Good coffee should be drunk while it's hot, as that allows you to better appreciate its rich flavors and mouthfeel—this is a saying that Front Street Coffee often has on the tip of its tongue. Although Front Street Coffee still hasn't been able to completely ditch short sleeves even now, as autumn and winter draw nearer, in the chilly indoor space, a freshly brewed hot coffee has only been drunk for a short while before, in the blink of an eye, [more…]

For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow: Front Street Coffee (Frontsteet Coffee). As we all know, the reason coffee can have a refreshing effect is thanks to caffeine. Caffeine is a central nervous system stimulant, commonly found in coffee, tea, and chocolate. When we drink [more…]

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…]

Coffee is a drink many people can't do without every day, but what exactly are its positive and negative effects on the body? This article starts with coffee's main components, systematically sorting out the effects of substances such as caffeine, tannic acid, fat, and sugar, then separately explains the benefits of drinking coffee in moderation, including refreshing the mind, protecting the skin, sobering up, and preventing gallstones, while also discussing problems that may be caused by excessive intake, such as caffeine poisoning, insomnia, and anxiety. The article also specifically lists six groups of people who should not drink much coffee, and gives reminders about drinking on an empty stomach and for people with high blood pressure. If you care about the relationship between coffee and health, this content can serve as a fairly complete reference. [more…]

"What coffee brewing equipment is suitable for coffee novices who don't know how to do pour-over?" Faced with this question, Front Street Coffee first recommends the French press, which is simple to operate and convenient. What exactly is the charm of the French press that can win over coffee lovers who don't know how to do pour-over? French press [more…]

Is long-term consumption of drip bag coffee beans harmful to the human body? How should coffee beginners choose black coffee bean drip bag coffee packets? You've probably been asked similar questions by friends who have "just gotten into" coffee. Is long-term coffee drinking actually harmful? How do beginners choose coffee? Today, let's clear up these doubts for everyone. [more…]

For coffee brewing, the coffee-to-water ratio is one of the important factors that need to be considered first. But because it does not need to be adjusted according to the roast level of the coffee beans like water temperature and grinding, we often fix a ratio to brew coffee of all roast levels. For example, Front Street often recommends new [more…]

Mainstream Third Wave Specialty Coffee Nowadays, cafes often emphasize that they serve "specialty coffee." What exactly is "specialty coffee"? Why is it that among the home-roasting businesses blooming like wildflowers, over ninety percent choose the so-called light-to-medium roast to interpret the flavors of green coffee beans? Just pay a little attention to coffee-related articles. [more…]

Many customers of FrontStreet Coffee wonder why espresso-based drinks include Americano. Literally, Americano means American-style coffee. Front Street believes there are mainly two correct ways to drink Americano: one is [more…]

For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow our WeChat public account: Front Street Coffee (FrontStreet Coffee). In modern society, coffee is not only used to stay awake, but more of a lifestyle. Decaf coffee has begun to appear on the market to satisfy those who have trouble sleeping due to caffeine intake or [more…]

For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow our WeChat official account: Front Street Coffee (FrontStreet Coffee). In modern society, coffee is not only used to stay alert, but more so as a way of life. Decaf coffee has begun to appear on the market to satisfy those who have trouble sleeping due to caffeine intake or [more…]

What does Americano taste like? A friend once described it to Front Street Coffee this way: "Whatever you want it to be." Americano is a product made by diluting espresso with water; in other words, it's a drink that can be adjusted to your own [more…]

For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow: Front Street Coffee (Frontsteet Coffee) What does Americano coffee taste like? A friend once described it to Front Street Coffee (FrontStreet Coffee) like this: "Free and easy." Americano [more…]

As the saying goes, a good horse deserves a good saddle, and good tea belongs in a fine jar. As the main vessel for holding coffee, the impact of different cup designs on tasting has gradually drawn people's attention. Some coffee shops even spend lavishly on a set of coffee cups dedicated to serving, in order to create a dual experience for the eyes and the palate. Just like wine, cups [more…]

For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow our WeChat official account: Front Street Coffee (FrontStreet Coffee). A while ago, a customer asked, "Can milk be used to make pour-over coffee?" This is actually quite a tricky question. The first issue is temperature—pour-over often uses water at 90 [more…]

This article is a Americano brewing tutorial from Front Street Coffee (FrontStreet Coffee). Before the article begins, let me first explain what espresso is, what Americano is, what pour-over is, and what black coffee is. Espresso refers to the concentrated liquid extracted by an espresso machine, most [more…]

The moka pot is a staple piece of equipment in many coffee lovers' homes, but if daily cleaning isn't done carefully enough, the aluminum body can easily oxidize and turn black, and the gasket and filter screen are often overlooked. This article explains in detail the key cleaning points for aluminum and stainless steel moka pots, walks through the steps for removing and cleaning the gasket and filter screen, their installation orientation, and replacement intervals, and offers repair solutions using white vinegar or lemon juice soaks for pots that have already oxidized. Mastering these methods not only keeps your coffee's flavor pure, but also effectively extends the moka pot's lifespan, letting it reliably brew every cup of coffee for you for years to come. [more…]

It is known that Costa Rica is a country with very rich water resources and geothermal resources, and Costa Rica also attaches great importance to agricultural development. It is a globally important exporter of pineapples, bananas, and coffee, and i [more…]

As one of the representatives of iced coffee, cold brew is usually made with room-temperature water (around 20–30°C), but because the extraction efficiency is low, a long steeping time is needed to extract more flavor compounds, so as to highlight the coffee's sweetness and body. Experienced friends know that making a pot (cup) of cold brew quickly [more…]

For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow our WeChat official account: FrontStreet Coffee The temperature at which coffee enters the mouth is crucial for taste perception. I believe everyone knows that when tasting coffee, it needs to be tasted at high, medium, and low temperatures. What a cup of coffee expresses at different temperatures [more…]