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Home Coffee Bean Storage Methods | Can Freshly Roasted Coffee Beans Be Frozen in the Refrigerator? Can Sealing the Degassing Valve Slow Down the Loss of Coffee Bean Flavor?
Recently, everyone has probably stocked up on beans during Double Eleven. The questions asked to Front Street are all things like "How long can the flavor of unopened coffee beans be preserved at most?" and "How can opened coffee beans be stored to slow down the rate of flavor loss?" Today, Front Street will talk about the issue of storing coffee beans. How long can the flavor of coffee beans be preserved? Can it be asked this [more…]
Drip Bag Coffee Brewing Tips | What to Do If a Drip Bag Clogs and Won't Drain? How to Brew a Drip Bag Coffee Pack Without Wasting It?
After reading the title, I bet some of you are already nodding and going, "Yes, yes, that's exactly what happens to me!" So scroll down quickly to clear up your confusion. You clearly followed the steps in the tutorial: tear open—hang it up—boil water—pour water—wait for it to drip through... Yet it feels like ages have passed, so why is the water still sitting on top, cof- [more…]
Acid-sensitive coffee lovers, gather up! A few non-acidic coffee beans you can buy with your eyes closed.
Is there anyone like me whose biggest fear when drinking coffee is "sourness"? You just want a rich, fragrant cup to perk yourself up, but one sip of that fruity acidity sends you running. Don't worry—there are actually plenty of good beans that aren't sour. As long as you pick the right direction, you can drink a mellow, smooth cup every day. To choose beans when you're afraid of sourness, just remember two key words. [more…]
Mandehling Brewing Tutorial | How to Drink Indonesian Mandheling Coffee? How to Adjust Coffee Bean Grind Size and Coffee-to-Water Ratio for Pour-Over, Siphon, French Press, and AeroPress Brewing of Mandheling?
As one of the representatives of dark-roast coffee with a rich, full-bodied flavor, Mandheling coffee, with its low acidity and its mellow, robust character, has always been a favorite among veteran coffee drinkers. Compared with today's coffees that have pronounced acidity, Mandheling coffee always gives people a steady, grounded feeling, and you never tire of drinking it. Mandheling coffee specifically refers to coffee grown on the island of Sumatra in Indonesia. [more…]
Espresso Brewing Beginner's Guide | How to Properly Taste Espresso? What Are the Flavor and Mouthfeel Characteristics of Espresso?
For professional coffee knowledge exchange and more coffee bean information, please follow Coffee Workshop (WeChat official account: cafe_style). For more specialty coffee beans, please add our private WeChat: Front Street Coffee (FrontStreet Coffee), WeChat ID: qjcoffeex. In Italian, [more…]
The Origin Story of the Clever Cup | What parts make up the Clever Dripper? What is the coffee extraction principle of the Clever Cup? How do you use the Clever Cup to brew black coffee?
The Clever Coffee Dripper is a coffee filtration device invented by the Taiwanese company EK INTL. The bottom of the dripper features a controllable switch valve, allowing free adjustment of the steeping time for extraction. It is convenient and easy to use, hence the name "Clever Cup." On the market [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…]
Beginner's Guide to Espresso Machines | How Can Coffee Beginners Use Coffee to Extract Espresso? How Do You Judge Whether Espresso Extraction Is Correct?
For more specialty coffee knowledge and sharing, please follow: Front Street Coffee (FrontStreet Coffee). When talking about Italian coffee, one cannot fail to mention Espresso. As the main tool for extracting Espresso, the espresso machine is an indispensable piece of equipment. Espresso [more…]
Espresso Extraction Ratios | Is there a big difference between single and double shots of espresso? How do single and double shots differ in taste and mouthfeel?
If you want to order an espresso at a coffee shop, besides saying "I'll have an espresso," you can also say "I'll have a shot." A shot is the unit for espresso; 1 shot espresso means one serving of espresso, and sometimes "sin" is also used. [more…]
Espresso | What is espresso? How do coffee beginners make espresso? What are the correct ways to drink espresso?
For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow: Front Street Coffee (Frontsteet Coffee) "How do you drink espresso?" - It has to be downed in one gulp! Don't think this is a joke; espresso really is downed in one gulp! Many friends, when drinking espresso for the first time, might find [more…]
Coffee Bean Storage | Can You Use the Freezer to Keep Coffee Beans Fresh? Do Frozen Coffee Beans Need to Be Thawed Before Brewing?
Freezing is a very popular method of "preserving" coffee beans in recent years. Simply seal the coffee beans and toss them into the freezer, and the flavor loss of the coffee will slow down, thus extending its shelf life. Many friends have adopted this method to stock up on coffee beans purchased during Front Street Coffee's discount events. [more…]
Pour-Over Coffee Tasting | Why Not Add Ice Directly to Hot Pour-Over Coffee? How to Adjust Brewing Parameters for Iced Pour-Over?
Many friends, when ordering pour-over coffee in a café, will prioritize the hot brew method, because as everyone knows, if we want to experience a relatively complete flavor profile in pour-over coffee, then hot brewing is absolutely the best choice. But when the weather is too hot, we always find it hard to [more…]
The Role of Origins in Commercial Blends: Brazil as the Base, Colombia for Sweetness, Robusta for Cost Control
Walk into the back bar of any coffee shop, and what's grinding in the grinder is most likely not a single-origin bean but a blend. Commercial blends exist because what a café needs is not the personality of a particular bean, but a stable, easy-drinking, cost-controllable overall performance. And the reason a blend is stable comes down to each origin [more…]
French Press Coffee | What coffee-to-water ratio and water temperature are suitable for making French press coffee? What are the steps for immersion brewing black coffee with a French press?
"What coffee brewing equipment is suitable for coffee novices who don't know how to do pour-over?" Faced with this question, Front Street Coffee first recommends the French press, which is simple to operate and convenient. What exactly is the charm of the French press that can win over coffee lovers who don't know how to do pour-over? French press [more…]
The Daily Rhythm of Home Espresso: The Time and Cost of a Latte
Integrating a home espresso machine into daily life comes down to turning the brewing process into a stable, repeatable habit. From start-up to cleanup, the full rhythm of making a latte takes about eight to ten minutes, and once you're proficient, the routine flows naturally, like brushing your teeth in the morning—no need to think twice. The machine takes about five minutes to preheat, and during that time you can grind and weigh the coffee. [more…]
Espresso Machine Cleaning Guide | How Often Should an Espresso Machine Usually Be Cleaned? What Are the Steps to Clean a Semi-Automatic Espresso Machine at Home?
I believe baristas must have encountered this problem: in the morning, the espresso extraction parameters are dialed in, but by noon, the parameters are no longer accurate, and the coffee flow rate has noticeably slowed down. Front Street has previously offered explanations for two scenarios regarding this issue. The first is when it rains and the humidity in the air is relatively high, inside the bean hopper. [more…]
After the roast date, when does a home espresso blend taste better?
After coffee beans leave the roaster, they continue to release carbon dioxide, and espresso extraction amplifies this change. If you open the bag immediately after roasting, the puck tends to swell rapidly when it meets water, and both the flow rate and the crema layer are more active; after resting for a few days, gas release slows down, and sweetness, body, and aroma usually come together more easily in the same cup. [more…]
Pour-Over Coffee | For coffee that has cooled down, is it better to reheat it or add ice? Why does coffee's taste change so much from hot to cold?
We all know that brewed coffee will naturally cool down over time, but beyond that, its flavor also undergoes irreversible changes during this process. For example, the originally rich and fragrant aroma has clearly dissipated, dark-roasted coffee becomes less smooth, medium-light roasted coffee highlights its sour and astringent notes even more, and may even develop an unpleasant [more…]
Choosing Coffee Beans by Roast Level for Beginners: A Starter Guide from Light to Dark Roast
If you're just starting out with coffee, you can first judge a bean's character by its roast level. Light roasts are usually livelier, with clear floral and fruity notes; medium roasts strike a better balance between sweetness, acidity, and body; dark roasts lean toward cocoa, nuts, and caramel. First find the direction you'd be happy to drink every day, then choose a specific origin and variety—that way, you'll [more…]
The Pros and Cons of Drinking Iced Americano | Is Authentic Americano Black Coffee Healthy? Is Americano Black Coffee High in Calories? Is Americano Bitter and Hard to Drink?
Americano, a coffee sold in every café and a must-order for coffee lovers, because Americano is quick to make, has great flavor, and tastes good. Office workers rushing to work often order an Americano when they go to a café, saving time while also giving themselves a boost for the workday. And in this [more…]