Wednesday, September 16 2026

Introduction to Types of Coffee Equipment | Why Do Coffee Shops Rarely Use Siphon or French Press to Make Single-Origin Coffee? What Are the Advantages of Pour-Over Coffee Makers?

"Small as it is, the sparrow has all the vital organs." Guests and friends occasionally describe Front Street Coffee's offline store this way. Because in Front Street's small store, besides displaying the various coffee beans sold online, all kinds of coffee equipment are also placed in different corners. Such as siphon pots, French presses, clever drippers, Turkish coffee [more…]

How to Use a Moka Pot | Can a Moka Pot Be Used on an Induction Cooker? What Is the Technique for Turning Off the Heat on a Moka Pot? Why Can't You Drink the Coffee Brewed in a Moka Pot for the First Three Times?

The moka pot, as one of the iconic symbols of Italian coffee culture, can be said to be one of the essential kitchen utensils in every Italian household. In China, the moka pot did not win much favor among enthusiasts in previous years. It was not until the camping economy rose in recent years that more and more people began to enjoy outdoor picnics and brewing coffee. [more…]

Drip Bag Coffee Brewing Guide | What Flavors and Tastes Do Best-Selling Drip Coffee Bags Have? Recommended Drip Coffee Bag Brands Every Beginner Must Buy

In 1990, Yamanaka Sangyo Co., Ltd. of Japan applied the concept of tea bags to coffee, inventing the drip bag coffee and applying for a patent. With the demand of the specialty coffee market, more and more people began to buy drip bag coffee, in order to quickly and conveniently enjoy specialty coffee without needing a bunch of equipment and utensils. Here, for everyone [more…]

The Origin of Drip Coffee Bags | What Flavors Do Filter Coffee Bags Offer? Recommended Delicious and Affordable Single-Origin Drip Coffee Bags for Beginners

In 1990, Yamanaka Sangyo Co., Ltd. of Japan applied the concept of tea bags to coffee, inventing the drip bag coffee and applying for a patent. With the demand in the specialty coffee market, more and more people began to purchase drip bag coffee, in order to quickly and conveniently enjoy specialty coffee without needing to use a bunch of utensils and vessels. Front Street Coffee ( [more…]

Espresso Extraction Parameters | What is the golden extraction ratio for espresso? What are the specific steps for extracting espresso?

Front Street Coffee has always emphasized that the extraction parameters for pour-over coffee have a significant impact on the cup, and for espresso the impact is even greater. You should know that factors such as the concentration and extraction time of espresso are more demanding than those of pour-over coffee, and the slightest [more…]

Drip Bag Coffee Brewing Guide | Can Drip Bag Coffee Be Steeped Directly in Water? How Many Times Can Ethiopian Yirgacheffe Drip Bag Coffee Be Brewed? An Introduction to Pour-Over Coffee Brewing Temperature, Technique and Coffee-to-Water Ratio

For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow our WeChat public account: Front Street Coffee (FrontStreet Coffee). With the rapid development of the new era, people's pace is tense and busy. Many coffee lovers enjoy drinking specialty pour-over coffee, but they feel that pour-over coffee requires a lot of equipment and the process is [more…]

Drip Bag Coffee Bean Brand Recommendations | How to Brew Portable Drip Bag Black Coffee? What Flavor Profiles Do Drip Coffee Bags Have? How to Make Drip Coffee Bags?

In 1990, Japan's Yamanaka Sangyo Co., Ltd. applied the concept of tea bags to coffee, inventing the drip bag coffee and applying for a patent. With the demand in the specialty coffee market, more and more people began to purchase drip bag coffee, in order to quickly and conveniently enjoy specialty coffee without needing to use a bunch of equipment and utensils. Front Street Coffee ( [more…]

After opening a bag of floral coffee beans, when is the best time to drink it?

The charm of floral-style coffee often isn't limited to that first sip. When freshly ground, it may show notes of fresh-cut flowers, citrus peel, or berries; once brewed, it shifts into tea-like aromas, fruity sweetness, and a light acidity. To taste these details, when choosing beans, besides looking at the flavor description, you should also pay attention to the roast date, the condition of the packaging, and how you plan to [more…]

Siphon Coffee | How to Brew Jamaican Washed Blue Mountain No.1 Coffee with a Siphon? Are Siphon Coffee and Pour-Over Coffee Very Different in Flavor and Mouthfeel?

For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow our WeChat official account: Front Street Coffee (FrontStreet Coffee). As the saying goes, elegance never goes out of style. Today, Front Street is bringing out a treasured piece of equipment from the shop—the siphon coffee maker—and then selecting the renowned Front Street Jamaican Blue Mountain coffee to brew a pot of siphon coffee on the spot. [more…]

Coffee Brewing Equipment | How to Brew Coffee with a Clever Dripper? What's the Difference Between a French Press and a Clever Dripper? What Are the Pros and Cons of the Clever Dripper?

Introduction Sometimes, you want to enjoy a cup of black coffee, but you don't want to use the "cumbersome" pour-over method (too many utensils). In that case, simple immersion-type coffee devices show a clear advantage, among which the Clever Cup and the French Press are the most classic. So how should you choose between these two coffee devices? Clever Cup The Clever Cup is [more…]

How long is the enjoyable drinking window for hot coffee | How to maintain coffee temperature for a long time? Why is the method of greatly increasing water temperature to make hot coffee not advisable?

Finally! Under the wash of cold air, Front Street Coffee has at last felt the chill that autumn should bring in Guangzhou. Although it's said to be short-lived, it's still better than nothing. And as Front Street Coffee has often shared, a drop in temperature does have a certain effect on coffee. This effect isn't just on extraction, but also on what is made. [more…]

Pour-over Coffee Method | Which Single-Origin Coffee Beans Should Beginners Choose for Pour-over? Pour-over Coffee Extraction Methods, Brewing Techniques, and Coffee Equipment Introduction

The ancients said: The plan for a day lies in the morning. In the early morning, preparing a hearty breakfast for yourself and your family, and brewing a pot of fragrant coffee, not only benefits our physical and mental health and refreshes our minds, but also gives us a perfect start to the day. The technique of pour-over coffee is based on the same principle as brewing Kung Fu tea; different teas [more…]

Black Coffee Category | Is there a big difference in flavor and mouthfeel between pour-over coffee and espresso? Which tastes better, pour-over or Americano?

Nowadays, pour-over coffee and espresso are the two most mainstream brewing methods, so coffee beans on the consumer market are almost entirely developed around these two uses. Pour-over and espresso have different extraction principles: pour-over coffee is a normal-pressure drip extraction, a bit like brewing tea, with a relatively refreshing taste; while espresso is brewed under in [more…]

Coffee Equipment | Why don't coffee shops use moka pots to make single-origin coffee? What is the principle behind moka pot coffee extraction?

As coffee has entered people's view and gradually become a part of life, the ways of enjoying coffee are no longer limited to the joy brought by pour-over. There are many ways to make coffee; besides the simple pour-over, there are also espresso, cold brew, siphon, and other methods~ Perhaps you often [more…]

Espresso Brewing | What Is a Moka Pot? Which Coffee Beans Should You Use for a Moka Pot? Does Moka Pot Coffee Have Crema? How Fine Should You Grind Coffee for a Moka Pot?

For professional coffee knowledge exchange and more coffee bean information, please follow Coffee Workshop (WeChat official account cafe_style). Today, Front Street Coffee (FrontStreet Coffee) is sharing with you how to use this coffee brewing device that has taken Europe by storm, which is to teach everyone how [more…]

From Cold Brew to Siphon and Circulating Filtration: A Detailed Guide to Ten Pour-Over and Brewing Techniques for Single-Origin Coffee

To consistently replicate a clean-flavored single-origin coffee at home, the key lies in understanding the extraction logic behind different brewing methods. This article explores ten common brewing methods, focusing on the key points of cold water slow extraction, steam pressure, and automatic brewing with electric kettles, and also supplements the circulation extraction principle of the filter circulation coffee maker. The content covers equipment preparation, grind size, water temperature and time control, as well as ways to avoid common mistakes. The article also incorporates Front Street Coffee's products and ideas to help coffee enthusiasts choose the right solution based on their equipment and taste, so they can brew a rich and well-layered cup whether on a busy morning or a leisurely weekend. [more…]

Drip Coffee Brand Recommendations | Who invented the drip coffee bag? What are the features of drip coffee bags? How to brew iced coffee at home with a drip coffee bag?

For the same beans, freshly roasted coffee and drip bags will have some differences in flavor, because once coffee is ground, its natural aroma disappears quickly. Of course, Front Street Coffee also has many regular customers who request that the coffee be ground before shipping, and in such cases Front Street Coffee generally recommends drinking it as soon as possible. Of course, compared with pour-over, drip bags are [more…]