In the early days of buying beans, chasing too many flavors at once isn't very meaningful. A more reliable path is to choose a bean with a clear profile and high brewing compatibility, fix your dose, grind, and water temperature, then observe how the entry, sweetness, and finish change—this is how a taste reference gradually takes shape. The working principle of a moka pot is steam pressure, and the coffee bed [more…]

Until recent years, all coffee beans were packaged in burlap sacks and transported in shipping containers, only reaching roasters several months after the beans had been processed. If roasters and importers occasionally wanted to cup coffee beans from the place of origin, or taste a "pre-shipment sample," what they received instead would be stored [more…]

When choosing espresso beans for a coffee shop, the origin structure is the key factor determining the flavor direction. Commercial espresso beans fall into two main routes: one is the blend base, and the other is single-origin SOE; each has its own positioning and suitable scenarios. Blended beans are the mainstream choice for commercial espresso. The core idea of blending is to use beans from different origins to complement each other, with Brazil providing [more…]

Those who have opened a shop and look back at their base beans will find a clear evolutionary line. Most people start with chain-style dark-roast blends, and after a year or two, the beans on the bar gradually shift toward medium roasts and specialty blends. This isn't fickleness of taste—it's that as a shop grows to different stages, the questions the base beans need to answer also [more…]

As modern society's demand for coffee grows ever greater, so too does the demand for specialty coffee. For today's busy enthusiasts, the equipment and steps required to brew specialty coffee are undoubtedly a hassle and a waste of time. To solve this problem, Front Street Coffee has launched drip bag coffee, precisely so that [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…]

Drip bag coffee, as a convenient medium for easily obtaining a delicious cup of black coffee, is extremely popular in East Asia. In the morning, when time is tight, using drip bag coffee can save a lot of time that would otherwise be spent making coffee (pour-over coffee). The drip bag coffee sold in general coffee shops is usually made from freshly roasted coffee beans that are ground and then packed tightly. [more…]

For more specialty coffee knowledge and sharing, please follow: Front Street Coffee (FrontStreet Coffee). As a medium for easily obtaining a delicious cup of black coffee, drip bag coffee is extremely popular in East Asia. In the morning, because time is rushed, using drip bag coffee can save a lot of coffee-making time. [more…]

For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow our WeChat official account: Front Street Coffee (FrontStreet Coffee). When you usually drink fancy coffee, where does the coffee flavor come from? Actually, it comes from our espresso. The method of brewing coffee quickly under high pressure is called Esp. [more…]

Recently, many friends have purchased drip bag coffee and asked for brewing recommendations. Although drip bag coffee is convenient, it can feel unfamiliar to those who have never encountered it before. Front Street is here to share how to brew drip bag coffee! The history of drip bag coffee: In 2001, Japan's UCC Ueshima Coffee invented drip bag coffee. [more…]

Recently, many friends have been buying drip bag coffee and asking for brewing recommendations. Although drip bag coffee is convenient, those who have never encountered it before may find it unfamiliar. Front Street is here to share how to brew drip bag coffee! The history of drip bag coffee: In 2001, Japan's UCC Ueshima Coffee invented drip bag coffee. [more…]

For friends who love drinking black coffee, when traveling for business or pleasure, or while at work, making a pour-over for yourself is quite inconvenient, so drip bag coffee is the obvious choice. Of course, as people's love of coffee has grown beyond simply enjoying a cup at a café, more and more they pursue the pleasure of brewing at home. [more…]

Since coffee entered everyone's work and daily life, many people have chosen drip bag coffee for greater convenience. Previously, instant coffee might have been everyone's first choice, but now, drip bag coffee may be preferred by more people. Why? Front Street Coffee believes: instant coffee is processed, so its flavor is naturally [more…]

For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow our WeChat public account: Front Street Coffee (FrontStreet Coffee). With the rapid development of the new era, people's pace is tense and busy. Many coffee lovers enjoy drinking specialty pour-over coffee, but they feel that pour-over coffee requires a lot of equipment and the process is [more…]

Speaking of drip bag coffee, this reminds Front Street of the convenient and simple hanging ear coffee, but they are not actually the same thing. In terms of steps, drip bag coffee is even simpler than hanging ear coffee—just put it into a clean container and add liquid, such as hot water, cold water or milk. [more…]

There are more and more coffee shops, and you may find several of them side by side on the same street. When the machines, milk, and prices are all about the same, why should customers remember your shop? The answer often isn't in the equipment, but in the beans. Today let's talk about an approach that's great for standing out: using fruity espresso beans to make a cup that no one else can. [more…]

Many coffee enthusiasts enjoy specialty pour-over coffee, but feel that pour-over requires a lot of equipment and skill to make. To address this, Front Street Coffee has launched a series of drip coffee bags. The Front Street Coffee drip bag series features flavors from multiple regions, such as Sidamo, Brazil, and Honduras Sherry, among others. Of course, there are other types. [more…]

A cup of commercial espresso at the bar has its origins thousands of kilometers away at the source. Blending is not as simple as pouring several bags of roasted beans together and mixing them evenly—a professional roaster's blend is designed from the moment green beans are purchased. Understanding this upstream perspective can help shop owners see through many of the "whys" when selecting beans. The starting point of a blend is the recipe definition. [more…]

Looking at a coffee shop's bean list tells you a lot about how that shop thinks. Some shops have very long lists, packed with single origins, blends, and limited releases; others carry only one or two espresso beans year-round, yet make every cup solid. For most cafes, the core of a commercial espresso bean list isn't quantity—it's staying power—one [more…]

Many new shop owners only look at the price per kilogram when calculating bean costs, but they never factor in the cost of a supply cut-off. On a certain Sunday afternoon, the beans in the grinder ran out, the warehouse was empty, and what would they use to serve drinks during the next morning rush? Choosing commercial beans is half about flavor and half about supply. Flavor can be selected through tasting, but supply, however, [more…]