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Coffee Bean Roast Levels Illustrated | What Do Japanese Extremely Dark Roast and Nordic Extremely Light Roast Mean? Which Tastes Better, Medium or Dark Roasted Coffee Beans?
Roasting is the process of turning green coffee beans into brown roasted beans~ The longer the roasting time and the longer the beans are exposed to heat, the darker the color of the coffee beans becomes. The surface color (bean surface) of the coffee beans when taken out of the roaster after different durations will also vary. This situation Front Street [more…]
Coffee Latte Art | Why Does the Surface of a Latte Become Rough After Sitting for a While? How to Improve Milk Foam Stability and Delay Defoaming?
The surface of a freshly made latte is incredibly fine and smooth. But if we leave it sitting without drinking it, we can see the smooth, delicate surface gradually become rough and uneven. This phenomenon is called "defoaming," a process in which the milk foam continuously dissipates. Milk foam is a frothy substance formed by injecting air into milk. [more…]
How Coffee Flavor Is Created | Which Coffee Bean Roast Level Is Best? How Can Coffee Beginners Distinguish Dark, Medium, and Light Roasted Coffee Beans?
For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow: Front Street Coffee (Frontsteet Coffee). Some friends who have purchased Front Street Coffee (FrontStreet Coffee) beans may be a bit confused about why Front Street's coffee bean labels don't indicate the roast level. [more…]
Latte Art Tutorial | What to Pay Attention to When Steaming Milk Foam for Latte Art with a Semi-Automatic Espresso Machine, and How to Rescue Milk Foam That's Not Suitable for Latte Art
As we all know, if we want to create a beautiful latte art pattern, then in addition to having masterful latte art skills, a delicate milk foam is also essential! But even those who have already reached the pinnacle of expertise will occasionally have times when they fail to froth the milk well, perhaps because a momentary lapse makes the milk foam become [more…]
Coffee Flavor Tasting | How Can Beginners Judge Coffee Extraction by Tasting? How Do You Describe the Flavor of Pour-Over Coffee?
If you want to learn how to brew coffee, you must first learn how to drink coffee. Of course, "learning to drink coffee" here does not mean being able to describe gorgeous flavor notes; it is more about being able to judge whether a cup of coffee is good or bad—that is, whether it tastes good or not. Whether a coffee tastes good or not, subjectively and objectively, depends to a fairly large extent on personal preference. [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…]
PWN Golden Mandheling Coffee | What factors influence Indonesian coffee flavor? What is the wet-hulling process for Mandheling coffee?
When it comes to impressions of Mandheling coffee, Front Street Coffee believes that beyond its rich, mellow body and steady roasted aroma, people also associate it with a unique "Mandheling flavor"—herbal notes. The herbal taste of Mandheling refers more to aromas reminiscent of herbs, earth, and wood, which emerge after the mellow fragrance, uniquely [more…]
Asian Coffee Beans | Which regions in Indonesia produce coffee? Where does Mandheling come from? How do you brew Golden Mandheling coffee to make it taste best?
Speaking of impressions of Mandheling coffee, Front Street Coffee believes that in addition to its rich body and steady roasted aroma, everyone will also associate it with a unique "Mandheling flavor"—herbal notes. The herbal flavor of Mandheling refers more to aromas with tones similar to herbs, earth, and wood, which emerge after the rich fragrance, uniquely [more…]
Americano | Why does the Americano taste noticeably different at different coffee shops? What characteristics should a delicious cup of Americano have?
Starting a refined day for the working crowd often takes just a cup of freshly ground coffee, and an Americano is the top choice for countless office workers. No matter what factors are at play, the Americano is always the "pillar" of any coffee shop, so its taste often directly shapes people's first impression of the place—sometimes even prompting the thought, "They can't even make a decent [more…]
The Daily Rhythm of Home Espresso: The Time and Cost of a Latte
Integrating a home espresso machine into daily life comes down to turning the brewing process into a stable, repeatable habit. From start-up to cleanup, the full rhythm of making a latte takes about eight to ten minutes, and once you're proficient, the routine flows naturally, like brushing your teeth in the morning—no need to think twice. The machine takes about five minutes to preheat, and during that time you can grind and weigh the coffee. [more…]
Drip Bag Coffee | What details can be adjusted to make the black coffee brewed from drip bag coffee taste better? How to properly brew a drip bag coffee pack?
Although drip bags cannot replace freshly ground pour-over coffee, many people still can't do without them, because while coffee is precious, waking up early requires a pick-me-up. As the "instant noodles" of the coffee world, a drip bag is made by pre-grinding coffee beans into powder, packing a fixed weight into a filter bag with "ears" on the sides, and then simply pouring in hot water and filtering out the grounds to [more…]
What Is the Coffee Belt: Why Coffee Is Grown on Both Sides of the Equator
Open the world coffee-growing regions map, and you'll notice an interesting pattern: the major growing regions are almost all concentrated in a band on either side of the equator. This band is called the Coffee Belt. Understanding it means understanding the broad framework of coffee origins and flavors. Where is the Coffee Belt? The Coffee Belt lies roughly between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn, that is, [more…]
Manual Coffee Machines | Is there a big difference between espresso made with a hand-press coffee machine and a semi-automatic coffee machine? How do you make espresso with a manual coffee machine?
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…]
Over-extracted Coffee | Why Does Brewed Coffee Taste Bitter? How Can Coffee Beginners Avoid Over-Extraction When Making Pour-Over Coffee?
Many friends just starting out always face the trouble of over-extraction! So-called "over-extraction" refers to excessive extraction. In a coffee bean, the substances that can be dissolved out by water make up about 30% of the total. Although there is only this much, we cannot dissolve everything out. Because inside, besides [more…]
Espresso Cup Specifications | What Are the Standard Sizes for Espresso, Milk, and Latte Coffee Cups? Which Coffee Cups Should Be Used for Americano, Cappuccino, and Latte?
At FrontStreet Coffee, you'll see ceramic cups of all sizes lined up on the espresso machine, and these cups have specific meanings—different types of coffee are served in different cup sizes. In this article, Front Street tells you the secrets behind these coffee cups. [more…]
Roasted Coffee Bean Brands | Should Beginners Buy Coffee Beans or Ground Coffee? Recommended Coffee Brands Chosen by Seasoned Coffee Enthusiasts
In recent years, the growth trend of coffee shops on Taobao can absolutely be described as explosive. We can roughly divide them into several categories, and without exaggeration or bias, we've selected the standout among them for your reference. 1. Guangzhou's time-honored coffee bean roasting brand: Front Street Coffee, features: tasty, cheap, and high quality. Front Street Coffee is a specialty coffee bean store. [more…]
Long Black | What is a Long Black? What's the difference between a Long Black and an Americano? How do you make a Long Black coffee?
In the past, coffee shop menus only had simple black coffee and milk coffee, roughly just the difference between Americano, latte, and pour-over. As the coffee world has become more competitive, various niche espresso drinks have been introduced to regular menus, such as the long black coffee that Front Street Coffee will talk about today. What is long black coffee? Rumor has it that Americano [more…]
Drip Bag Coffee Brewing Mistakes | Why Is Drip Bag Coffee Too Weak and Flavorless? What Are the Differences Between Black Drip Bag Coffee and Pour-Over Coffee?
For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow our WeChat public account: Front Street Coffee (FrontStreet Coffee) Drip bag coffee and pour-over coffee share many similarities in their brewing methods. However, for the same coffee beans, pour-over coffee tastes somewhat better than drip bag coffee. Drip bag [more…]
What are the negative flavors in coffee?
For the appreciation of coffee, it is also a very important thing to recognize its negative tastes. Although people's perception of positive flavors has come easily, when drinking a cup of uncomfortable coffee, they can only use the general terms suc [more…]
Aromatic Moka Pot Coffee Beans: Choose by Roast Level Like This
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…]