The siphon pot, with its appearance resembling laboratory equipment, is a coffee brewing tool that extracts coffee by utilizing pressure changes caused by steam and the siphon principle. It first appeared in Europe, and the trademark registration for the siphon pot was owned by a French lady, Marie Fanny Amelne Massot, exquisite [more…]

For more specialty coffee knowledge and tips, follow Front Street Coffee (FrontStreet Coffee). Making coffee at home is actually not all that complicated—it basically comes down to your needs and budget. Coffee is a beverage, and in nature it's almost the same as tea. Many of us [more…]

The same coffee beans will perform noticeably differently in different brewing devices. Pour-over places more emphasis on aroma and clarity, the espresso machine highlights intensity and sweetness, and the moka pot requires a balance of pressure, heat, and the coffee bed. Bean selection cannot be separated from the brewing device, and the parameters must also be adjusted accordingly based on the roast level of the beans. The key to espresso extraction lies in the dose, grind [more…]

The same coffee beans placed in different brewing devices will show noticeable changes in performance. Pour-over places more emphasis on aroma and clarity, espresso machines highlight intensity and sweetness, while a moka pot requires balancing pressure, heat, and the coffee bed. Bean selection cannot be separated from the brewing device, and parameters should also be adjusted accordingly based on the roast level of the beans. Pour-over flavor is mainly determined by origin, va [more…]

Different brewing devices have different requirements for the same coffee beans: pour-over values whether the aroma is clear, espresso machines focus on concentration and sweetness, and a moka pot requires coordination among pressure, heat, and the coffee bed. Choosing beans without considering the brewing device can easily lead you astray, and the parameters also need to be adjusted as the roast level changes. The flavor of pour-over is the result of multiple factors叠加: origin, [more…]

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Kenyan coffee is regarded by the global specialty coffee community as the "benchmark of Africa" for its powerful acidity, full-bodied tartaric acid, and distinctive blackcurrant flavor. This article takes the two major producing regions of Nyeri and Thika as its starting point to provide an in-depth analysis of the ins and outs of Kenyan coffee. [more…]

As we all know, there are many ways to brew pour-over coffee. Apart from all-around methods that are beginner-friendly, such as the three-pour and 4:6 methods, there are also some lesser-known, high-difficulty techniques better suited to experienced brewers. For example, the brewing method Front Street Coffee is sharing today—just mastering it [more…]

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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…]

Fruity coffee beans aren't something you can master just by memorizing a few names. When buying beans day to day, you need to consider how quickly you'll drink them, how much to buy at once, and whether you mainly make black coffee or milk coffee at home. What's truly worth referencing is the sweet-to-sour ratio on the palate, the body's thickness or thinness, and the lingering finish once the coffee cools—then, combined with your brewing habits, your range of choices will gradually [more…]

When you're just getting into coffee beans, chasing too many flavors at once can easily overwhelm you. It's better to start with a bean that has a clear profile and holds up well across different brewers, keeping the dose, grind, and water temperature consistent, then noticing the differences in the initial sip, sweetness, and finish. Over time, you'll develop your own flavor coordinates. A moka pot is a device that works by steam pressure; when loading the grounds, [more…]

"Variety" is another consideration some friends use when selecting coffee beans, in addition to flavor and origin. Sidra, transliterated from "Sidra," also known as "Sydra" or "Bourbon Sidra." In Spanish, Sidra means "apple juice." [more…]

For pour-over brewers, the first thing to consider before developing a brewing plan is the roast level of the coffee beans, as the extraction performance of coffee differs across roast levels. Light roast beans, due to their lighter roast level, retain more floral and fruity aromas, and are therefore deeply loved by coffee enthusiasts. So which coffee beans are considered light roast? Today [more…]

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…]

What is the English for pour-over coffee? If translated literally, it could be rendered as "Hand coffee," but that term is definitely incorrect. Next, expressions like "Hand punch" are also common mistranslations. The correct term should be "Pour over coffee." Now, pour-over [more…]

"Absolutely delicious!" That's how Mr. Tetsu Kasuya introduced the coffee brewed with his improved hybrid brewing method at the beginning of one of his earlier videos. (Call me the screenshot master.) Front Street believes everyone is already familiar with Tetsu Kasuya. He is not only the champion of the 2016 World Brewers Cup, but also [more…]

When it comes to brewing coffee, whether you're just starting out, advancing, or have already become a seasoned enthusiast, choosing coffee beans is still something you can't afford to be careless about. Today, we're going to dig out our most treasured good beans for experienced brewers, so you can brew delicious coffee at home too. 1. Front Street Coffee. Rwanda Red Bourbon: [more…]