The point of office coffee is simple: to wake you up, taste smooth, and not cost too much. At two cups a day, the logic for choosing beans is completely different from home tasting—this article helps workers do the math clearly. First, let's calculate the cost: at two cups a day and 15 grams of grounds per cup, a one-pound bag (454 grams) of beans lasts about 15 days, a [more…]

The darker the coffee is roasted, the more the acids in the coffee are destroyed, replaced by more caramel flavors, smoky notes, and bitterness. Correspondingly, the coffee tastes fuller-bodied and thicker, and Mandheling is one of the most famous examples. Deep-roasted Mandheling coffee not only has unique spices, herbs, [more…]

For those who are just getting into specialty coffee, we usually recommend everyday drinking coffee that is tasty and affordable. If you're thinking about convenience for carrying to the office or brewing at work, we suggest buying everyday drip bags, such as the Front Street Yirgacheffe everyday drip bags that are highly favored by coffee lovers. What is Yirgacheffe? "Yirga [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…]

Good coffee beans are essential for making a good cup of coffee. So how do you choose coffee beans? Good coffee must start from the source. Let's take a look at the world's top ten coffee beans worth buying! 1. Brazil: Front Street Cerrado Red Bourbon. Brazilian coffee's flavor is not outstanding, with low acidity, but coffee production is large, [more…]

As a well-known black coffee, Americano is the "spiritual sustenance" for busy office workers in any country. At the same time, many friends are curious: seeing such bitter coffee, why do so many people drink it? In this article, Front Street Coffee will talk about the charm of Americano ~ Americano in the United States actually refers to a lower concentration. [more…]

Americano, as a well-known black coffee, is the "spiritual sustenance" for busy office workers in any country. At the same time, many friends are curious: why do so many people drink coffee that looks so bitter? In this article, Front Street Coffee will talk about the charm of Americano ~ Americano in the United States actually refers to a lower concentration. [more…]

Ever since coffee began to develop rapidly in the Chinese market, more and more young people have chosen coffee to refresh themselves and treat it as a workplace essential. Precisely because it has become so widespread, a cup of coffee a day seems to have become a habit for office workers. When a café isn't located downstairs from your office building, many people will opt for cost-effective [more…]

The French press is simple to operate, yet it fully preserves the coffee's oils, aroma, and depth—making it the immersion brewing tool that comes closest to cupping. This article systematically walks through how to use a French press, from bean selection, grind size, coffee-to-water ratio, and water temperature control to the specific brewing steps, along with practical tips from Front Street Coffee. Whether you're a busy office worker or a beginner pour-over enthusiast, you can use these methods to easily brew a rich, smooth cup of breakfast coffee. [more…]

For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow our WeChat official account: Front Street Coffee (FrontStreet Coffee). As coffee gradually becomes a part of people's lives, many office workers probably want to enjoy a delicious cup of coffee during their busy work to recharge. So, drip bag coffee [more…]

Cold brew is popular not only because it tastes good, but also because it's convenient—make a batch, keep it in the fridge for days, and enjoy a cup anytime, anywhere. But different scenarios actually have different requirements for the beans: for the office, you need something that keeps well and is consistent; for camping, you want concentrated flavor that won't taste weak over ice; and for home, you can go all out. [more…]

Drip coffee bags, also called filter-hanging coffee, break the need for complex equipment to brew specialty coffee. You don't have to worry about the grind size of the coffee beans, nor do you need a specific pouring technique. Just open the drip bag and hang it on your cup, pour in hot water, and you can recreate the joy of drinking pour-over coffee. It is the top choice for many office workers. [more…]

Americano is one of the best-selling categories in coffee shops—quick to make, affordably priced, and able to perk up tired office workers. What flavors and mouthfeel does it actually have? Is hot Americano really that bitter? What effects and benefits does drinking Americano have? From the perspective of Front Street, this article first sorts out the historical origins and basic definition of Americano, then explains its brewing methods and the sources of its taste and mouthfeel, with a focus on analyzing how blended beans and SOE single-origin beans affect flavor. After that, for those who want to try it at home, Front Street uses its own bean list as an example to recommend a variety of blended and single-origin coffee beans suitable for making Americano, and offers practical advice on fresh roasting and extraction to help you find the cup that suits your taste. [more…]

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…]

American coffee has attracted many office workers because it lets you enjoy the coffee aroma brought by espresso—refreshing and mellow, without being masked by milk. But in fact, if we have a home coffee machine at home, we can easily make the same American coffee as in a coffee shop, though there are a few details to pay attention to. 1. Purchasing [more…]

Americano is the most famous black coffee, made from espresso and water. With its sweet, mellow aroma and refreshing, invigorating taste, it has become a daily beverage sought after by countless coffee lovers and office workers. So do you know how Americano is made in coffee shops? And what coffee beans should you choose to make the same flavor? Today's article will tell [more…]

Americano is one of the most popular coffees. Whether it's office workers during the week or people out having fun on weekends, holding a cup of Americano is standard. So what is the magic of Americano that makes everyone love it so much? Made only of espresso and water, the Americano is available at almost every cof [more…]

With the growing popularity of coffee culture in China, more and more office workers choose to enjoy a cup of coffee before work to refresh themselves and sharpen their minds, making it a part of their daily routine. Many people have also equipped their homes with various brewing devices. However, because the process of making pour-over coffee is relatively cumbersome, many people prefer to choose a more cost-effective [more…]

With the widespread promotion of specialty coffee culture, drip bag coffee—made from freshly roasted coffee beans ground to a certain coarseness—has become a must-have coffee product for office workers and home dwellers alike. Compared with pour-over coffee, drip bag coffee is convenient and simple to make, allowing you to easily brew a cup full of aroma and [more…]

Nowadays, almost every office worker has a variety of coffee on their desk to stay alert—some instant, some freshly ground, some ordered for delivery—and some people, considering they don't have a grinder but still want to enjoy delicious specialty coffee, choose to buy pre-made drip bags. Are drip bags black coffee? Drip bags [more…]