As everyone knows!! In espresso coffee, the combination of milk and coffee has an extremely rich variety of ways to be enjoyed. Just by slightly changing the method or parameters, milk and coffee alone can be made in countless ways. The well-known ones include latte, cappuccino, flat white, piccolo, cortado, macchiato, and so on and so forth. And on the other hand, [more…]

What is the correct way to drink Americano? Front Street Coffee's baristas are occasionally asked such tricky questions by some customers, and every time this happens, Front Street tells them that as long as you savor it with care and find it tasty, that's enough. In fact, Front Street knows he is asking whether Front Street has a set of standard norms for drinking coffee, but Front Street believes that one should not be bound by conventions in [more…]

After you've made cold brew coffee, don't rush to drink it straight—though it's already quite refreshing on its own, cold brew is actually a highly versatile base. It has low bitterness, plenty of sweetness, and clean flavors, so it pairs well with anything. With just a little effort, you can whip up an entire summer drink menu. This article rounds up 6 ways to drink cold brew, from simple [more…]

For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow: Front Street Coffee (Frontsteet Coffee). Each region has its own way of drinking coffee, and because some regional coffee-drinking methods are quite representative, a kind of local culture has emerged, just like Turkish coffee and Italian coffee. And speaking of [more…]

As a classic representative of Italian coffee, the charm of cappuccino lies in the golden ratio of espresso, steamed milk, and milk foam. But do you know the difference between a dry cappuccino and a wet cappuccino? The former has thick milk foam and a prominent coffee flavor, while the latter is mostly milk with a softer mouthfeel, similar to a latte. This article will start with the origin and naming of cappuccino, explain in detail its ratio variations and flavor characteristics, and share the correct way to taste it along with key points for making milk foam. Whether you are a strong-flavor drinker who prefers an intense coffee taste or a beginner who likes a light, milky flavor, you can find the cup that suits you. Front Street Coffee has also selected beans suitable for making cappuccino for you, helping you recreate an authentic Italian flavor at home. [more…]

Espresso is surely familiar to everyone; the coffee base for many milk-based coffee drinks is made by extracting espresso under pressure from an espresso machine and then adding milk. Many beginners have also asked Front Street Coffee (FrontStreet Coffee) whether espresso can be drunk directly. [more…]

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…]

Open your phone, and you'll often see a cup of dark drink in some celebrity paparazzi photos—that's the legendary Americano. Some curious friends might ask: is Americano black coffee? Yes, Americano is a type of black coffee, and aside from milk coffee, Americano is the most popular [more…]

The standard espresso ratio is 1:2—a single shot uses 9g of grounds to yield 18g of liquid, and a double shot uses 18g of grounds to yield 36g of liquid. When actually pulling a shot, fine-tune based on this brew ratio and the taste. The grind size for espresso is also adjusted by referencing this extraction time: if it runs fast, grind finer; if it runs slow, grind coarser, until the extraction time matches. [more…]

"How do you drink espresso?" - It has to be downed in one gulp! Don't think this is a joke—espresso really is meant to be downed in one gulp! Many friends may find espresso very bitter the first time they try it, but gradually, you'll come to sense the rich aroma and full-bodied depth of espresso's original flavor—something other cof [more…]

The reason home-brewed American coffee tastes good often doesn't depend solely on the bean's origin and flavor description, but also on what stage it's in. Freshly roasted beans need to release carbon dioxide, while leaving them too long causes them to gradually lose aroma. When buying beans, check the roast date clearly; when drinking them, arrange your rhythm according to their changes—often this matters more than simply chasing "the fresher [more…]

For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow our WeChat official account: FrontStreet Coffee. Cold brew coffee has always been very popular. On hot summer days, when people come into the shop, many of them choose a cold brew coffee. Take a sip of cold brew—the icy coffee feels clean and smooth in the mouth. [more…]

In recent years, a type of iced milk coffee called Dirty has become increasingly popular. The warm, rich espresso on top blends with the sweet, delicious cold milk, creating a unique mouthfeel of alternating hot and cold. Its photogenic good looks are an added bonus, and many cafés have added it to their regular menus. What is Dirty coffee? [more…]

For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow our WeChat official account: Front Street Coffee (FrontStreet Coffee). Espresso originated in Italy, derived from the Italian word "Express," meaning "pressed out, pushed out." Through the boiler of an Italian coffee machine [more…]

For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow: Front Street Coffee (Frontsteet Coffee) What is the correct way to drink Americano? Front Street's baristas are occasionally asked such tricky questions by some customers, and every time this happens, Front Street tells them, just taste it with your heart and it's good if you enjoy it. Actually, front [more…]

Although you can drink coffee however you like, doing so can easily cause you to miss out on some of its distinctive flavors. The character of a coffee lies not only in its taste but also in the experience it brings when you drink it—just like a Dirty. If you stir it before drinking, it is almost no different from [more…]

In the first few days after an espresso blend is roasted, the beans are still releasing carbon dioxide. If you pull a shot during this time, the puck is easily disturbed by the gas; the crema may look thick and rich, but the sip can taste loose and the aroma isn't fully focused. Planning together around the roast date, the expected opening date, and daily usage is often better than simply chasing freshly roasted beans [more…]

For blended coffee beans, you can start by looking at the roast level. With a lighter roast, the cup often retains brighter aromas and a lighter mouthfeel; as the roast deepens, notes like nuts, cocoa, and caramel become more prominent, and the sip carries more weight. First decide whether you prefer something crisp or rich, then look at specific bean options—your choices will have more direction. [more…]

For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow: Front Street Coffee (Frontsteet Coffee) Espresso has always been known as the "soul of coffee"! However, because Espresso has a rich mouthfeel and strong flavor, it is often hard for people to accept. But once [more…]

Although most people come to Front Street Coffee for pour-over coffee, quite a few are also willing to drink espresso-based coffee. As we all know, espresso is the foundation of various Italian-style drinks—including Americano, latte, cappuccino, flat white, mocha, and so on. According to Front Street Coffee, espresso is called "espresso" by foreigners, [more…]