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Moka Pot Coffee Brewing Tutorial | Is the Moka Pot a Stand-In for a Semi-Automatic Espresso Machine? Can Moka Pot Coffee Replace Espresso?
"Extremely high concentration, with a rich, golden-brown layer of crema on the surface" — this is the main characteristic that sets espresso apart from other coffees. Because its concentration is so high, espresso is often used as a base, with various ingredients added to create all kinds of specialty coffee drinks. Lattes, cappuccinos, flat whites, and other coffee drinks are made with espresso as their [more…]
Specialty Coffee | Why Are Light and Medium Roast Coffee Beans So Popular? Is Dark Roast Coffee Good? What's the Difference Between Dark Roast and Medium Roast Coffee?
Mainstream Third Wave Specialty Coffee Nowadays, cafes often emphasize that they serve "specialty coffee." What exactly is "specialty coffee"? Why is it that among the home-roasting businesses blooming like wildflowers, over ninety percent choose the so-called light-to-medium roast to interpret the flavors of green coffee beans? Just pay a little attention to coffee-related articles. [more…]
Coffee Bean Recommendations | Is Good Coffee Always Sour? Which Regions Produce Coffee Beans with Bright Acidity? Which Coffee Beans Should You Choose for Pour-Over Coffee That Is Neither Sour Nor Bitter?
One of the defining features of Front Street's shops is the wide selection of beans available for pour-over coffee. Although not every bean sold on Taobao and Tmall has been brought into the physical stores, a rough count still puts the number at over thirty—so the choices can be considered quite abundant. And even though the bean selection runs to more than thirty options, [more…]
Moka Pot | Is there a big difference between a moka pot and an espresso machine? Does a moka pot brew espresso? The moka pot coffee vibe
The moka pot is often placed on a stove and heated, using steam pressure to extract coffee, so it is also called a direct-fire espresso pot. Because it can also make strong coffee, the moka pot is always compared with a genuine espresso machine, so what exactly are the differences between the two? Moka pot and espresso machine [more…]
Pros and Cons of Decaf Coffee | What Is Decaffeinated Coffee? How Is Caffeine Removed? Is Decaf Coffee Specialty Coffee?
Starting the day with a cup of coffee to kick off work has become a habit for many friends. With the development of the coffee industry, more and more novel coffee processing methods have emerged. Front Street Coffee currently has several anaerobic and wine-barrel processed coffee beans, available in stores and online. [more…]
Americano | How do you drink espresso? Is iced Americano black coffee addictive?
Everyone is familiar with Americano. Coffee fans who often visit Front Street Coffee know that Americano is made by combining espresso from a coffee machine with an appropriate proportion of water. Americano has basically become a standard item on coffee shop menus, and those who have been to [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…]
Drip Coffee Bags | How acidic is dark roast Brazilian drip black coffee? How to brew Mandheling, Yirgacheffe, and Brazilian drip coffee?
With the rise of the specialty coffee trend, coffee culture has been continuously spreading, and sales of both coffee equipment and coffee beans are constantly increasing. As a store focused on specialty coffee, Front Street not only brews a delicious cup of coffee for every guest, but also aims to spread coffee culture. If everyone [more…]
From the Blue Mountain coffee era to the Geisha dynasty, how come nowadays coffee beans are all sour?
If you hear someone beside you describing the taste of a cup of drink, "floral, fruity acid, honey sweet, tea charm……" There is no doubt that this is probably describing the flavor of the coffee in his cup. Nowadays, it is hard to know what the "coff [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…]
Why is Geisha coffee beans so expensive? Understand the price of Geisha coffee beans.
Geisha has made a big splash in recent years, and under the pursuit of enthusiasts, its price seems to be creating a historical high every year. With this kind of information, exactly what price should the Geisha coffee beans you buy reach before it [more…]
The Principles of Coffee Bean Resting | Why Do Coffee Beans Need to Degas and Rest? How to Determine How Long Coffee Beans Need to Rest and Awaken? What Is the Correct Way to Rest Coffee Beans?
Coffee enthusiasts who often pick freshly roasted coffee beans at FrontStreet Coffee know that the optimal flavor period for coffee beans is within one month, while for drip bag coffee it is half a month; does this mean that just-roasted coffee beans are at their freshest? This [more…]
Espresso Crema | What Is Crema in Espresso? Does Crema Affect the Flavor and Mouthfeel of Espresso?
A deep understanding of the essence of crema will be of great help to baristas in making a delicious espresso. Today, the instructor of the Chongqing Barista Coffee Training Course will give you a detailed analysis of crema to help you understand espresso and improve your coffee-making skills. In searching for a cup that is not bitter and has excellent flavor, a rich [more…]
What Kind of Coffee Is Geisha?｜Why Are Geisha Coffee Beans Always Associated with Panama? Which Coffee Regions Grow Geisha? What Makes Panamanian Geisha So Unique?
Many friends have noticed this phenomenon: whenever people chat about Geisha coffee, even though no specific region is mentioned, the first thing that often comes to mind is Geisha from Panama; or when talking about Panamanian coffee, they will directly assume it is the Geisha variety; some even go so far as to directly [more…]
Characteristics of Decaf Coffee Beans | Where Does Decaf Coffee Come From? What's the Difference Between Decaf Coffee and Regular Coffee? How Is Caffeine-Free Coffee Made?
As people pursue health, many drinks marketed as sugar-free and low-fat have appeared in everyone's life. Coffee, as one of the world's three major beverages, is naturally no exception, and low-caffeine coffee has also been introduced, namely the decaf coffee commonly seen in coffee shops today. So what are the characteristics of decaf coffee? Then [more…]
Australian White Milk Coffee Ratio | What Are the Characteristics of Flat White's Milk Foam? How Do Coffee Beginners Froth Milk? How Can Beginners Make a Standard Australian White?
Everyone knows that making espresso milk coffee requires espresso and milk, and there are many types of milk coffee, such as latte, mocha, cappuccino, etc., which use different ratios of espresso and milk. So in this article, Front Street Coffee wants to give everyone [more…]
Ice Drip Coffee (Dutch Coffee) | Where Does Ice Drip Coffee Come From, How to Brew It, Its Characteristics and Taste, and How It Differs from Cold Brew
For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow: Front Street Coffee (Frontsteet Coffee). There are many ways to brew coffee, and the most common is pour-over coffee, but pour-over coffee requires attention to many small details; and today Front Street wants to introduce to you a relatively simple coffee brewing method. [more…]
Cold Brew Coffee Water Temperature | What Is Cold Brew Iced Coffee? What Are the Differences Between Cold Brew and Ice Drip Coffee? Which Tastes Better, Ice Drip or Cold Brew?
In the hot summer, a glass of iced coffee is truly refreshing, but now that autumn has arrived, will iced coffee still be so popular? Front Street tells everyone: absolutely! Because although it's autumn, the temperature is still there, and the taste of iced coffee is still there. Friends who like this flavor still [more…]
Types of Espresso | What Is Single-Origin Espresso (SOE)? How Do SOE and Blended Coffee Differ in Brewing Ratio, Flavor, and Mouthfeel?
For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow our WeChat official account: Front Street Coffee (FrontStreet Coffee). When you usually drink fancy coffee, where does the coffee flavor come from? Actually, it comes from our espresso. The method of brewing coffee quickly under high pressure is called Esp. [more…]
KOUANDJI Estate, New Caledonia, South Pacific: The Rare Legend of Bourbon Pointu Leroy Coffee Beans
In the Melanesian archipelago of the South Pacific, New Caledonia is like a vibrant oasis, hiding one of the world's rarest, most expensive, and most unusual coffees. KOUANDJI Estate is located at the foot of the mountains about 25 kilometers southeast of the capital, Nouméa, and is dedicated to reviving the region's nearly vanished coffee-growing industry. The estate cultivates "Leroy," also known as Bourbon Pointu, named for the pointed ends of its fruit. Its caffeine content is only half that of ordinary Arabica, and its yield is extremely low—even the French presidential palace must purchase it in limited quantities. Front Street Coffee has always paid attention to such niche, rare bean varieties. This article will take you deeper into the story behind its historical origins, variety characteristics, and unique flavor. [more…]