Many people assume that freshly ground coffee means fresh coffee, but that's not actually the case. In fact, to truly enjoy the aroma of coffee, it's not just about grinding fresh—there are also specific requirements regarding the roasting time of the coffee beans. Front Street Coffee, whether in-store or through its online Taobao shop, offers only freshly roasted coffee beans, unless a customer specifically requests grinding. [more…]

The roast level of espresso beans directly affects the acidity, sweetness, bitterness, aroma, and body of the shot. When faced with labels like light roast, medium roast, and dark roast, first think about the cup of coffee you usually drink: do you want bright fruity acidity and clear aroma, or do you prefer a cocoa-like richness and smoothness? Then decide on the roast direction for the beans. Light [more…]

Coffee brewed with a moka pot has concentrated aroma and a full body, making it especially suitable for those who enjoy nutty, cocoa, caramel, and roasted notes. The roast level of the beans determines whether this richness leans closer to floral and fruity notes, caramel sweetness, or the heavy depth of dark chocolate. If you want to brew coffee at home that has a commanding aroma yet doesn't taste rough on the palate, [more…]

Pour-over is not only for bright, light-roasted beans. Once the roast level reaches medium-dark or dark, coffee reveals cocoa, nut, caramel, and roasted aromas, with more weight on the palate and acidity that trends softer. As long as you choose according to the intensity you want, dark-roast pour-over can also deliver clear sweetness and a smooth texture. Pick [more…]

A few days ago, a coffee enthusiast asked Front Street Coffee (FrontStreet Coffee): if the same bean is used, with the same grind size and the same dose, when preparing milk coffee, Americano, and espresso, will there be different requirements for the espresso's brew ratio? So Front Street Coffee (F [more…]

拿铁、美式与浓缩咖啡同根同源，却因浓缩萃取比例不同而呈现出截然不同的风味表现。前街咖啡以同一款精品拼配豆、相同研磨度与粉量，测试了1:1、1:1.5、1:2三种粉水比对浓缩、拿铁、美式的具体影响。结果显示，粉水比1:1的浓缩偏酸但加奶后甜感突出，1:1.5层次最丰富且拿铁均衡，1:2则容易过萃出现木质与烟味。文章还解释了意式浓缩对拼配豆的依赖，并推荐了前街经典意式拼配。 [more…]

Generally speaking, the beans used for espresso are roasted to a medium or medium-dark level or darker, because espresso is not only used to make black coffee but also used to make lattes, flat whites, mochas, and other specialty coffee drinks. If the roast level is too light, not only will there be little crema, but the coffee's flavor can easily be [more…]

For espresso beans, you don't have to focus only on the region or the flavor words on the packaging—the roast level often determines the taste more directly. Light roasts tend to preserve fruity notes and lively acidity, medium roasts bring sweetness, aroma, and body into a more balanced position, while dark roasts lean closer to cocoa, nutty, and roasted notes. Based on how you usually drink it strong [more…]

The roast level of coffee beans determines what appears first on the palate and also shapes the direction of aroma, acidity, sweetness, body, and finish. If you enjoy bright fruity notes, look to light roasts; if you want rounded sweetness and broader appeal, medium roasts are easier to match; if you prefer rich depth, explore medium-dark and dark roasts. According to this [more…]

Whether an SOE americano is acidic or not cannot be judged simply by the word "single origin" on the menu. SOE refers to espresso made from single-origin or single-batch coffee beans, and its flavor amplifies the regional characteristics of the beans. When the roast is on the lighter side, citrus, berry, and floral notes are more likely to come through in the cup; as the roast gets darker, the acidity recedes, and caramel, [more…]

1. Front Street Huakui coffee bean origin: Sidamo Hambela Buku Abel processing station, altitude: 2250-2350m, variety: Heirloom, processing method: natural, brewing flavor: a rich passion fruit-like acidity on the palate, a slight fruity fermentation aroma, strawberry-like sweet and tart notes, [more…]

Natural (dry) processing makes coffee beans more likely to showcase ripe fruit, fruit jam, and fermented sweetness, but whether the final cup tastes bright or rich still depends on the roast level. A light roast leans toward floral notes and fruity acidity, making it suitable for pour-over and iced coffee; a medium roast is rounder, with a more balanced sweetness and body; a medium-dark roast has more pronounced caramel, cocoa, and a heavy [more…]

On ordinary days, I get to meet all kinds of customers behind the bar, and quite a few of them are not used to coffee beans that lean sour. Usually, the coffees with strong acidity are those that are roasted lighter, and indeed some lightly roasted coffees have a sourness that is hard to accept. So customers naturally form the impression that cof [more…]

If you want a cup of Yirgacheffe with a soft, gentle acidity, the roast level is usually more worth checking first than the region name. Yirgacheffe often has citrus, floral, and tea-like notes; when lightly roasted, its acidity is brighter, and it also tastes refreshing as it cools. If you prefer a rounder coffee with pronounced sweetness, you can narrow your choices to medium or medium-dark roasts, and then based on your [more…]

Coffee is one of the best-selling beverages in the world. Because different countries export coffee, the quality, taste, and mouthfeel of coffee can vary from country to country. So which country has the best coffee? 1. Front Street Ethiopia Sidamo Huakui coffee beans. Region: Sidamo Hambela Buku A [more…]

Floral-flavored coffee beans aren't something you get the hang of just by memorizing a few names. When buying beans day to day, you need to consider how quickly you'll drink them, how much to buy at once, and whether you mainly make black coffee or milk coffee at home. What's truly useful for reference is the ratio of acidity to sweetness on the palate, the body thickness, and the lingering aftertaste once the coffee cools, then combined with your brewing habits, your range of choices will [more…]

Whether enjoyed on its own or as part of an espresso-based drink, a good, balanced espresso is the first requirement. However, to create an espresso with balanced acidity, body, and sweetness, you need to start with the right coffee beans—blending beans from different origins together. About Espresso Beans [more…]

Many people don't understand how blended coffee beans are formulated. Now Front Street Coffee (FrontStreet Coffee) will guide you through the concepts behind blended coffee beans and how to blend coffee. For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow our WeChat official account: Front Street Coffee (FrontSt [more…]

Remembering a few names is not enough when it comes to dark roast and medium-dark roast espresso beans. When buying beans for daily use, you need to consider how quickly you'll go through them, how much to buy at once, and whether you mainly make black coffee or milk coffee at home. What's truly worth referencing is the sweet-and-sour balance on the palate, the body thickness, and the aftertaste once cooled — then, combined with your brewing habits, choose [more…]

For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow the WeChat official account: Front Street Coffee (FrontStreet Coffee). When it comes to choosing espresso beans, Front Street Coffee (FrontStreet Coffee) first pays attention to the freshness of the beans, and then to the [more…]