Flat White is translated as Flat White/Aussie White coffee, also known as "fresh milk espresso," and Starbucks China named it "Furui White coffee." It is a fancy milk coffee originating from New Zealand and Australia. It is said that during World War II, Italians immigrated to New Zealand and Australia and brought coffee culture to the local area. In 19 [more…]

For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow the WeChat official account: Front Street Coffee (FrontStreet Coffee). Mandheling coffee is a specialty coffee of Indonesian coffee and also synonymous with Indonesian coffee. At Front Street, Mandheling coffee, as the representative coffee of Indonesian coffee, is listed on the daily drinking bean coffee menu. [more…]

Americanos can now be seen in many coffee shops, and many people generally associate Americano with bitterness, thinking that it is impossible to drink without adding sugar. But is that actually true? Next, let's share some knowledge about Americano coffee. The origin of Americano coffee According to Front Street Coffee (Fr [more…]

Whether Americano tastes better hot or iced is just like whether tofu pudding should be savory or sweet—it splits coffee lovers into two camps. At times like this, there are always onlookers who say: it's clearly just espresso mixed with water, so isn't iced and hot the same? Actually, it really isn't! What is Americano? Americano originated during World War II. [more…]

Asian coffee production ranks second globally only to Central and South America, and its flavor profile is known for being mellow and deep. Its acidity is not as elegant as African beans, yet it carries notes of wood, herbs, spices, and earth. Mandheling is the quintessential representative of this style. Mandheling is mainly produced in Sumatra, Indonesia. Its name is a transliteration of the Mandailing people, and there is an interesting story behind it dating back to World War II. This article will systematically sort out the varietal origins of Mandheling, the characteristics of the Aceh Gayo Mountain producing region, and Indonesia's unique wet-hulling process. It will also focus on introducing three products sold by Front Street Coffee: Lintong Mandheling, Golden Mandheling, and Tiger Mandheling. At the same time, it will teach you how to identify authentic Golden Mandheling through PWN company certification certificates and burlap sack information, so you can avoid buying counterfeit products. [more…]

In the world of coffee, Mandheling stands out as a category of its own. It does not chase floral aromas and fruity acidity the way many beans do; instead, it earns its place with the steady notes of herbs and pine wood and a thick, full body. This article will take you deep into the cultivation history of Indonesian coffee, the terroir characteristics of major producing regions such as Sumatra, clarify the World War II anecdote behind the name Mandheling, and break down in detail the special processing method known as wet hulling. At the same time, we will also share Front Street Coffee's pour-over recommendations for dark-roasted Mandheling, including dripper selection, water temperature, coffee-to-water ratio, and pouring rhythm, to help you brew a cup of Mandheling that is rich, full-bodied, and layered. [more…]

Mandheling is not the name of a producing region, a place, a port, or a coffee variety. Its name actually comes from a mispronunciation of the Mandailing ethnic group in Indonesia. Mandheling coffee: during World War II, when Japan occupied Indonesia, a Japanese soldier drank a rich and mellow [more…]

Mandheling is not the name of a region, place, port, or coffee variety. Its name actually comes from a mispronunciation of the Indonesian Mandailing ethnic group. During World War II, when Japan occupied Indonesia, a Japanese soldier drank a rich and mellow [more…]

Many customers of FrontStreet Coffee wonder why espresso-based drinks include Americano. Literally, Americano means American-style coffee. Front Street believes there are mainly two correct ways to drink Americano: one is [more…]

For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow: Front Street Coffee (Frontsteet Coffee). If asked which coffee on the Front Street bean list has the highest body, we would definitely answer: Golden Mandheling coffee. This is a high-quality dark-roasted coffee bean from Sumatra, Indonesia, and it not only has [more…]

I believe many coffee lovers start with instant coffee, then summon the courage to step into a Starbucks, only to be intimidated by the menu. Fortunately, they spot the familiar Americano. Compared to hot Americano, iced Americano is more popular. Whether winter or summer arrives, a cup of iced Americano can bring [more…]

For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow our WeChat official account: Front Street Coffee (FrontStreet Coffee). Among the classic coffee beans that have long remained on Front Street Coffee's (FrontStreet Coffee) bean list, Mandheling coffee is one of them, known for its wet [more…]

The variety of Golden Mandheling coffee currently produced by PWN is Ateng, which is the local name used by Indonesian farmers; it is actually Catimor. Originally, the coffee variety grown locally in Indonesia was Typica, recognized for its excellent flavor, introduced to Java by the Dutch in the late 17th century, and [more…]

Yemen is the birthplace of commercial coffee cultivation, and the port of Mokha was once the starting point of the global coffee trade. This article takes you through the long history of Yemeni coffee, its unique processing methods, and how it performs in the cup. [more…]

Indonesia is a Southeast Asian country, adjacent to the countries of Papua New Guinea, Timor-Leste, and Malaysia. It is composed of 17,508 islands and is the largest archipelagic country in the world, spanning Asia and Oceania, and is also a country [more…]

Friends who know about Geisha coffee and Blue Mountain coffee will have some understanding of Colombian coffee, so do you know what differences exist between them? If not, today let's join Front Street to distinguish Sumatra Mandheling coffee and Colombian coffee. Whether in flavor or mouthfeel, the two [more…]

Customers who frequently come to Front Street Coffee for a cup sometimes ask the baristas whether there's a lazy-friendly coffee machine suitable for home use, preferably at a reasonable price. Well then... let's take a look at the American-style drip coffee maker! The drip coffee maker is currently one of the more commonly used [more…]

The origin of Mandheling coffee can be traced to the fact that many single-origin coffees that can be named are generally named after the coffee bean's producing region, place name, variety, or the name of the green bean processor, but the naming of "Mandheling" is rather special, and it begins with a story of misunderstanding. During World War II, the Japanese army [more…]

Customers who frequently come to Front Street Coffee sometimes ask the baristas if there's a lazy-person coffee machine suitable for home use, preferably at a reasonable price. Well then... let's get to know the American drip coffee maker! The American drip coffee maker (Drip Coffee Maker) is currently one of the more commonly used [more…]

The Origin of Mandheling Coffee We can find that many named single-origin coffees generally take their names from the growing region, place name, variety, or the name of the green bean processor, but the naming of "Mandheling" is rather special, and it begins with a story full of misunderstanding. During World War II in the last century, the Japanese army [more…]