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Decaf Coffee | Is Decaf Coffee Healthy? Who Is Decaf Coffee Suitable For? What Specialty Decaf Pour-Over Beans Are Recommended?
What is decaf coffee and how is it made? Decaf is short for decaffeinated coffee, where at least 97% of the caffeine has been removed from the coffee beans. Front Street Coffee believes that apart from the caffeine being removed, decaf coffee is just like regular [more…]
Officials of the African Coffee Association urged traders to specially handle the export of special processing method coffee.
Traders of the special processing method coffee should reduce the export of coffee with traditional processing methods. From February 6th to 10th, the 20th African Fine Coffee Conference and Exhibition was held in Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia [more…]
Home Coffee Bean Brand Ranking | What Tier Does illy Coffee Beans Belong To? Which Coffee Bean Brands Do Seasoned Coffee Lovers Recommend?
While domestic coffee brands are still in a leaderless situation, imported coffee beans still occupy the vast majority of the market. But faced with numerous coffee brands, which one to choose has become a troubling matter for everyone. This article does not discuss coffee bean varieties, nor instant coffee, but only seeks to understand the most common excellent coffee beans in China, [more…]
Pros and Cons of Decaf Coffee | What Is Decaffeinated Coffee? How Is Caffeine Removed? Is Decaf Coffee Specialty Coffee?
Starting the day with a cup of coffee to kick off work has become a habit for many friends. With the development of the coffee industry, more and more novel coffee processing methods have emerged. Front Street Coffee currently has several anaerobic and wine-barrel processed coffee beans, available in stores and online. [more…]
Estate Stories of Signature Pour-Over Beans: From Blue Mountain to Golden Mandheling
Behind every distinctive pour-over bean lies the story of its origin estate; understanding these stories adds a layer of meaning beyond flavor when drinking pour-over. From Jamaican Blue Mountain to Indonesian Golden Mandheling, the estate backgrounds of these distinctive beans are themselves important chapters in the world of specialty coffee. The story of Jamaican Blue Mountain is about high-altitude mist and clouds. [more…]
Exploring Indonesian Coffee Origins: The Flavor Truth of Mandheling and Kopi Luwak, Plus Front Street Brewing Tips
Indonesia is an important coffee-producing region globally, and among its coffees, Mandheling and Kopi Luwak are the most talked-about. Kopi Luwak is produced through fermentation within the civet, resulting in a flavor with herbal notes and excellent body, but its production is scarce and the price is high. However, driven by commercial interests, caged farming practices force civets to eat only coffee cherries, sparking controversy over animal welfare. Front Street Coffee believes that the formation of Kopi Luwak itself is not problematic; the issue lies in forced captivity and force-feeding. This article will discuss the origin of Kopi Luwak, the reasons behind its flavor, and the principles of in vivo fermentation, and share Front Street's neutral perspective and brewing methods, while recommending several Indonesian and other origin coffees worth trying. [more…]
Characteristics of Decaf Coffee Beans | Where Does Decaf Coffee Come From? What's the Difference Between Decaf Coffee and Regular Coffee? How Is Caffeine-Free Coffee Made?
As people pursue health, many drinks marketed as sugar-free and low-fat have appeared in everyone's life. Coffee, as one of the world's three major beverages, is naturally no exception, and low-caffeine coffee has also been introduced, namely the decaf coffee commonly seen in coffee shops today. So what are the characteristics of decaf coffee? Then [more…]
The History of Espresso Machine Development | Who Invented the Coffee Machine? What Is the Working Principle of an Espresso Machine? What Are the World's Famous Semi-Automatic Espresso Machine Brands?
I believe that what catches your eye in every coffee shop, besides the unique decor, is also the wide variety of espresso machines, which showcase each coffee shop's distinctive character! Although the machines come in all shapes and sizes, their operation is very consistent—just a few simple steps are enough to bring us a cup rich in crema. [more…]
Detailed Explanation of Technical Requirements, Material Selection, and Common Forms of Coffee Packaging: From Oxidation Prevention to Vacuum Gas-Flush Packaging
As a globally popular beverage, coffee packaging must not only prevent the escape of aroma and moisture absorption, but also address oxidation, odor adsorption, and quality deterioration caused by high temperatures. This article focuses on the packaging needs of regular coffee and instant coffee, systematically outlining key technical requirements such as oxidation prevention, moisture resistance, gas barrier properties, and high-temperature protection, and introduces current mainstream vacuum packaging and gas-flushing packaging processes. In terms of material selection, bags, bag-in-box, metal cans, and glass jars each have corresponding composite structure solutions, while instant coffee mostly uses paper/aluminum foil/polyethylene flexible packaging. The article concludes with a summary of common packaging forms such as bags, cans, and boxes, suitable for reference by coffee enthusiasts and industry professionals. [more…]
Coffee Types | Is Iced Americano Black Coffee? Is Americano Bitter? What Do Americano, Latte, Cappuccino, and Mocha Refer To?
Every time we visit a café, we always see four "regulars" on the coffee menu: Americano, Latte, Cappuccino, and Mocha. They are all espresso-based Italian-style coffee drinks. So what are the differences between them? When we go to a café, how should we [more…]
Origin of the Dirty Coffee | Must you use ice bock to make a dirty coffee? How do the taste and mouthfeel of a dirty differ from an iced latte?
Dirty coffee has always existed as a hidden menu item at Front Street Coffee, because in Front Street's view, Dirty is simply a "special" way of drinking a latte. Until one day, I happened to overhear a customer explaining it to his friend, which boiled down to "Dirty is made with ice bock milk [冰博克奶] as the base, then pouring espresso over it." [more…]
How a Moka Pot Works | Can a Moka Pot Replace a Semi-Automatic Espresso Machine? Is There a Big Difference in Flavor and Mouthfeel Between Moka Pot Coffee and Espresso?
The moka pot is a coffee brewing device with a very long history and is a national treasure-level coffee apparatus of Italy. As everyone knows, Italy is a country of art and romance, and it is also a country that loves drinking coffee. The moka pot is just such a cultural symbol that cannot be ignored, and it is held in high regard all over the world. [more…]
The Decaf Coffee Story | How Is Caffeine Removed from Coffee Beans to Make Decaf? Is Decaf Specialty Coffee? Does Drinking Decaf Affect Sleep?
Starting the workday with a cup of coffee has become a habit for many friends. With the development of the coffee industry, more and more novel coffee processing methods have emerged. In addition to the diversity of processing methods, the segmentation of coffee categories is also increasing. For example, what Front Street Coffee is going to introduce today is one of the more special ones. [more…]
Filter Coffee Brands | Which Is Healthier: Drip Bag Coffee or Instant Coffee? Recommended Single-Origin Drip Bag Coffee Packs from Representative Coffee Regions for Beginners
In today's world, drip bags and instant coffee are readily available everywhere, yet the impressions they give people are completely different. Instant coffee uses dissolve-and-extract technology and has added saccharin and milk powder, so its flavor is very monotonous; drip bags, on the other hand, are made by pre-grinding freshly roasted coffee beans into powder and then putting it into a filter bag. Compared with instant coffee, drip bags can not only [more…]
Espresso Golden Cup Extraction | Are Italian coffee and espresso the same thing? What extraction parameters need to be adjusted to make Italian coffee?
For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow our WeChat official account: Front Street Coffee (FrontStreet Coffee). When it comes to brewing coffee, many people like to ask how many grams of coffee grounds to use and what the coffee-to-water ratio should be. Ultimately, what people really care about is the extraction yield of the coffee. [more…]
Standard Espresso Practice | Is There a Big Difference Between Espresso Extraction Standards and SCAA Golden Cup Extraction? What Are the Characteristics of Different Types of Italian Coffee?
For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow our WeChat official account: FrontStreet Coffee. When it comes to brewing coffee, many people like to ask how many grams of coffee grounds to use and what the coffee-to-water ratio should be. Ultimately, what people really care about is the coffee extraction rate. Need [more…]
星巴克在华设立科技创新中心，首期投资15亿元加速数字化进程
星巴克近日宣布在深圳成立中国创新科技中心，计划于今年9月正式运作，未来三年首笔投资约15亿元人民币，这一举措标志着星巴克在中国市场数字化布局的进一步深化。作为咖啡行业的知名品牌，星巴克此举引发了广泛关注，而前街咖啡等本土品牌也在持续关注行业动态。 [more…]
Moka Pot Coffee Bean Recommendations | Which coffee beans are suitable for brewing with a moka pot? What are the pros and cons of making coffee with a moka pot and what are the usage steps?
Espresso is certainly delicious, but not every household has the budget or the space for an espresso machine. So more people have a moka pot at home instead—it's convenient and quick: just fill it with hot water and coffee grounds, put it on a heat source, and wait for the coffee. However, [more…]
日晒与水洗咖啡风味差异解析：哪种处理法的酸度更突出？
选购咖啡豆时，许多爱好者为了追求更突出的甜感，往往优先考虑日晒处理法。但日晒豆真的天然比水洗豆更甜吗？这背后的甜味来源究竟是什么？本文将从生豆化学成分、处理过程中的糖分代谢、发酵机制等角度，深入剖析日晒与水洗两种处理法对咖啡风味的影响，同时探讨烘焙与萃取环节如何左右最终的甜感表现，帮助读者更全面地理解咖啡处理法与风味之间的复杂关系。 [more…]
Pros and Cons of Decaf Coffee Beans | Is Decaf Coffee Healthy? Where Does Decaf Coffee Come From? One Recommended Delicious Low-Caffeine Single-Origin Pour-Over Coffee Bean
As people pursue health, many drinks marketed as sugar-free and low-fat have appeared in everyone's life. Coffee, as one of the world's three major beverages, is naturally no exception, and decaffeinated coffee has also been introduced—that is, the decaf coffee commonly seen in coffee shops today. So what are the characteristics of decaf coffee? Then [more…]