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Cold Brew Coffee Grind Size | Does Cold Brew Steeping Time Affect Coffee Flavor? What's the Right Cold Brew Coffee Water-to-Coffee Ratio?
For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow our WeChat public account: Front Street Coffee (FrontStreet Coffee). Front Street believes that cold brew coffee is the most suitable type of iced coffee to make at home, because its extraction is highly forgiving—even without professional equipment, you can still make a decent iced coffee. Plus, the most [more…]
Cold Brew Coffee | How Long Should Coffee Grounds Be Steeped When Making Cold Brew Coffee? Does Steeping the Grounds Longer Make the Flavor Stronger?
In Front Street's view, cold brew coffee is one of the best iced coffees to make at home, because it not only works with the vast majority of coffee beans, but also has a very low barrier to entry—even without any specialized brewing equipment at home, you can still make a pretty good-tasting iced coffee, which is quite convenient. Because it is steeped in a low-temperature environment [more…]
Cold Brew Coffee | How to Make Super Sweet Cold Brew Coffee in a Short Time? What Is the Flavor Difference Between Pressure Cold Brew and Immersion Cold Brew?
Cold brew coffee, put simply, is coffee extracted with cold water. Because it is very easy to make and has outstanding flavor and mouthfeel, cold brew coffee has always been a favorite that most people keep on hand at home. But cold brew coffee is not without its drawbacks; for example, the long time required to make it is [more…]
Cold Brew Coffee Beginner Tutorial | What Are the Right Coffee-to-Water Ratio, Grind Size, and Time for Cold Brew Coffee? Introduction to the Method, Principles, and Taste Characteristics of Cold Brew Coffee
As the days go by, it is already June, and the weather has started to get hot. Friends in the south say they can no longer stay outdoors for 2 minutes. Whenever the weather is hot, people can't help but want a refreshing iced coffee. Among them, the coffee that must be drunk every year is none other than cold brew coffee. Cold [more…]
Cold Brew Coffee Tutorial | How Long Does It Take to Make Cold Brew Coffee? Can Soaking Coffee Grounds in Warm Water Shorten the Cold Brew Making Time?
As one of the representatives of iced coffee, cold brew is usually made with room-temperature water (around 20–30°C), but because the extraction efficiency is low, a long steeping time is needed to extract more flavor compounds, so as to highlight the coffee's sweetness and body. Experienced friends know that making a pot (cup) of cold brew quickly [more…]
Cold Brew Coffee Making | Can Espresso Grounds Be Used for Cold Brew Black Coffee? What Is the Water-to-Coffee Ratio and Steeping Time for a Cold Brew Coffee Maker?
Cold brew coffee is arguably the easiest of all coffee extraction methods and requires no technical skill whatsoever, making it a way for any coffee novice to easily brew delicious iced coffee. Front Street Coffee has shared quite a few articles about various aspects of cold brew knowledge, and has also conducted studies of various scales on the parameters involved. [more…]
Choosing Beans for Cold Brew Based on Roast: Finding Fruity Notes, Sweetness, and Body at Low Temperatures
The charm of cold brew coffee lies in how low temperatures and prolonged contact soften the palate: acidity feels less sharp, and bitterness is less likely to dominate your attention. Different roast levels leave different focal points in the final cup: light roasts lean toward bright fruit notes, medium roasts more readily achieve a sweet, well-rounded balance, while dark roasts rely on cocoa, nuts, and a hefty body. [more…]
French Press Recommendations | What is the historical origin of the French Press? Which brand of French Press is more affordable and better value?
WBC World Barista Championship competitor Suzuki Shiki once said that the advantage of a French press is its very simple brewing principle—anyone can use it, and differences in brewing technique won't cause variations in coffee flavor. A French press can very directly express the coffee's own flavors, and at the same time is not affected by filter paper altering the coffee's flavor. [more…]
Cold Brew Coffee Tutorial | How Should Coffee Beginners Choose Cold Brew Coffee Beans? An Introduction to Cold Brew Coffee Bean Grind Size, Coffee-to-Water Ratio, Water Temperature, and Steeping Time
Many well-known brand coffee shops have already launched summer-exclusive "iced coffee" new products, such as affogato made with coffee and ice cream, iced drip coffee brewed with ice water, and cold brew coffee made by directly soaking coffee grounds in cold water. Cold brew coffee, whose English name is ColdBrewCoffee, is [more…]
French Press Coffee Brewing Guide: A Complete Analysis of Grind Size, Coffee-to-Water Ratio, and Steeping Time
The French press is simple to operate, yet it fully preserves the coffee's oils, aroma, and depth—making it the immersion brewing tool that comes closest to cupping. This article systematically walks through how to use a French press, from bean selection, grind size, coffee-to-water ratio, and water temperature control to the specific brewing steps, along with practical tips from Front Street Coffee. Whether you're a busy office worker or a beginner pour-over enthusiast, you can use these methods to easily brew a rich, smooth cup of breakfast coffee. [more…]
French Press Recommendations | Which Brand of French Press Is Good? Is a French Press Suitable for Coffee Beginners? An Introduction to the History, Origins, and Extraction Principles of the French Press
For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow: Front Street Coffee (Frontsteet Coffee). WBC World Barista Championship competitor Suzuki Itsuki once said that the advantage of the French press is that its brewing principle is very simple, anyone can master it, and the coffee flavor will not vary due to different brewing techniques. [more…]
Cold Brew Guide | How to Make Cold Brew Coffee Without a Fridge? How Long Can Cold Brew Coffee Last at Room Temperature? Which Coffee Beans Are Best for Cold Brew?
It sounds like a cliché, but this summer really is scorching hot! There are many ways to beat the blazing summer heat, and in the coffee world, the best solution is of course the wildly popular cold brew coffee of recent years. If you also want to easily make authentic and delicious cold brew coffee at home, then please follow Front Street Coffee and learn well. [more…]
The Origin Story of the Clever Cup | What parts make up the Clever Dripper? What is the coffee extraction principle of the Clever Cup? How do you use the Clever Cup to brew black coffee?
The Clever Coffee Dripper is a coffee filtration device invented by the Taiwanese company EK INTL. The bottom of the dripper features a controllable switch valve, allowing free adjustment of the steeping time for extraction. It is convenient and easy to use, hence the name "Clever Cup." On the market [more…]
Cold Brew Coffee Beans Recommendation | Are Medium-Dark Roast Single-Origin Beans Suitable for Cold Brew? Can Cold Brew Coffee Be Made with Hot Water? Guide to Cold Brew Grind Size, Steeping Time, and Coffee-to-Water Ratio
Besides being extracted with hot water, coffee can also be made with cold water. Coffee made with cold water is called "cold brew coffee," and it has a distinct charm compared to hot-brewed coffee. Cold brew coffee is divided into cold water brew and ice drip coffee; cold water brew involves soaking coffee grounds in cold water, while ice drip coffee refers to the use of a drip filtration method. [more…]
French Press Coffee | What Is the Difference Between a French Press and Pour-Over Coffee? Which Is More Suitable for Coffee Beginners: a Pour-Over Coffee Maker or a French Press?
The difference between a French press and pour-over coffee, put simply and bluntly, is the difference between immersion and filtration. The French press is an immersion-style extraction, while pour-over is a drip-filter extraction. Below, Front Street compares these two coffee brewing methods. The taste difference between French press coffee and pour-over coffee: pour-over coffee is now the most commonly [more…]
Cold brew coffee steeping time | What is the coffee-to-water ratio for cold brew iced coffee? Should hot water or cold water be used to make cold brew coffee? Which coffee beans are suitable for cold brew iced coffee?
Cold brew coffee is one of the essential drinks we can enjoy in the hot summer days. Standing in front of the blackboard at Front Street Coffee, looking at the dazzling array of coffee varieties, all my knowledge of the producing regions was instantly forgotten, and I didn't know where to start. This time, let [more…]
Cold Brew Coffee Shelf Life | How Can Coffee Beginners Make Cold Brew Coffee at Home? Should Fresh Coffee Beans Be Used for Cold Brew? What Should Be Noted During Making?
Some may think that cold brew coffee is simply coffee grounds soaked in cold water for a long time. Actually, that's not the case! A delicious cold brew coffee involves more than just these parts to consider; it also requires attention to some small details to assist our extraction. But as long as we do it right, we can easily brew it with just a few steps. [more…]
French Press Coffee | What coffee beans are suitable for French press brewing? Does French press coffee have a lot of oils? How much coffee grounds, water, water temperature, and steeping time for a French press?
For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow: Front Street Coffee (Frontsteet Coffee). Coffee is becoming more and more popular, and there are all kinds of brewing methods. However, when you're busy, you might feel you don't have time for a pour-over, and if you want an espresso, it seems you don't have much time either. So in this [more…]
Cold Brew Coffee Practical Guide: Ratio, Time, and Storage Explained Clearly
When the weather gets hot, many people crave cold brew. But buying a cup at a coffee shop easily costs twenty or thirty yuan, and drinking it every day adds up to a considerable expense. In fact, cold brew is a coffee with a very low barrier to making at home—no professional equipment needed, just a sealed jar at home. Soak it the night before, and you can drink it the next morning. This article covers how to make cold brew [more…]
Drip Bag Black Coffee | Does the Coffee Taste Stronger the Longer You Brew Drip Bag Coffee? Is Drip Bag Coffee Better Tasting Than Instant Coffee?
Does steeping drip bag coffee longer make it stronger? People often mistakenly believe that steeping it longer will make the coffee taste richer, but in fact, steeping too long can easily extract too many undesirable substances into the hot water, thereby affecting the final taste of the coffee. As time passes, impurities inside the coffee grounds will also gradually be released, making it taste [more…]