, where can you buy cheap, generous, and great-tasting coffee beans for home use? Home coffee [more…]

Speaking of flannel filter cloth, many friends may have only seen it in some Japanese films and TV dramas or in Japanese-style brewing introduced by bloggers, and have never actually used it. Because compared to filter cloth, the vast majority of people use filter paper and filter cups, this mainstream filtering tool, when brewing coffee. Ways to get to know flannel filter cloth [more…]

Mandheling is a collective term for Arabica coffee produced in northern Sumatra, Indonesia, but its name actually originates from the local Mandailing ethnic group rather than from a variety or producing region. Starting from its historical origins, this article reviews the Dutch East India Company's planting expansion in Indonesia and the origin of the name Mandheling, and provides an in-depth analysis of the flavor differences between Sumatra's two main cultivated varieties, Timtim and Ateng. It also introduces the characteristics of the Lintong producing region and the PWN Golden Mandheling from Mount Gayo in Aceh, the influence of the wet-hulling process on its herbal and spicy tonality, and the brewing parameters and flavor performance recommended by Front Street Coffee, helping coffee lovers gain a comprehensive understanding of this low-acid, full-bodied Indonesian representative coffee. [more…]

Speaking of impressions of Mandheling coffee, Front Street Coffee believes that in addition to its rich body and steady roasted aroma, everyone will also associate it with a unique "Mandheling flavor"—herbal notes. The herbal flavor of Mandheling refers more to aromas with tones similar to herbs, earth, and wood, which emerge after the rich fragrance, uniquely [more…]

Speaking of Front Street Mandheling coffee, there's a rather curious phenomenon at Front Street: in the past, Front Street Mandheling coffee was mostly favored by men, but now women have gradually come to like it too! If you're used to the taste of Ethiopian coffee, then trying Front Street Mandheling coffee may feel unfamiliar; but if [more…]

At Front Street Coffee shops, there are always customers who make their needs clear as soon as they arrive: "Do you have any coffee that isn't sour and has a stronger taste?" At times like this, Front Street Coffee baristas usually offer two choices: Brazil and Mandheling. When explaining the flavor differences between the two [more…]