Browse all articles and notes in the "Brewing Guides" category of FrontStreet Coffee
Since it is blending, it naturally refers to the combination of two or more coffee beans from the origin, but the same coffee beans with different roasting degrees can also be blended together. Therefore, the type referred to in blending is no longer a narrow combination of varieties, but extends to the flavor of coffee in a broad sense. Generally, 2 to 6 types of coffee are used when blending
Read more →
When talking about the representative of Chinese coffee, many people may think of Yunnan coffee, or Yunnan small grains. So what exactly is Yunnan small grains? Where can I buy authentic Yunnan small grains? Today let’s talk about this domestic product. Yunnan small grains can be understood as Arabica in coffee. Coffee cherries are smaller in size.
Read more →
The aroma of citrus and jasmine green tea makes Yirgacheffe one of the most famous specialty coffees in the world. Its soft and fruity aroma has become the unique characteristic of Yirgacheffe. The brewed taste is similar to a combination of lemon and citrus, with a light taste and rich layers. Commonly used beans as specialty coffee beans
Read more →No matter which type of hanging ear, the prerequisite for good flavor is that the coffee you buy must be fresh and just in the best tasting period of the coffee. Otherwise, no matter how delicious it is, you will not be able to truly taste a delicious coffee. Generally, experienced baristas and even baristas can tell how long the coffee has been left by the smell, but like
Read more →After tasting a certain type of hand-brewed single-origin coffee beans with rich floral and fruity aroma, many friends particularly liked it, so they asked Front Street: Is it suitable for making Italian coffee? At this time Front Street will start to analyze the characteristics of SOE ~ What is SOE? Traditionally, coffee shops use dark roasted coffee beans for blending.
Read more →Recommended for beginners - Front Street Mandheling G1 Coffee Bean Front Street Mandheling is a very special coffee. When roasted in a medium-dark color, you can taste its unique aroma of pine wood and spices, as well as an extremely mellow taste. It is a coffee bean full of country and roughness. It is suitable for beginners to practice flavor tasting and those who like strong and bitter drinks.
Read more →I don’t know if you have noticed when drinking coffee. Most of the coffee produced in Indonesia is directly named after the island where it is produced, such as Java, Sulawesi, and Sumatra. However, one famous coffee is an exception, which is Mandheling coffee from Sumatra. Why is Sumatran coffee called "Mandheling"? and
Read more →
Mandheling coffee has always been known for its unique aroma of herbs and spices, mellow taste and warm and sweet aftertaste. It has become a representative of many strong and bitter single-origin coffees, which is thought-provoking. Many friends who have never tasted it will be curious about how this unique coffee tastes. If you haven’t tasted the taste of Mandheling, it is recommended to start with the entry-level Front Street Yin
Read more →
Before Geisha coffee beans were recognized by the world, everyone was pursuing coffee with a rich and mellow style. However, after the emergence of Geisha, everyone was pursuing coffee beans with obvious floral aroma, fresh fruity taste and bright taste. The generation of Gesha flower fragrance partly depends on the variety itself, growing conditions, picking and post-processing.
Read more →
I believe that many friends first came into contact with coffee from espresso drinks, such as espresso latte with milk and espresso with water. They are deeply loved by people. Many people will be curious: Do you have to use dark roasted beans to make espresso? If you make espresso at home
Read more →FrontStreet Coffee believes that coffee itself is not high in calories, and Americano coffee does have the function of losing weight. But if you are used to adding sugar and milk to your coffee, or even adding cream or wine in fancy ways...then the calories are not that simple! For example, compare
Read more →Some people believe that oil is an indispensable part of coffee flavor, but they also express concerns about the health risks brought by these coffee oils. Today, Front Street will share with you what the oils in Italian coffee are and whether they have any impact on our health. Is "coffee beans with more oil" better?
Read more →
Many people think that espresso only tastes bitter, but in fact, as long as we choose the right coffee beans and control the extraction well, we can drink espresso with sweetness. Choose a highly sweet espresso coffee bean. From the moment the green beans are heated to the end of the roasting process, sweetness is the first flavor to develop, followed by
Read more →
In fact, there aren’t many key points in making latte. Just paying attention to a few details can make it twice as delicious! So, today Front Street will share how to make delicious latte at home just like in the store! 1. Selection of coffee beans Coffee beans are the main controller of the taste of latte. The roasting of a bean
Read more →
It is generally recommended to use coffee beans for home coffee machines, because only freshly ground and brewed can you get the best aroma of coffee, and you can also get richer oils. Nowadays, there are many brands of coffee beans, and there are countless different types for each household. Where can I buy a large bowl of cheap and delicious home-use coffee beans? home coffee
Read more →There are many types of coffee production, including coffee machine, hand brewing, Aeropress... Even if it is the same coffee beans, each production method can bring out a different flavor and taste, giving different drinks their own characteristics. Then again, since the brewing conditions of each appliance are different, the choice of coffee beans is also different.
Read more →
Espresso means "quick" in Italian, which is obtained by extraction in a short time and high pressure. Espresso originated in Italy and is regarded as one of Italy's three national treasures along with "fashion and food". The espresso coffee invented at the beginning tasted bitter and burnt, and it was not until the last century that
Read more →Do you know the differences between Latte, Cappuccino and Mocha? Standing in front of the ordering counter in a cafe, have you ever had such a question, but you didn’t dare to ask, so you had to order one at random, or always just order the same thing?
Read more →The Espresso Machine has a boiler design inside to facilitate the generation of hot water. The high-pressure hot water, which is close to boiling, is passed through finely ground, flat-packed coffee powder to produce a drink of about 30ml. It has a rich flavor and a dense layer of oil. Italian coffee on the market
Read more →
At home, we most commonly use three types of coffee machines: espresso machines, American drip coffee machines, and capsule coffee machines. The first two appear most frequently, so many people ask what coffee beans are suitable for these two machines. Let’s first talk about the characteristics and differences between these two machines. What is an espresso machine
Read more →