The scoring criteria for coffee cupping. The cupping of coffee beans was initially to ensure whether the quality of the coffee beans that are about to enter the trade is qualified. With the passage of time, after the concept of specialty coffee was b [more…]

There are many coffee extraction methods, and each one produces coffee with the character of that method. Therefore, an objective method with as little human intervention as possible is also needed to evaluate coffee's flavor or quality, and that method is cupping. Cupping is an immersion-style extraction, with no manual technique intervening during the process to extract [more…]

Household super-automatic coffee machines, with their simple and convenient operation, allow you to effortlessly grind coffee beans and brew a rich, aromatic cup of coffee with just one press of a button, making them highly popular in homes and offices. For those who have just gotten a household super-automatic coffee machine, you may be eager to try it out as soon as you receive it. [more…]

We often hear baristas describe all kinds of flavors. Though it sounds quite mysterious, they can roughly be divided into three categories: sour, bitter, and balanced sweet-and-sour, which correspond to light roast, dark roast, and medium roast respectively. Today Front Street will explain the characteristics of these roast levels, and also [more…]

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…]

For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow: Front Street Coffee (Frontsteet Coffee) In Front Street's view, household fully automatic coffee machines, with their simple and convenient operation, allow you to easily grind coffee beans and brew aromatic coffee with just one press of a button, and are deeply loved in homes and offices [more…]

咖啡爱好者对周边产品的热情从不局限于豆子和器具。这次我们一次性入手了市面上十款热门咖啡机与磨豆机的积木模型，涵盖西西里晚秋、仲夏之绿、罗马假日、夏暮威尼斯以及米兰早春五个系列，前后耗时一周完成拼装。从基础款到耐心款，颗粒数、配色方案以及原版机型的还原度各有差异。文章将逐一介绍每组积木对应的真实咖啡设备参数，包括Rocket R58、EK43、Slayer Steam EP、Mythos One、辣妈GS3、Ultra、黑鹰VA388、LWW EG-1、Kees Speedster和Mazzer Super Jolly，同时分享国产积木在吻合度与支撑力方面的实际表现。如果你也喜欢咖啡周边，不妨一起看看这些有趣的小玩意。 [more…]

超级日晒处理法（Super Natural）是近年来咖啡行业中备受关注的一种创新生豆处理方式，它在传统日晒的基础上引入了更精细的发酵与干燥管理手段。通过调控温度、堆叠厚度、晾晒节奏以及果实包裹等环节，超级日晒能够赋予咖啡豆更丰富的风味层次与更稳定的品质表现。本文将系统讲解超级日晒处理的核心原理，梳理其区别于普通日晒的关键特征，并介绍该处理法对咖啡风味的具体影响，帮助咖啡爱好者深入理解这一处理工艺的独特之处。 [more…]

Espresso machines extract quickly and concentrate pressure, so the roast level of the beans directly affects aroma, strength, and mouthfeel. Even in the same cup of black coffee, a light roast may taste bright and lively, a medium roast comes across sweeter and smoother, and a dark roast feels heavy and full-bodied. When choosing beans for your machine, start by looking at the roast color and flavor profile, then match them with your own [more…]

For professional coffee knowledge exchange and more coffee bean information, please follow Coffee Workshop (WeChat official account: cafe_style). For more specialty coffee beans, please add our private WeChat: Front Street Coffee (FrontStreet Coffee), WeChat ID: qjcoffeex. When you stand in a coffee shop [more…]

Panama Elida Estate | Introduction to the BOP Estate. Boquete in Boquete is a town in the province of Chiriqui, located near the border between Panama and Costa Rica, close to the famous Baru volcano, with beautiful scenery, fertile and rich soil, an [more…]

Introduction: The V60 #01 dripper is used to brew 1–2 servings of coffee, and using 15–20 g of grounds is the most suitable. Some friends, when they really can't drink that much alone, will brew a little less, while some friends, when sharing with others, will brew a little more. So when brewing with a dripper of the same size, [more…]

Do you know what the differences are between Latte, Cappuccino, and Mocha? Standing in front of the café's ordering counter, have you ever had this question but not dared to ask it out loud, so you just ordered one at random, or always ordered the same [more…]

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…]

Coffee has gradually become the beverage of choice for many people due to its refreshing and invigorating effects. However, because coffee contains a large amount of caffeine, excessive consumption can lead to symptoms such as insomnia and palpitations. So, is there such a thing as caffeine-free coffee? In this article, Front Street Coffee (FrontStreet Coffee) [more…]

For those who seldom drink coffee, ordering coffee is not an easy task. The dazzling array of items on the menu can make one's head spin—what are the differences between them? Is Americano the coffee that Americans love most? What is the difference between Americano and latte? Today, Front Street Coffee (Fro [more…]

Espresso machines pull shots quickly and produce high concentration, and the roast level of the beans directly affects aroma, acidity, and body. If you mainly use a home espresso machine, super-automatic coffee machine, or capsule-based alternative, you can first determine your direction among light, medium, and dark roasts, then choose based on whether you usually drink espresso, Americano, or latte. This way, selecting beans will [more…]

Yesterday afternoon, a customer friend asked Front Street: "If you blend all thirty-plus kinds of beans on your blackboard together, would the coffee brewed from them be super delicious?" This is actually not the first time Front Street has received such a question, because many vendors have started promoting blends of four or even more types, so there are often [more…]

如今的咖啡杯碟，多半只是杯垫和摆设。可在十八世纪以前的欧洲，它却是喝咖啡的“主角”。1640年荷兰人把咖啡从也门摩卡带到荷兰，再传遍欧洲，喝咖啡迅速成为上流社会的时尚。当时欧洲还没有制瓷技术，只能从中国进口轻薄瓷杯，偏偏这些杯子没有握把，刚煮好的咖啡烫手难端。于是人们把咖啡倒进杯碟里冷却，再像现代杯测那样啜吸。直到十八世纪德国人掌握了制瓷方法，带把瓷杯普及，用碟喝咖啡的习惯才慢慢退场。这段历史还被不少画作记录下来，一起看看那些静物与人物画里的咖啡故事。 [more…]

“Coffee is my life! And iced coffee is what keeps me going!” While that may be a bit of an exaggeration, there's no denying that during the hot season, iced coffee is truly a fantastic way to beat the heat! Before the weather fully hits its peak temperatures, Front Street Coffee has put together a few super simple iced coffee recipes that are perfect for making at home or in the office. [more…]