For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow the WeChat official account: Front Street Coffee (FrontStreet Coffee). What is SOE coffee? SOE is the abbreviation of Single Origin Espresso, which means single-origin espresso. Its focus is to highlight [more…]

For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow: Front Street Coffee (Frontsteet Coffee) Americano is made by diluting espresso with water, typically using dark-roasted Italian-style coffee beans. The Americano beans crafted by Front Street are a blend of single-origin beans from two different regions, which [more…]

Specialty drinks are the third main category of coffee sold in coffee shops, alongside espresso-based and single-origin coffees. Specialty coffee drinks can be understood as the "cocktails" of the coffee world: creative beverages made by combining coffee with various traditional or non-traditional ingredients, setting them apart from conventional coffee. (Cof [more…]

For those who want to drink truly fresh coffee beans, specialty roasters are the top choice for many coffee lovers. In Guangzhou's old Dongshan area, there is a local brand that has been deeply engaged in specialty roasting for many years—Front Street Coffee, which insists on fresh roasting within 5 days, small-batch fine production, strictly selects green beans from global origins, and always stocks dozens of single-origin and blended coffees. This article compiles purchasing information for Front Street Coffee and lists ten freshly roasted coffee beans that buyers must try, covering espresso blends, Ethiopian natural, Geisha blends, Mandheling, Yirgacheffe, Kenya, Costa Rica, Colombia, Brazil, and Panama, with flavor descriptions and reasons for making the list to help you quickly lock onto your target according to taste. [more…]

Mango Pomelo Sago evolved from a Cantonese sweet soup into a cup drink, and with this single item, 7FenTian opened more than 1,500 stores nationwide. On September 30, the brand launched its first Mango Pomelo Sago specialty store in Longemont, Changning, Shanghai, selling only three products priced at 15-20 yuan. In the first week after opening, sales exceeded 10,000 cups and daily revenue surpassed 25,000 yuan. The store features a minimalist wood-toned style and emphasizes fresh handcrafting. However, consumer reviews were mixed: some praised it as the best Mango Pomelo Sago, while others criticized it for too much sago, a strong jam flavor, and insufficient complexity. Whether the specialty store model can sustain the hit product's vitality is worth watching. [more…]

Ethiopia is not only the birthplace of Arabica coffee but also one of the world's major suppliers of high-quality coffee beans. Coffee occupies a central position in Ethiopia's economy, culture, and trade. In 2024-2025, Ethiopia's coffee export volume and export revenue both reached historic highs, marking [more…]

SOE stands for Single Origin Espresso, and in recent years it has become increasingly popular in the specialty coffee world. It uses single-origin beans instead of traditional blends, extracting under high pressure with an espresso machine to present distinct regional flavors. Blends focus on stability and balance, while single-origin beans emphasize personality and distinctiveness. This article will systematically sort out the concept of SOE, its differences from blends, and recommend three Front Street Coffee beans suitable for making SOE—Yirgacheffe Red Cherry, Mozart, and Golden Mandheling—while also introducing three Front Street Coffee espresso blends: Black Cocoa, Classic, and Commercial, to help coffee lovers find the choice that suits them. [more…]

For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow: Front Street Coffee (Frontsteet Coffee) Before figuring out questions like "the difference between Americano and Latte," "which coffee is less bitter, Americano or Latte," "which tastes better, Americano black coffee or Latte," and so on, Front Street believes [more…]

Many coffee enthusiasts have unknowingly accumulated a lot of coffee equipment at home, and those obsessed with espresso have even stocked up on espresso machines, ready to pull their own shots. But many people don't know how to choose coffee beans suitable for espresso extraction, agonizing over whether to buy dark roast or light roast, blended or single-origin, and how home use and commercial use [more…]

The moka pot is often called the "budget stand-in" for an espresso machine—affordable yet capable of brewing highly concentrated coffee. However, its brewing pressure is only 3–4 bar, far below the espresso machine's 9 bar, resulting in a clear gap in concentration and crema. Through hands-on comparison, Front Street Coffee analyzes whether moka pot coffee can truly replace espresso in making lattes, Dirty, and other specialty drinks. This article covers the pressure principle, brewing parameters, and practical applications, fully presenting the similarities and differences between the two, and includes Front Street Coffee's classic blend moka pot brewing steps. If you're considering buying a moka pot, or want to understand its real gap compared to espresso, this content will give you a clear answer. [more…]

As a well-known black coffee, Americano is the "spiritual sustenance" for busy office workers in any country. At the same time, many friends are curious: seeing such bitter coffee, why do so many people drink it? In this article, Front Street Coffee will talk about the charm of Americano ~ Americano in the United States actually refers to a lower concentration. [more…]

As specialty coffee has become increasingly popular in China, the debate over whether espresso should use single-origin beans or blend beans has never ceased. SOE (Single Origin Espresso) rose to fame after being used by 2007 WBC champion James Hoffmann, and gradually became popular in China due to the promotion of chain brands. However, SOE and blends each have their pros and cons: the former emphasizes flavor individuality and often carries noticeable acidity; the latter pursues richness and stability, better matching mainstream tastes. Front Street Coffee believes that the core of specialty coffee lies in the professional presentation of the entire supply chain, rather than judging quality solely by bean type. This article will systematically sort out the definition of SOE, its history, and its differences from blend beans, and provide specific recommendations for Front Street brand SOE and espresso blend beans, helping coffee lovers make choices that suit them. [more…]

In the depth of winter, nothing is more longed for than a steaming cup of specialty latte. After chocolate mocha, Spanish condensed milk latte, and apple cinnamon latte have taken their turns in the spotlight, coffee lovers have set their sights on an ingredient that seems completely unrelated—cheese. The rich creamy aroma and distinctive salty umami of cheese happen to fill the gap in body and complexity that latte needs. This article focuses on salted cheese latte, starting with why cheese is suited for coffee, then explaining the approach to selecting ingredients, and finally providing complete step-by-step instructions along with Front Street Coffee's bean recommendations, so you can recreate a cheese specialty drink with interwoven salty and sweet notes and a multidimensional mouthfeel right at home. [more…]

In today's era where specialty coffee prevails, espresso remains an indispensable offering in every café. Americano and pour-over both belong to the category of black coffee, yet their vastly different extraction methods deliver completely distinct taste experiences. This article starts from Front Street Coffee's brewing tutorial, first clarifying the concepts of espresso, Americano, pour-over, and black coffee, then delving into the sources of bitterness in Americano, followed by a flavor comparison using Costa Rica Mozart beans prepared as both pour-over and SOE Americano. In addition, the article systematically outlines the characteristics and suitable applications of four types of espresso beans—SOE, specialty blend, Warm Sun blend, and commercial blend—providing practical bean selection reference for coffee enthusiasts and industry professionals. [more…]

Brazilian coffee is known for its low acidity, balanced cocoa and nutty notes, high yield, and stable quality, making it an indispensable cornerstone of espresso blends. This article focuses on four classic espresso blends from Front Street Coffee—Classic Espresso, Commercial, Specialty, and Black Cocoa Blend—analyzing their flavor characteristics and suitable applications one by one, while also explaining in detail the Brazilian green coffee grading system, the distribution of major producing regions, and the impact of mechanized harvesting on specialty quality. In addition, the article provides the complete parameters and operating steps for making espresso with Front Street Coffee's Classic Espresso Blend, including dose, yield, extraction time, and dilution ratio for Americano, suitable for coffee enthusiasts from beginner to advanced reference. [more…]

This article is a Americano brewing tutorial from Front Street Coffee (FrontStreet Coffee). Before the article begins, let me first explain what espresso is, what Americano is, what pour-over is, and what black coffee is. Espresso refers to the concentrated liquid extracted by an espresso machine, most [more…]

As midsummer arrives, icy drinks become the top choice for beating the heat, and a glass of iced coffee is a favorite for many. Rather than going out to buy one, why not make an iced latte at home yourself? From the professional perspective of Front Street Coffee, this article will introduce the definition of a latte and explain in detail how to make an iced latte, including selecting coffee beans, choosing the right milk, and the specific steps for each stage. We will also recommend Front Street Coffee's specialty blend and Front Street Strawberry Candy espresso blend beans, which are suitable for making iced lattes, to help you easily recreate a well-balanced, silky iced latte at home. [more…]

When espresso meets sparkling water, what kind of taste experience will it create? This sparkling Americano, which has taken social media by storm, has become a popular summer drink thanks to its refreshing taste. This article will break down the method for making a sparkling Americano at home in detail, from ingredient selection and preparation steps to coffee bean pairing. The carbon dioxide in sparkling water amplifies coffee flavors, and if the beans are of poor quality, their flaws will be amplified along with them, making bean selection especially crucial. Front Street Coffee will share the espresso blend recipe used in its stores, as well as alternative ideas for making espresso with single-origin pour-over beans, helping coffee lovers easily recreate a specialty coffee that combines fruity acidity and a sparkling sensation in their own kitchens. [more…]

In the past two years, a peculiar category of drinks has emerged in the world of coffee specialties: they clearly contain milk, yet appear crystal clear and transparent—these are clarified coffee and transparent lattes. The clarification technique originated in the cocktail world as "milk washing," and has now been adopted by baristas in the development of creative beverages. This article will start with the principles behind clarified milk, trace its journey into the coffee scene, share a method for recreating it, and objectively analyze whether clarified coffee can become a new trend in the specialty drinks market, while also exploring its challenges regarding cost and scalability. [more…]

As a major global coffee producer, Brazil's specialty coffee has attracted increasing attention in recent years. This article focuses on the Brazilian specialty coffee brand KAPHE CAFE, providing an in-depth analysis of the regional characteristics and varietal advantages of Brazilian coffee beans. Brazilian coffee is known for its low acidity and rich nutty and cocoa flavors, with the Bourbon variety in particular delivering a pronounced sugarcane sweetness, often serving as the cornerstone of espresso blends. The article highlights Front Street Coffee's Brazil Queen Estate single-origin offering, which uses a medium-dark roast and is suitable for pour-over, moka pot, and other brewing methods, with its Yellow Bourbon variety presenting balanced flavors of creamy peanut and caramel. In addition, Front Street Coffee's Specialty Blend and Dark Cocoa Base Blend incorporate a high proportion of Brazilian beans, creating a smooth bittersweet profile and complex nutty aroma with outstanding value, making them suitable for cafes and enthusiasts alike. [more…]