We know that coffee bean grading methods are usually based on the actual conditions of the growing country. Some are graded by bean size, such as Kenyan coffee; some by altitude, such as Blue Mountain coffee; and some by defect rate, such as Ethiopian coffee. As the gene pool of Arabica, Ethiopia has a wide variety of coffee varieties. [more…]

We know that the grading method of coffee beans usually depends on the actual situation of the growing country, such as being divided according to the size of the coffee beans, like Kenyan coffee; being divided according to the altitude, like Blue Mo [more…]

With the development of the specialty coffee market, single-origin coffee is increasingly recognized by the public, so many coffee enthusiasts are teaching themselves how to brew pour-over coffee at home. As a result, coffee-loving friends often ask, when buying coffee beans at Front Street Coffee, how the coffee-to-water ratio for pour-over coffee should be determined. So in this next article, Front Street [more…]

Coffee belongs to the Rubiaceae family, with over a hundred known species, but commercial cultivation is dominated by three major types: Arabica, Robusta, and Liberica. Among them, Arabica, with its outstanding aroma and flavor, accounts for over seventy percent of global production and is the core raw material for single-origin and specialty coffee. This article will systematically review the varietal characteristics, advantages and disadvantages, and sub-varieties of Arabica, and introduce one by one the cultivated varieties, processing methods, grading standards, and flavor profiles of representative producing countries such as Brazil, Colombia, Panama, Guatemala, Costa Rica, Jamaica, Ethiopia, Kenya, and Indonesia. It will also incorporate Front Street Coffee's sourcing experience and recommendations to help coffee enthusiasts build a complete framework for understanding origins. [more…]

Before writing this article, Front Street asked several coffee professionals/enthusiasts: "Under normal circumstances, when making cold brew coffee, if you use the same water, coffee beans, amount of coffee grounds, brewing container, and brewing time, how would you increase the extraction concentration of the coffee?" I believe everyone, like the interviewees, would [more…]

Cold brew refers to saturating coffee grounds with ice water until moistened, then slowly dripping through while adjusting the drip rate; the resulting coffee is aromatic, smooth, and full-bodied, with flavors that vary depending on the beans chosen. The advantages of cold brew coffee are that it is neither sour nor astringent and does not upset the stomach, because when coffee is made by this method, the selected [more…]

To some people, black coffee is bitter; to others, it's sour. But if you hear someone say, "Wow, this cup of coffee is so sweet!" you'd probably think to yourself, "How could black coffee possibly be sweet?" As Front Street has explained in the article analyzing the chemical composition of green coffee beans, the sucrose in green coffee beans, [more…]

Traditionally, to highlight a rich and full-bodied coffee flavor, roasters commonly use dark roasting. The increased roast level promotes more caramelization of substances, so dark-roasted coffee typically carries abundant notes of chocolate, spices, caramel, cocoa, maple syrup, and the like. In terms of aroma, dark-roasted coffee has a hint of chocolate. [more…]

Front Street Espresso is a coffee beverage with a strong taste. It is made by forcing hot water at around 92 degrees Celsius, under 9 bars of high pressure, through finely ground coffee powder to extract the coffee liquid. Many customers are at a loss when buying coffee beans and don't know how to choose. Front Street [more…]

With the rapid development of the specialty coffee market, more and more people are beginning to explore pour-over coffee. Many beginners feel completely lost when it comes to making pour-over coffee—the dazzling array of brewing equipment, coffee brewing techniques, and so on make many people feel it's a hassle. Quite a few friends have also come to Front Street Coffee asking how to get started with pour-over coffee, how to brew [more…]

What is the first step in brewing coffee? Grinding beans. In recent years, with the rise of the specialty coffee wave, more and more people have come to enjoy drinking coffee, and at the same time, more and more people hope to fully experience the beauty and leisure of drinking coffee, so they choose to buy coffee beans and brew them at home. And so at this point, a [more…]

Having gotten used to coffee made with commercial machines when drinking out, it's no simple matter to recreate the taste of a coffee shop at home. Due to a lack of funds and space, I have no choice but to use a moka pot to brew the rich, full-bodied coffee I want. The moka pot isn't hard to operate—as long as you have good [more…]

For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow: Front Street Coffee (Frontsteet Coffee). The most charming thing about pour-over coffee is its adjustability. Many customers who often come to Front Street for coffee also try making pour-over at home, and they always say that pour-over coffee is too difficult. [more…]

As the soul of a café's offerings, espresso's preparation process and extraction standards have always been a focal point for coffee enthusiasts. Starting from international technical standards, this article will provide a detailed interpretation of how the six major extraction parameters—dose, ratio, time, flow rate, pressure, and water temperature—affect espresso flavor, helping readers understand how to make a proper Espresso. At the same time, the article will introduce several espresso blend coffee beans currently sold by Front Street Coffee, including Black Cocoa Blend, Specialty Blend, Commercial Blend, and Strawberry Candy Blend, covering specific recipes, flavor descriptions, and suitable applications. Finally, we will also remind everyone to pay attention to the roasting date and optimal flavor period when purchasing coffee beans, ensuring that every cup of coffee can present its best state. [more…]

For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow our WeChat official account: Front Street Coffee (FrontStreet Coffee). Many friends, while drinking coffee at Front Street, ask our baristas, "What is Yirgacheffe G1 and Yirgacheffe G2?" "What is Kenya AA, AB?" What is Guate... [more…]

Beginner's Recommendation - Front Street Mandheling G1 Coffee Beans. Front Street Mandheling is a very special coffee. With a medium-dark roast, you can taste its distinctive pine and spice notes, along with an incredibly rich and full-bodied mouthfeel. It is a coffee bean full of rustic, rugged character, suitable for beginners to practice flavor tasting, and also for those who love strong, bitter [more…]

For more specialty coffee knowledge, follow our WeChat public account: FrontStreet Coffee (FrontStreet Coffee) No matter what equipment is used to brew coffee, the coffee beans must be ground, the purpose being to allow the coffee's flavor compounds to dissolve more quickly. Of course, not all of the coffee's soluble [more…]

As the exclusive brand of PWN Green Beans Company, the unique Mandheling coffee with the addition of the word "Golden" has become a famous representative of Indonesian specialty coffee. In this article, Front Street Coffee will explain the unique features of PWN Golden Mandheling coffee. Authentic Golden Mandheling coffee—Front Street Coffee's daily bean list includes two Indonesian [more…]

For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow the WeChat public account: Front Street Coffee (FrontStreet Coffee). For coffee partners, whether it's pour-over coffee, espresso, or cold brew coffee, the coffee fun they bring is different, but all are interesting. Entering the scorching [more…]

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…]