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Fruity SOE Beans | Are Yirgacheffe Light Roast Beans Better for Pour-Over or Espresso? How Should Beginners Choose Ethiopian Coffee Beans?
As a super popular single-origin coffee, Yirgacheffe comes in many varieties, so buying blindly can easily lead to disappointment. If you're a beginner, you can actually choose the right coffee beans based on your brewing method combined with the roast level. Generally speaking, brewing methods can be divided into two main categories: one represented by pour-over, [more…]
Light Roast Beans for Beginners | Which Has a Stronger Floral and Fruity Aroma: Natural or Washed Yirgacheffe? Is Yirgacheffe Better for Pour-Over or Cold Brew?
Yirgacheffe is a very high-quality Arabica coffee with a unique and bright fruity sweetness and acidity. As soon as it enters the mouth, you can immediately perceive a fresh and clear white floral aroma, leaving a deep impression on everyone who has tried it. In terms of green coffee bean grading, Ethiopia focuses primarily on the defect rate of the beans, combined with cup [more…]
The Origin of Americano | Is Single-Origin Coffee Americano? What's the Difference Between Drip Bag Pour-Over Coffee and American Drip Coffee? Comparing the Flavor, Taste, and Brewing Methods of American-Style Pour-Over
As a frequent coffee drinker, you've surely heard of "Americano." If you order one at Starbucks, it's typically made with espresso as the base, plus about 6–8 times the amount of water. But I've clearly heard that Italians don't drink Americano (which is absolutely true)—so why would it appear on an Italian coffee menu? [more…]
Sun-Dried Yirgacheffe | What are the pros and cons of the sun-dried processing method for Yirgacheffe coffee beans? What are the flavor characteristics of Ethiopian sun-dried coffee?
For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow our WeChat official account: FrontStreet Coffee. Sun-dried processed coffee beans are naturally dried inside the fruit pulp, so the weather conditions affect the quality of the coffee beans. Front Street uses sun-dried coffee beans and two other traditional processing [more…]
Coffee Brewing Ratio | What flavor characteristics does SOE Americano have? How to brew a delicious SOE single-origin espresso? What water temperature and grind setting are suitable for making SOE coffee?
For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow: Front Street Coffee (Frontsteet Coffee). The coffee industry is constantly evolving—whether in terms of brewing methods or coffee varieties—and only through continuous innovation and progress can it keep refreshing its presence and avoid [more…]
Coffee Yirgacheffe | Is light roast or medium roast better for Yirgacheffe coffee? A classic Ethiopian Yirgacheffe specialty coffee bean recommendation, the top choice for beginners in specialty coffee
It is well known that African specialty coffee is primarily characterized by fruity and floral aromas. Among these, Ethiopia is not only recognized as the birthplace of coffee but also the homeland of many legendary varieties. When it comes to flavor, Ethiopian coffee typically features distinct citrus and fragrant floral notes, a light body, and bright acidity, with Yirgacheffe being the most famous. [more…]
Recommendations for Pour-Over Single-Origin Beans with Strong Sweetness | What Factors Affect the Sweetness of Coffee Beans? Do Yirgacheffe, Costa Rica Strawberry Candy, and Mozart Differ Much in Flavor When Made as Pour-Over?
For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow our WeChat official account: FrontStreet Coffee. Everyone's perception of and preference for coffee flavors is different. Some friends think of coffee as that rich, aromatic bitter drink, while others love sour coffee, and still others [more…]
Single-Origin Espresso (SOE) Coffee | Where Does SOE Coffee Come From? Is the Flavor of SOE Coffee Beans Suitable for Pour-Over? What Are the Characteristics of SOE Espresso?
When we often order at coffee shops, many baristas will recommend, "Would you like to try our SOE?" Some customers who come to Front Street Coffee also proactively ask if there is SOE coffee. The so-called "SOE" stands for Single Origin Espresso, referring to the use of [more…]
What are coffee green bean processing methods? What are the operational procedures for the natural, washed, and honey processing methods? What are the differences, characteristics, and flavor profiles of natural, washed, and honey processed coffee?
Coffee green beans are not simply picked from the tree and then roasted and brewed right away; achieving good flavor requires many steps. People often assume that coffee flavor depends on variety, growing environment, and cultivation methods, but what they don't realize is that there is an important stage between growing and roasting called "coffee bean processing." [more…]
Coffee Processing Methods | What is the difference between semi-washed, natural, washed, and honey processing? What flavor and mouthfeel characteristics do different processing methods give coffee?
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…]
Recommendations for Coffee Beans with Pronounced Sweetness | Where Does Coffee Sweetness Come From? How to Describe the Coffee Flavor of Natural Yirgacheffe? Is Brazilian Coffee Only Bitter?
For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow our WeChat official account: Front Street Coffee (FrontStreet Coffee). Everyone has different perceptions and preferences when it comes to the taste of coffee. Some friends think of coffee as that rich, fragrant, bitter brew, while others love coffee with a tangy acidity, and still others [more…]
Cold Brew Shelf Life | How to Brew Cold Brew Coffee for Better Taste? Is Cold Brew Coffee Made with Warm Water Tastier? Introduction to Cold Brew Ratios and Parameters
For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow: Front Street Coffee (Frontsteet Coffee). If you want to drink cold brew coffee but don't want to go out and buy it, then Front Street Coffee (FrontStreet Coffee) is here to teach you how to make cold brew coffee at home. Cold brew coffee is a [more…]
Coffee Bean Roasting Principles | What's the Difference Between Dark Roast and Light Roast Coffee Beans? Can Single-Origin Beans Like Natural Red Cherry, Bird of Paradise Estate, Brazil Yellow Bourbon, and Mozart Be Used for SOE Coffee?
When Front Street Coffee baristas introduce coffee bean flavors to customers, they also share a lot of related knowledge about coffee beans. From a single coffee bean to the coffee we taste, it goes through picking, drying processing, hulling and sorting, roasting, and finally extraction—every step [more…]
African Coffee Flavor Analysis | Both Are Yirgacheffe, What's the Difference Between Washed Gutingding vs. Natural Red Cherry? Must-Buy Floral and Fruity Coffee Bean Recommendations for Pour-Over Beginners
For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow our WeChat official account: Front Street Coffee (FrontStreet Coffee). As a fan of floral and fruity coffees, Front Street features several Ethiopian coffee beans on its bean list, the most representative of which are the washed Gedingding Cooperative, sun-dried Red Cherry, and Sidamo floral [more…]
Yunnan Arabica Coffee Brands | Which Producing Region Has the Best Authentic Yunnan Arabica Coffee Beans? Recommendations for High-Quality Yunnan Pour-Over Coffee Beans for Beginners
In recent years, thanks to the efforts of many people, the quality of Yunnan coffee has continued to improve and has won considerable recognition, and there are many fans of Yunnan coffee here in China. For those who have never tried Yunnan coffee, you must be curious about what it tastes like. Why choose the small-bean coffee from the Baoshan growing region? At present, Yunnan Province's coffee [more…]
The Origin of Americano | Is Hot Americano Very Bitter? Which Coffee Beans Make Good Americano? How Do You Describe the Flavor, Mouthfeel, and Taste of Americano?
As the best-selling category in coffee shops, Americano gives you a cup of rich, aromatic coffee in just a few minutes, is affordably priced, and helps sleepy office workers wake up and stay alert. What flavors and mouthfeel does Americano have? Why not let Front Street Coffee fill you in~ The origin of Americano, as we can probably guess from the name, is that espresso should come from [more…]
Entry-Level Manual Grinder Coffee Bean Recommendations | Why Do All Coffee Newbies Fall in Love with Yirgacheffe? What Makes Yirgacheffe Single-Origin Beans So Special?
How can anyone who drinks coffee not know Yirgacheffe? Such a poetic name, paired with coffee beans that are equally poetic, because it is world-famous for its intoxicating floral and fruity aroma. Front Street Coffee, after cupping numerous coffee beans from the Yirgacheffe region, found that the coffee beans produced in this area all have a clear and clean taste as well as [more…]
Flavor Characteristics of Pour-Over Blend Coffee Beans | Can Blend Coffee Beans Be Used to Brew Pour-Over Black Coffee? How to Choose Pour-Over Blend Coffee Beans?
For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow our WeChat official account: FrontStreet Coffee. Blended coffee beans are commonly found in espresso, but are rarely seen in pour-over coffee. So, will blended coffee beans taste good when brewed as pour-over? - Understanding blended coffee beans [more…]
Espresso Beans for Beginners | Is There a Big Difference in Taste Between Espresso and Americano? How to Choose High-Quality, Rich Espresso Beans?
Did you know? Espresso has a rich mouthfeel and intense flavor, often making it hard for people to accept, but once you get used to it, you find it has a unique charm. Moreover, espresso is also a coffee used to test coffee quality and barista skills. Since espresso is loved by so many people, [more…]
Specialty Espresso Beans Recommendation | What's the Difference in Flavor Between Espresso and Americano? Which Espresso Beans Have Rich Crema and Are Good for Latte Art?
Did you know? Espresso has a rich mouthfeel and intense flavor, which often makes it hard for people to accept, but once you get used to it, you actually find it has a unique charm. Moreover, espresso is also a coffee that tests coffee quality and barista skill. Since espresso is loved by so many people [more…]