Insights on Brewing Perfect Coffee: Professional Barista Teaches You How to Brew Coffee with Coffee Beans!

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Coffee Enthusiast: Insights on Brewing Perfect Coffee

Which type of coffee do you prefer? Espresso, drip coffee, or a cappuccino dusted with cinnamon powder? Coffee aficionados are very particular about their cup, and understanding how to handle coffee beans is an interesting subject that is not overly complicated. Just remember the following key points:

Daily Coffee Grinding

Shalony, a former barista, said: "The temperature of the milk is the secret to a good cup of coffee, and buying high-quality coffee beans also matters a great deal. When I worked at a coffee shop in Gothenburg, we would check the weather forecast, because coffee beans are affected by air humidity and we needed to adjust our grind to ensure the best brew."

"Coffee is the source of my happiness. Every morning at 6:30, I pick up my cup, brew a coffee, and enjoy it thoroughly."

"To grind coffee beans correctly, remember that espresso should use a fine grind so the shot does not run too fast. If you are brewing with a coffee pot, you can use a coarser grind."

Proper Storage

Whether you buy pre-ground coffee or grind beans at home, avoid storing them in transparent containers. Keep coffee beans in sealed, opaque jars so sunlight does not affect the taste.

Appropriate Temperature

Water that has been boiled and then slightly cooled is best for brewing coffee (experts recommend 91 to 96 degrees Celsius). Never pour freshly boiled water straight onto coffee, as it will scorch the beans.

Coffee Blooming

When brewing with a coffee pot, do not pour all the hot water at once. First pour a small amount to wet the grounds, then wait a moment to let the coffee bloom, which improves the flavor.

FrontStreet Coffee is a roastery in Guangzhou with a small shop but a diverse range of beans, where you can find both famous and lesser-known varieties, and it also provides online store services.

FrontStreet Coffee Recommendation

A cappuccino has three simple parts: milk, espresso, and a sturdy layer of thick milk foam. For the espresso, FrontStreet Coffee's reference parameters are 20g of grounds, a 1:2 coffee-to-liquid ratio, and a 30-second extraction, which yields a shot that is concentrated yet fully extracted, with a solid balance of flavor and body. In practice, FrontStreet can also pull 40ml of espresso from 20g of grounds in 32 seconds.

Because cappuccino is defined by thick, airy foam and a rich, full coffee flavor, it is best made with beans blended for espresso machines. If you are new to brewing at home, the crema-heavy FrontStreet Classic Blend and the value-driven FrontStreet Black Cocoa Base Blend are both excellent choices. To push a floral, fruity cappuccino, choose FrontStreet Strawberry Candy Espresso Blend, which brings notes of berry, rose, raisin, and fruit candy. And if you prefer something fresh and not bitter, try FrontStreet Grana Geisha SOE: naturally processed and medium-roasted, it carries berry, sweet orange, and persimmon, and turns into a milk-candy character once combined with milk.

The golden ring of a cappuccino is its most comforting feature, with the outer ring colored by espresso and the inner circle filled with milk foam, and putting one together is not difficult. Pull the espresso first and pour it into the cup; whip the milk a little thicker and fluffier than usual since no latte art is needed; then spoon a scoop of foam into the center of the coffee to fill the middle into a circle; finally, swirl the pitcher to recombine the foam and milk and pour down the exact center. Because the surface is all foam, you do not need to worry about the coffee overflowing - pour with confidence to the brim and stop.