Thursday, September 17 2026

Coffee crema | What is the composition of crema in espresso? What should you do if there is no crema or the crema is clumpy when extracting espresso?

What is espresso? Espresso is a very, very small cup of coffee, about two or three sips and it's gone. Its flavor is extremely intense, and many people find it hard to accept. The small cup size and intense flavor are the reasons espresso has a very small audience in China, but latte made with milk and Americano made with water [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…]

Indonesian Coffee Bean Recommendations | What varieties of Sumatra Mandheling coffee beans are there? What are the flavor characteristics of PWN Golden Mandheling?

For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow our WeChat official account: Front Street Coffee (FrontStreet Coffee). Indonesian Mandheling coffee is rich, fragrant, and full-bodied, making it a representative of full-bodied coffees. However, Mandheling coffee's audience is rather polarized: those who like it love it dearly, while those who don't [more…]

How can milk coffee be made to taste different? A breakout approach with fruit-forward espresso beans

There are more and more coffee shops, and you may find several of them side by side on the same street. When the machines, milk, and prices are all about the same, why should customers remember your shop? The answer often isn't in the equipment, but in the beans. Today let's talk about an approach that's great for standing out: using fruity espresso beans to make a cup that no one else can. [more…]

Yunnan Arabica Coffee Characteristics | Is Yunnan Coffee Specialty Coffee? Is Yunnan Bean Good for Pour-Over? High Cost-Performance Yunnan Single-Origin Bean Recommendations

Many people know that China is the hometown of tea, with a long history of tea drinking and a profound tea culture. In Yunnan, China, there are also many high-quality tea-producing regions, especially for Pu'er. But did you know that Yunnan is not just about tea—it also has coffee beans? Yunnan's coffee planting area is also quite large, making it China's largest coffee [more…]

Espresso Coffee Beans | Which Coffee Beans Are Cost-Effective for Making Espresso at Home? Selected Espresso Coffee Bean Recommendations Worth Buying for Beginners

Espresso, as the name suggests, is a concentrated coffee obtained by extraction using an espresso machine. Because of its high concentration and intense, stimulating flavor, it is usually diluted with water or milk to make an Americano or latte. Since espresso machines use high-temperature, high-pressure extraction, they tend to amplify the characteristics of the coffee beans themselves, and the entire production process [more…]

Americano Water Ratio | Is Espresso Americano Black Coffee? Which Espresso Beans Should You Choose for Making Americano at Home?

"Would you like an Americano?" "I'll just have an Americano." Every time I watch a Korean drama, I always hear these familiar lines. As one of the most cost-effective coffees that can be served quickly, Americano can be said to be one of the essential products in every coffee shop. Why do people like Americano so much? This [more…]

Coffee Categories | Why is latte coffee so popular? What is the origin of latte coffee? When was the art of coffee latte art born?

In a broad sense, latte coffee refers to coffee made with espresso as the base, with a certain proportion of milk added. It can be said to be an essential coffee drink on the menu of the vast majority of coffee shops, because whether it is a large chain brand or a refined independent coffee shop, the latte is almost always the highest-selling item. [more…]

Coffee Brewing Essentials | Introduction to the Best Brewing Method for a Moka Pot Does the lid need to be open when brewing coffee with a moka pot? Which kind of coffee beans should be used for moka pot brewing?

Recently, a fan of Front Street Coffee has fallen in love with brewing coffee using a moka pot, especially enjoying a strong cup from the moka pot in the morning. However, this fan is unsure whether their method of using the moka pot is correct, so they discussed this issue with Front Street Coffee. Front Street Coffee believes that as a standard household coffee device, the moka pot should not have too many rigid stand [more…]

Introduction to Types of Coffee Equipment | Why Do Coffee Shops Rarely Use Siphon or French Press to Make Single-Origin Coffee? What Are the Advantages of Pour-Over Coffee Makers?

"Small as it is, the sparrow has all the vital organs." Guests and friends occasionally describe Front Street Coffee's offline store this way. Because in Front Street's small store, besides displaying the various coffee beans sold online, all kinds of coffee equipment are also placed in different corners. Such as siphon pots, French presses, clever drippers, Turkish coffee [more…]

Immersion Coffee Extraction | How to Brew Cold Brew Coffee So It Tastes Good? What Is the Flavor of Cold Brew Coffee? Which Coffee Beans Are Suitable for Brewing Cold Brew Coffee?

In recent years, with the strong promotion of the specialty coffee industry in Europe and America as well as Starbucks, Cold Brew has become a popular contender in the iced coffee world. On a scorching summer day, you can not only go to a beautiful coffee shop to enjoy a cup, but also brew a batch at home yourself, which has become a stylish and relaxing new coffee choice. Cold brew coffee [more…]

Espresso Blend Options | Which everyday espresso beans are suitable for home espresso machines? Recommended specialty coffee beans for espresso extraction

For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow: Front Street Coffee (Frontsteet Coffee). Friends who often follow Front Street should know that Front Street focuses on freshly roasted coffee. Freshly ground coffee is not the same as fresh, and of course, the fresher the better is not always true. Front Street generally provides coffee that is two [more…]

Coffee Calorie Calculation | Why Is Pour-Over Coffee the Most Common Single-Origin Coffee in Coffee Shops? What Are the Characteristics of Freshly Ground Pour-Over Coffee? What Makes Pour-Over Black Coffee So Popular?

"Small but complete." Occasionally, guests and friends describe Front Street's offline stores this way. Because in Front Street's small store, besides displaying the various coffee beans sold online, all kinds of coffee equipment are placed in different corners. Such as siphon pots, French presses, clever drippers, Turkish coffee [more…]

Cold brew coffee bean recommendations | How can coffee novices choose cold brew coffee beans based on personal taste? Which coffee beans are suitable for making cold brew?

Because cold brew coffee is made differently from regular hot-brewed coffee and needs to be prepared a day in advance, the cold brew sold at Front Street stores doesn't offer as rich a selection of coffee beans to choose from as pour-over does. But precisely because of this, when steeping cold brew, Front Street carefully selects beans that are better suited to cold brew and whose flavor is [more…]

Moka Pot Usage and Tips | Is Your Moka Pot Coffee Always Bitter and Burnt? Recommended Affordable, Great-Tasting, Non-Bitter Coffee Beans Worth Buying for Moka Pot Enthusiasts

As a recognized high-value home coffee gadget, the moka pot is actually far less complicated to use than you might imagine. There's no need to be bound by too many precise data and parameters; as long as you grasp the following key points, the rest can be freely adjusted to your taste preferences, letting you easily brew a delicious cup of coffee. No. [more…]

Cold Brew Coffee Flavor Guide | Which Single-Origin Coffee Beans Are Best for Making Cold Brew at Home? How Long Should Cold Brew Coffee Grounds Steep?

For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow our WeChat official account: Front Street Coffee (FrontStreet Coffee). Since cold brew coffee is made differently from regular hot-brewed coffee and needs to be prepared a day in advance, the cold brew sold at Front Street stores doesn't offer as wide a variety of coffee beans as pour-over. [more…]

The Origins of Viennese Coffee and Con Panna, and How to Make Cream Coffee: A Detailed Guide to Bean Selection and Steps

The combination of cream and coffee has a long history, from the first cream coffees on the streets of 17th-century Vienna to the Korean-style Vienna coffee that now trends on social media—this pairing has always been full of charm. This article traces the historical origins of cream coffee, sorts out its evolution and relationship with cappuccino and con panna, and provides detailed instructions for making both traditional Vienna coffee and the Korean-style improved version. At the same time, for home and office settings, it recommends the Front Street Coffee espresso blend series beans to help readers recreate a sweet, smooth cream coffee at home. [more…]

House Blend Coffee Beans Recommendation | Do Arabica Coffee Beans Determine the Flavor of Espresso Blends? How to Blend Espresso Beans and How to Choose Coffee Beans and What Is the Blending Ratio?

Front Street Coffee · The Art of Blending Coffee Beans and Espresso Blend Recipes Sharing. Blending coffee, also known as mixed coffee, is the practice of combining various single-origin coffee beans to fully bring out the strengths of each single-origin bean, blended beans. [more…]

Moka Pot User Guide | What Is a Moka Pot? Can a Moka Pot Be Used on an Open Flame? What Precautions Should Be Taken When Brewing Coffee with a Moka Pot?

Recently, a fan of Front Street Coffee has fallen in love with brewing coffee using a moka pot, especially enjoying a strong cup from the moka pot in the morning. However, this fan is unsure whether their method of using the moka pot is correct, so they approached Front Street Coffee to discuss this issue. Front Street Coffee believes that as a standard household coffee device, the moka pot should not have too many rigid standards. [more…]