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AeroPress Brewing Guide: The Principle Differences Between Standard and Inverted Methods and an Analysis of Enthusiast Preferences
The AeroPress is a coffee brewing device born out of a desire for simplicity, created by an inventor weary of cumbersome brewing routines. By combining immersion, stirring, and pressing, it allows users to obtain a rich, flavorful single-origin coffee in a very short操作 time. The AeroPress is highly versatile: it can be used with the officially recommended upright (standard) method, or with the inverted method by flipping the chamber, and by adjusting grind size, water temperature, coffee-to-water ratio, and stirring time, a wide variety of brewing recipes can be developed. Interestingly, although the official recommendation is the upright method, most enthusiasts prefer the inverted method. Front Street Coffee will explain in this article what upright and inverted mean, and discuss why the inverted method is more popular. [more…]
The Origin of Drip Bag Coffee | What Is Drip Bag Coffee? How Do You Brew Drip Bag Coffee? What Are the Differences Between Drip Bag Coffee and Instant Coffee?
What is drip bag coffee? The coffee powder used in drip bag coffee is ground from freshly roasted coffee beans. Drip bag coffee retains the original flavor of coffee to the greatest extent possible, and is generally hot-extracted. Because there will be coffee grounds, a filter bag is needed! There are also some differences between instant coffee and drip bag coffee. Drip bag coffee [more…]
Coffee Equipment | Is the AeroPress a toy or a tool? What is the principle behind AeroPress coffee extraction? How do you use an AeroPress to make black coffee?
Without any hints, Front Street Coffee believes that it would be hard for anyone to imagine that this syringe-like tool is actually used to make coffee. That's right, it is the very popular little coffee "toy" in the coffee world—the AeroPress. The reason Front Street Coffee calls it a "toy" is not because it cannot reliably make [more…]
Coffee Brewing Equipment | What is an AeroPress? Where did the AeroPress come from? How can coffee beginners brew coffee with an AeroPress?
"Boss, the funnel you use for pouring beans looks pretty unique—where'd you buy it?" "It's just something that came free with the AeroPress." Only then did I remember that in a corner of Front Street Coffee, there was a long-dust-covered AeroPress. Its syringe-like shape makes it hard to imagine that it's a brewing device. There's even a dedicated AeroPress brewing competition, which [more…]
Recommendations of Drip Coffee Brands and Types | Can Drip Coffee Bags Be Reused for Multiple Infusions? What Is the Extraction Principle of Drip Coffee? What Are the Specialty Coffee Drip Bags?
Drip coffee bags use drip filtration, and their design was inspired by teabags with strings. The inventor wanted to simulate pour-over drip coffee by pre-portioning ground coffee into non-woven filter bags, with paper tabs on both sides that allow the bag to hang suspended in the center of the cup. Because the coffee is pre-ground and there is also a lack of various brewing accessories, [more…]
The Complete AeroPress Coffee Brewing Guide: From the Invention Principle to Inverted Method Practice and Summer Iced Coffee Solutions
The AeroPress looks like an oversized syringe, and at first glance it's hard to associate it with coffee brewing, yet it happens to have its own world-class competition. This article begins with the story of the AeroPress's invention, then breaks down its structure into three main parts: the chamber, the plunger, and the filter cap, and explains how it combines immersion extraction and pressure extraction in one device. It then focuses on the more stable inverted brewing process, from Front Street Coffee's Papua New Guinea · Bird of Paradise bean selection, grind size, coffee-to-water ratio, and water temperature, to the timing of each step—adding grounds, stirring, flipping, and pressing—reconstructing step by step the process of making a full-bodied cup of coffee in 1 minute 30 seconds. Finally, it includes adjustment ideas for a 1:8 iced coffee. [more…]
Origins of Drip Bag Coffee | What's the Difference Between Drip Bag Coffee and Americano? Which Coffee Beans Are Suitable for Drip Bag Coffee Packets? What Varieties of Drip Bag Coffee Are There?
For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow the WeChat official account: Front Street Coffee (FrontStreet Coffee) First of all, we can tell you that drip bag coffee is a way of making black coffee: the coffee beans are ground into powder in advance and put into a filter bag, and hot water is used to extract the flavor substances from the coffee, from [more…]
Standard Espresso Recipe | Is the crema on espresso actually cream? Which coffee beans are suitable for making espresso?
Although the menu at Front Street Coffee only lists four espresso drinks, it actually hides some equally classic options behind the scenes, such as the intensely flavored espresso. Espresso has a relatively small following in China, but in its birthplace, Italy, it is a national-level beverage. Espresso (Espres [more…]
Moka Pot Features | What flavor and mouthfeel does the concentrated black coffee brewed with a moka pot have? What coffee beans are used for a moka pot? Is it safe to brew coffee with a moka pot?
The moka pot, this classic Italian coffee maker, is extremely popular in its home country—it's said that 8 out of every 10 households own this wonderful coffee-brewing device. However, in our country, the moka pot is relatively seldom used, which means many people have never had a thorough explanation of how to use it. Today, Front Street Cof [more…]
馥芮白、醇艺白、澳瑞白有何区别？三款Flat White点单与口感全解析
馥芮白、醇艺白、澳瑞白，这三个名字听起来各具特色，实际上都指向同一种咖啡——Flat White。它介于拿铁与卡布奇诺之间，以更高比例的浓缩咖啡和更细腻轻薄的奶泡著称。本文将从起源争议、配方差异、奶泡厚度以及国内三大连锁品牌的实际出品出发，逐一拆解这杯来自南半球的牛奶咖啡。无论你是想弄明白Ristretto与Espresso的区别，还是想知道星巴克、COSTA、瑞幸各自怎么点更好喝，前街咖啡（FrontStreet Coffee）都为你梳理清楚。 [more…]
Cocoa-flavored espresso beans | How to brew moka pot coffee so it tastes good? For beginners, which affordable, great-tasting medium-dark roasted coffee beans with a rich, full-bodied flavor are recommended?
As people's demand for rich coffee grows, and in order to satisfy this demand right at their doorstep, the moka pot has come into people's view. It was only after seeing many bloggers' shares online that I realized coffee brewed with a moka pot can also have a rich layer of crema. But when I tried it myself, I kept failing. [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…]
Pros and Cons of Drip Bag Coffee | Is Drip Bag Coffee Black Coffee? What Are the Benefits of Drinking Drip Filter Coffee? What Flavors Does Drip Bag Coffee Come In?
For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow our WeChat official account: Front Street Coffee (FrontStreet Coffee). First of all, we can tell you that drip bag coffee is a type of black coffee. The coffee beans are ground into powder in advance and placed into a filter bag, and hot water is used to extract the flavor compounds from the coffee, thereby obtaining a [more…]
The Triple Identity of the Word "Mocha": From Yemeni Coffee Beans to Espresso Drinks and Home Moka Pots
The word "Mocha" appears with extremely high frequency in the coffee world, but what exactly does it refer to? Friends new to coffee are often confused by the three things: mocha coffee beans, the mocha coffee drink, and the moka pot. In fact, their origins may span one or two centuries, and there is no direct derivative relationship between them, yet they all happen to share the name "Mocha." To sort out this relationship, the clues trace back to the Port of Mocha in Yemen. This article will break down the true meaning of these three "Mochas" one by one from three angles: historical origins, flavor characteristics, and brewing principles, and will also include Front Street Coffee's practical advice on choosing beans for the moka pot. [more…]
Recommendations for Freshly Ground Drip Bag Coffee | Who Invented Drip Bag Coffee? What Are the Pros and Cons of Drip Coffee Bags? What Varieties and Flavors of Drip Coffee Are There?
For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow our WeChat official account: Front Street Coffee (FrontStreet Coffee). First of all, let me tell you that drip bag coffee is a type of black coffee. The coffee beans are ground into powder in advance and placed in a filter bag, and hot water is used to extract the flavor compounds from the coffee, thereby obtaining a [more…]
Illustrated Guide to the Correct Way to Use a Moka Pot | Is Moka Pot Coffee Espresso? How Do You Make Americano with a Moka Pot? What Are the Pros and Cons of a Moka Pot?
Coffee from outside is delicious, sure, but who can afford to eat out every day? Some handy friends usually choose to make it at home. For the Americano and latte you drink often, the most important thing is still the espresso base. Due to limited money and space, many friends simply can't make it at home. [more…]
Illustrated Guide to Espresso Making | What Is the Working Principle of an Espresso Machine? What Factors Affect the Taste and Mouthfeel of Espresso?
For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow: Front Street Coffee (Frontsteet Coffee). Espresso is mostly perceived as bitter and astringent; when this happens, it is very likely that there is a problem in the production process. At this point, someone will ask Front Street Coffee (FrontS [more…]
Espresso Brewing | What Is a Moka Pot? Which Coffee Beans Should You Use for a Moka Pot? Does Moka Pot Coffee Have Crema? How Fine Should You Grind Coffee for a Moka Pot?
For professional coffee knowledge exchange and more coffee bean information, please follow Coffee Workshop (WeChat official account cafe_style). Today, Front Street Coffee (FrontStreet Coffee) is sharing with you how to use this coffee brewing device that has taken Europe by storm, which is to teach everyone how [more…]
Filter Coffee | What Is Drip Bag Coffee? What Are the Pros and Cons of Drip Coffee Bags? Why Does Drip Bag Coffee Taste Weak?
For office workers who love coffee and want a rich cup of black coffee but don't have enough time to brew a full ceremonial pour-over, drip bag coffee is our "savior." Why is it called "drip bag"? The earliest drip bag coffee was invented in 1990 by Yamanaka Sangyo Co., Ltd. in Japan. [more…]
Key Points for Brewing Drip Bag Coffee | Which Single-Origin Beans Are Suitable for Making Drip Coffee Bags? An Introduction to Brewing Methods, Water Temperature, and Water Volume for Drip Coffee Bags
For friends who love drinking black coffee, when traveling for business or pleasure, or while at work, making a pour-over for yourself is quite inconvenient, so drip bag coffee is the obvious choice. Of course, as people's love of coffee has grown beyond simply enjoying a cup at a café, more and more they pursue the pleasure of brewing at home. [more…]