Wednesday, September 16 2026

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…]

Complete Chemex Pour-Over Operation Steps and Coffee Bean Pairing Suggestions: A Practical Guide from Folding the Filter to Completing the Extraction

The Chemex coffee maker, with its distinctive design and clear, clean flavor expression, has become a commonly used piece of equipment among many coffee enthusiasts and in teaching settings. This article focuses on the practical operation of the Chemex, breaking down the entire pour-over process step by step, from equipment selection, coffee bean preparation, grinding, and filter folding, to blooming, staged pouring, and the completion of the final extraction. The article also explains the role of each stage and the key points to observe, helping readers master the skill while understanding the coffee culture behind this high-end vessel. For those who wish to get started or are currently choosing coffee beans, the article retains relevant product recommendations from the Front Street brand, which can serve as a reference for daily practice and tasting. [more…]

Pour-Over Coffee Tasting | Does Coffee Taste Differ with Different Cup Shapes? Which Cup Shape of Coffee Tasting Cup Should Be Paired for Tasting Different Coffees?

As the saying goes, a good horse deserves a good saddle, and good tea belongs in a fine jar. As the main vessel for holding coffee, the impact of different cup designs on tasting has gradually drawn people's attention. Some coffee shops even spend lavishly on a set of coffee cups dedicated to serving, in order to create a dual experience for the eyes and the palate. Just like wine, cups [more…]

French Press Recommendations | Which Brand of French Press Is Good? Is a French Press Suitable for Coffee Beginners? An Introduction to the History, Origins, and Extraction Principles of the French Press

For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow: Front Street Coffee (Frontsteet Coffee). WBC World Barista Championship competitor Suzuki Itsuki once said that the advantage of the French press is that its brewing principle is very simple, anyone can master it, and the coffee flavor will not vary due to different brewing techniques. [more…]

Moka Pot Recommendations | What Coffee Beans Are Suitable for a Bialetti Moka Pot? What Are the Requirements for Coffee Ground Size in a Moka Pot? How Does Moka Pot Coffee Taste When Extracted?

As camping becomes increasingly popular among the younger generation, many people bring coffee gear that can be heated directly on a portable gas stove to enhance the atmosphere of outdoor activities. As a result, the moka pot has become one of the must-have coffee tools for many camping enthusiasts. One reason the moka pot is so popular is that it can be [more…]

Moka Pot Coffee Extraction Flavor and Mouthfeel | What Coffee Beans Should You Use to Make Moka Pot Espresso-Style Black Coffee? What Grind Size Should Be Used for Bialetti Moka Pot Coffee Powder?

As camping gains popularity among the younger generation, many people bring coffee gear that can be heated directly on a portable gas stove to enhance the outdoor atmosphere, making the moka pot one of the must-have coffee devices for many camping enthusiasts. One reason the moka pot is so popular is that it can be placed directly on [more…]

French Press Recommendations | What is the historical origin of the French Press? Which brand of French Press is more affordable and better value?

WBC World Barista Championship competitor Suzuki Shiki once said that the advantage of a French press is its very simple brewing principle—anyone can use it, and differences in brewing technique won't cause variations in coffee flavor. A French press can very directly express the coffee's own flavors, and at the same time is not affected by filter paper altering the coffee's flavor. [more…]

Common Types of Italian Coffee | What Are the Classic Milk Coffee Recipes? What's the Difference Between a Latte, Macchiato, Cappuccino, and Dirty?

Espresso is a must-have beverage in every café. Many people's first impression of espresso is that it's unbearably bitter. In fact, espresso isn't limited to such bitter shots. If you want an espresso that isn't bitter and suits your taste, the first thing you need to understand is the different types of espresso. Front Street Cof [more…]

Italian Fancy Coffee Types | Introduction to the Differences and Preparation Methods of Espresso, Latte, Cappuccino, Mocha, Macchiato, Caramel Macchiato, and Dirty Coffee

For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow: Front Street Coffee (Frontsteet Coffee). Espresso is a must-have beverage in every café. Many people's first impression of espresso is that it's just bitterly awful, but in fact Italian coffee isn't limited to such bitter espresso. If you want to drink something not bitter [more…]

The Correct Way to Drink Cold Brew Coffee | Which Single-Origin Coffee Beans Are Suitable for Making Cold Brew Black Coffee? How Do the Flavors of Ice-Water Extraction and Hot-Water Extraction Differ?

Before we knew it, September has arrived again. I believe friends in the southern region are still battling it out every day alongside the enthusiastic Mr. Sun—the weather is still quite hot. For coffee lovers, the refreshing drink that immediately comes to mind is none other than iced coffee. Arriving at Front Street Coffee (FrontStreet Coffee), as soon as you walk in, [more…]

摩卡壶适配咖啡豆怎么选?研磨粗细与比乐蒂萃取风味完整指南

摩卡壶凭借可直接加热、操作门槛低的特点,成为露营与居家场景中颇受欢迎的增压式萃取器具。但要获得理想的风味表现,咖啡豆的烘焙度、研磨粗细以及壶具品质都至关重要。本文将从摩卡壶的结构原理出发,说明为何中深至深度烘焙的豆子更为合适,并给出前街品牌的具体单品与拼配推荐。同时附上从注水、填粉到加热结束的完整操作步骤,帮助咖啡爱好者在户外或家中稳定萃取出饱满圆润的浓缩咖啡。 [more…]

露营咖啡装备指南:摩卡壶适用咖啡豆烘焙度与研磨粗细全解析

摩卡壶凭借可直接加热、操作门槛低的优势,已成为露营与居家场景中颇受欢迎的增压式咖啡器具。不过,它萃取时水温接近沸腾且伴随压力,对咖啡豆的烘焙程度与研磨粗细都有特定要求。本文将从摩卡壶的结构原理出发,说明为何中深至深度烘焙的豆子更为合适,并给出前街品牌的具体单品与拼配推荐,同时附上完整的使用步骤与安全提醒,帮助你在户外也能稳定做出一杯油脂饱满的浓缩咖啡。 [more…]

The Italian Family Moka Pot Tradition: National Coffee Culture in an Aluminum Pot

In Italy, the moka pot isn't called a gadget; it's called "the coffee machine at home." It is estimated that over ninety percent of Italian households own at least one moka pot. Every morning, millions of little aluminum pots gurgle one after another on the stove—that is the shared background sound of the nation's morning. Understand this material culture, and you can see why [more…]

Key Points for Making a Latte | What Milk Froth Temperature Is Suitable for an Espresso Latte? How Can Coffee Beginners Control the Steaming Temperature of Coffee and Milk?

As the temperature drops, more and more customers at Front Street Coffee shops are ordering hot milk coffee. The steamed sweet milk blended with espresso creates a cup of smooth, fragrant hot latte that truly brings a lot of warmth. To keep the hot latte from cooling down too quickly after serving, some friends steam the milk to a higher temperature. At this point, getting the milk temperature just right is especially important. [more…]

Drip Bag Brewing Guide | Can you steep a drip coffee bag directly in water? What is the correct way to brew black drip bag coffee? Can drip bag coffee be brewed multiple times?

For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow: Front Street Coffee (Frontsteet Coffee). In an era when coffee was not yet popular, instant coffee was a very popular product, but now, people's demand for coffee is growing higher and higher—not only do they want to taste it in coffee shops, they also want to brew it themselves. When faced with going out [more…]

Black Coffee Drinking Guide | Are There Any Health Risks of Drip Bag Coffee? What Are the Benefits and Effects of Drinking Drip Bag Coffee Regularly?

Drip bag coffee is a portable pour-over coffee made by grinding roasted coffee beans to a suitable coarseness, then packaging the grounds in specially designed drip bag coffee packets that are individually sealed. The coffee brewed from drip bag packets is generally black coffee with no sugar, no milk, and no additives. The benefits and drawbacks of drinking drip bag coffee, according to "The Aroma of Coffee [more…]

The Extraction Principle of AeroPress Coffee | How to Make a Latte with an AeroPress? Which Coffee Beans Are Suitable for AeroPress Brewing?

For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow our WeChat official account: Front Street Coffee (FrontStreet Coffee). Do you like the icy coolness of iced latte, with its rich coffee flavor and sweet milk, but you don't have an espresso machine? This article teaches you how to make a simple iced latte using an AeroPress, just by following ten steps. [more…]

Cold Brew Coffee Extraction Rate | How to Increase Cold Brew Coffee Concentration? What Is the Brewing Ratio for Cold Brew Coffee? Cold Brew Coffee Bean Recommendations for Specialty Coffee Drinks

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…]

Siphon Coffee | What Is the Siphon Principle? How Do the Flavors and Mouthfeel of Siphon Coffee Made with the Immersion Method and the Stirring Method Differ?

First, let's briefly talk about the origin of the siphon pot. The siphon pot originated in Europe, more than 70 years earlier than pour-over. Between 1830 and 1840, Loeff in Berlin, Germany, was the first to invent and patent the siphon extraction method using a glass double-chamber pot with upper and lower vessels. Later, through France, the United Kingdom, and Ger [more…]