Anaerobic natural, lactic fermentation, barrel-aged, yeast inoculation—the vocabulary of specialty coffee processing methods has exploded in recent years, and coffee menus increasingly read like a brewery's process manual. These experimental processing methods are not marketing coinages; each one corresponds to a genuine technological innovation. This article maps out the mainstream lineage and examines "flavor alchemy." [more…]

Anaerobic Fermentation has been very popular in the coffee world in recent years, mainly because Sasa Sestic, the Australian competitor who won the 2015 WBC, started this trend, and even in 2018 WB [more…]

Cold brew coffee is one of the essential drinks we can enjoy in the hot summer days. Standing in front of the blackboard at Front Street Coffee, looking at the dazzling array of coffee varieties, all my knowledge of the producing regions was instantly forgotten, and I didn't know where to start. This time, let [more…]

Drip bag coffee is a very convenient way to brew coffee. All you need is a drip bag, hot water, and a cup, and you can get a delicious cup of black coffee. You might ask, "Why is drip bag coffee compared to a simplified version of pour-over coffee?" Because drip bag coffee is made by grinding fresh coffee beans into the appropriate coffee [more…]

For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow: Front Street Coffee (Frontsteet Coffee) Both ice drip coffee and cold brew coffee are relatively common cold-brewed coffee methods, and their refreshing taste makes many people love them. So what is the difference in flavor between ice drip coffee and cold brew coffee? Front Street below [more…]

Before we knew it, September has arrived again. I believe friends in the southern region are still battling it out every day alongside the enthusiastic Mr. Sun—the weather is still quite hot. For coffee lovers, the refreshing drink that immediately comes to mind is none other than iced coffee. Arriving at Front Street Coffee (FrontStreet Coffee), as soon as you walk in, [more…]

Many people distinguish cold brew coffee from iced coffee. The reason is that what we understand as iced coffee is made by extracting with hot water, then adding ice or chilling it, turning the coffee from a hot temperature into iced coffee—this is the traditional concept. The biggest difference with cold brew coffee is that it uses cold water throughout the entire process, obtaining the coffee liquid through low-temperature extraction. [more…]

For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow: Front Street Coffee (Frontsteet Coffee) In some coffee shops, there is such an option, SOE. SOE stands for Single Origin Espresso. Many specialty coffee shops [more…]

For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow our WeChat official account: FrontStreet Coffee. Cold brew coffee is made by soaking ground coffee beans in cold water for at least 8 hours, then extracting and filtering through professional equipment. As summer arrives, cold brew coffee is becoming more and more [more…]

For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow: Front Street Coffee (Frontsteet Coffee). Fresh grinding has always been part of the ritual of brewing coffee, because only freshly ground coffee can ensure the flavor does not fade. However, for some people, being able to brew a delicious cup of coffee quickly is even more important. [more…]

When we often order at coffee shops, many baristas will recommend, "Would you like to try our SOE?" Some customers who come to Front Street Coffee also proactively ask if there is SOE coffee. The so-called "SOE" stands for Single Origin Espresso, referring to the use of [more…]

Blue Mountain Coffee is widely recognized as one of the world's top coffees, a status inseparable from its exceptional natural conditions and the Jamaican government's almost stringent industry regulation. The Blue Mountain range lies in eastern Jamaica, where the azure waters of the Caribbean Sea reflect off the peaks, giving the region its name. Its highest peak rises 2,256 meters above sea level, with a cool, foggy climate, abundant rainfall, and fertile volcanic soil providing an ideal growing environment for coffee. In the mid-20th century, due to inconsistent export quality, Canada once refused to accept Blue Mountain Coffee, prompting Jamaica to establish the Coffee Industry Board (CIB) in 1948, building a strict quality standard and certification system. Blue Mountain Coffee is classified by screen size into No.1 through No.3 and Peaberry grades. The government has also designated specific cultivation areas and processing plants, with dedicated supervision from harvesting, fermentation, and drying to barrel packaging. This article will systematically outline the classification, grade standards, and unique craftsmanship of Blue Mountain Coffee, offering you a comprehensive understanding of this legendary coffee. [more…]

Cold brew coffee is becoming more and more common nowadays. We are all so busy in our daily lives that we don't even have time to go buy a cup of coffee. In that case, cold brew coffee is the quickest way to get a cup of coffee right now. The fermented aroma and refreshing coolness of cold brew instantly make you feel at ease, and even in autumn and winter, it still makes you think of its taste. You only need to spend [more…]

With the growth of specialty coffee, the community of coffee drinkers has continued to expand, so a large number of coffee beans from different origins have begun flooding the coffee market. As a result, coffee enthusiasts are often at a loss when choosing coffee beans. New coffee enthusiasts who come to Front Street Coffee to taste coffee often ask how to choose high-quality specialty coffee. [more…]

For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow: Front Street Coffee (Frontsteet Coffee) In 1990, Yamanaka Sangyo Co., Ltd. of Japan applied the concept of tea bags to coffee, invented the drip bag coffee and applied for a patent. With the demand of the specialty coffee market, more and more people are starting to buy drip bag cof [more…]

Cicadas sing and birds call, the sun shines brightly, and the southern region gradually enters summer. The weather is hot, and icy refreshing drinks are always irresistible. Cold brew coffee is simple to make, with no complicated procedures—just brew a pot before going to sleep at night, and you can drink it the next morning when you wake up. For coffee lovers, cold brew coffee is a summer heat-relieving [more…]

Open your phone, and you'll often see a cup of dark drink in some celebrity paparazzi photos—that's the legendary Americano. Some curious friends might ask: is Americano black coffee? Yes, Americano is a type of black coffee, and aside from milk coffee, Americano is the most popular [more…]

Many friends have asked the baristas at Front Street Coffee what SOE coffee is, and why so many specialty coffee shops now offer SOE coffee, yet Front Street Coffee (FrontStreet Coffee) has not put SOE coffee on its menu. Front Street Coffee (FrontStreet C [more…]

The emergence of drip bag coffee is undoubtedly a boon for enthusiasts who love specialty coffee but don't want to buy all the equipment needed for pour-over brewing. Many people have questioned the rise of drip bag coffee, saying it's not professional. Front Street Coffee believes there's no need to belittle drip bag coffee this way—after all, for a delicacy to enter the mainstream, [more…]

In 1990, Japan's Yamanaka Sangyo Co., Ltd. applied the concept of tea bags to coffee, inventing the drip bag coffee and applying for a patent. With the demand in the specialty coffee market, more and more people began to purchase drip bag coffee, in order to quickly and conveniently enjoy specialty coffee without needing to use a bunch of equipment and utensils. Front Street Coffee ( [more…]