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For professional coffee knowledge exchange and more coffee bean information, please follow Coffee Workshop (WeChat official account: cafe_style). When mentioning Ethiopia's Sidamo region, many people are quite familiar with the Guji region. The Guji Hambella-produced 'Horse Champion' coffee beans are well-known to everyone. Since 2017, Hambella
What are the differences between Panama Hacienda La Esmeralda Auction Geisha and Blue Label Geisha? For more professional coffee knowledge and coffee bean information, please follow Coffee Workshop (WeChat official account: cafe_style). Panama Hacienda La Esmeralda has always been a myth in the coffee world. Its status in the coffee industry is comparable to that in the wine world
La Esmeralda from Panama can be regarded as one of the top-tier estates in the specialty coffee field, renowned throughout the coffee world. FrontStreet Coffee believes that whether it's their role as the discoverer and promoter of Geisha flavor or their numerous achievements in breaking auction records, these accomplishments have contributed to La Esmeralda's current success. Ge
Compact, simple, and affordable—these three advantages have made the Moka pot an essential coffee appliance for many households. Recently, FrontStreet Coffee has received numerous questions about a highly debated topic: when brewing Moka pot coffee, should you use hot water or cold water? As we all know,
Crema, this layer of golden foam, besides being a distinctive symbol of pressurized coffee, can sometimes help us identify problems. Many friends often encounter situations where extracted espresso has little or no crema. As we all know, the main component of crema is carbon dioxide
Many of us have faced the situation of preparing to brew coffee only to discover we're out of filter paper! Just a couple of days ago, FrontStreet Coffee was almost caught in a "crisis" of running out of filter paper due to carelessness. Fortunately, FrontStreet Coffee's regular experiments had stocked plenty of other filters, which helped avoid the embarrassment of not being able to make pour-over coffee. But if you don't have...
In the article "Can You Brew Coffee Longer to Make It Stronger?", FrontStreet Coffee mentioned that if we want to make espresso more concentrated when ordering, we can ask the owner to add an extra shot. However, FrontStreet Coffee recently discovered that many customers still have an outdated understanding of what a shot means.
For professional coffee knowledge and more coffee bean information, please follow Coffee Workshop (WeChat official account: cafe_style). Many people want to make that rich and delicious espresso-style coffee at home, but they're deterred by the complex operation and expensive cost of espresso machines, so they turn their attention elsewhere
For professional coffee knowledge exchange and more coffee bean information, please follow Coffee Workshop (WeChat official account: cafe_style). Advantages of Moka pots: affordable price, convenient to use. Disadvantages: water must be boiled to the point of boiling, and boiling water can easily extract unnecessary bitter substances from coffee. Remember to clean it immediately after each use.
It's common knowledge that coffee contains caffeine! Consuming an appropriate amount of caffeine helps with alertness, but excessive intake can affect your health. The general recommendation for adults is to limit caffeine intake to no more than 400mg, which is equivalent to approximately 5 cups of pour-over coffee (calculated with 15g of coffee grounds per cup). In other words, caffeine limits your coffee consumption.
Yirgacheffe Guodingding Origin: Ethiopia Region: Yirgacheffe Processing: Washed Variety: Heirloom Altitude: 2000m Roast Level: Medium-Light According to SCA recommended pour-over coffee ratio: 15g coffee grounds with 90-91°C hot water 225ml, water-to-coffee ratio 1:15. Flavor profile: floral
For professional coffee knowledge and more coffee bean information, please follow Coffee Workshop (WeChat official account: cafe_style). Colombia Cauca El Paraiso Region: Cauca Altitude: 2050 meters Processing Method: Anaerobic Natural Grade: SUPREMO
Colombian coffee and Brazilian coffee have always been typical examples of American coffee characteristics, but they differ from each other. Colombian coffee boasts rich aromas of nuts and chocolate, creating an exquisite taste through its balanced bright acidity and sweetness. So how does Colombian coffee develop these rich flavors?
We know that coffee beans that are too fresh do not produce good flavor when brewed, typically showing as a lack of coffee flavor, thin taste, and a dry sensation that causes throat discomfort. That's why experienced coffee enthusiasts first check the roasting date when they receive coffee beans. If the beans are very close to the roasting date,
"Did you change the beans? This Americano seems..." Many baristas feel somewhat uneasy when they hear this sentence, fearing that the customer might follow up with negative descriptions like "too bitter," "too astringent," or "unpleasant to drink." They tentatively ask if there's any problem, until they hear
In 2004, Hacienda La Esmeralda entered their Geisha variety in the Best of Panama (BOP) competition and auction. With its exquisite floral aromas, jasmine and peach-like notes, Geisha won the championship and broke the coffee auction price record at that time. Since then, the fame of the Geisha variety has grown exponentially, establishing itself as one of the world's most prized coffee varieties with its distinctive and elegant flavor profile.
A laboratory-like apparatus paired with a halogen or alcohol lamp reveals dancing bubbles in hot water through the flickering flame. As coffee grounds are added, a refreshing aroma fills the air. The rapidly cooling liquid returns with deep coloration, and a small sip reveals a rounded, balanced flavor. Compared to other brewing
Ethiopian coffees have always been renowned for their rich floral and fruity aromas and vibrant, bright fruit acidity, which differs from traditional coffee's mellow flavor profile, making them a top choice for many entering the world of specialty coffee. So why do Ethiopian coffees have fruity flavors? First, coffee flavor and quality both originate from the coffee's
The quality of coffee beans is primarily determined by the content of precursor substances that transform into aromatic compounds during roasting. As coffee is a plant, besides variety and processing methods, the growing environment significantly impacts coffee quality. Among various factors (latitude, climate, soil), altitude plays a crucial role in determining coffee flavor and overall quality.
When we mention "milk coffee," FrontStreet Coffee believes most people envision various combinations made with espresso and milk. After all, espresso-based milk coffees have a long history and have become deeply ingrained in our minds due to their widespread popularity. However, milk coffee isn't limited to just
