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American Coffee Ratio Parameters | How Can Coffee Newbies Make Iced Americano and Hot Americano at Home? Is Americano Black Coffee Better Without the Crema?
For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow: Front Street Coffee (Frontsteet Coffee). With the development of the times, coffee has also continuously progressed. Having experienced two waves of coffee, although we are now in the third wave of specialty coffee, espresso remains important. Espresso [more…]
Coffee Special | How to Make Sparkling Americano? How Does Iced Americano Soda Coffee Taste? What Kind of Coffee Beans Are Suitable for Sparkling Americano?
For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow our WeChat official account: Front Street Coffee (FrontStreet Coffee). Front Street believes that as a derivative of Americano, sparkling Americano truly offers a more refreshing experience. Its characteristic lies in not affecting the original coffee flavor of the Americano, and moreover [more…]
Fancy Iced Coffee Recommendations | How to Make a Coffee Shop-Style Sparkling Americano at Home? What Does an Iced Americano Soda Coffee Taste Like?
For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow our WeChat official account: Front Street Coffee (FrontStreet Coffee). Front Street believes that as a derivative of Americano, sparkling Americano truly offers a more refreshing experience. Its feature is that it does not affect the original coffee flavor of the Americano, and moreover [more…]
The Correct Way to Froth Milk | Which Type of Milk Keeps Coffee Foam Lasting Longer? What Techniques Must Beginners Master to Make Latte Art?
Many people struggle to froth milk properly when they first start learning latte art. In fact, the quality of the milk also affects how easy it is to froth. Front Street Coffee would like to introduce a few types of milk that are easy to froth! In the eyes of baristas, milk is divided into ambient milk and chilled milk, whole milk and skim milk. When making coffee la— [more…]
The Correct Way to Drink Espresso | What Is Espresso Made Of? What Is the Standard Coffee-to-Water Ratio for Pulling a Shot?
Espresso is surely familiar to everyone; the coffee base for many milk-based coffee drinks is made by extracting espresso under pressure from an espresso machine and then adding milk. Many beginners have also asked Front Street Coffee (FrontStreet Coffee) whether espresso can be drunk directly. [more…]
Latte Recipe | Can You Add Ice to a Hot Latte? What Makes a Latte Both Bitter and Weak? How to Adjust Extraction Parameters to Make a Delicious Latte?
I'm not sure if everyone remembers the first time they had a latte—many people probably have long since forgotten—but Front Street Coffee still remembers it vividly. The first glimpse of the delicate latte art was immediately eye-catching; a small sip revealed the faintly sweet aroma and hint of bitterness released by the crema, and by the second sip, the earlier intense bitterness had transformed into [more…]
Introduction to the Coffee Cupping Procedure: How to Perform Coffee Cupping and What It Is For
There are many coffee extraction methods, and each one produces coffee with the character of that method. Therefore, an objective method with as little human intervention as possible is also needed to evaluate coffee's flavor or quality, and that method is cupping. Cupping is an immersion-style extraction, with no manual technique intervening during the process to extract [more…]
Panama Kotowa Duncan Estate Natural Caturra Introduction | What Are Some Recommended Specialty Pour-Over Coffee Beans with Rich Fruity Aromas and Pronounced Sweetness?
This Panamanian Kotowa Estate specialty coffee bean boasts a rich tropical fruit aroma. In its dry fragrance, it presents delicate pink floral notes and intense fruity aromas, primarily fruits such as cranberry, dried fruit, and grapes. After breaking the crust and skimming off the grounds, the coffee greets the palate with flavors of ripe cherries, prunes, and honey-like [more…]
American Coffee Beginner's Guide | What's the Best Coffee-to-Water Ratio for Americano? How Does an Americano Taste Without Crema?
With the development of the times, coffee has also continuously advanced. Having experienced two waves of coffee, although we are now in the third wave of specialty coffee, espresso remains important. The skill of making espresso is a must-have for every barista, and almost every café serves espresso. Front Street often [more…]
The Origins of Americano Black Coffee | How to Recreate the Same Iced Americano as a Coffee Shop? Does Americano Taste and Feel Better Without the Crema?
What is Americano? "Americano" (Italian: Caffe Americano) traditionally refers to black coffee made with a drip coffee maker. Because the extraction time is relatively long (about four to five minutes), the coffee flavor is also more [more…]
Moka pot coffee brewing parameters | How to brew moka pot coffee to get crema? What coffee beans and what grind size of coffee grounds should be used for a moka pot?
For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow our WeChat official account: Front Street Coffee. The moka pot is probably the simplest and cheapest device for making strong coffee. For those who enjoy espresso but aren't ready to dive into semi-automatic espresso machines, the moka pot is a great option. [more…]
A Complete Guide to Iced Americano: Brewing Tips and Flavor Profile—From Espresso Extraction to Water Ratio
American coffee may seem simple, consisting only of espresso and water, yet it is precisely the drink that best tests a barista's extraction skills. This article begins with the definition and origins of American coffee, sorts out the two mainstream methods of Americano and Long Black, discusses the controversy over long-extraction weak coffee, and explains in detail the process for making hot and iced American coffee, the coffee-to-water ratio, and the effect of whether to remove the crema on flavor. The article also combines the Warm Sun blend from Front Street Coffee stores to provide specific extraction parameters and ratio references, helping coffee enthusiasts recreate a clean, balanced American coffee that retains the bean's true flavor in their daily brewing. [more…]
The Origin of Americano | What Is the Standard Café Iced Americano Recipe? Is an Americano Without Crema Still Good?
What is Americano? "Americano" (English: Americano, Italian: Caffe Americano) is traditionally a black coffee made with a drip coffee maker. Because the extraction time is relatively long (about four to five minutes), the coffee taste is also more [more…]
Coffee Processing Methods | Wet-Hulled, Semi-Washed, Honey Process, Pulped Natural — Detailed Steps, Flavor and Mouthfeel Comparison of Coffee Beans
We all know that different processing methods can give coffee a rich and varied flavor profile. For example, Front Street Coffee's bean list alone features dozens of varieties, covering more than ten different processing methods. Today, Front Street will focus specifically on wet-hulled, semi-washed, and pulped natural [more…]
Gesha Village Gori Gesha and Gesha 1931 | What are the differences in flavor and mouthfeel between Gesha Village Green Label and Emerald Green Label Gesha? What varieties of Gesha coffee are there?
I believe everyone who loves coffee has heard of the famous Geisha. Geisha coffee shone brightly in Panama, which both made Panamanian Geisha famous and drove up the value of Panamanian coffee. In fact, the Geisha variety did not originate in Panama itself, but came from Ethiopia, the homeland of coffee. Ethiopia [more…]
Washed Coffee Beans Pros and Cons | What Is the Washed Processing Method for Green Coffee? How Are Washed Beans Roasted? Recommended Delicious Washed Single-Origin Beans from African Regions
Everyone's demand for coffee is growing stronger by the day, with global coffee bean production reaching as high as 8.4 billion kilograms annually—an astonishing output. When it comes to coffee, Front Street believes that beyond variety, origin, and cultivation methods, there is another important process that influences coffee flavor: coffee bean processing methods. Different processing methods for coffee beans [more…]
Moka Pot Coffee Brewing Techniques | Is Coffee Made with a Moka Pot Espresso? Does It Have Crema? How to Determine When to Turn Off the Heat on a Moka Pot?
For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow: Front Street Coffee (Frontsteet Coffee) I believe many coffee enthusiasts, besides pour-over coffee, will unlock more coffee equipment at home~ Today Front Street will teach everyone how to use a moka pot. As usual, let's first [more…]
Latte Recipe | How to Make a Coffee Shop-Style Latte? What's the Right Espresso-to-Milk Ratio for a Latte? Which Coffee Beans Make a Delicious Latte?
For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow the WeChat official account: Front Street Coffee (FrontStreet Coffee). Latte coffee is one of our most common coffee drinks. At Front Street Coffee (FrontStreet Coffee), latte coffee is also the most popular espresso [more…]
The Origin of Decaf Coffee | What Are the Differences in Flavor and Mouthfeel Between Decaf and Low-Caffeine Coffee? Will Drinking Starbucks Decaf Americano Affect Sleep?
Coffee has gradually become the beverage of choice for many people due to its refreshing and invigorating effects. However, because coffee contains a large amount of caffeine, excessive consumption can lead to symptoms such as insomnia and palpitations. So, is there such a thing as caffeine-free coffee? In this article, Front Street Coffee (FrontStreet Coffee) [more…]
Espresso Crema | What to Do When Moka Pot Coffee Has Little Crema? Which Specialty Coffee Beans Rich in Crema Are Recommended for Moka Pots?
The moka pot is practically Italy's national coffee-making device — they say 8 out of every 10 Italian households keep one on hand. But it has very few fans in China, which is why there's never been a comprehensive guide to using it. So this time, let's walk through how to use a moka pot. [more…]