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Espresso Crema | Why does espresso have a layer of crema? Can the crema tell you if an espresso is good or bad?
You often hear people say, "To judge whether an espresso tastes good, just look at the crema. The best espresso has a crema that is fine, thick, and golden." But can you really judge whether an espresso tastes good by the state of its crema? To find out whether this method works, Front Street only needs to give everyone two questions. [more…]
Yunnan Coffee Brewing Guide | Is Yunnan Arabica Good as Black Coffee? Must-Buy Recommendations for Beginners: Yunnan Specialty Single-Origin Coffee Beans That Taste Good and Aren't Bitter
As Yunnan coffee's reputation grows, more and more people are seeing its enormous potential. Among them are quite a few passionate young locals who promote Yunnan coffee from their hometown, aiming to help it develop even better. So, does Yunnan coffee taste good? Which Yunnan coffee beans are the best? Yunnan small-bean [more…]
Americano Black Coffee | How to judge whether an Americano is good or bad? What are the benefits of drinking Americano? Is Americano the coffee of Americans?
As a well-known beverage in the coffee world, Americano—made with just espresso and water (or iced water)—can be found in almost every café and is a must-order star item. People love Americano for many reasons: it could be for a caffeine boost, to quench thirst, to cool down, or perhaps to satisfy [more…]
Single-Origin Espresso | How Should Beginners Choose Beans for SOE Coffee to Make It Taste Good? Recommendations for Popular, Distinctively Flavored SOE Single-Origin Espresso Beans
What is specialty coffee? According to the Specialty Coffee Association of America (SCAA), specialty coffee is, in short, coffee obtained through good green beans, good roasting, and good extraction. The so-called "SOE" is actually "Single Origin Esp [more…]
What's so good about Arabica espresso blend beans?
When buying espresso beans, you often see the label "100% Arabica." Why do merchants make a special point of emphasizing this? What exactly makes Arabica espresso blends so good? The difference between Arabica and Robusta Coffee is mainly divided into two major varieties: Arabica and Robusta. Arabica grows at higher altitudes [more…]
Beginner's Everyday Beans | Which Coffee Beans Are Good for Pour-Over Without Being Sour? Recommended Dark Roast Single-Origin Pour-Over Beans That Are Neither Bitter Nor Astringent, with a Long-Lasting Sweet Finish
"A sweet aftertaste that promotes salivation, with bitterness giving way to sweetness" is the highest praise people give to a good cup of tea, and in coffee tasting, people also often use the term "sweet aftertaste," usually referring to coffee having a pleasing mouthfeel. So what exactly kind of taste experience is it when you perceive a sweet aftertaste in coffee? And how does it differ from the sweetness of coffee? [more…]
SOE Coffee Bean Brands | Is Espresso Extracted from Single-Origin Beans Good? Recommended Beginner-Friendly, High-Value SOE Coffee Beans
For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow our WeChat official account: Front Street Coffee (FrontStreet Coffee). What is SOE coffee? SOE is the abbreviation of Single Origin Espresso, which means single-origin espresso. Its key focus is to highlight [more…]
American-style black coffee brewing ratio | Is coffee made with an American drip machine American coffee? How much water should be added to espresso to make good American coffee?
When customers who don't usually drink coffee walk into Front Street's offline stores, they often ask Front Street's baristas a question: "What kind of coffee is espresso? What is its relationship with Americano, and how do they differ?" This is a good question. At Front Street, there are only two small blackboards serving as menus—one for pour-over coffee, and the other [more…]
Coffee Tasting | Is coffee flavor pseudoscience? How do you describe the taste and mouthfeel of a good single-origin coffee? From what aspects should you taste pour-over coffee?
Many customers have told Front Street Coffee that they actually can't taste the flavors in coffee, and even after watching many coffee tasting tutorials, they only "understand it while watching, but don't know where to start when it comes to actually doing it." If this sounds like you, you might want to take a look at some of Front Street Coffee's insights on coffee tasting. Tasting coffee ≠ describing flavors. Many [more…]
The Office Worker's Lifeline Beans: Two Cups a Day—Tasting Good and Being Affordable Is What Really Matters
The point of office coffee is simple: to wake you up, taste smooth, and not cost too much. At two cups a day, the logic for choosing beans is completely different from home tasting—this article helps workers do the math clearly. First, let's calculate the cost: at two cups a day and 15 grams of grounds per cup, a one-pound bag (454 grams) of beans lasts about 15 days, a [more…]
Drip Bag Brewing Method | How to Brew Drip Bag Black Coffee So It Tastes Good? What Ratio, Water Temperature, and Time Are Best for Brewing Drip Bag Coffee? What Varieties of Drip Bag Coffee Are There?
Recently, many friends have purchased drip bag coffee and asked for brewing recommendations. Today, the barista from FrontStreet Coffee is here to share how to brew drip bag coffee. You should know that a delicious cup of coffee first depends on good beans. Here, FrontStreet has briefly listed a few suitable [more…]
Cold Brew Coffee Characteristics | Is Golden Mandheling Dark Roast Coffee Bean Good for Cold Brew? How Long Can Cold Brew Coffee Be Stored?
For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow: Front Street Coffee (Frontsteet Coffee). Ice drip coffee has always been a very popular coffee at Front Street Coffee (FrontStreet Coffee). Especially in summer, the baristas at Front Street make ice [more…]
Introduction to SOE Coffee Beans | Is SOE Coffee the Same as Specialty Coffee? What Are the Advantages and Disadvantages of SOE Coffee? What Are the Key Points for Making SOE Single-Origin Espresso?
For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow the WeChat official account: Front Street Coffee (FrontStreet Coffee). What is SOE coffee? SOE is the abbreviation of Single Origin Espresso, which means single-origin espresso. Its focus is to highlight [more…]
Recommended espresso blend coffee beans for home use | Do blend beans make good espresso? Recommended blend coffee beans for Americano and latte with home coffee machines
Coffee blending requires two or more single-origin coffees, and a good blend can become the "signature" of a café or coffee brand, and a blended coffee that can become a "signature" must taste delicious and leave a deep impression. Compared to single-origin coffee, blends can produce a rounder and more [more…]
Americano | Why does the Americano taste noticeably different at different coffee shops? What characteristics should a delicious cup of Americano have?
Starting a refined day for the working crowd often takes just a cup of freshly ground coffee, and an Americano is the top choice for countless office workers. No matter what factors are at play, the Americano is always the "pillar" of any coffee shop, so its taste often directly shapes people's first impression of the place—sometimes even prompting the thought, "They can't even make a decent [more…]
Coffee Bean Recommendations | Is Good Coffee Always Sour? Which Regions Produce Coffee Beans with Bright Acidity? Which Coffee Beans Should You Choose for Pour-Over Coffee That Is Neither Sour Nor Bitter?
One of the defining features of Front Street's shops is the wide selection of beans available for pour-over coffee. Although not every bean sold on Taobao and Tmall has been brought into the physical stores, a rough count still puts the number at over thirty—so the choices can be considered quite abundant. And even though the bean selection runs to more than thirty options, [more…]
Espresso Tasting | Which specialty coffee beans make good-tasting espresso? What are the ways to drink Italian-style espresso?
For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow: Front Street Coffee (Frontsteet Coffee) Espresso has always been known as the "soul of coffee"! However, because Espresso has a rich mouthfeel and strong flavor, it is often hard for people to accept. But once [more…]
Dark Roast Everyday Bean Recommendations | Is PWN Golden Mandheling bitter as a pour-over black coffee? Which specialty dark roast coffee beans suitable for moka pot, espresso, and pour-over are good for beginners?
Mandheling is a relatively traditional coffee bean originating from Sumatra, Indonesia. It is usually dark-roasted, so it does not have a pronounced acidity. Instead, it displays rich, bittersweet notes of nuts, chocolate, and caramel, offering a full-bodied taste with a sweet finish. Here are two everyday, budget-friendly Mandheling coffees to recommend. [more…]
Pour-Over Single-Origin Coffee Tasting | Which Specialty Arabica Coffees Are Good for Pour-Over? 8 Must-Buy, Affordable, High-Quality Single-Origin Pour-Over Coffee Beans for Beginners
With the rise of third-wave specialty coffee culture in recent years, more and more people have fallen in love with "single-origin coffee." So-called "single-origin coffee" refers to coffee beans from a single growing region, and it usually also means higher-quality coffee; in roasting, adjustments are made to suit the characteristics of the origin and variety, so as to present the coffee in its purest form. [more…]
Dark Roast Single-Origin Bean Recommendation | How Are the Origin Quality and Flavor of Indonesian PWN Golden Mandheling? How Should Golden Mandheling Coffee Beans Be Brewed to Taste Good Without Bitterness?
In the early days of specialty coffee, Blue Mountain, Kona, and Golden Mandheling were practically must-have options on every coffee shop's menu. Unlike today's pursuit of coffee with rich floral and fruity acidity, the specialty coffee of the past sought a mellow, solid mouthfeel. Many people reject dark-roasted coffee, perhaps because [more…]