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Key Points for Making Espresso | Why Do Coffee Shops Pour Out the First Espresso After Opening? Should You Pour Out the First Shot of Espresso When Making It at Home?
Have you ever seen this scene: a barista turns on the machine in the morning, and the first espresso pulled is not drunk, but "ruthlessly" poured down the drain, then they continue to pull the next shot. Guests who see this will ask why. If you're making coffee at home, do you need to do this too? Why is the first cup [more…]
Moka Pot Brewing Tutorial | What are the finer points of moka pot coffee dosing techniques? What causes a moka pot to produce no coffee, or coffee to spurt out violently?
When brewing coffee with a moka pot, many friends don't know what grind size is suitable. They're also unsure how to fill the coffee grounds properly, and whether tamping is needed. If you have these questions too, you'll find the answers below. First, what grind size should be used for moka pot coffee? The coffee particle size needed for a moka pot [more…]
Over-extracted Coffee | Why Does Brewed Coffee Taste Bitter? How Can Coffee Beginners Avoid Over-Extraction When Making Pour-Over Coffee?
Many friends just starting out always face the trouble of over-extraction! So-called "over-extraction" refers to excessive extraction. In a coffee bean, the substances that can be dissolved out by water make up about 30% of the total. Although there is only this much, we cannot dissolve everything out. Because inside, besides [more…]
Key Points for Using a Coffee Grinder | Do You Need to Clean the Grinder Before Grinding Coffee Beans? What Should You Watch Out for When Using a Coffee Bean Grinder?
Many friends who originally used hand grinders have purchased an electric coffee grinder to grind coffee beans, with the aim of freeing their hands and no longer needing to go through the tedious grinding process. However, electric grinders are different from hand grinders, and there are many details to pay attention to when using them. If you are not careful, it is easy to shorten the life of the grinder and affect the grinding quality. [more…]
Coffee Grounds Filtration Tools | Filter Paper, Filter Mesh, or Filter Cloth: Which Is More Convenient and Effective for Filtering Coffee Grounds? What Are the Pros and Cons of Filters Made from Different Materials?
A pot of aromatic and enchanting coffee, of course, must be paired with elegant coffee equipment. When it comes to the wide variety of equipment, why do some people prefer certain types? Today we are going to talk about the equipment they like, and what magic it actually has that can change the coffee they brew. Using simple words and principles, we will [more…]
Yemen Mocha: Where Coffee First Went Out into the World
In the story of coffee, there is a name almost everyone has heard, yet it is often misunderstood—Mocha. Today it more often refers to a chocolate flavor, or a type of pot, but several hundred years ago, Mocha was a vital hub of the global coffee trade and the starting point from which coffee spread from Ethiopia to the world. This journey begins with the Red [more…]
El Salvador Carmen Estate Natural Bourbon: Flavor Exploration and Tasting Notes under the HiU Program
This article will take you on a deep dive into the HiU Project Natural Bourbon coffee beans from El Salvador's Carmen Estate. From the 2012 WBC competition experience to the unique hops aroma in the green beans, and on to Carmen Estate's volcanic soil and family heritage, the author shares in detail this bean's flavor profile, roasting insights, and origin background. The article also introduces the strict standards of the HiU Project and the cultivation characteristics of Salvadoran coffee. Currently this bean is nearly out of stock, and Front Street Coffee is specially offering a limited-time special price on the last batch, with a purchase limit of two portions per enthusiast, available only while supplies last. [more…]
Yemen Mocha: Where Coffee First Went Out into the World
In the story of coffee, there is one name almost everyone has heard, yet it is often misunderstood—Mocha. Today it more often refers to a chocolate flavor, or a type of pot, but several hundred years ago, Mocha was a vital hub of the global coffee trade and the starting point from which coffee traveled from Ethiopia out into the world. This journey begins with the Red [more…]
What to Do If Your Moka Pot Coffee Turns Out Too Bitter, Too Sour, or Burnt-Tasting?: Balancing Consistent Brews with Trying New Beans
The spectrum of flavor is far broader than just acidity and bitterness—aroma, sweetness, body, mouthfeel, and finish all lie along it. When choosing beans, it helps to first set a direction: floral and fruity, nutty and cocoa-like, or a balance of the two—then use origin, processing method, and roast level to find specific beans. The extraction principle of a moka pot is based on steam pressure, filling the filter with a layer of grounds. [more…]
Pour-Over Coffee Tutorial | Why Do Some Coffee Beans Have Floral Aromas? How to Brew the Floral Flavors in Ethiopian Gedeb G1 Coffee?
Although floral aromas are not uncommon in coffee, they are undoubtedly one of the most appealing flavors among the many. After all, quite a few friends became fascinated with coffee precisely because they tasted floral notes in it. But brewing floral notes out of coffee is not a simple matter, because friends often tell Front Street that they [more…]
SOE Roast Days and Degassing Changes: Letting a Single Origin Fully Release Its Aroma During the Optimal Drinking Window
Freshly roasted single-origin coffee beans hold a large amount of carbon dioxide gas trapped inside. In the first days after opening, this gas rushes out violently on contact with water, forming a dense layer of foam. Too much gas prevents water from fully contacting the coffee grounds, so aromatic compounds cannot dissolve out smoothly. Give the beans a quiet period to degas. [more…]
Pour-Over for Dark Roast Coffee | Which Coffee Dripper Suits Dark Roasted Beans? How Do You Adjust Water Temperature and Coffee-to-Water Ratio to Bring Out the Richness of Dark Roasted Beans?
In yesterday's article sharing flavor descriptions, the section on "body" sparked a big response among coffee lovers, and a friend asked via the backend: his deep-roasted coffee tastes rather thin—what methods can enhance the coffee's body? Let's revisit the basics: body refers to the mouthfeel of the coffee liquid in the oral cavity. [more…]
Drip Bag Coffee | How Can Coffee Newbies Make Milk Coffee with Drip Bag Coffee? What Are the Brewing Methods for Drip Bag Coffee?
Drip bag coffee is highly sought after because it is very convenient to carry and, without any complicated operation, you can easily make a delicious cup of black coffee. Although due to being "pre-made" (pre-ground powder), it does not have as rich an aroma as freshly ground coffee, as long as it is brewed properly, drip bag coffee is also quite delicious. So [more…]
When should you start drinking SOE americano? Sweetness and acidity are easier to balance.
From the day coffee beans finish roasting, the internal gases, aromatic compounds, and extraction state are constantly changing. When made into an SOE Americano, these changes are stretched out by the hot water: drink it too early, and the acidity may seem jumpy while the aroma has yet to unfold; once it enters the right stage, the transition between acidity and sweetness becomes smoother, and the fruit notes are more complete. Therefore, judging [more…]
The flavor of cold brew coffee depends on when the beans are drunk
The sweetness or body of a homemade cold brew is often partly decided before you even start brewing. Once coffee beans come out of the roaster, the gases inside them gradually release, and the aroma goes through a change from tight to open. When buying beans, check the roast date first, then plan when to drink them—this is more practical than just staring at the flavor words on the packaging. "Peak flavor [more…]
Easy Iced Coffee Recipe | Can Cold Brew Coffee Be Made with Drip Coffee Bags? What to Watch Out for When Making Hand-Pour Iced Coffee with Drip Coffee Bags?
For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow: Front Street Coffee (Frontsteet Coffee) Scorching summer days, summer days scorching. For coffee lovers, the ritual sense of midsummer often originates from a refreshing cup of iced coffee, so recently Front Street has been sharing various iced coffee recipes, even [more…]
How to Choose Your First Bag of Beans for a Moka Pot? Newbies, Check Out These Options
For many people, their first coffee brewing device isn't a pour-over kettle, but a moka pot. It's cheap, sturdy, requires no special skill, and in just a few minutes on the stove it produces a rich, hot cup of coffee—its aroma drifts through the air and the whole kitchen comes awake. But those using a moka pot for the first time often stumble when choosing beans: they grab a random bag of beans, [more…]
Moka Pot Coffee Bean Recommendations | Which Coffee Beans Are Suitable for Moka Pot Brewing? What Should You Do If Moka Pot Coffee Tastes Too Bitter? How to Adjust Moka Pot Coffee Grounds' Grind Size and Extraction Time?
Front Street Coffee believes the moka pot is one of the most reliable methods for brewing coffee. As long as the following points are met, you can make a decent cup of coffee: 1. The right amount of coffee grounds and water 2. A safe heating method 3. A grind size suited to moka pot extraction 4. Mastering the optimal brewing time 5. Reasonable adjustment [more…]
Moka Pot Brewing Precautions | Can Improper Use of a Moka Pot Explode and Injure Someone? What Are the Moka Pot Mistakes Coffee Beginners Need to Watch Out For?
For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow our WeChat public account: Front Street Coffee (FrontStreet Coffee). In daily life, Front Street often hears a saying: "For safety reasons, it's best not to use a moka pot." Why is that? Why is using a moka pot not recommended? [more…]
The flavor of hundred-dollar beans starts changing from the day you open the bag.
Coffee beans are not best enjoyed immediately the closer they are to the roast date. Freshly roasted beans are still releasing carbon dioxide, and the aroma can be blocked by the gas, so the brewed coffee may bloom violently and taste sharp on the palate. When buying everyday beans under 100 yuan, you can first check the roast date, then plan when to open the bag, so that a bag of beans can [more…]