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Coffee grind size is a very frustrating factor. Many of the problems that friends encounter when brewing are caused by inaccurate grinding. For the grinding degree of hand-brewed coffee, Front Street recommends using a No. 20 (0.85mm) standard sieve for calibration, with a pass rate of 80% (10g of coffee powder can be used
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With the miniaturization of some high-performance coffee machines, their positioning attributes for home use have become more and more obvious, and many friends have also entered the pit of Italian coffee. Therefore, Front Street would like to share some common problems when making espresso at home. 1. Purchase coffee powder. Some friends think that the machine is the most important when making Italian coffee. A good machine can
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Low-caffeine hand brewing does not mean that the flavor is weak. The key is to control the amount of coffee beans used in each cup, the cup size and the drinking time. The caffeine content of ordinary Arabica beans will be affected by the variety, origin and roasting, but the difference may not be enough to alone determine the quality of a cup. If you want to reduce your intake, you can start with a small dose of hand shake, and at the same time
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For more knowledge about specialty coffee, please follow the WeChat public account: FrontStreet Coffee If you want to extract a delicious cup of espresso, you cannot do without the right coffee beans, the right amount of powder, ratio, time, grinding degree, water temperature and pressure. Although it is currently very popular to use
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A pot of moka pot coffee can be a rich pick-me-up before going out, a soft milk coffee on the breakfast table, or a hot drink to share with friends on the weekend. If you want a more obvious oily feeling on the surface, the beans usually need to have good soluble content, sufficient body, and a medium to medium-depth roast.
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On various social platforms, we can often see pictures like this: a coffee lover raised his head and drank a cup of espresso in one gulp. After frowning for a moment, he showed an intoxicated expression as if he had tasted delicious food in the world. Many friends were infected by the emotions of the enthusiasts in the video, so they would
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The coffee brewed by a moka pot is usually more concentrated than hand brewing and less stressful than an espresso machine, so the same pot can correspond to different moments in life. If you need black coffee to wake you up in the morning, if you want to have milk with your breakfast, or if you want to have a slow drink in the afternoon, you can start with the degree of roasting. Light roast, medium roast and dark roast are not flavors
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When describing the flavor of coffee, Front Street found that many people like to use the word "roasted sweet potato", "This xx smells like roasted sweet potato", "xx coffee brewed like this has the aroma of sweet potato", "This cup of coffee is very sweet in the mouth, like carrots"... Why is there a food that can't be found on the flavor wheel at all?
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"Burned! Burnt! Burnt! Burnt! Bitter! Bitter! Bitter! Bitter!" Friends often report that the coffee they make with a Moka pot tastes either burnt or bitter, and it does not achieve the mellow, rich, balanced and soft taste. So today Front Street is going to share what causes the burnt and bitter taste, and what we should do
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A cup of Yirgacheffe can be a light floral fragrance in a hand brew in the morning, or an American style with citrus sweetness in a commuter cup. It can also turn into a refreshing juice after adding ice. When buying, channel isn't just about price and convenience, it's about access to fresh roasts, proper grinds, and clear brewing recommendations.
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Low-caffeine hand brewing not only depends on the name of the beans, but also on the drinking time, the amount of powder in a single serving, and the concentration in the cup. If you plan to reduce your intake, you can prioritize looking for caffeine or decaf labels on the packaging and plan flavors based on the time of day. The refreshing and sweet beans are suitable for drinking slowly, and the lighter concentration is suitable for brewing.
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The charm of cold brew coffee lies in its cool, mild taste and longer drinking time. It can be put into a tumbler to accompany breakfast on the commute, or added to sparkling water in the afternoon to turn it into a refreshing, fruity drink. When picking beans, instead of just focusing on the word "cold brew", you should first imagine when you will drink this cup of coffee.
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SOE is a concentrate made from coffee beans from a single origin or batch, and the flavor in the cup is often more discernible than common blends. Dark roasting can push the nuts, cocoa and caramel side more obviously, while light roasting can easily retain the floral aroma, fruit acid and tea feeling. The choice that truly suits you should start with how you drink every day, rather than just looking at
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The medium-light roast Yirgacheffe is suitable for drinking coffee more relaxedly: it has a floral and fruity aroma after being brewed with hot water, and has a clear acidity in the mouth, and the sweetness does not disappear quickly after cooling. It is not only suitable for quiet drinking, but also can be used for breakfast, office, iced drinks and chatting with friends. The key is to adjust it according to the current time and mood.
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Putting medium-dark roasted coffee beans into a Moka pot usually brings a fuller aroma and a longer aftertaste, and flavors such as nuts, cocoa, and caramel are also easier to feel. For those who like a strong taste but don’t want the sourness to be too prominent, this direction makes it easier to create a pleasant drinking experience. However, the same
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Someone once said that there is no difference between hot American medicine and Chinese medicine when it comes to suffering. If you insist on finding a difference, it is that Chinese medicine can be covered by medical insurance, but hot American medicine has to pay for it yourself. In essence, both iced American and hot American are black coffee diluted with Italian espresso, but everyone’s impression of hot American is different.
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Floral aroma does not belong to only one kind of coffee beans, nor is it suitable for only one brewing method. There may be light aromas like jasmine, orange blossom, osmanthus or white flowers in the cup, or it may be intertwined with berries, citrus and tea. Depending on whether you want a quiet drink, a quick pick-me-up, or iced coffee that day, the floral aroma will be presented differently.
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SOE and Dirty can be said to be the two biggest internet celebrities in the coffee industry. In recent years, many coffee shops have launched SOE and Dirty, which are made from single-origin beans. Front Street has also encountered many customers who asked as soon as they entered the door: "Can you use SOE to make dirty food?" Front Street was also very curious about this.
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We all know that brewed coffee will naturally cool down over time, but in addition, its taste will also undergo irreversible changes during this process. For example, the original fragrant and tangy aroma has disappeared, dark roasted coffee has become less smooth, and medium-light roasted coffee has a more prominent sourness, and even produces unpleasant taste.
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On various social platforms, we can often see pictures like this: a coffee lover raised his head and drank a cup of espresso in one gulp. After frowning for a moment, he showed an intoxicated expression as if he had tasted delicious food in the world. Many friends were infected by the emotions of the enthusiasts in the video, so they would
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