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The average chemical composition of raw coffee beans is as follows: water 12%, nitrogenous substances 12%, fats 12%, sugars and dextrins 10%, other non-nitrogenous substances 18%, ash 4%, tannic acid 6.7%, caffeine 1.2%, and coffee essential oil 0.1%. Of course, these data are not
Today we'll teach you how to brew pour-over coffee with a step-by-step brewing process for your reference. Let's get started right away. First, we need to determine the right water temperature for brewing. Here's a simple method: use 93°C temperature for light roast coffee beans, while for dark roast coffee
Cold brew coffee, known as Cold Brew Coffee, is made by steeping ground coffee beans in cold water for typically at least 12 hours, then extracted and filtered using professional equipment. For a richer body, the steeping time can be extended to 24-48 hours. Low temperature and long extraction time are the defining characteristics of cold brew coffee
Professional barista exchange please follow Coffee Workshop (WeChat official account cafe_style) In the early 20th century, after Italian engineers invented the steam espresso machine, it went through several evolutions and finally established the almost unshakable position of espresso in today's coffee world, from Espresso to Ristretto
Just a few days ago, a customer came to our shop to enjoy an espresso. Before leaving, they remarked, "I absolutely love your espresso! The crema is the richest I've ever seen!" Coincidentally, some friends have also asked FrontStreet Coffee how to make espresso crema richer. Today, FrontStreet Coffee is here to share our insights. Rich
Professional coffee knowledge exchange. For more coffee bean information, please follow Coffee Workshop (WeChat public account: cafe_style). 【Introduction】Espresso is a beverage made by forcing near-boiling high-pressure water through finely ground coffee. Espresso
Single shot espresso is commonly referred to as '1 shot'! A 'shot' is actually a liquor measurement unit, where 1 shot equals 1 ounce, approximately 30ml. The standard coffee grounds amount for making 1 shot of espresso is 9-11g. However, this parameter is rarely used nowadays. This is because
Professional coffee knowledge exchange. For more coffee bean information, please follow Coffee Workshop (WeChat official account: cafe_style). Espresso (in Italian) is a type of coffee with strong flavor characteristics, prepared by passing 92°C hot water through finely ground coffee under 9 bar high pressure
Similar to portafilters in espresso brewing, pour-over coffee drippers also have their optimal brewing doses. For example, a size 01 dripper typically works best with 13-20g of coffee, while a size 02 dripper requires even more. When we use amounts outside these ranges, the resulting coffee often presents challenges in extraction and flavor balance.
Yesterday, FrontStreet Coffee shared how to brew well with small amounts of coffee using V60, and then some friends left comments asking about the brewing method for the V30 dripper. Coincidentally, some friends also inquired about the differences between V30 and V60 at our store recently. So today, FrontStreet Coffee is bringing you a comprehensive comparison, while also sharing the recommended brewing methods for the V30 dripper.
Specialty coffee shops conduct both theoretical and practical assessments during barista interviews. The theoretical component tests basic coffee knowledge, while the practical component evaluates hands-on skills. While specific content may vary between coffee shops, the core requirements remain consistent across the industry.
Earlier, FrontStreet Coffee wrote an article titled "What Happens When You Use Light-Roast Coffee Beans for Espresso?" (you can click the link to preview it if you haven't read it). That article mainly covered how FrontStreet Coffee selected several light-roast coffee beans to make espresso and tested their feasibility. This article provides some new insights based on that previous piece.
Recently, some friends wanted to explore making coffee themselves. After browsing online, they asked FrontStreet Coffee about the wide price range of coffee beans—some costing around 30 yuan, others over 300 yuan. Weights also vary from 100g to 1kg, plus many intimidating technical terms that left them confused. So they came to FrontStreet Coffee for guidance on how to differentiate between these options.
Recently, Luckin first launched their jasmine series new products, followed by another brand introducing jasmine coffee. For a moment, it seemed as if these white flowers were everywhere, tantalizing people's taste buds. However, as an educational platform, FrontStreet Coffee wouldn't spend money on "blind testing" – we've always advocated the philosophy of "DIY brings abundance and satisfaction."
WushWush originates from the town of WushWush in Ethiopia's Kaffa Forest, introduced to small specialty coffee farms in Colombia for cultivation and processing 30 years ago. Like Geisha, WushWush is a landrace variety from Ethiopia. The difference lies in the fact that Wu
For more professional coffee knowledge and coffee bean information, please follow Coffee Workshop (WeChat public account: cafe_style). The mainstream third wave of specialty coffee and modern coffee shops often emphasize that they serve specialty coffee. What exactly is specialty coffee? Why do more than 90% of self-roasting shops, blooming like wildflowers
Regular readers of FrontStreet Coffee know that "Mocha" has three meanings: it refers to the Yemeni port city "Mocha Port"; the coffee variety "Mocha variety" produced from Mocha Port; and the chocolate latte "Mocha coffee" created to simulate the flavor profile of Mocha variety. Similarly, the increasingly popular "Java" in recent years also has multiple meanings, just like Mocha.
As is well known, we can often detect alcoholic flavors in coffee, such as red wine, champagne, and whiskey, which have long become common flavor expressions in coffee that we've grown accustomed to. However, friends who are not deeply familiar with coffee might wonder: "After drinking such a coffee with strong alcoholic flavors, can I still...
With the continuous development of specialty coffee, there are now conservatively estimated to be over a hundred varieties that have been distinguished and named. Have you noticed that many varieties are named with numbers, such as 74110, 74112, etc.? Today, FrontStreet Coffee will discuss with everyone about the frequent visitor to Ethiopia's Cup of Excellence: 74110
Coffee enthusiasts who frequently purchase coffee beans typically pay close attention to coffee varieties, as they are an important factor in flavor composition alongside growing region and processing methods. Among Ethiopian coffee beans, "Heirloom" has been the most common designation, though recently Ethiopia has begun seeing more varieties identified by numerical codes
