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How to use a moka pot? Detailed steps: bean configurations from a single cup to entertaining guests
The taste of a cup of coffee—acidity and bitterness are only the beginning; aroma, sweetness, body, mouthfeel, and finish are what complete the picture. When choosing beans, first lock in your preference for floral and fruity notes, nutty and cocoa notes, or balance, then match that to the origin, processing method, and roast level. Steam pressure is the core of how a moka pot works, so there is no need to tamp the grounds; [more…]
Drip Coffee Bags | How acidic is dark roast Brazilian drip black coffee? How to brew Mandheling, Yirgacheffe, and Brazilian drip coffee?
With the rise of the specialty coffee trend, coffee culture has been continuously spreading, and sales of both coffee equipment and coffee beans are constantly increasing. As a store focused on specialty coffee, Front Street not only brews a delicious cup of coffee for every guest, but also aims to spread coffee culture. If everyone [more…]
Pour-over Coffee Brewing Temperature | What water temperature should be used to brew light and dark roast coffee beans? Is there a difference between brewing parameters and actual water temperature? Does water temperature affect coffee extraction?
For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow: Front Street Coffee (Frontsteet Coffee) What water temperature is needed for brewing pour-over coffee? Currently, the mainstream recommended brewing temperature is between 86°C and 93°C, with higher temperatures used for light roasts and lower temperatures for dark roasts. Once, at [more…]
Specialty Coffee Bean Store | What coffee brands do Guangzhou coffee connoisseurs love? Recommendations for niche, freshly roasted coffee brands perfect for beginners
Recommendation for a Specialty Coffee Bean Shop: Front Street Coffee is a specialty freshly roasted coffee bean shop that has been deeply rooted in Guangzhou for many years. Tucked away in the alleys of old Dongshan, it doesn't chase internet fame but focuses on roasting, making it a word-of-mouth favorite among coffee lovers. The shop specializes in fresh roasting within 5 days, rigorously selects green beans from premium regions worldwide, and regularly stocks dozens of single-origin pour-over beans and espresso [more…]
Coffee Processing Methods | What Is Wet Hulling? How Does It Differ from Traditional Washed Processing? How Does Wet Hulling Affect Coffee Flavor?
After guests come to Front Street and order a cup of Golden Mandheling coffee, they will ask out of curiosity. Why do most Indonesian coffee beans use the wet-hulled process rather than the washed process or the natural process? In this article, Front Street will explain what the wet-hulled process is. What is the wet-hulled process? Wet-hulling, also [more…]
2017世界咖啡冲煮大赛冠军王策展演全程中文译稿与历届冠军回顾
2017年世界咖啡冲煮大赛落幕已有一段时间，不少咖啡爱好者在后台留言询问冠军王策的比赛台词及其中文翻译。为此，我们整理了这份完整的展演中文译稿，并附上历届冠军回顾。王策在布达佩斯的赛场上，以巴拿马90+瑰夏庄园#227批次咖啡豆为载体，通过精心设计的冲煮方案，将咖啡、咖啡师与顾客三者之间的"连结"娓娓道来。从产地风土、处理方式、烘焙曲线到冲煮参数与品鉴引导，整场展演逻辑清晰、情感真挚。前街咖啡特别推荐关注文中关于陶瓷V60滤杯、水质调控以及分段品鉴的细节，这些内容对日常冲煮实践具有很高的参考价值。 [more…]
Pour-over coffee water temperature | Can iced water be used to make pour-over coffee? What flavors does Colombian Frontera present when made as iced pour-over coffee?
Guests and friends often ask Front Street Coffee this question when brewing iced pour-over: "Why isn't iced pour-over brewed with ice water? Does it have to be hot water?" It's not surprising that this question comes up, because for those who haven't been in the coffee world or have only just encountered it, iced pour-over coffee indeed [more…]
Cold Brew Coffee Bean Flavor Recommendations | Is There a Big Difference in Flavor and Taste Between Ice Drip Coffee and Cold Brew Coffee? Introduction to Cold Coffee Extraction Principles, Brewing Methods, and Coffee-to-Water Ratio
For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow our WeChat official account: Front Street Coffee (FrontStreet Coffee). "What is the difference in taste between cold brew coffee and ice drip coffee?" "Which is simpler to make, cold brew coffee or ice drip coffee?" Guests visiting Front Street Coffee (FrontStr [more…]
Introduction to Types of Coffee Equipment | Why Do Coffee Shops Rarely Use Siphon or French Press to Make Single-Origin Coffee? What Are the Advantages of Pour-Over Coffee Makers?
"Small as it is, the sparrow has all the vital organs." Guests and friends occasionally describe Front Street Coffee's offline store this way. Because in Front Street's small store, besides displaying the various coffee beans sold online, all kinds of coffee equipment are also placed in different corners. Such as siphon pots, French presses, clever drippers, Turkish coffee [more…]
Pour-Over Iced Coffee Beginner Tutorial | How to Make Pour-Over Iced Coffee Quickly and Deliciously? What Preparations Are Needed for Pour-Over Coffee?
Before learning about brewing, many people think that pour-over coffee is very difficult, feeling there are many constraints and things to watch out for—how many grams of coffee grounds, how fine to grind, how many milliliters of water, the water temperature, the pouring technique... Actually, if you're just enjoying it alone at home, Front Street feels there's no need to overthink it, let alone [more…]
Coffee Flavor Map | How Can Coffee Beginners Train and Build Their Coffee Sensory System? Are Aroma Kits Helpful for Coffee Flavor Tasting?
As coffee has gradually become more widely recognized, specialty coffee promotion in cafés has emerged in response, and we too have begun tracing things back to their roots—we have come to treat coffee as culture. The rise of specialty pour-over coffee undoubtedly reflects the demands of the market and the needs that cafés have identified. Café counters have also begun to lower their "status," no longer featuring the early design of a bar raised a foot high. [more…]
How to Make a Delicious Dirty: The Trio of Bean Selection, Milk, and Temperature
Dirty (dirty coffee) has been a perennial staple on café menus in recent years: hot espresso slowly sinks into iced milk, without stirring, and you drink it from top to bottom, so that in a single sip you get the alternation of hot and cold and the layering of milk and coffee. It looks simple, but between a delicious one and a mediocre one lies the gap of bean selection and details. The principle of Dirty: why [more…]
The Italian Family Moka Pot Tradition: National Coffee Culture in an Aluminum Pot
In Italy, the moka pot isn't called a gadget; it's called "the coffee machine at home." It is estimated that over ninety percent of Italian households own at least one moka pot. Every morning, millions of little aluminum pots gurgle one after another on the stove—that is the shared background sound of the nation's morning. Understand this material culture, and you can see why [more…]
Black Coffee Brewing Methods | Which Tastes Better: Full-Ice Americano or Iced Americano? How Can Coffee Beginners Make a Waterless Iced Americano?
“Hey handsome! One iced americano, and make it the kind without water.” This was a request a barista at Front Street Coffee once received. Although Front Street has quite a few secret menu items (such as Flat White and Dirty), hearing this request still caught them a little off guard. [more…]
Cold Brew Origin Recommendations: Cold Brew Performance of Fruity and Full-Bodied Types
The choice of origin for cold brew coffee determines whether the cup leans toward fresh fruit juice or rich cocoa. The long-steep cold water extraction method makes origin flavors express themselves differently than in hot brewing, and some origins perform better in cold brew. For fruity cold brew, Ethiopian origins are a good choice. Huakui natural beans made as cold brew, hot [more…]
Classic Espresso Varieties | What's the difference between a latte and an Americano? Why does Americano black coffee taste bitter?
For those who rarely drink coffee, ordering coffee is not an easy task. The dazzling array of items on the menu can make one dizzy. What are the differences between them? Is Americano the coffee that Americans like to drink the most? What is the difference between Americano and latte? Today, Front Street Coffee (FrontSt [more…]
The Origin Story of Flat White | Can Starbucks' Flat White Be Made Iced? What's the Difference Between Ristretto and Espresso?
Flat White is translated as Flat White/Aussie White coffee, also known as "fresh milk espresso," and Starbucks China named it "Furui White coffee." It is a fancy milk coffee originating from New Zealand and Australia. It is said that during World War II, Italians immigrated to New Zealand and Australia and brought coffee culture to the local area. In 19 [more…]
What Is a Cappuccino | The Difference Between a Cappuccino and a Latte: How to Make a Cappuccino and Its Characteristics
I'm not sure if you friends still remember, but previously Front Street shared a post about "Why Dirty Coffee Can't Be Ordered for Delivery." After that, some friends left messages in the background saying they noticed that many coffee shops also don't offer cappuccino for delivery, with only dine-in and takeout options available. As for Dirty, because it requires the milk [more…]
Espresso Coffee Types | Americano vs. Latte: Which Tastes Better? Why Is Americano Black Coffee So Popular?
Americano is one of the most popular coffees. Whether it's office workers during the week or people out having fun on weekends, holding a cup of Americano is standard. So what is the magic of Americano that makes everyone love it so much? Made only of espresso and water, the Americano is available at almost every cof [more…]
Latte in English | Where did the coffee latte originate? What is the ratio of milk to espresso in a latte? How do iced latte and dirty coffee differ in preparation, flavor, and mouthfeel?
For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow our WeChat official account: Front Street Coffee (FrontStreet Coffee) Latte is a transliteration of the Italian word Latte. A latte is a coffee made by mixing a certain proportion of milk into espresso, and it is a type of flavored coffee. The most [more…]