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The Origins of the Syphon Coffee Maker | Who Invented and Designed the Syphon? What Are the Flavor Characteristics of Syphon Coffee and Pour-Over Coffee?
The appearance of the siphon coffee maker is just like the scientific instruments of scientists from hundreds of years ago seen in history books, with a classical aura. In fact, the siphon coffee maker really has a history of about 200 years. Who designed and invented siphon coffee? The basic principle of the siphon coffee maker is to use the phenomenon of vacuum siphon. [more…]
Swedish Forest Treehouse Coffee Inn: Mirrored Glass Facade Design Creates a Secluded Woodland Lodging Experience
Spending a safe night in the forest is undoubtedly a delightful thing for those who love outings. A company in Sweden specializes in building treehouse coffee cabins for its customers, among which one named Mirrorcube stands out. The exterior of this treehouse hotel is made of mirrored glass material, blending it seamlessly with the surrounding forest and providing excellent camouflage. For coffee lovers, such a forest coffee lodging experience is both novel and full of natural atmosphere; paired with a cup of Front Street Coffee, one can enjoy a unique coffee moment in the tranquil forest. This article will introduce you to the creative design and exterior highlights of this distinctive treehouse coffee hotel. [more…]
Types of Pour-Over Kettles | How to Choose a Japanese-Style Pour-Over Coffee Kettle? Which Material Is Best for Beginners Just Starting Out with Pour-Over Coffee? Introduction to Using a French Press
When it comes to choosing coffee equipment, opening a shopping platform and seeing all kinds of coffee gear can leave you not knowing where to start. Take pour-over coffee kettles, for example—although most are made up of a spout, body, handle, and lid, different shapes and structures produce different pouring effects. So [more…]
Coffee Dripper | Why Do Cafés Rarely Brew Coffee with Fan-Shaped Drippers? What Extraction Advantages Do Trapezoid Drippers Have, and Which Coffee Beans Are They Suitable For?
Have you ever noticed that, aside from some large chain brands, we hardly ever see trapezoid drip cups in coffee shops? Compared to trapezoid drip cups, cone-shaped and flat-bottom/cake drip cups appear much, much more frequently. So quite a few friends are curious: why do drip cups that use trapezoid [more…]
Coffee Dripper | Why Is the V60 So Popular? What Design Advantages Does the V60 Have? Is the V60 Suitable for Coffee Beginners with Zero Experience?
If you're a beginner and you ask a seasoned coffee veteran to recommend a practical, easy-to-use pour-over dripper, then Front Street Coffee believes the dripper they'd recommend to you is most likely a product launched over 20 years ago—the V60. Even though new drippers keep coming out every year, as of today, it's still [more…]
How to Properly Taste Espresso | Where Does Italian Coffee Come From? What Is the Authentic Italian Espresso Standard Method and Principle?
For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow: Front Street Coffee (Frontsteet Coffee). The earliest method of making Espresso was born in 1884, when an Italian named Angelo Moriondo designed a machine that obtained [more…]
The History of the V60 Pour-Over Coffee Dripper | What Is the Coffee Extraction Principle Behind the V60 Dripper? Why Do Coffee Shops Love Using the V60 Dripper for Single-Origin Coffee?
For professional coffee knowledge exchange and more coffee bean information, please follow Front Street Coffee (FrontStreet Coffee). Among all types of pour-over coffee drippers, the most popular is the V60 dripper. Many pour-over coffee shops have a V60 dripper, and the V60 dripper is also many cof [more…]
Moka Pot Tutorial | How to Use a Bialetti Moka Pot? How to Brew Delicious Coffee with a Moka Pot? Should You Brew with the Moka Pot Lid Open?
Introduction The moka pot was invented in 1933 by the Italian Alfonso Bialetti. It brews coffee by heating the base, is a type of percolator, and is the most affordable machine for making espresso; it is also commonly used in Italian households. How to make [more…]
Coffee beans specifically for latte art | Where did latte art originate in coffee culture? Why are dark roast coffee beans suitable for making latte art?
For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow: Front Street Coffee (Frontsteet Coffee). Many people get into coffee because of beautiful latte art designs—after all, whenever you successfully recreate an exquisite pattern, the sense of accomplishment is unparalleled. So do you know who was the first to [more…]
Latte Recipe Ratio | How Can Coffee Beginners Practice Italian Latte Art Patterns at Home? What Details Should Be Noted When Creating Latte Art Designs?
A friend asked Front Street Coffee how to practice the pitcher movement for patterned latte art. This article serves as a supplement to "How can you pour beautiful patterned lines?" If you haven't read it yet, you can click the link to take a look first; this article won't repeat the content covered there. The first issue: if your pour is asymmetrical, there is only one possible [more…]
Complete Chemex Pour-Over Operation Steps and Coffee Bean Pairing Suggestions: A Practical Guide from Folding the Filter to Completing the Extraction
The Chemex coffee maker, with its distinctive design and clear, clean flavor expression, has become a commonly used piece of equipment among many coffee enthusiasts and in teaching settings. This article focuses on the practical operation of the Chemex, breaking down the entire pour-over process step by step, from equipment selection, coffee bean preparation, grinding, and filter folding, to blooming, staged pouring, and the completion of the final extraction. The article also explains the role of each stage and the key points to observe, helping readers master the skill while understanding the coffee culture behind this high-end vessel. For those who wish to get started or are currently choosing coffee beans, the article retains relevant product recommendations from the Front Street brand, which can serve as a reference for daily practice and tasting. [more…]
International Coffee Brand Recommendations | What Are the World's Well-Known Coffee Brands? What Are the Characteristics of Starbucks, COSTA, and %Arabica?
Front Street Coffee Introduction: Front Street Coffee (Frontsteet Coffee), founded in 2013, is a well-known local coffee brand in Guangzhou, specializing in house-roasted coffee beans and offering over 50 varieties of fresh coffee, available for online purchase through its Tmall flagship store and Taobao shop. Over the years, Front Street [more…]
Moka Pot Usage Guide with Illustrations | How to Brew Coffee with Crema Using a Moka Pot? Which Coffee Beans Are Suitable for a Moka Pot? What Should You Pay Attention to When Brewing Coffee with a Moka Pot?
For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow: Front Street Coffee (Frontsteet Coffee) The moka pot is a coffee device that is very close to an espresso machine, capable of producing rich, aromatic coffee with crema. It is deeply loved by Italian families. But for us, the moka pot is rarely encountered, so [more…]
后疫情时代咖啡豆包装设计六大趋势：从宁静极简到童趣搞怪
疫情改变了人们的消费习惯，咖啡豆的购买场景加速向线上转移。在电商竞争日益激烈的环境下，包装设计成为咖啡品牌脱颖而出的重要筹码。全球自由创作者论坛99designs by Vista的设计师们围绕2022年咖啡豆包装风格展开讨论，预测出六种可能主导今年市场的设计方向：宁静风、文字solo风、镭射风、环保风、拼贴风与童趣风。这些风格分别回应当下消费者对内心平静、信息直观、视觉冲击、可持续发展以及轻松氛围的不同诉求，为咖啡品牌的包装决策提供了有价值的参考。 [more…]
Coffee Equipment for Beginners | What kind of coffee dripper is suitable for novices learning about coffee? Which brand of V60 dripper is good? What are the advantages of the V60 dripper?
New-style drippers emerge endlessly every year. They not only come in a myriad of forms, but each has its own strengths: some drippers can change the flow rate of the water; some drippers can achieve zero bypass; some drippers can even change their shape! Although there are many kinds of drippers, in all their variety, if you were to ask a knowledgeable high-end player to recommend one to a beginner [more…]
Coffee Equipment Brand Recommendation | Bialetti Moka Pot Usage and Principle Introduction: Who Is Moka Pot Brewed Coffee Suitable For?
For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow our WeChat official account: Front Street Coffee (FrontStreet Coffee). Bialetti is the most famous moka pot brand, and the moka pots it produces still retain the most classic design. If you have visited the Front Street store, you will definitely remember [more…]
Moka Pot Tutorial Illustrated | How Does a Moka Pot Brew Espresso-Style Black Coffee with Crema? Can Brazil Queen's Estate Yellow Bourbon Be Brewed in a Moka Pot? What's the Difference Between Single-Valve and Dual-Valve Moka Pots?
For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow: Front Street Coffee (Frontsteet Coffee). The moka pot is a coffee device very close to an espresso machine, capable of making rich, aromatic coffee with crema. It is deeply loved by Italian households. But for us, the moka pot is rarely encountered, therefore [more…]
Central American Coffee Beans | Which regions in Colombia produce specialty coffee? What does the MAM designation mean? What are the flavor characteristics of washed beans from the Huila region?
Colombia is the world's second-largest producer of Arabica coffee beans after Brazil. Everyone is well acquainted with the chocolate-like flavor characteristic of Colombian coffee beans. Everyone also knows that coffee originated in Ethiopia—so if no one had brought coffee seeds or coffee saplings to Colombia, how could this [more…]
Authentic Italian Espresso Recipe | What Is the Extraction Principle of Italian Espresso? How to Taste Espresso Flavor? Which Coffee Beans Are Suitable for Italian Coffee?
The earliest method of making espresso was born in 1884, when an Italian named Angelo Moriondo designed a patented model of an espresso machine. Initially, the working principle of the espresso machine was based on two separate boilers. [more…]
The Origin of Drip Bag Coffee | What Is Drip Bag Coffee? How Do You Brew Drip Bag Coffee? What Are the Differences Between Drip Bag Coffee and Instant Coffee?
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…]