Thursday, September 17 2026

Espresso Coffee Beans | How to Choose Coffee Beans for Making Espresso? What Are the Espresso Bean Price, Extraction Time, Coffee Grounds Dose, and Ratio Parameters?

Each espresso extraction has different restrictions on the amount of coffee used depending on the size of the portafilter basket. Front Street Coffee, when making a single shot of espresso (1 shot), uses 10-11g of coffee grounds to extract 20-25g of espresso liquid. [more…]

Espresso Italian-style coffee bean making tutorial | How many milliliters is a standard espresso? Is there a big difference between single and double shots? What is the coffee-to-milk ratio for a hot latte?

For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow: Front Street Coffee (Frontsteet Coffee). Espresso is now commonly used as the base for espresso-based drinks, such as the familiar latte, cappuccino, and mocha. Their difference lies in the varying ratios of espresso to milk, which creates different flavors. [more…]

Espresso Ratio | What coffee beans should you use to make your own espresso? How much coffee powder and what extraction ratio and time are used for single and double espresso? Introduction to latte preparation

Espresso has been around for quite some time now. It is the pride of Italians and, at the same time, a cultural treasure that Italian coffee has brought to the world. In feel, it is somewhat similar to the contribution Ethiopian varieties have made to specialty coffee. Italian coffee spread from Italy to the rest of the world and became a status symbol. [more…]

Types of Espresso | How to Distinguish the Types of Italian Milk Coffee? How Are Americano, Latte, Cappuccino, and Mocha Made?

When you stand in front of the counter at a coffee shop, looking at the dazzling array of coffee products, such as the common latte, cappuccino, or macchiato, do you ever feel a bit confused? This time, Front Street Coffee has specially compiled an overview of espresso coffee types, so that besides being able to [more…]

Espresso Bean Selection | What's the Difference Between a Single and Double Espresso? How Do You Tell If an Espresso Is Any Good?

Coffee enthusiasts who regularly drink espresso know that drinks like mocha, cappuccino, latte, and so on use different ratios of espresso to milk. Some use a single shot of espresso, while others use a double shot. So what is the difference in grind size between a single and a double shot of espresso? What kind of coffee beans should be used to make espresso? [more…]

Espresso Coffee Powder-to-Water Ratio | How Many Milliliters Is 1 Shot of Espresso? What Is the Correct Way to Drink Espresso? Introduction to Espresso Extraction Recipes

The standard espresso ratio is 1:2—a single shot uses 9g of grounds to yield 18g of liquid, and a double shot uses 18g of grounds to yield 36g of liquid. When actually pulling a shot, fine-tune based on this brew ratio and the taste. The grind size for espresso is also adjusted by referencing this extraction time: if it runs fast, grind finer; if it runs slow, grind coarser, until the extraction time matches. [more…]

Light, Medium, and Dark Roasts: Dialing In SOE on a Home Machine Like This

A cup of SOE can showcase the floral and fruity acidity of a light roast, the caramel sweetness of a medium roast, or even the cocoa notes and heavy body of a dark roast. Home espresso machines are not only suitable for blends—as long as the machine can heat stably, build pressure, and is equipped with a suitable single-shot basket, it can pull single-origin espresso. What truly matters [more…]

Espresso Extraction Principles | What techniques are there for extracting delicious espresso? Recommended dark chocolate nutty espresso blend beans

For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow our WeChat official account: FrontStreet Coffee. Italy is a country of coffee culture. The espresso that has spread across the globe is the soul of coffee and a treasure Italy has given to the world. Espresso, as the name suggests, is a [more…]

The Origin and History of Americano Coffee | What's the Difference Between Americano and Espresso? How Do You Define a Proper Espresso? What's the Espresso Coffee-to-Water Ratio?

Everyone is familiar with Americano. Coffee enthusiasts who often visit Front Street Coffee (FrontStreet Coffee) know that Americano is made by combining espresso from a coffee machine with a suitable proportion of water. Americano has basically become a standard item on coffee shop menus, and those who have been to [more…]

The Principles of Italian Coffee Extraction | What Are the Characteristics of Espresso Blends and Roasting? An Introduction to Espresso Dose-to-Yield Ratios, Grind Size, and Extraction Parameters

For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow our WeChat official account: Front Street Coffee (FrontStreet Coffee). Italy is a country of coffee culture. The espresso that has spread around the world is the soul of coffee and a treasure Italy has given to the world. Espresso, as its name suggests, is a [more…]

Espresso Brewing Standards | What Are the Common Espresso Extraction Problems? How to Understand Under-Extraction and Over-Extraction?

What is Espresso? Espresso, also known as "Espresso," is a coffee beverage or Italian-style coffee base originating from Italy. It is coffee that is rapidly extracted under high pressure. Traditionally, a single shot of espresso has a volume of about one ounce. The internationally accepted technical standard is as follows: around 7 grams of [more…]

Espresso Making Steps | How Can Coffee Beginners Make Espresso at Home? What Factors Affect Espresso Flavor? Espresso Extraction Parameters Sharing

Although we rarely drink espresso on its own in daily life, making popular beverages like Americano, latte, or cappuccino would be impossible without a proper shot of espresso as the base. So in this article, Front Street Coffee will explain how to extract espresso well and what special features an espresso machine for making espresso has. [more…]

Recommended Espresso Beans for Home Use | How Do Coffee Beginners Choose Espresso Beans? Introduction to Espresso Extraction Ratios, Brewing Methods, and Precautions

Espresso can be said to be standard in 98% of coffee shops. It includes a series of drinks we are familiar with, such as Americano, latte, cappuccino, flat white, mocha... and what makes these delicious coffees possible is that shot of espresso. So, can we make delicious espresso at home? Which [more…]