The flavor of milk coffee depends seventy percent on the coffee and thirty percent on the milk. If the espresso is too weak, the milk coffee easily turns into a "milky drink"; if the espresso is too harsh, it will overpower the milk aroma. So when making lattes, cappuccinos, or Dirty coffee, choosing the right blend is crucial. The following three Front Street Coffee blends are all very suitable for milk [more…]

1. What coffee beans should be used for pour-over coffee? Coffee beans fall into two categories: single-origin and blended. Single-origin coffee beans and blended coffee are suited to different coffee-making devices. To break it down systematically, single-origin coffee beans are suitable for the filtered pour-over brewing method, while blended coffee beans are suitable for pressurized [more…]

Front Street Panama Butterfly Coffee Beans Origin: Boquete, Panama Altitude: 1600m Variety: Geisha, Catuai, Caturra Processing Method: Washed Flavor: White floral, citrus, berry, tea-like Recommended Reason: Tastes like floral and fruity tea, refreshing flavor, suitable for pour-over, cold brew, and iced coffee Front Street Indonesia PWN [more…]

The biggest characteristic of espresso is its rich and mellow flavor. Even after adding milk/water, the coffee taste remains prominent. Additionally, because espresso machines use a pressurized extraction method with a short extraction time, freshly roasted medium-dark roast blended coffee beans are preferred. These not only provide ample crema but also bring rich roasted aromas to the espresso, thereby [more…]

Unlike the positioning of a coffee shop, home brewing often pursues value for money—the coffee must taste good and be affordable, making it a daily staple. So regardless of the extraction method, when choosing coffee beans, we prioritize whether they can become an everyday go-to. Nowadays, espresso machines are no longer a "luxury" exclusive to cafés, [more…]

Coffee enthusiasts who frequently visit coffee shops may have noticed that espresso drinks are all made with blended coffee beans, meaning two or three types of coffee beans are mixed together to make a milk coffee or an Americano. So what are blended coffee beans? What are espresso blend coffee beans? As mentioned earlier by Front Street Coffee, blending [more…]

Americano is the most famous black coffee, made from espresso and water. With its sweet, mellow aroma and refreshing, invigorating taste, it has become a daily beverage sought after by countless coffee lovers and office workers. So do you know how Americano is made in coffee shops? And what coffee beans should you choose to make the same flavor? Today's article will tell [more…]

If asked what coffee is not sour, Front Street would answer Sumatra coffee, and strongly recommend the high-grade Front Street Golden Mandheling coffee. The dry aroma of Indonesian Sumatra Golden Mandheling has notes of glutinous rice, malt, spices, caramel, and wood; after adding hot water, the wet aroma is a deep, dark burnt caramel scent, with a faint pine [more…]

The coffee brewed from a moka pot has a concentration between pour-over and espresso. After adding milk, it needs to retain enough aroma and presence. To make a smooth latte, the roast level is a very useful screening clue: it affects the sweet-and-sour performance, the nutty and cocoa notes, the body, and also changes how clearly the coffee comes through in the milk. [more…]

For friends who love coffee, whenever they have some free time, they want a cup of coffee. They want to be able to drink coffee anytime, anywhere, so many people prefer to buy drip coffee bags. Compared with brewing coffee beans, drip bags are not only simple to use, but also can be brewed and enjoyed on the spot, with no need to consider complicated tools and parameters. As long as you have hot water and a [more…]

We rarely drink espresso on its own, but the Americanos and various milk coffees we enjoy all come back to espresso. Baristas also know well that the quality of espresso, good or bad, directly affects the espresso-based drinks we consume, and determines whether a cup of espresso [more…]

Have you ever noticed that the Americanos we see in many coffee shops are almost always made with dark-roasted beans? They come with a rich layer of crema and a full-bodied mouthfeel, tasting of chocolate, caramel, nuts, and roasted aromas. So if we make them at home ourselves, what coffee beans should we choose, and how should we make it taste good? [more…]

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…]

The acidity in coffee beans does not refer to pH value, but is one of the basic taste characteristics that, together with body, aroma, sweetness, bitterness, and aftertaste, make up the overall flavor. Acidity is generally related to the roast level of the coffee beans and is also somewhat connected to the flavor of their growing region. Many people do not accept coffee that is too acidic because they find the taste too harsh. So [more…]

Pour-over coffee is a type of drip brewing, where a coffee dripper paired with filter paper or another filtering medium traps the coffee grounds, ultimately yielding a clean, clear cup of coffee. Pour-over typically uses single-origin coffee beans, but with so many varieties on the market, how do we quickly pick the one that suits us? The simplest way [more…]

Have you noticed that many coffee shops nowadays have added a "swap to SOE" option on their menus, and some even offer several SOE choices? I believe quite a few friends have begun to wonder what these letters actually mean. First, let's understand the concept of SOE. SOE is Single Orig [more…]

If we want to add some extra aroma or flavor to coffee, we do so by adding other ingredients to the coffee so that it takes on their aroma/flavor—this is a very common practice. For example, if we want the coffee to have a certain floral scent, we can steep dried flowers of some kind in the coffee; such as [more…]

Whether you're just getting ready to set up a semi-automatic espresso machine at home or preparing to open a small coffee shop, choosing beans is an unavoidable step. Dark-roast blends are stable, tasty, and highly versatile—almost a safe bet for espresso-based drinks. Today we're going to talk about three blends from Front Street Coffee that are very suitable for cafés and home use. [more…]

As coffee culture sweeps across the country, coffee shops have gradually spread to every street and alley, with Italian-style coffee, known for its speed and convenience, being especially popular. A rich and aromatic espresso gives rise to all kinds of popular Italian-style coffees, and Front Street Coffee is here to talk about the characteristics of espresso, the "soul" of the coffee shop. Espresso [more…]

When it comes to brewing coffee, whether you're just starting out, advancing, or have already become a seasoned enthusiast, choosing coffee beans is still something you can't afford to be careless about. Today, we're going to dig out our most treasured good beans for experienced brewers, so you can brew delicious coffee at home too. 1. Front Street Coffee. Rwanda Red Bourbon: [more…]