We all know that different processing methods can give coffee a rich and varied flavor profile. For example, Front Street Coffee's bean list alone features dozens of varieties, covering more than ten different processing methods. Today, Front Street will focus specifically on wet-hulled, semi-washed, and pulped natural [more…]

The natural process, as the name suggests, is to spread the harvested coffee cherries flat on the ground (on dedicated drying nets or patios) and use direct sunlight (for about 2-3 weeks) to remove moisture from the coffee fruit until the moisture content reaches the target level, after which machines are used to remove the dried husk to obtain the green coffee beans we want. Natural process [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…]

From harvesting to becoming green beans that can be stored long-term, coffee cherries must undergo processing. The core of processing lies in removing the outer skin and pulp to extract the seeds—typically, 5 kilograms of coffee cherries yield only 1 kilogram of green beans. The mainstream methods fall into three categories: the dry method (natural), the washed method, and the semi-washed method. The natural method is low-cost but depends on weather and is prone to mixing in defective beans; the washed method delivers stable quality but demands strict fermentation management. Different processing methods directly affect the appearance, moisture content, and final flavor of green beans. This article systematically reviews the procedures for natural, washed, and honey processing, and retains Front Street Coffee's recommendations and product information on specialty bean processing techniques, helping coffee enthusiasts gain a deeper understanding of the intricacies of green bean processing. [more…]

For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow: Front Street Coffee (Frontsteet Coffee). Brazilian Cerrado coffee is very popular as Front Street's everyday beans, and there is also a Brazilian single-origin bean, Brazilian Queen Coffee, whose taste is cleaner than Brazilian Cerrado and whose flavor is even better! Of course, Brazil [more…]

Sumatra Mandheling is the most distinctive low-acid coffee in the world of specialty coffee, and its unique wet-hulling process gives Mandheling a heavy body with earthy and spicy herbal notes. This article takes you through the mystery of Mandheling's processing. [more…]

Many coffee enthusiasts enjoy drinking specialty pour-over coffee, but they feel that pour-over coffee requires a lot of equipment and操作既需要技巧又需要很多器具。Front Street has therefore launched a drip bag series. The Front Street drip coffee series offers flavors from multiple origins, such as Sidamo, Brazil, Honduras Shirley, and more. Of course, there are other types [more…]

Indonesian coffee is famous for its rich, mellow flavor and mouthfeel, with extremely low acidity. It has a caramel and dark chocolate-like sweetness and lingering aftertaste, which has made Japanese people almost obsessively devoted to this coffee. Indonesia is a major coffee-producing country in Asia and ranks among the top coffee-producing countries in the world. [more…]

As the largest coffee-producing country, Brazil offers a wide variety of coffees. Brazilian coffee beans have a moderate acidity, and the balance brought by their sweetness, bitterness, and body is excellent. When roasted, they give off a nutty aroma, with a mellow taste and a faint acidity, making them suitable for both single-origin and blended use. When buying Brazilian coffee beans, it is recommended to prioritize [more…]

When the espresso machine is extracting a shot, the process of crema seeping out has always been a heartwarming sight. Especially after finishing the pour, seeing that thick golden foam—latte art enthusiasts can't be happier. But if one day you notice that the crema coming out is sparse, thin, or even nonexistent, then the problem is very likely [more…]

Americanos can now be seen in many coffee shops, and many people generally associate Americano with bitterness, thinking that it is impossible to drink without adding sugar. But is that actually true? Next, let's share some knowledge about Americano coffee. The origin of Americano coffee According to Front Street Coffee (Fr [more…]

For the same beans, freshly roasted coffee and drip bags will have some differences in flavor, because once coffee is ground, its natural aroma disappears quickly. Of course, Front Street Coffee also has many regular customers who request that the coffee be ground before shipping, and in such cases Front Street Coffee generally recommends drinking it as soon as possible. Of course, compared with pour-over, drip bags are [more…]

Compared to other coffee-making methods, espresso machines are much more demanding when it comes to coffee beans. To allow the coffee to release quickly, we need to grind the beans very fine and use high-temperature and high-pressure extraction conditions, which makes the coffee taste extremely intense—and one wrong move can turn the espresso into something utterly undrinkable. If you want to improve your espresso [more…]

As the exclusive brand of PWN Green Beans Company, the unique Mandheling coffee with the addition of the word "Golden" has become a famous representative of Indonesian specialty coffee. In this article, Front Street Coffee will explain the unique features of PWN Golden Mandheling coffee. Authentic Golden Mandheling coffee—Front Street Coffee's daily bean list includes two Indonesian [more…]

The earliest method of making espresso was born in 1884, when an Italian named Angelo Moriondo designed a patented model of an espresso machine. Initially, the working principle of the espresso machine was based on two separate boilers. [more…]

Espresso was invented by MR. Gaggia in 1946. Gaggia further improved the piston pressure system—using spring pressure instead of manual pressing, so that the brewed coffee is topped with a layer of golden coffee crema (Crema), which is Crem [more…]

The processing method of coffee has always been the key link in the refined processing of green coffee beans. With the development of market demand and the exploration of the industry, on the basis of the mainstream "three major processing methods", [more…]

Whether it's espresso beans or espresso blends, as the name suggests, they are ingredients used for extraction in espresso machines, which is also the origin of espresso. So what are the characteristics of this kind of coffee? Besides making espresso, can it also be used to make pour-over coffee? Front Street Coffee (FrontStreet Coffee [more…]

For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow our WeChat public account: Front Street Coffee (FrontStreet Coffee). In principle, Italian steam espresso machines are suitable for all coffee beans, but espresso places great emphasis on the roast level. Unlike pour-over coffee, where beans of any roast level can be [more…]

With the growing specialty coffee market, many people have begun to explore espresso and pour-over coffee. Coffee enthusiasts who regularly drink espresso know that the coffee beans used for espresso are blended coffee beans, while those used for pour-over coffee are single-origin coffee beans. So what is the difference between the two? Can espresso beans be used to make [more…]