In the world of moka pots, there is one brand that could be called "god-tier": Bialetti. Why is it so legendary? Because the world's very first moka pot was invented in 1933 by Bialetti's founder, Alfonso Bialetti. [more…]

After drinking too much coffee of a certain flavor, we always want to switch things up and try something new. For example, some friends who use moka pots, even though they usually buy deeply roasted coffee beans full of caramelized aroma to make moka pot coffee, occasionally want to switch to light roast beans and experience the floral and fruity notes of light roast coffee. However, due to the [more…]

After drinking too much coffee of a certain flavor, we always want to try something new. For example, some friends who use moka pots, although they usually buy deeply roasted coffee beans full of caramel aroma to make moka pot coffee, occasionally want to switch to light-roasted beans to experience the floral and fruity notes of light-roasted coffee. However, due to online [more…]

When opening a coffee shop, choosing beans is always the unavoidable lesson. New owners easily fall into two extremes: either they only pick the most expensive ones, and costs become unmanageable; or they only look at price, and the quality and reputation of the drinks suffer. A mature approach is tiered pairing: one main bean as the base, one everyday bean to control costs, and one specialty option for differentiation. Each [more…]

Today's coffee equipment is dazzlingly diverse, and for coffee beginners, this is no easy matter. Looking at a pile of coffee gear wanting to buy, but neither knowing how to choose nor how to use it—this must be a feeling every coffee novice has had. In this situation, what we need to do is: "Don't pick the expensive ones, don't pick the flashy ones, only pick the practical ones." [more…]

What are blended coffee beans? What is Front Street Coffee's espresso blend ratio? Which beans are best for blended coffee beans? Recently, a friend asked Front Street Coffee (FrontStreet Coffee): "Are all coffee beans suitable for making espresso?" No~ not all [more…]

What are blended coffee beans? What is the blending ratio for Front Street Coffee's espresso beans? Which beans are best for blended coffee beans? Recently, a friend asked Front Street Coffee: "Are all coffee beans suitable for making espresso?" No~ not all [more…]

In today's world, drip bags and instant coffee are readily available everywhere, yet the impressions they give people are completely different. Instant coffee uses dissolve-and-extract technology and has added saccharin and milk powder, so its flavor is very monotonous; drip bags, on the other hand, are made by pre-grinding freshly roasted coffee beans into powder and then putting it into a filter bag. Compared with instant coffee, drip bags can not only [more…]

As is well known, manual espresso machines have become extremely popular in recent years. Although they can't match the versatility of semi-automatic espresso machines, they can still extract similarly concentrated coffee! Moreover, with their affordable price and the convenience of not needing to be plugged in, manual espresso machines have successfully carved out a place for themselves in the coffee world. So [more…]

For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow our WeChat official account: FrontStreet Coffee. Anyone who has made coffee knows that a standard Americano is made by combining espresso with water—meaning whether an Americano tastes good depends entirely on the quality of the espresso. Extracting espresso. [more…]

Compared to other single-origin coffees, pour-over coffee has a great many brewing methods. For example: one-pour, three-stage, volcano pour, variable-temperature brewing, stirring, and so on. Today let's get to know some of the brewing methods that commonly appear in pour-over coffee~ 1. One-pour The one-pour method and the single-pour method are still [more…]

One of the defining features of Front Street's shops is the wide selection of beans available for pour-over coffee. Although not every bean sold on Taobao and Tmall has been brought into the physical stores, a rough count still puts the number at over thirty—so the choices can be considered quite abundant. And even though the bean selection runs to more than thirty options, [more…]

Drip bag coffee, with its convenience of being ready to brew and drink instantly and its natural taste superior to instant coffee, is becoming the daily choice of more and more coffee lovers. To preserve the freshness of ground coffee, many brands adopt fresh-roasting and immediate packaging, high-purity nitrogen preservation, and fully automatic packaging processes, so that the aroma bursts forth the moment the bag is opened. Faced with a dazzling array of products on the market, beginners often do not know where to start. This article sorts out the core characteristics of drip bag coffee and selects four Front Street Coffee drip bag coffees, explaining each one from roast level to flavor, to help beginners follow the clues. At the end of the article, detailed drip bag brewing steps are also included, so you can easily brew black coffee close to cafe quality at home. [more…]

The aroma of Blue Mountain coffee is very delicate, commonly featuring notes of nuts, cocoa, floral, and soft fruit acidity, with sweetness gradually emerging as the temperature drops. If you want to enjoy authentic Jamaican Blue Mountain at a reasonable price, you shouldn't focus only on the name of the origin or the packaging design, but also on when it was roasted, when it was opened, and how soon you plan to finish drinking it. First, distinguish " [more…]

Now coffee drip bags are becoming increasingly popular in the market, and more and more people are beginning to discover the flavor enjoyment that single-origin coffee brings. From instant coffee, which you can drink just by adding hot water and stirring, to drip coffee, which you hang on a cup and brew with hot water—it's quick while also letting you enjoy the process. When you're tired from work, brew a [more…]

Many baristas mysteriously reach a consensus among themselves: to tell whether a café is good or bad, just order a Flat White and you'll know—if the Flat White is well made, the other coffees will basically be above standard too. When asked why, these baristas reply: because this is the milk coffee most prone to "mistakes." The most controversial Ita- [more…]

The world of specialty coffee is fascinating, and each country's coffee has its own character. Depending on the region, variety, processing method, and intended use, it can display completely different styles and tones. Whether you want to open a café or brew at home, you can't skip the first step: buying coffee beans. For home coffee [more…]

Since coffee entered everyone's work and daily life, many people have chosen drip bag coffee for greater convenience. Previously, instant coffee might have been everyone's first choice, but now, drip bag coffee may be preferred by more people. Why? Front Street Coffee believes: instant coffee is processed, so its flavor is naturally [more…]

The state of espresso beans changes over time: when freshly roasted, the gases are active, then the aromas gradually unfold, and finally they slowly settle into a gentler state. Therefore, "the closer to the roast date, the better the taste" does not apply to all espresso extractions. When selecting beans, understanding the roast date, giving the beans an appropriate rest, and planning a reasonable schedule for opening the bag make it easier to [more…]

The moka pot is a device that extracts rich coffee through heating and pressurization. It was invented in 1933 by the Italian Alfonso Bialetti, and is mainly popular in European countries, especially in its country of origin, Italy, where the vast majority of households have a moka pot at home. [more…]