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Pour-Over Coffee Beginner Essentials | How Much Does It Cost to Get a Full Pour-Over Coffee Setup? Which Pour-Over Kettles and Grinders Are Good for Coffee Newbies?
Friends who love coffee are certainly not satisfied with just drinking it—eventually they will want to enjoy the pleasure of brewing it themselves. The simplest way to achieve this goal is to get a set of pour-over equipment. Compared with espresso machines, the entry cost for pour-over coffee is much lower, but as your skills improve, the subsequent investment [more…]
Espresso Brew Ratio | How Much Coffee Grounds for One Espresso Shot? How to Find the Right Grind Size for Espresso Beans?
How much coffee powder does an espresso need - How to drink espresso powder: How much coffee liquid is extracted from 20g of powder? When brewing coffee, we all know that the coarseness of the grind is very important. If you're not careful and the grind isn't right or is uneven, the coffee can easily be under-extracted or over-extracted. Compared with pour-over, cold brew, and other methods, espresso [more…]
Caffeine Content Calculation | How Much Caffeine Is in a Cup of Pour-Over Coffee? What Is a Suitable Daily Caffeine Intake? What Determines the Caffeine Content of Coffee?
"Which coffee on the menu has the least caffeine?" "I really want to drink coffee, but I'm afraid I won't be able to sleep at night if I do~" In the eyes of most people, coffee is a beverage consumed precisely for its stimulating effect, but its own aroma also attracts a group of friends who pursue delicious flavors, among whom there are quite a few who are intolerant to caffeine yet "greedy for a taste" [more…]
American Coffee Ratio | How much water is needed to make a good cup of American coffee? What is the suitable ratio of espresso, water, and ice for iced American coffee?
Many friends make themselves an Americano when they get up in the morning! This is both because of the "effect" that an Americano provides and because it is very simple to make: just extract a shot of espresso, then add a certain amount of water and stir well, and a cup of Americano that both refreshes you and reduces swelling is ready. [more…]
Blooming Method | What Is the Purpose and Significance of Blooming in Pour-Over Coffee? How Much Water for Blooming? Calculating Blooming Time for Coffee Extraction
In freshly roasted and freshly brewed coffee, there is a crucial small detail: baristas emphasize the need to "bloom." There is even a saying in the coffee community: "Bloom well, and brewing will be trouble-free," forming a positive link between blooming and brewing. So what is blooming, and how do you bloom? Careful [more…]
Ethiopian Heirloom | Why do Ethiopian coffee beans vary so much in appearance? What are the flavor characteristics of sun-dried Huakui and washed Gudingding?
“Boss, why are the beans in this bag so uneven in size? Every bean looks so distinctive...” This is the question customers ask our customer service most often after receiving Ethiopian coffee beans ordered from Front Street’s Taobao store. From the picture, we can see that, just as our friends reported, [more…]
Espresso Crema | What Is Crema in Espresso? What Coffee Information Can the Crema on an Espresso Reveal?
As is well known, the coffee extracted from an espresso machine is not only very rich and intense, but also comes with a layer of golden crema. Because this layer of crema gives the coffee a rich aroma and a smooth, dense mouthfeel, and is also a product unique to espresso, people often call it the soul of espresso. But... [more…]
The correct way to drink espresso | How much coffee powder is used to make an espresso? How do you determine the grind setting for espresso beans?
When brewing coffee, we all know that the coarseness of the grind is very important. If you're not careful and don't find the right grind setting, or if the grind is uneven, the coffee can easily end up under-extracted or over-extracted. Compared with methods like pour-over and cold brew, espresso grounds are ground much finer and require more precise adjustment to get the taste of the espresso just right. [more…]
Cold Brew Coffee | What is the origin of Dutch coffee? Which coffee beans are suitable for cold brew? How much caffeine does cold brew contain?
As the weather gets hotter, the cold brew coffee at Front Street Coffee is selling well. Actually, cold brew coffee is not as complicated as everyone believes. Today, Front Street Coffee will share how to make cold brew coffee and discuss its caffeine content. The origin of cold brew coffee: "In the 1600s, Dutch sailors from the then-colon [more…]
Moka Pot Coffee Brewing Tutorial | Is the Moka Pot a Stand-In for a Semi-Automatic Espresso Machine? Can Moka Pot Coffee Replace Espresso?
"Extremely high concentration, with a rich, golden-brown layer of crema on the surface" — this is the main characteristic that sets espresso apart from other coffees. Because its concentration is so high, espresso is often used as a base, with various ingredients added to create all kinds of specialty coffee drinks. Lattes, cappuccinos, flat whites, and other coffee drinks are made with espresso as their [more…]
Ethiopian Coffee Beans | Why Do Ethiopian Coffee Beans Vary So Much in Appearance? What Coffee Variety Is the Ethiopian Heirloom Native Species?
"Boss, why are the beans in this bag so uneven in size? Every bean looks so unique..." This is the question customers ask our customer service most often after receiving Ethiopian coffee beans ordered from Front Street's Taobao store. From the picture, we can see that, just as our friends have reported, [more…]
Why is Geisha coffee beans so expensive? Understand the price of Geisha coffee beans.
Geisha has made a big splash in recent years, and under the pursuit of enthusiasts, its price seems to be creating a historical high every year. With this kind of information, exactly what price should the Geisha coffee beans you buy reach before it [more…]
Pour-over Coffee Brewing Techniques and Tips Tutorial | How Much Coffee Powder for a Single Serving of Pour-over Coffee? Sharing the Pour-over Recipe and Parameters for Colombia Finca La Divisa Sidra
For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow: Front Street Coffee (FrontStreet Coffee). Every day at Front Street Coffee, we encounter customers asking about pour-over coffee, perhaps about what pouring technique should be used for pour-over coffee? Or [more…]
Americano Black Coffee | Is adding milk to an Americano the same as a latte? Why add milk to an Americano? How much milk makes an Americano taste best?
As is well known, an Americano refers to a cup of black coffee with nothing added except espresso and water. Its flavor is relatively mild, yet it retains the taste of the coffee itself. On the palate, it is bittersweet and fragrant. The first sip may be somewhat hard to accept, but as you gradually get used to it, you begin to experience its rich and aromatic flavor. For those who cannot quite [more…]
Benefits of Americano black coffee | Where did Americano coffee originate? How much caffeine is in a cup of Americano? What are the pros and cons of drinking Americano?
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…]
Coffee Flavors | What Does "Juiciness" in Coffee Mean? Which Coffee Beans Should You Choose to Brew Coffee with Juiciness?
In everyday articles, Front Street Coffee often uses "juiciness" to describe a cup of coffee. "What is juiciness?" friends occasionally ask Front Street Coffee after reading. When we taste a cup of coffee, we combine the flavors and aromas we encounter with our own taste preferences and memories, associating them with [more…]
Drip Bag Coffee Brewing | How Should Golden Mandheling Drip Bag Coffee Be Drunk? Can Boiling Water Be Used to Brew Drip Bag Black Coffee at Home? How Much Water Should Be Poured?
For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow: Front Street Coffee (Frontsteet Coffee). If asked which coffee on the Front Street bean list has the highest body, we would definitely answer: Golden Mandheling coffee. This is a high-quality dark-roasted coffee bean from Sumatra, Indonesia, and it not only has [more…]
French Press Coffee | What coffee beans are suitable for French press brewing? Does French press coffee have a lot of oils? How much coffee grounds, water, water temperature, and steeping time for a French press?
For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow: Front Street Coffee (Frontsteet Coffee). Coffee is becoming more and more popular, and there are all kinds of brewing methods. However, when you're busy, you might feel you don't have time for a pour-over, and if you want an espresso, it seems you don't have much time either. So in this [more…]
Coffee Bean Storage | Can You Use the Freezer to Keep Coffee Beans Fresh? Do Frozen Coffee Beans Need to Be Thawed Before Brewing?
Freezing is a very popular method of "preserving" coffee beans in recent years. Simply seal the coffee beans and toss them into the freezer, and the flavor loss of the coffee will slow down, thus extending its shelf life. Many friends have adopted this method to stock up on coffee beans purchased during Front Street Coffee's discount events. [more…]
American-style black coffee brewing ratio | Is coffee made with an American drip machine American coffee? How much water should be added to espresso to make good American coffee?
When customers who don't usually drink coffee walk into Front Street's offline stores, they often ask Front Street's baristas a question: "What kind of coffee is espresso? What is its relationship with Americano, and how do they differ?" This is a good question. At Front Street, there are only two small blackboards serving as menus—one for pour-over coffee, and the other [more…]