Wednesday, September 16 2026

How to Make Americano | How to Describe the Taste and Mouthfeel of Iced Americano? Can Drinking Americano Black Coffee Help You Lose Weight? How Do Beginners Choose Americano Coffee Beans?

What does Americano coffee taste like? A friend once described it to Front Street Coffee like this: "Do as you please." Americano is a product made by diluting espresso with water, so Americano is a drink that can be adjusted according to your own [more…]

Coffee Calories | Can Drinking Americano Black Coffee Help You Lose Weight? Are There Any Good-Tasting Americano Coffee Beans? 5 Beginner-Friendly Specialty Espresso Coffee Beans for Making Sweet-Tasting Americano

Front Street Coffee believes that coffee itself is not high in calories, and Americano does indeed have weight-loss benefits. But if you're in the habit of adding sugar and milk to your coffee, or even going all out with cream, alcohol, and other fancy additions... then the calorie count is no simple matter! For example, com- [more…]

Benefits of Drinking Americano Black Coffee | Is There a Big Difference Between Iced Americano and Hot Americano? Is Americano Black Coffee High in Calories? Can It Help with Weight Loss?

Coffee has become a daily necessity in everyone's life. Some people use it to stay alert, some to lose weight, and more people drink it simply out of habit. Coffee contains caffeine, which can indeed help with fat burning, but it shouldn't be used as a weight-loss tool—it's just a beverage. Americano is a type of coffee, without [more…]

Espresso Grind Size | What Factors Affect Espresso Flavor and How to Pull a Delicious Shot by Adjusting the Grind of Espresso Beans

As we all know! The condition of coffee beans and the weather are constantly changing every day, and this directly affects espresso extraction, causing the coffee's taste to vary each day due to these changes. If we want to keep the coffee consistently delicious, we have to adjust parameters to correct the coffee's flavor. And this is [more…]

How to Use an Espresso Machine | Which Espresso Blends Are Suitable for Semi-Automatic Espresso Machines? Espresso Bean Origins, Varieties, Prices, and Espresso Extraction Ratio Plans

Espresso was invented by MR. Gaggia in 1946. Gaggia further improved the piston pressure system—using spring pressure instead of manual pressing, so that the brewed coffee is topped with a layer of golden coffee crema (Crema), which is Crem [more…]

Semi-Automatic Espresso Machine Tutorial | How Should Beginners Choose Espresso Beans? Recommended Medium-Roast Coffee Beans for Espresso Machines

Compared to other coffee-making methods, espresso machines are much more demanding when it comes to coffee beans. To allow the coffee to release quickly, we need to grind the beans very fine and use high-temperature and high-pressure extraction conditions, which makes the coffee taste extremely intense—and one wrong move can turn the espresso into something utterly undrinkable. If you want to improve your espresso [more…]

SOE Single-Origin Espresso Beans | How Do Americano Coffee Flavor and Mouthfeel Compare? Can Americano Black Coffee Help with Weight Loss? How Do You Make a Delicious SOE Bean Americano?

Whenever people mention black coffee, they always think of Americano first, and many friends assume that black coffee is just Americano. In fact, black coffee refers to any coffee without sugar or milk added, and Americano is just one type within that category. Whether an Americano tastes good and how its flavor performs depends on how it is made. [more…]

Does Drinking Black Coffee Help You Lose Weight | How Many Calories Are in an Americano? What Is the Ratio of Water to Espresso in an Iced Americano? Is There a Big Difference Between Hot and Iced Americano?

The habit of having a cup of coffee every day has become part of many people's lives today, and pure black coffee, which is extremely low in calories, not only puts no burden on the body when consumed in moderation, but can also boost metabolism. However, with the rise of many flavored coffees, such as coconut milk lattes, mochas..., they have a sweet and sugary taste, and the calories they contain [more…]

Espresso Base Preparation Methods | How Many Coffee Types Can Espresso Make? Americano, Latte Coffee Flavor Characteristics, Preparation Ratios, and Extraction Parameters Introduction

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

Espresso Extraction Standards Reference | What is the brewing principle of Espresso coffee? Which espresso blend coffee beans are suitable for café service?

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…]

Espresso Coffee Beans | How Can Coffee Beginners Make Espresso at Home? A Detailed Guide to Buying and Using an Espresso Machine

For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow: Front Street Coffee (Frontsteet Coffee). Although most people come to Front Street 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, [more…]

Iced Americano Coffee Ratio | What Are the Key Points of Making Americano? What Is Sparkling Iced Americano, and What's Special About Its Flavor and Mouthfeel?

For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow our WeChat official account: Front Street Coffee (FrontStreet Coffee). Iced Americano is essentially espresso diluted with iced water. Because it is a black coffee made with only coffee beans and water, it is a 0-calorie, 0-sugar, 0-fat drink. [more…]

KOUANDJI Estate, New Caledonia, South Pacific: The Rare Legend of Bourbon Pointu Leroy Coffee Beans

In the Melanesian archipelago of the South Pacific, New Caledonia is like a vibrant oasis, hiding one of the world's rarest, most expensive, and most unusual coffees. KOUANDJI Estate is located at the foot of the mountains about 25 kilometers southeast of the capital, Nouméa, and is dedicated to reviving the region's nearly vanished coffee-growing industry. The estate cultivates "Leroy," also known as Bourbon Pointu, named for the pointed ends of its fruit. Its caffeine content is only half that of ordinary Arabica, and its yield is extremely low—even the French presidential palace must purchase it in limited quantities. Front Street Coffee has always paid attention to such niche, rare bean varieties. This article will take you deeper into the story behind its historical origins, variety characteristics, and unique flavor. [more…]

How to Make Iced Americano | Can Iced Black Coffee Help You Lose Weight? Does Iced Americano Taste Bitter? Can You Make Iced Americano at Home with a Moka Pot?

Whenever I watch Korean dramas, I always notice that when people go to a café to drink coffee or treat someone to coffee, Americano can be said to be a "veteran actor." Why does everyone love Americano so much? Perhaps for many people, Americano is not just a cup of coffee—besides its refreshing effect, it is more like a so [more…]

From Medium-Dark to Heavy Roast: How to Choose Beans for Pour-Over Dark Roast

Pour-over is not only for bright, light-roasted beans. Once the roast level reaches medium-dark or dark, coffee reveals cocoa, nut, caramel, and roasted aromas, with more weight on the palate and acidity that trends softer. As long as you choose according to the intensity you want, dark-roast pour-over can also deliver clear sweetness and a smooth texture. Pick [more…]

The Origin of Americano | What Are the Flavor and Taste Characteristics of American Black Coffee? When Should You Drink Iced Americano to Lose Weight? Which Coffees Are Suitable for Making Americano?

Whenever people mention black coffee, they always think of Americano first, and many friends assume that black coffee is just Americano. In fact, black coffee refers to any coffee without sugar or milk added, and Americano is just one type within that category. Whether an Americano tastes good and how its flavor performs depends on how it is made. [more…]

Want a full-bodied cup? Which roast level should you choose for your coffee beans?

The body of coffee comes both from the bean's origin and variety and is also closely related to the roast level. With a lighter roast, the bean's acidity, floral and fruity notes, and refreshing character tend to stand out more; as the roast deepens, nutty, cocoa, caramel, and roasted aromas gradually take center stage, and the cup feels more grounded on the palate. If you want to pick a coffee that drinks with weight [more…]