咖啡是全球贸易量仅次于原油的大宗商品，它在东方的消费增长格外迅猛，围绕它与人体健康的科研工作也因此不断深入。有意思的是，相关研究给出的结论并不统一：有的发现喝咖啡可延缓认知衰退，有的却提示过量饮用可能缩小脑容量、推高痴呆风险。本文梳理了2021年前后几项具有代表性的队列研究，涉及澳大利亚伊迪斯·科文大学、天津医科大学以及南澳大利亚大学的成果，试图厘清咖啡摄入量与阿尔茨海默病、中风之间的复杂关联，并探讨每日饮用杯数与咖啡因安全上限之间的关系。 [more…]

India is the earliest country in Asia to grow coffee, and its output ranks sixth in the world. Recently, the price of coffee has continued to rise. The reason for the rise in price is that Vietnam has suffered from heat waves and droughts, affecting [more…]

Drip bag coffee has become the top choice for many people's daily coffee thanks to its portability and fresh-ground quality. But how exactly does it differ from instant coffee? And how should you brew it to release the best flavor? Front Street Coffee breaks it down one by one, from the structural principles of the drip bag, its health components, and quality assurance to the specific brewing steps. The article also offers Front Street bean recommendations based on three flavor types—fruity and refreshing, rich and nutty, and intensely boozy—and explains whether a drip coffee cup is worth buying. Whether you're a beginner just getting into drip bags or an enthusiast looking to upgrade your taste experience, you'll find practical answers here. [more…]