What is drip bag coffee? The coffee powder used in drip bag coffee is ground from freshly roasted coffee beans. Drip bag coffee retains the original flavor of coffee to the greatest extent possible, and is generally hot-extracted. Because there will be coffee grounds, a filter bag is needed! There are also some differences between instant coffee and drip bag coffee. Drip bag coffee [more…]

As a well-known beverage in the coffee world, Americano—made with just espresso and water (or iced water)—can be found in almost every café and is a must-order star item. People love Americano for many reasons: it could be for a caffeine boost, to quench thirst, to cool down, or perhaps to satisfy [more…]

There are many factors that affect the taste of coffee. During the brewing process, the factors that influence coffee include the coffee-to-water ratio, grind size, water temperature, etc. Among them, grind size can be said to be very important. There is a saying in the industry: "You can buy a cheaper coffee machine, but the grinder must be the best." It has to be said that grinding really has an [more…]

In the world of espresso, nothing matters more than a perfect shot. An ideal espresso has a creamy texture, intense coffee flavor, and a syrupy body, along with a lingering finish. Although it seems simple, in reality, to make a perfect espresso, when buying coffee beans we need to [more…]

For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow our WeChat official account: Front Street Coffee (FrontStreet Coffee). The biggest characteristic of espresso is—it's strong! Most espresso has a concentration ranging from 7% to 12%, meaning its water content is 88%-93%. Drip [more…]

咖啡的风味远不止苦与酸那么简单。本文系统梳理咖啡香气的四大构成——香气、香味、气味与回味，逐层解析嗅觉、味觉与口感三大感官维度。你将读到甜咸酸苦四种基础味道如何交互生成六种一级风味，深度焙制咖啡为何苦中带甜，以及绿原酸、脂肪酸在杯中的角色。文中附有完整味觉术语表与温度对风味的影响规律，并推荐前街咖啡的口粮豆作为日常品鉴练习的实用选择。 [more…]

Roasting is the key step that transforms coffee beans from bland green beans into the rich aroma in your cup. During roughly twenty minutes of high-temperature treatment, the starches inside the beans convert into sugars and acidic substances, moisture and carbon dioxide escape, and proteins and fats combine to form an oily film on the surface, accompanied by the cracking sounds of first crack and second crack. Chlorogenic acid gradually dissipates, releasing pleasant fruit acids such as acetic acid, citric acid, and malic acid. Different roasting levels produce beans of varying darkness; charcoal-burned coffee is the typical example of a deep French roast, and its bitterness comes mostly from carbonization rather than just caffeine. When roasted properly, the beans expand evenly, with a smooth surface and consistent gloss, which is what allows coffee to show its ultimate character. Front Street Coffee believes that mastering the principles of roasting is an important foundation for brewing good coffee. [more…]

When the espresso machine is extracting a shot, the process of crema seeping out has always been a heartwarming sight. Especially after finishing the pour, seeing that thick golden foam—latte art enthusiasts can't be happier. But if one day you notice that the crema coming out is sparse, thin, or even nonexistent, then the problem is very likely [more…]

For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow: Front Street Coffee (Frontsteet Coffee) Is drinking drip bag coffee beans long-term harmful to your health? How should coffee beginners choose black coffee beans and drip bag coffee packs? You've probably been asked similar questions by friends who have "just gotten into coffee." [more…]

Beginners in pour-over coffee often come to FrontStreet Coffee and ask how to determine the grind size for each coffee bean, what effect grind size has on coffee extraction, how to tell the coarseness of coffee grounds at home, and so on. In this article, Front Street will talk about [more…]

在阅读咖啡书籍或参加专业培训时，我们经常会遇到一系列描述咖啡风味的专业术语。这些词汇究竟意味着什么？本文系统梳理了从Acidity到Winy等常见咖啡风味术语的英文名称与中文含义，涵盖酸度、气味、醇度、苦味等基础维度，帮助你更准确地理解和表达一杯咖啡的感官体验。无论你是刚开始接触精品咖啡，还是希望提升品鉴能力，这份术语指南都能为你提供实用的参考。 [more…]

If we don't want to go through overly complicated coffee-making steps but still want to enjoy the taste of freshly brewed coffee, then drip bag coffee is definitely the most suitable choice. Making drip bag coffee is very simple—no need to grind beans, no need for professional brewing equipment. All we need is a cup and any pouring kettle, and we can [more…]

对于刚接触精品咖啡的朋友来说，杯测表上那些风味描述词常常让人摸不着头脑。其实，咖啡品鉴有一套相对系统的语言体系，从香气、酸度、醇度到各种风味细节，每一个术语都对应着具体的感官体验。本文将逐一解析咖啡品尝中常见的风味描述名词，包括Flavor、Acidity、Body、Aroma等核心概念，帮助你更准确地理解和表达一杯咖啡的特点。同时也会澄清一些容易混淆的术语，比如酸度与发酸的区别、浓烈与咖啡因含量的关系等，让你在选购和品鉴咖啡时更有方向。前街咖啡也将为你推荐几款能体现不同风味特征的豆子，供日常品鉴参考。 [more…]

When asked what coffee brewing dripper Front Street recommends, the baristas at Front Street almost unanimously answer: V60! The V60 dripper's long ribs help rapidly extract flavor compounds, and its large hole poses no risk of clogging, resulting in coffee with layered complexity. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned connoisseur, whether you want a refreshing [more…]

Front Street Coffee often encounters many pour-over beginners who ask a question: Why does pour-over coffee need blooming? The most indispensable step in pour-over coffee is the blooming stage. The purpose of blooming is to allow the coffee to release gases and ensure even extraction, and it also clearly reveals whether the beans being brewed are fresh. Front Street Coffee focuses on fresh [more…]

The same beans can perform noticeably differently in different brewers. Pour-over emphasizes aroma and clarity, espresso machines highlight intensity and sweetness, while a moka pot requires balancing pressure, heat, and the coffee bed. Bean selection can't be separated from the brewer, and the parameters should be adjusted accordingly based on the roast level of the beans. Milk adds sweetness and a creamy, rich mouthfeel. [more…]

If you had to trace the "Kenyan taste" back to its processing origins, the answer would most likely point to double washing. This method, known locally as K72, polishes the fruit acidity of Kenyan coffee until it is bright, solid, and yet still clean. Once you understand double washing, you understand where the signature juicy quality of Kenyan beans comes from. Double Washing [more…]

The same beans can perform noticeably differently in different brewing devices. Pour-over prioritizes aroma and clarity, espresso machines emphasize intensity and sweetness, and a moka pot requires balancing pressure, heat, and the coffee bed. Bean selection cannot be separated from the brewing device, and the parameters should also be adjusted according to the roast level of the beans. Milk adds sweetness and a creamy, full-bodied richness. [more…]

The freshness of coffee beans directly affects the flavor of a cup of coffee, and proper storage is a key factor influencing the freshness of coffee beans. How should roasted coffee beans be stored? Roasted coffee beans need to be protected from humidity, temperature, and oxidation; oxidation accelerates the dissipation of the flavor of roasted coffee beans. So [more…]

Some coffee beans attract people with gimmicks, while others prove their strength over time. Front Street Coffee's specialty blend belongs to the latter—Front Street stores have used it for nearly a decade, and most of the Americanos and espresso lattes served every day are made with it. Being able to stay consistent under high-frequency output is itself a reflection of real strength. The core bean used in stores is [more…]