Wednesday, September 16 2026

French Press Coffee | What coffee-to-water ratio and water temperature are suitable for making French press coffee? What are the steps for immersion brewing black coffee with a French press?

"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…]

Coffee Extraction | What's the difference between drip and immersion extraction? Does water temperature affect coffee flavor? Can drip bag coffee be used to make cold brew?

Because of their high quality and the convenience of brewing, more and more people are keeping a few packs of Front Street's drip coffee bags at home and in the office. As the seasons change, many regions are already starting to move into summer, and besides being brewed hot, drip coffee bags can actually be made into cold brew iced coffee too! In this article, Front [more…]

Pour-Over Coffee Brewing | What Is World Champion Tetsu Kasuya's Hybrid Brewing Method? How Can Coffee Beginners Use the Hybrid Brewing Method to Make Pour-Over Coffee?

"Absolutely delicious!" That's how Mr. Tetsu Kasuya introduced the coffee brewed with his improved hybrid brewing method at the beginning of one of his earlier videos. (Call me the screenshot master.) Front Street believes everyone is already familiar with Tetsu Kasuya. He is not only the champion of the 2016 World Brewers Cup, but also [more…]

Siphon Coffee | What Is the Siphon Principle? How Do the Flavors and Mouthfeel of Siphon Coffee Made with the Immersion Method and the Stirring Method Differ?

First, let's briefly talk about the origin of the siphon pot. The siphon pot originated in Europe, more than 70 years earlier than pour-over. Between 1830 and 1840, Loeff in Berlin, Germany, was the first to invent and patent the siphon extraction method using a glass double-chamber pot with upper and lower vessels. Later, through France, the United Kingdom, and Ger [more…]

Cold Brew Coffee Benefits | Is There a Big Difference in Flavor and Mouthfeel Between Cold Brew and Drip Coffee? Step-by-Step Guide with Illustrations for Making Cold Brew and Ice Drip

For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow our WeChat official account: Front Street Coffee (FrontStreet Coffee). On a hot day like this, if the handsome guys and pretty girls reading this don't have a cold drink in hand when they go out, how can they do right by themselves? And as coffee lovers, that cold drink has to be coffee, of course. [more…]

French Press Tutorial | How Coffee Newbies Can Brew Coffee with a French Press: What Coffee-to-Water Ratio Is Suitable for French Press, and How Long Should the Coffee Grounds Steep?

What kind of coffee can you brew with a French press? The French press is a full-immersion brewing device with a metal filter. This gives the brewed coffee a distinctive trait: because the water and coffee grounds steep together directly, the resulting coffee retains more oils and therefore has a heavier, fuller mouthfeel. For those who don't like [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…]

Immersion Coffee Extraction | How to Brew Cold Brew Coffee So It Tastes Good? What Is the Flavor of Cold Brew Coffee? Which Coffee Beans Are Suitable for Brewing Cold Brew Coffee?

In recent years, with the strong promotion of the specialty coffee industry in Europe and America as well as Starbucks, Cold Brew has become a popular contender in the iced coffee world. On a scorching summer day, you can not only go to a beautiful coffee shop to enjoy a cup, but also brew a batch at home yourself, which has become a stylish and relaxing new coffee choice. Cold brew coffee [more…]

The Origin Story of the Clever Cup | What parts make up the Clever Dripper? What is the coffee extraction principle of the Clever Cup? How do you use the Clever Cup to brew black coffee?

The Clever Coffee Dripper is a coffee filtration device invented by the Taiwanese company EK INTL. The bottom of the dripper features a controllable switch valve, allowing free adjustment of the steeping time for extraction. It is convenient and easy to use, hence the name "Clever Cup." On the market [more…]

Coffee Brewing Equipment | How to Brew Coffee with a Clever Dripper? What's the Difference Between a French Press and a Clever Dripper? What Are the Pros and Cons of the Clever Dripper?

Introduction Sometimes, you want to enjoy a cup of black coffee, but you don't want to use the "cumbersome" pour-over method (too many utensils). In that case, simple immersion-type coffee devices show a clear advantage, among which the Clever Cup and the French Press are the most classic. So how should you choose between these two coffee devices? Clever Cup The Clever Cup is [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…]

French Press Coffee Bean-to-Water Ratio|What is the extraction principle behind brewing coffee with a French press? Which coffee beans are suitable for brewing with a French press?

For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow: Front Street Coffee (Frontsteet Coffee) The French press originated in 19th-century France; in English it is called French Press, and in Chinese it can also be called "French press pot." Although the exact time of its appearance is unclear, in 1852, the French [more…]

French Press Construction | What Coffee Grounds Are Used in a French Press? How to Brew Coffee with a French Press? An Introduction to the French Press Method and Extraction Principles

For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow: Front Street Coffee (Frontsteet Coffee) The French press originated in 19th-century France. In English it is called French Press, and in Chinese it can also be called "法式压滤壶". Although the exact time of its appearance is unclear, in 1852, the French [more…]

Grind Size | What coffee grind coarseness should be used for pour-over, cold brew, ice drip, moka pot, and espresso? How can coffee beginners judge the correct coffee grind size?

No matter what method we use to make coffee—whether it's pour-over, cold brew, or espresso—we first need to grind the coffee beans into grounds before we begin. The purpose of doing this is to increase the surface area of the coffee that comes into contact with water, speed up the dissolution of flavor compounds, and give the brewed coffee a fuller taste. [more…]

Clever Cup Brewing Method | Does the Clever Cup need blooming when steeping coffee grounds? How can coffee beginners make Yirgacheffe pour-over black coffee with the Clever Cup?

For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow: Front Street Coffee (Frontsteet Coffee). When making pour-over coffee, we usually perform the bloom first, which is especially common in filter-style brewing methods. So, is a bloom still necessary in immersion-style coffee extraction? [more…]

French Press Coffee | What Is the Difference Between a French Press and Pour-Over Coffee? Which Is More Suitable for Coffee Beginners: a Pour-Over Coffee Maker or a French Press?

The difference between a French press and pour-over coffee, put simply and bluntly, is the difference between immersion and filtration. The French press is an immersion-style extraction, while pour-over is a drip-filter extraction. Below, Front Street compares these two coffee brewing methods. The taste difference between French press coffee and pour-over coffee: pour-over coffee is now the most commonly [more…]

Cold Brew Coffee | How to Make Super Sweet Cold Brew Coffee in a Short Time? What Is the Flavor Difference Between Pressure Cold Brew and Immersion Cold Brew?

Cold brew coffee, put simply, is coffee extracted with cold water. Because it is very easy to make and has outstanding flavor and mouthfeel, cold brew coffee has always been a favorite that most people keep on hand at home. But cold brew coffee is not without its drawbacks; for example, the long time required to make it is [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…]

Analysis of Why Siphon Coffee Tastes Weak and What Coffee Beans to Pair for a Richer, More Aromatic Extraction

Coffee brewed with a siphon is supposed to be full of aroma and rich in body, yet sometimes it turns out flat and tasteless—the problem often lies in the operational details and bean selection. The siphon relies on a cloth filter, whose larger pores allow some fine particles to pass through, bringing a pleasant mouthfeel. This article starts with the origin and working principle of the siphon, then guides you through how to use the two techniques of stirring and immersion, paired with Front Street Costa Rica Mozart coffee beans, to brew a rich coffee woven with floral and fruity notes. It will also share practical tips on water temperature control and cloth filter maintenance to help you consistently produce a satisfying cup of siphon coffee. [more…]

AeroPress Inverted Method Coffee Tutorial | What coffee beans are suitable for the AeroPress? What flavor characteristics does black coffee brewed with the AeroPress have?

The AeroPress brewing method is versatile, with no absolute rules—use your imagination to make a great cup of coffee. Use it however you like. It is precisely because of the AeroPress's varied techniques, its operability, and the controllability of coffee extraction factors that the World AeroPress Championship exists today. [more…]