In making espresso, some seemingly unimportant details are often overlooked, yet they can gradually affect the taste of the coffee. Today, Front Street Coffee will talk about those details that are often forgotten—count how many you've missed. - Forgetting to flush water before attaching the portafilter. If there is a long interval between this espresso extraction and the last one, [more…]

For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow: Front Street Coffee (Frontsteet Coffee). In the past, when Front Street shared knowledge about espresso extraction, it focused on parameters such as grind size, dose, ratio, extraction time, and pressure, and also provided in-depth analysis of steps like receiving the grounds, distributing the grounds, and tamping. [more…]

Previously, when Front Street shared knowledge related to espresso extraction, it would focus on the effects of parameters such as dose, ratio, grind, time, and pressure on extraction. In addition, it also emphasized analyzing the key operational points in steps such as receiving the grounds, distributing the grounds, tamping, and locking the portafilter into place. Only water temperature was something Front Street always [more…]

To be honest, Front Street Coffee thinks that coffee filter paper can really be called a very versatile tool. Because it's not just for pour-over coffee—it's also used for iced drip coffee, cold brew coffee, espresso, and some friends even use it when making coffee with a moka pot! And at this point, some friends have raised a question. [more…]

What is Espresso? Espresso, also known as "Espresso," is a coffee beverage or Italian-style coffee base originating from Italy. It is coffee that is rapidly extracted under high pressure. Traditionally, a single shot of espresso has a volume of about one ounce. The internationally accepted technical standard is as follows: around 7 grams of [more…]

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…]

Espresso is a small amount of concentrated, pure black coffee extracted by forcing hot water under high-pressure steam rapidly through a puck of coffee grounds, with a golden layer of crema on its surface. Although it rarely appears alone on café menus, it is the base of common drinks such as Americano, latte, and cappuccino, and can be called the soul of a coffee shop. Starting from the definition and characteristics of espresso, this article will sort out its historical evolution and ideas for choosing blend beans, and explain in detail the complete steps for making espresso at Front Street Coffee stores, including dose, liquid yield, time control, and operational details such as distribution and tamping. Finally, it summarizes the key variables affecting extraction flavor and daily cleaning points, helping coffee enthusiasts systematically understand the logic behind a high-quality cup of espresso. [more…]

How much coffee powder does an espresso need - How to drink espresso powder: How much coffee liquid is extracted from 20g of powder? When brewing coffee, we all know that the coarseness of the grind is very important. If you're not careful and the grind isn't right or is uneven, the coffee can easily be under-extracted or over-extracted. Compared with pour-over, cold brew, and other methods, espresso [more…]

Since coffee entered everyone's work and daily life, many people have chosen drip bag coffee for greater convenience. Previously, instant coffee might have been everyone's first choice, but now, drip bag coffee may be preferred by more people. Why? Front Street Coffee believes: instant coffee is processed, so its flavor is naturally [more…]

When brewing coffee, we all know that the coarseness of the grind is very important. If you're not careful and don't find the right grind setting, or if the grind is uneven, the coffee can easily end up under-extracted or over-extracted. Compared with methods like pour-over and cold brew, espresso grounds are ground much finer and require more precise adjustment to get the taste of the espresso just right. [more…]

What does Americano taste like? The answer is almost self-evident—the taste of Americano comes from the coffee beans. Americano is simple to make, favoring convenience, speed, and a free, easygoing style. Compared with espresso, Americano has a relatively lighter, more refreshing mouthfeel and can better restore the coffee beans' original flavor. So Americano is basically available at every coffee shop [more…]

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…]

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…]

Front Street Coffee has noticed that quite a few friends are still stuck on the question of "should you add water first or espresso first when making an Americano?" Because every time Front Street Coffee serves an Americano, there's always someone who asks: "The most authentic way to make an Americano should be to pour the espresso first and then the water, but why do most Americanos nowadays have the water poured first and the espresso after? [more…]

When making coffee, the coffee-to-water ratio is the first brewing factor we need to determine. So what is the standard coffee-to-water ratio? The answer is: the golden ratio is 1:18, meaning every 1g of coffee corresponds to 18ml of water. This ratio was derived by the American Coffee Association through surveys and extensive practice. But [more…]

The floral, citrus, and berry notes of Yirgacheffe often only come through clearly and with layering when the beans enter the dripper at the right time. Brew too soon after roasting, and the cup may show sharp notes and unstable acidity; leave them too long, and the aroma gradually narrows. When choosing, besides looking at the origin and flavor description, also check the roast date, [more…]

The coffee-to-water ratio is a very important parameter in pour-over coffee. Put simply, with a fixed amount of coffee grounds, there is an amount of water that is just right to bring out the aroma of the coffee to the fullest. Therefore, learning to find the correct coffee-to-water ratio is also an important part of learning to brew coffee. What is the coffee-to-water ratio? [more…]

The moka pot is an icon of Italian coffee culture and one of the most famous coffee brewing devices in the world. Its iconic design, ease of use, and widespread availability make it a staple in many coffee lovers' collections. Although not everyone has the money or the space at home [more…]

The charm of pour-over coffee lies in the ability to adjust various subtle parameters and tweak the extraction variables at different stages to achieve a cup with the flavor and mouthfeel you enjoy. Front Street Coffee believes that the coffee-to-water ratio is a very important parameter affecting pour-over coffee. Mastering the coffee-to-water ratio not only makes the extraction more stable but also allows the flavor to present more [more…]

I don't know under what circumstances everyone first learned about pour-over coffee. For Front Street, it was one day when I walked into a café and saw the barista pouring water in circles over the coffee grounds in the dripper, and then getting a cup of rich, aromatic black coffee. I found it absolutely fascinating, and so I fell under the spell of pour-over coffee. What does pour-over coffee mean? [more…]