Thursday, September 17 2026

Coffee Knowledge Explained: The Definition of Black Coffee, Its Scope, and How It Differs from Fancy Coffee

What exactly is black coffee? It is not a specific coffee beverage, but rather a broad umbrella term. As long as a cup of coffee is made with only coffee beans and water, without any additional ingredients such as milk or sugar, it can be classified as black coffee. Americano is certainly a typical representative, but pour-over, siphon, cold brew, French press, and other devices that produce pure coffee also belong to this family. In contrast, coffee with added milk, syrup, alcohol, and other flavorings is collectively referred to as fancy coffee. This article will systematically sort out the definition of black coffee, common categories, and its differences from fancy coffee, helping coffee lovers be clearer when ordering. [more…]

Types of Espresso | What Is Single-Origin Espresso (SOE)? How Do SOE and Blended Coffee Differ in Brewing Ratio, Flavor, and Mouthfeel?

For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow our WeChat official account: Front Street Coffee (FrontStreet Coffee). When you usually drink fancy coffee, where does the coffee flavor come from? Actually, it comes from our espresso. The method of brewing coffee quickly under high pressure is called Esp. [more…]

SOE Coffee Flavor Characteristics | What Is SOE? Which Coffee Beans Are Suitable for SOE Espresso? Does Ethiopian Yirgacheffe SOE Americano Taste Good?

Nowadays, when you go to a specialty coffee shop, you can always see espresso drinks made with SOE (Single Origin Espresso) on the recommended menu. Is espresso made from single-origin coffee beans necessarily better tasting than espresso made from a blend? Which single-origin coffee beans are suitable for making espresso? In this article, Front Street will answer these questions one by one. [more…]

Single-Origin Espresso (SOE) Coffee | Where Does SOE Coffee Come From? Is the Flavor of SOE Coffee Beans Suitable for Pour-Over? What Are the Characteristics of SOE Espresso?

When we often order at coffee shops, many baristas will recommend, "Would you like to try our SOE?" Some customers who come to Front Street Coffee also proactively ask if there is SOE coffee. The so-called "SOE" stands for Single Origin Espresso, referring to the use of [more…]

Long Black Coffee|What is Australian Black Coffee? How Does It Differ from Americano? Introduction to the Standard Method of Making Long Black Coffee

Americano is arguably a world-renowned coffee drink familiar to everyone. Its composition is also very simple: espresso diluted with an appropriate amount of water. In Australia, there is also a local specialty coffee called "Long Black," which is likewise made from espresso and water. In Australia [more…]

Yirgacheffe Drip Bag | What Is Yirgacheffe Flavor? Is Black Coffee Made with Washed Yirgacheffe Drip Bags Good? What Is the Correct Way to Brew a Drip Bag?

For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow: Front Street Coffee (Frontsteet Coffee). With the widespread promotion of specialty coffee culture, drip bag coffee—made from freshly roasted coffee beans ground to a certain coarseness—has also become a must-have coffee product for office workers and home dwellers. Compared to [more…]

Espresso Blend Solutions | Why Are Blended Coffee Beans Recommended for Espresso? What Is the Espresso Coffee-to-Water Ratio? Recommended Espresso Coffee Beans with Rich Crema for Cafés

I believe many people's first encounter with coffee begins with espresso-based drinks, such as lattes made with espresso and milk, or Americanos made with espresso and water, which are deeply loved by people. Many are curious: is it necessary to use dark-roasted beans to make espresso, and if making espresso at home [more…]

Latte Coffee Milk Ratio | What Kind of Milk Should Be Paired with Espresso Made from Medium-Dark Roasted Coffee Beans? Introduction to the Water-to-Coffee Ratio and Extraction Parameters for Milk Coffee Lattes

The arrival of autumn and winter has made hot lattes a favorite once again. After all, who wouldn't want to drink a cup of heartwarming coffee in the biting cold wind? And the key is that it's so sweet! Therefore, many friends have started making hot lattes at home. It is precisely because of this that Front Street's backend has received many messages from friends about making la [more…]

Calories in Americano Black Coffee | Is Americano Espresso with Water? Does Americano Made with Espresso Taste Good? Flavor, Taste, Benefits, and Effects of Americano Coffee

At the mention of black coffee, people immediately think of the light Americano brewed from dark-roasted coffee beans. Ever since Starbucks began expanding into the global market, Americano has become synonymous with black coffee, which has led many people to believe that black coffee is just Americano. In fact, black coffee simply refers to pure coffee. [more…]

The Origin of Americano | Is Hot Americano Very Bitter? Which Coffee Beans Make Good Americano? How Do You Describe the Flavor, Mouthfeel, and Taste of Americano?

As the best-selling category in coffee shops, Americano gives you a cup of rich, aromatic coffee in just a few minutes, is affordably priced, and helps sleepy office workers wake up and stay alert. What flavors and mouthfeel does Americano have? Why not let Front Street Coffee fill you in~ The origin of Americano, as we can probably guess from the name, is that espresso should come from [more…]

Latte Caffeine Content | What Is the Difference Between a Cappuccino and a Latte? How Can Coffee Beginners Make Latte and Cappuccino Coffee?

Front Street Coffee currently offers several types of espresso drinks, including latte, cappuccino, and mocha, with latte and cappuccino being the most frequently ordered. So what are the differences in taste and flavor characteristics between the two? How much caffeine does a cup of latte contain? Next [more…]

Coffee Basics | What Does Mocha Mean in Coffee? Is Mocha Coffee a Black Coffee Made from Mocha Coffee Beans? Is There Any Connection Between the Moka Pot and Yemeni Mocha?

For more specialty coffee knowledge and sharing, please follow our WeChat official account: Front Street Coffee (FrontStreet Coffee). Many newcomers to coffee feel very confused when they see coffee terms containing "Mocha." Views on Mocha coffee differ between those who start with espresso-based coffee and those who start with single-origin coffee. [more…]

Coffee Preparation | Why don't coffee shops serve hot dirty coffee? How to make hot Dirty coffee at home? How does the taste of hot dirty differ from regular dirty?

Customer: "Boss, I'll have a Dirty!" Front Street: "Coming right up!" Customer: "Make it hot!" Front Street: "..., sorry, we don't have that. Dirty isn't made hot..." In the daily life of a coffee shop, this kind of exchange is a common occurrence. Because the ingredients for making a Dirty [more…]

SOE Latte Flavor Characteristics | What Is the Relationship and Difference Between SOE Coffee Beans and Pour-Over Single-Origin Beans? Which Tastes Better, Blended Espresso or Single-Origin Espresso?

For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow our WeChat public account: FrontStreet Coffee. Some people believe that espresso made from single-origin coffee beans (SOE/Single Origin Espresso) must necessarily be better than [more…]

Single-Origin Espresso at Home: How to Pull SOE on a Home Machine

SOE is short for Single Origin Espresso, which means using beans from a single origin to make espresso. Trying SOE on a home semi-automatic espresso machine is the starting point for many coffee enthusiasts moving from blends to single-origin coffees. SOE has a narrower extraction window than blends, and on a home machine you need to [more…]