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Commercial Americano Coffee Bean Recommendations | What Types of Espresso Are There? Which Espresso Blends Make Good Americanos? How to Drink Americano Black Coffee
For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow: Front Street Coffee (Frontsteet Coffee) What is the correct way to drink Americano? Front Street's baristas are occasionally asked such tricky questions by some customers, and every time this happens, Front Street tells them, just taste it with your heart and it's good if you enjoy it. Actually, front [more…]
The Correct Way to Drink Americano Black Coffee | Can You Add Sugar and Milk to Americano? What Are Americano Coffee Beans? Is the Flavor and Mouthfeel Very Different from Espresso?
What is the correct way to drink Americano? Front Street Coffee's baristas are occasionally asked such tricky questions by some customers, and every time this happens, Front Street tells them that as long as you savor it with care and find it tasty, that's enough. In fact, Front Street knows he is asking whether Front Street has a set of standard norms for drinking coffee, but Front Street believes that one should not be bound by conventions in [more…]
How to Use an Espresso Machine | Which Espresso Blends Are Suitable for Semi-Automatic Espresso Machines? Espresso Bean Origins, Varieties, Prices, and Espresso Extraction Ratio Plans
Espresso was invented by MR. Gaggia in 1946. Gaggia further improved the piston pressure system—using spring pressure instead of manual pressing, so that the brewed coffee is topped with a layer of golden coffee crema (Crema), which is Crem [more…]
The History of Espresso Machine Development | Who Invented the Coffee Machine? What Is the Working Principle of an Espresso Machine? What Are the World's Famous Semi-Automatic Espresso Machine Brands?
I believe that what catches your eye in every coffee shop, besides the unique decor, is also the wide variety of espresso machines, which showcase each coffee shop's distinctive character! Although the machines come in all shapes and sizes, their operation is very consistent—just a few simple steps are enough to bring us a cup rich in crema. [more…]
How a Moka Pot Works | Can a Moka Pot Replace a Semi-Automatic Espresso Machine? Is There a Big Difference in Flavor and Mouthfeel Between Moka Pot Coffee and Espresso?
The moka pot is a coffee brewing device with a very long history and is a national treasure-level coffee apparatus of Italy. As everyone knows, Italy is a country of art and romance, and it is also a country that loves drinking coffee. The moka pot is just such a cultural symbol that cannot be ignored, and it is held in high regard all over the world. [more…]
History of the Origins of Espresso | How Do You Make Italian Espresso with Golden Crema? What Flavor Characteristics Does Espresso Have?
The term "Espresso" originates from the Italian word "Express," meaning "fast." This also indicates that espresso is a product that can be produced quickly. To make espresso, a dedicated espresso machine is required. The birth of espresso [more…]
Espresso Crema | What Is Crema in Espresso? Does Crema Affect the Flavor and Mouthfeel of Espresso?
A deep understanding of the essence of crema will be of great help to baristas in making a delicious espresso. Today, the instructor of the Chongqing Barista Coffee Training Course will give you a detailed analysis of crema to help you understand espresso and improve your coffee-making skills. In searching for a cup that is not bitter and has excellent flavor, a rich [more…]
Espresso Italian-style coffee bean making tutorial | How many milliliters is a standard espresso? Is there a big difference between single and double shots? What is the coffee-to-milk ratio for a hot latte?
For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow: Front Street Coffee (Frontsteet Coffee). Espresso is now commonly used as the base for espresso-based drinks, such as the familiar latte, cappuccino, and mocha. Their difference lies in the varying ratios of espresso to milk, which creates different flavors. [more…]
Coffee Grounds Coarseness Reference | Pour-Over Coffee Grind Size 1 to 10: Which Is the Finest? How to Adjust Coffee Bean Grind Parameters for Espresso and Moka Pot
A delicious cup of coffee is hard-won, because from seed to cup is a very long wait. Even at the final step of extraction, you must ensure that the coffee you use meets brewing standards, because extraction is easy—but have you ever thought about it? Coffee grounds are what extract the flavor compounds, [more…]
Coffee Grinding | Which is the finest grind setting from 1 to 10? How do you read the grind size for espresso and moka pot? How do you adjust the coffee grind size?
A delicious cup of coffee is hard-won, because from seed to cup is a very long wait, and even at the final step of extraction, you must ensure that the coffee you use meets brewing standards, because extraction is easy, but have you ever thought about it—coffee grounds extract flavor compounds, so the water used [more…]
Clever Dripper Pour-Over
As specialty coffee sweeps the globe, more and more people enjoy drinking coffee. But over the past two years of black swan events, people have realized that sometimes having money is not true freedom—mastering a skill is. Pour-over coffee may be the most fun and simplest way, but beginners with poor technique often [more…]
How the Clever Coffee Dripper Works | What Are the Advantages of the Clever Dripper? How Does It Differ from the V60 Coffee Dripper?
Regarding pour-over coffee, Front Street says it is a brewing method that highlights the original flavors of specialty coffee. For beginners, choosing a suitable brewing device is especially important, and here Front Street recommends the Clever Cup. The reason for recommending this device is that it is very easy to use—you don't need too many brewing techniques. [more…]
Coffee Brewing Equipment | What is an AeroPress? Where did the AeroPress come from? How can coffee beginners brew coffee with an AeroPress?
"Boss, the funnel you use for pouring beans looks pretty unique—where'd you buy it?" "It's just something that came free with the AeroPress." Only then did I remember that in a corner of Front Street Coffee, there was a long-dust-covered AeroPress. Its syringe-like shape makes it hard to imagine that it's a brewing device. There's even a dedicated AeroPress brewing competition, which [more…]
AeroPress Coffee Brewing Guide | What Is the AeroPress Coffee Extraction Principle? How Can Coffee Beginners Make Black Coffee with an AeroPress?
For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow our WeChat official account: Front Street Coffee (FrontStreet Coffee). The AeroPress looks like a syringe; without really looking into it, you wouldn't think it's a coffee brewing device, and if you do look into it seriously, you'll also discover that there are competitions specifically for brewing with the AeroPress. [more…]
Clever Cup Brewing Steps | What Are the Advantages of the Clever Cup? Is the Clever Cup Suitable for Coffee Beginners? What Flavor Characteristics Emerge When Brewing a Costa Rican Geisha Blend with the Clever Cup?
For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow our WeChat official account: Front Street Coffee (FrontStreet Coffee). Coffee enthusiasts have likely heard of the Clever Cup, a coffee brewing device. What makes the Clever Cup so "clever"? In this article, Front Street Coffee (FrontStreet [more…]
Clever Cup Usage Guide | What Are the Differences Between Pour-Over Coffee and Clever Cup Coffee? What Are the Brewing Principles of V60 and the Clever Cup?
Anyone who has visited a Front Street Coffee (FrontStreet Coffee) store will easily notice that Front Street's baristas generally use only two types of filter cones when making pour-over coffee: one is the Hario V60, and the other is the KONO. However, these filter cones all have certain requirements for the brewing technique. [more…]
浓缩咖啡粉量如何确定？意式Espresso风味评鉴方法解析
浓缩咖啡作为意式咖啡的核心，其粉量选择与风味评鉴是咖啡爱好者关注的重点。本文从浓缩咖啡的定义与历史出发，梳理其从20世纪初意大利发明到现代咖啡机演进的过程，并详细介绍不同滤杯口径下单份与双份的粉量参考范围。同时，文章还提供了一套系统的感官评鉴方法，从香气、酸苦甜平衡、醇厚体质感到风味层次与均衡度，帮助读者更专业地品味一杯Espresso。文中亦结合前街咖啡的产品推荐，为日常冲煮与选豆提供实用参考。 [more…]
Immersion Coffee Brewing | What Are the Flavor and Mouthfeel Differences Between Clever Dripper and French Press Coffee? Which Is More Suitable for Coffee Beginners, French Press or Clever Dripper?
When it comes to immersion brewing, Front Street Coffee thinks of the French press and the Clever Cup. So will the flavors extracted by these two be similar? Or do they have different styles? In this article, Front Street Coffee will [more…]
意式浓缩与美式咖啡有何不同？从定义、口感说起，搞懂Espresso是否算黑咖啡
同样是咖啡，有人偏爱清淡顺口，有人钟情浓烈厚实，这背后其实牵涉到不同萃取方式与饮品定义。本文从前街咖啡（FrontStreet Coffee）的视角出发，梳理意式浓缩咖啡（Espresso）的起源、萃取原理与风味特征，再对照美式咖啡的制作方式与口感差异，并回答一个常见疑问：Espresso究竟算不算黑咖啡？如果你也曾在咖啡馆菜单前犹豫，不妨跟着这篇文章，把两者的定义、口感与选择逻辑一次弄明白。 [more…]
Pour Over Coffee Gear | What Is a Clever Cup? How Does It Differ from a V60 Coffee Dripper? Is the Clever Cup Suitable for Coffee Beginners?
For professional coffee knowledge exchange and more coffee bean information, please follow Coffee Studio (WeChat official account: cafe_style). For more specialty coffee beans, please add our private WeChat: Front Street Coffee (FrontStreet Coffee), WeChat ID: qjcoffeex. Whether using V6 [more…]