Thursday, September 17 2026

Yirgacheffe Coffee Beans | What Are the Coffee Processing Methods for Natural and Washed? How Do the Flavors of Yirgacheffe Differ After Brewing with Different Processing Methods?

When buying coffee beans, aside from paying attention to origin and flavor, we also choose coffee beans that have undergone different processing methods. This is because different processing methods bring out different flavor characteristics in coffee; even coffee from the same origin, when processed by washed and natural methods respectively, will display different mouthfeels. For example, on the Front Street Coffee menu, [more…]

Latte Caffeine Content | What Is the Difference Between a Cappuccino and a Latte? How Can Coffee Beginners Make Latte and Cappuccino Coffee?

Front Street Coffee currently offers several types of espresso drinks, including latte, cappuccino, and mocha, with latte and cappuccino being the most frequently ordered. So what are the differences in taste and flavor characteristics between the two? How much caffeine does a cup of latte contain? Next [more…]

Pour-over black coffee drinking method | What is the best temperature for tasting coffee? Is there a big difference in coffee flavor at different temperatures? Can pour-over coffee be reheated after it cools down?

The saying "coffee should be drunk while it's hot" is something people often keep on their lips, and not without reason! Front Street Coffee remembers a coffee friend describing coffee after it had gone cold like this: "After one sip my head hurt so much, that bitter/sour + woody taste lingered in my mouth and wouldn't go away, and it made me withdraw for a long time~" Hot coffee left to cool [more…]

Best Value Specialty Espresso Beans Recommendations | What's the Difference in Flavor Characteristics Between SOE Coffee and Blend Coffee? Which Single-Origin Coffee Beans Are Suitable for Espresso?

In the coffee world, when people mention SOE coffee, they are referring to Single Origin Espresso. Spelled out, this English abbreviation is Single Origin Espresso, and its direct counterpart is Espresso Blend, which refers to Italian-style blended beans. SOE is like a [more…]

SOE Single-Origin Coffee Bean Recommendations | Is There a Big Flavor Difference Between SOE Coffee and Blended Coffee? Is the Coffee Quality of SOE Beans Better Than Espresso Blend Beans?

In the coffee world, when people mention SOE coffee, they are referring to Single Origin Espresso. Spelled out, this English abbreviation is Single Origin Espresso, and its direct opposite is Espresso Blend, which refers to Italian-style blended beans. SOE is like the [more…]

Black Coffee Bean Varieties | What's the Difference Between Single-Origin Pour-Over Beans and Espresso Blend Beans? Can Espresso Blend Coffee Beans Be Used for Pour-Over Black Coffee?

With the development of specialty coffee, more and more people are falling in love with single-origin coffee. Two types of coffee have emerged on the market: single-origin coffee beans and blended coffee beans. Single-origin coffee beans are generally used for making pour-over coffee, though many specialty coffee shops also use single-origin coffee beans to make espresso. Blended coffee beans [more…]

Blended Coffee Bean Recommendations | Which Coffee Beans Are Suitable for Espresso? What Are the Coffee-to-Milk Ratios for Lattes and Flat Whites?

For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow: Front Street Coffee (Frontsteet Coffee). Coffee enthusiasts who have tried a flat white know that flat white is not served iced—if you add ice cubes, it will most likely become a latte, which means that a flat white is more [more…]

Black Coffee | Does black coffee mean Americano? Is there a big difference in taste between Americano and Long Black?

What does Americano taste like? The answer is almost self-evident—the taste of Americano comes from the coffee beans. Americano is simple to make, favoring convenience, speed, and a free, easygoing style. Compared with espresso, Americano has a relatively lighter, more refreshing mouthfeel and can better restore the coffee beans' original flavor. So Americano is basically available at every coffee shop [more…]

SOE Coffee Bean Recommendations | What is SOE in specialty coffee? Do espresso beans with different roast levels produce large differences in espresso flavor and mouthfeel?

After the concept of "specialty coffee" emerged, the unique flavors of various regions have become increasingly familiar to coffee connoisseurs, and SOE has also become increasingly popular in the coffee market. So how do you choose the right SOE coffee beans? SOESOE is "Single Origin Espresso" [more…]

Specialty Espresso Beans Recommendation | What's the Difference in Flavor Between Espresso and Americano? Which Espresso Beans Have Rich Crema and Are Good for Latte Art?

Did you know? Espresso has a rich mouthfeel and intense flavor, which often makes it hard for people to accept, but once you get used to it, you actually find it has a unique charm. Moreover, espresso is also a coffee that tests coffee quality and barista skill. Since espresso is loved by so many people [more…]

Espresso Blend Bean Flavor Recommendations | What's the Difference Between Espresso Blend Beans and Pour-Over Single-Origin Beans? What Happens If You Use Espresso Beans for Pour-Over Coffee?

With the growing specialty coffee market, many people have begun to explore espresso and pour-over coffee. Coffee enthusiasts who regularly drink espresso know that the coffee beans used for espresso are blended coffee beans, while those used for pour-over coffee are single-origin coffee beans. So what is the difference between the two? Can espresso beans be used to make [more…]

Principles of Blending Coffee Beans | What Are Blended Beans? What Is the Difference Between Espresso Blend Coffee Beans and Single-Origin SOE Beans? How Do You Blend Coffee Beans?

Many people don't understand how blended coffee beans are formulated. Now Front Street Coffee (FrontStreet Coffee) will guide you through the concepts behind blended coffee beans and how to blend coffee. For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow our WeChat official account: Front Street Coffee (FrontSt [more…]

Coffee Basics | What's the Difference Between Cacao Beans and Coffee Beans? Where Does the Cacao Flavor in Coffee Beans Come From? Recommended Dark Roast Coffee Beans with a Dark Chocolate Cacao Flavor

Cocoa and coffee are two different plants, and they taste different as well. Chocolate, originally called cacao, is made from the seeds taken from the fruit of the cacao tree. This fruit, which grows directly from the trunk and branches, is also known as a cacao pod. Ripe cacao fruit, that is, the cacao pod, ranges in color from [more…]

Espresso Beans for Beginners | Is There a Big Difference in Taste Between Espresso and Americano? How to Choose High-Quality, Rich Espresso Beans?

Did you know? Espresso has a rich mouthfeel and intense flavor, often making it hard for people to accept, but once you get used to it, you find it has a unique charm. Moreover, espresso is also a coffee used to test coffee quality and barista skills. Since espresso is loved by so many people, [more…]

SOE Espresso Flavor Characteristics | What Is the Difference Between Italian Blend Beans and SOE Single-Origin Coffee? Is SOE Coffee Better Tasting Than Traditional Italian Coffee?

For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow our WeChat public account: Front Street Coffee (FrontStreet Coffee). With the advancement of coffee specialization, SOE has gradually become popular. So what is SOE? Is SOE coffee tastier than blended coffee? Now Front Street Coffee (Fron [more…]

Coffee Sensory Tasting | How Can Coffee Novices Learn to Describe Coffee Flavors from Different Angles? How to Properly Develop Coffee Flavor Tasting Skills?

"This coffee has a rich fruity profile, with notes of citrus, lemon, oolong tea, and jasmine!!!" For someone who has just been introduced to specialty coffee, this might sound unbelievable—how can you taste so many flavors in one cup of coffee! (Are they just making it up?) In this installment of Barista Growth Diary, we'll share a little [more…]

Espresso Blends, SOE, and Single-Origin Coffee | What's the Difference Between Espresso and Americano? Can You Add Sugar to Espresso?

Many friends who are new to coffee are often puzzled by a few questions, such as: what is Americano? What's the difference between espresso and Americano? Which one is more authentic and tastes better? Today, Front Street will answer these one by one for everyone. First, let's clarify a few relationships: What is Americano? Using Esp [more…]

Types of Iced Coffee | Is There a Big Difference Between Ice-Drip Coffee and Cold Brew? What Is the Extraction Principle of Cold Brew and Ice-Drip Coffee? An Introduction to the Flavor, Taste Characteristics, and Methods of Cold Brew and Ice-Drip Coffee

For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow our WeChat official account: FrontStreet Coffee. Many customers who come to Front Street to drink coffee discuss whether there is a difference in taste between ice drip coffee and cold brew coffee. These are both common methods of making cold coffee, but these two kinds of coffee [more…]

Ice Drip Coffee (Dutch Coffee) | Where Does Ice Drip Coffee Come From, How to Brew It, Its Characteristics and Taste, and How It Differs from Cold Brew

For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow: Front Street Coffee (Frontsteet Coffee). There are many ways to brew coffee, and the most common is pour-over coffee, but pour-over coffee requires attention to many small details; and today Front Street wants to introduce to you a relatively simple coffee brewing method. [more…]