Segmented pouring in pour-over coffee seems simple, but in reality, even subtle changes in the water volume of each segment leave their mark in the cup. Many friends new to pour-over are often puzzled: how exactly should the water volume after blooming be divided? And in what direction do different distribution schemes take the flavor? Front Street used the Yirgacheffe Gote Gote as a sample and designed three comparative experiments, fixing the dose at 15 grams, the coffee-to-water ratio at 1:16, medium-fine grind, and water temperature at 91°C, changing only the water volume ratio between the second and third pours, to observe how acidity, sweetness, mouthfeel, and finish trend. The experiment also revealed the potential impact of the relationship between the height of the coffee bed wall and the water level on extraction uniformity, and offers reference ideas for flexible adjustment in actual practice. [more…]

Drip bag coffee has become the top choice for many people during business trips, office work, and travel thanks to its convenience—no need to grind beans or use professional equipment. However, many people encounter problems such as weak flavor, sharp acidity, or noticeable astringency when brewing. In fact, as long as you master the three key parameters of water temperature, water volume, and brewing time, you can make a cup of coffee close to pour-over quality with a drip bag. This article will explain, one by one, the different water temperature requirements for light and dark roasts, the conversion method for a 1:15 coffee-to-water ratio, visual pouring techniques when no scale is available, and the complete process of pouring in 3~4 stages, blooming for 30 seconds, and a total time of about 2 minutes. It will also introduce the flavor sequence of Front Street Coffee's classic five-origin drip bag coffee, helping beginners get started easily. [more…]

The floral and fruity aromas of coffee are not magic conjured by the roaster, but genes written into the terroir of the producing region and the processing method. Flip through the origin records of the mainstream floral and fruity bean varieties on the market, and you will find that behind every fruity note lies a traceable origin story. The opening volume of the records is Ethiopia. As coffee's [more…]

Drip bag coffee has become the top choice for many people's daily coffee due to its portability and ease of operation. What exactly are the differences between it and pour-over coffee? This article will start with the structure of the drip bag, sort out the essential differences between it and pour-over in terms of equipment and process, and share a simplified brewing method that only requires attention to two parameters: water temperature and water volume. At the same time, for different taste preferences, the article also compiles the flavor characteristics and purchasing suggestions of multiple drip bag products under the Front Street Coffee brand, helping you obtain a cup of drip bag coffee with suitable strength and full flavor in the simplest way and with stable results. [more…]

When ordering an iced espresso drink without ice at a coffee shop, some people receive a full cup, while others get only a seven-tenths-full cup, or even half a cup. This difference in volume is not accidental, but is closely related to the store's business philosophy, recipe ratios, ice quality, and the concentration of the coffee beans and milk. Starting from the production practices at Front Street Coffee, this article analyzes why iced coffee drinks such as Americanos, lattes, and cappuccinos end up with different cup volumes after the ice is removed, and how adding water or milk after removing the ice affects the coffee's concentration, taste, and mouthfeel, helping coffee enthusiasts understand the logic of trade-offs behind a cup of ice-free coffee. [more…]

When recreating a coffee shop latte at home, many people find that the taste is either too weak or too strong, but the problem often lies in the ratio of coffee to milk. Using Front Street's 300ml latte as a baseline, this article shares two approaches for adjusting cup size: one is to keep the ratio unchanged and adjust the dose and grind size in tandem; the other is to switch milk type or the number of espresso shots to suit different volumes. Whether you want to make a small cup or a large cup, the key is to rebalance the coffee strength and the amount of milk, rather than simply adding or reducing milk. [more…]

Coffee is a commodity with global trade volume second only to crude oil, and its consumption growth in the East is particularly rapid, which is why scientific research surrounding it and human health has continued to deepen. Interestingly, the conclusions of related studies are not consistent: some have found that drinking coffee can slow cognitive decline, while others suggest that excessive consumption may shrink brain volume and increase dementia risk. This article reviews several representative cohort studies from around 2021, involving findings from Edith Cowan University in Australia, Tianjin Medical University, and the University of South Australia, attempting to clarify the complex associations between coffee intake and Alzheimer's disease and stroke, and to explore the relationship between the number of cups consumed daily and the safe upper limit of caffeine. [more…]

When making an espresso latte, the success of the latte art pattern often depends on whether the integration step is done properly. When integrated well, the pattern background is clean and the coffee flavor is unified; when integrated poorly, not only does the image look messy, but the mouthfeel also feels disjointed. Front Street Coffee points out that there are three easily overlooked details in the integration stage: the flow rate of the milk being poured, the distance between the milk pitcher and the liquid surface (the pouring distance), and the amount of milk used for integration. This article will break down these three key points one by one, explaining why a low flow rate combined with a high pouring distance is more conducive to integration, as well as the specific requirements for integration milk volume for different latte art patterns, helping you make latte coffee with consistent flavor and a clean image at home. [more…]

Drip bag coffee, with its convenience, has become a popular choice for enjoying black coffee in the office, at home, and while traveling. But how many milliliters of water should be used to brew a single bag of drip coffee? Can it be brewed as precisely as pour-over coffee? In this article, the baristas at Front Street Coffee will share practical brewing methods for drip bag coffee, answer common questions about brewing water volume and water temperature control, and explain why drip bag coffee cannot be brewed repeatedly. We will also introduce the flavor characteristics of three seasonal drip bag coffees—Front Street. Mandheling, Front Street. Yirgacheffe, and Front Street. Brazil Cerrado—to help you easily brew a good cup of coffee even without professional equipment. [more…]

Drip bag coffee, with its convenient advantages of requiring no grinding and no professional equipment, has become the go-to staple for many people during business trips, office work, and travel. However, quite a few friends report that the drip bag coffee they brew themselves turns out either bland and tasteless or sharply sour and bitter—the problem often lies in three key parameters: water temperature, amount of water poured, and brewing time. This article begins with an introduction to the flavors of Front Street Coffee's classic five-origin drip bag coffee, then systematically explains the suitable water temperature ranges for light-roast and dark-roast drip bags respectively, the selection of coffee-to-water ratios and visual measurement techniques, and how to control the extraction time to around two minutes through staged pouring, helping you brew a delicious cup of drip bag coffee that rivals pour-over in the simplest way possible. [more…]

Can drip coffee bags be brewed directly? Of course not. It is a filter bag containing ground coffee, and the coffee grounds are not instant. Soaking it directly not only wastes the design of the drip bag, but also gives you a mouthful of grounds. The correct method is to tear open the seal, unfold the drip bag card and hang it on the rim of the cup, then pour water through it to filter. This article uses a six-step illustrated guide to demonstrate in detail the brewing process for drip coffee bags, while also explaining the two key points of controlling the water temperature at 88-91°C and the total pouring volume of about 120-150 ml, and explaining why pour-over techniques such as circular pouring and blooming are of little significance for drip bags. The article also recommends Front Street Coffee's classic 5-origin drip coffee bags to help you quickly find the flavor you like. [more…]

Drip bag coffee is the most convenient choice among drip-filter coffees. All you need is a drip bag, a cup, and hot water to easily get a cup of single-origin black coffee. However, simple operation doesn't mean you can brew it however you like. Front Street believes that if you want to reach about 70% of the quality of a pour-over, water temperature, coffee-to-water ratio, cup selection, and pouring rhythm are all worth paying attention to. This article will start with the relationship between drip bags and black coffee, then break down grind size, water temperature control, suitable water volume, cup type suggestions, and staged pouring steps one by one, and include Front Street's current-season drip bag recommendations from six major regions to help you quickly find the one that suits your taste preferences. [more…]

Just getting into coffee and not sure where to start? Want to dive deep into roasting but can't find a reliable reading list? This article compiles a practical book guide for coffee lovers at different stages, from zero-foundation beginners to green bean sourcing and roasting science, covering core topics such as pour-over extraction, varieties and processing, tasting and cupping, and origin knowledge. Whether you're a complete novice or a practitioner with some foundation, you'll find something that suits you. At the end, we also recommend an academic guide that can be called the "ceiling," as well as Front Street Coffee's professional communication channel, to help you systematically improve your coffee knowledge. [more…]

Drip bag coffee has become the top choice for many people when they are out and about, thanks to its advantages of simple operation, rich variety, and the ability to enjoy fresh black coffee anytime, anywhere. But do drip bags really need to be soaked? How long should a cup take to brew? How should you control the water temperature, cup type, and water amount? This article explores the brewing principles and practical details of drip bag coffee, explaining that, like pour-over, it relies on hot water flowing through the coffee grounds to complete extraction, and provides references such as staged pouring and a total time of 1 minute 20 seconds to 2 minutes. It also summarizes the flavor characteristics of Front Street Coffee's 5 seasonal drip bag coffees, including Huakui, Yirgacheffe Gidding, Indonesian Mandheling G1, Yunnan Small Bean, and Brazil Cerrado Red Bourbon, making it easy to choose according to taste preferences. [more…]

When selecting coffee beans, you may have noticed the term "micro-lot coffee." Literally, it seems to refer simply to a smaller batch of beans, but the reality is far more than that. The core of a micro-lot lies in being "specially treated" or "having something unique," rather than merely being low in volume. This article will walk you through the true meaning of micro-lot coffee and introduce different categories one by one, including innovative experimental, meticulously selected, air-freight pre-heated, and private custom types. We will also mention Hacienda La Esmeralda's annual process of selecting the best plots through cupping for auctions, as well as information about Front Street Coffee, to help you fully understand the diverse aspects of micro-lot coffee. [more…]

Recently, Luckin Coffee made it onto Weibo's trending topics because its iced drinks contained too much ice and the cup volume decreased noticeably after removing the ice, triggering widespread consumer concern about the proportion of ice in chain coffee and milk tea shops. Many netizens posted comparison photos showing that after removing the ice, only half a cup of the drink remained, with some even joking about "looking for the latte in the ice." Luckin officially responded that its drinks are made according to a standardized recipe and that it will strengthen store training. At the same time, other brands such as Starbucks were also accused of a similar phenomenon. This article sorts out the course of the incident, netizen feedback, and official responses, and also includes professional exchange information from Front Street Coffee. [more…]

As a major global coffee producer, Vietnam faced a setback of declining export volumes in the first half of 2024. Data shows that coffee export volume fell by 10.5% year-on-year in the first six months to 902,000 tons, but thanks to a 50.4% surge in average export prices, total export value instead climbed to US$3.22 billion, an increase of 34.6%. Behind the production decline are both irreversible damage to coffee trees caused by drought and competitive pressure from cash crops such as durian and passion fruit, with large numbers of farmers switching to more profitable fruit trees, leading to a continued shrinkage of coffee-growing area. Although coffee prices have risen to high levels, they are still not attractive compared with the profits from crops such as durian. At the same time, demand for Vietnamese coffee in the South Korean market is growing, bringing a glimmer of warmth to the export outlook. [more…]

The extraction principle behind drip bag coffee and pour-over coffee is exactly the same: both involve letting hot water pass through a layer of coffee grounds to draw out aroma and flavor. To brew a delicious cup, choosing the right flavor type, picking the right cup, and controlling water temperature and the amount of water are all crucial. This article starts with flavor selection for drip bag coffee, moves on to how cup shape affects taste, and then answers two common questions in detail: Can you brew directly with water from a water dispenser? How much water is actually right for one drip bag? The article also draws on several drip bag products from the Front Street Coffee brand, offering specific step-by-step pouring techniques and water volume recommendations to help you easily brew your ideal flavor. [more…]

Drip bag coffee, with its convenient filter bag design, allows enthusiasts to easily enjoy black coffee without a grinder or dripper, but behind this seemingly casual operation, water temperature and the amount of water poured are the key determinants of flavor. Starting from the basic principles of drip bag coffee, this article will break down the specific steps of staged pouring in detail, explain why hot water from a water dispenser is not suitable for direct brewing, and provide a reference ratio of 1:15 coffee to water. At the same time, tailored to different taste preferences, it compiles purchasing suggestions for a variety of Front Street Coffee drip bags ranging from floral, fruity and acidic to rich and balanced, helping you consistently reproduce at home a pour-over-level cup of coffee that is full of aroma and clean in taste. [more…]

Blooming is an indispensable preparatory step in pour-over coffee before the actual pouring begins, known in English as "bloom." Many enthusiasts are accustomed to the practice of using twice the coffee grounds' weight in water, pouring in circles, and waiting 30 seconds—but what is the principle behind this formula? And what flavor differences arise from insufficient or excessive blooming? This article will systematically explain the purpose of blooming, key parameters, and judgment methods from the perspectives of carbon dioxide release and the water absorption state of the coffee bed, helping you adjust flexibly for beans of different roast levels and freshness, and brew a cup of pour-over coffee with even extraction and full aroma. [more…]