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Introduction to Brazilian Coffee Beans: Flavor Characteristics of Brazilian Cerrado and Brazilian Queen Coffee
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Introduction to Brazilian Coffee Beans: Flavor Characteristics of Brazilian Cerrado and Brazilian Queen Coffee

Follow Coffee Review (WeChat official account vdailycom) to discover wonderful cafes and open your own small shop. Introduction to Brazilian Coffee Beans Brazilian coffee beans refer to all coffee beans grown in Brazil. Except for Santos, most Brazilian beans are affordable and high-quality coffees. They can be used for large-scale production of blended coffee beans, mostly

Dec 8, 2024 · By FrontStreet Coffee · 79 reads · #Brazil #coffee beans #introduction #characteristics
Why is SOE Latte Popular? Are SOE Americanos Good? Is SOE Single-Origin Coffee?
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Why is SOE Latte Popular? Are SOE Americanos Good? Is SOE Single-Origin Coffee?

In recent years, many coffee shops have introduced SOE coffee. Even many friends who visit FrontStreet Coffee's store immediately ask if they have SOE available. So FrontStreet Coffee would like to briefly analyze why SOE has become so popular. SOE (Single Origin Espresso) is single-origin espresso coffee, simply put, it's espresso made from coffee beans that come from a single region, farm, or even a specific lot.

Dec 8, 2024 · By FrontStreet Coffee · 44 reads · #SOE coffee #single-origin espresso #FrontStreet Coffee
Single Origin Coffee Bean from Sidamo Region: What are the Characteristics and Taste of Natural Process Guji 8.0 Coffee?
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Single Origin Coffee Bean from Sidamo Region: What are the Characteristics and Taste of Natural Process Guji 8.0 Coffee?

For professional coffee knowledge exchange and more coffee bean information, please follow Coffee Workshop (WeChat official account: cafe_style). FrontStreet Coffee - Introduction to Ethiopian Sidamo Natural Process. Single origin natural process coffee flavor is often a rather vague description, considered the elegant fragrance by those who enjoy this coffee flavor, while also being described by those who don't prefer this flavor as

Why Does Indonesian Mandheling Coffee Have Herbal Notes? An Introduction to Sumatran Lintong Mandheling
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Why Does Indonesian Mandheling Coffee Have Herbal Notes? An Introduction to Sumatran Lintong Mandheling

On FrontStreet Coffee's bean menu, the darkest roasted coffee beans come from Indonesia's Mandheling coffee. It's widely popular for its distinctive spice aroma, herbal, caramel, and cocoa flavors. Consequently, many people ask where the special herbal flavor in Mandheling coffee comes from. First and foremost, this is certainly inseparable from the coffee beans themselves

Precautions for Using Espresso Machines! What Are the Essential Factors Before Espresso Extraction? Why Should You Run Water Before Espresso Extraction?
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Precautions for Using Espresso Machines! What Are the Essential Factors Before Espresso Extraction? Why Should You Run Water Before Espresso Extraction?

While the process of making espresso may seem quite simple, there are actually numerous details to pay attention to during operation! This is a phrase that FrontStreet Coffee often mentions. Indeed, this includes how to distribute coffee grounds evenly when dosing, how to apply even pressure when tamping, or how to froth a proper portion of milk

Dec 7, 2024 · By FrontStreet Coffee · 34 reads · #espresso machine #espresso extraction #coffee brewing #FrontStreet Coffee
Why Does Coffee Taste Salty? What Causes Salty Flavor in Brewed Coffee? What Are the Signs of Under-Extracted Coffee?
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Why Does Coffee Taste Salty? What Causes Salty Flavor in Brewed Coffee? What Are the Signs of Under-Extracted Coffee?

Sour, sweet, and bitter are the three most common flavors we taste in a cup of coffee. Since these three flavors are crucial to the composition of coffee, many articles often focus on these tastes. However, coffee actually contains another hidden flavor beyond these three--saltiness. Coffee

Dec 7, 2024 · By FrontStreet Coffee · 33 reads · #coffee taste #salty coffee #coffee extraction #brewing methods #coffee flavors
What to Do When Coffee Puck Sticks to Coffee Machine? What's the Purpose of Pressure Relief Function? Why Do Espresso Machines Explode?
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What to Do When Coffee Puck Sticks to Coffee Machine? What's the Purpose of Pressure Relief Function? Why Do Espresso Machines Explode?

Have you ever encountered this situation? After extracting espresso, we remove the portafilter and tap it on the knock box, but there's no sound of the coffee puck falling as expected. Looking back, we discover that the puck has adhered to the coffee machine's group head. In the coffee community, such an occurrence...

Dec 7, 2024 · By FrontStreet Coffee · 34 reads · #espresso machine #coffee puck #pressure relief #machine explosion #maintenance
Is Freshly Ground Hand-Drip Blue Mountain Flavor Coffee Black Coffee? What Machine is Suitable for Brewing Authentic Blue Mountain Coffee Beans?
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Is Freshly Ground Hand-Drip Blue Mountain Flavor Coffee Black Coffee? What Machine is Suitable for Brewing Authentic Blue Mountain Coffee Beans?

Professional coffee knowledge exchange: For more coffee bean information, please follow Coffee Workshop (WeChat public account: cafe_style). Blue Mountain Blue Mountain is located in Jamaica, an island nation in the West Indies of Central and South America. It is a mountain range that spans across Jamaica's capital and Port Antonio, with its main peak reaching an altitude of 2,256 meters, making it the Caribbean

Dec 7, 2024 · By FrontStreet Coffee · 130 reads · #Blue Mountain #coffee #suitable #what #who drinks #a cup #price
The Difference Between Blue Mountain Coffee and American Coffee | Which Country Produces Authentic Blue Mountain Coffee Beans
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The Difference Between Blue Mountain Coffee and American Coffee | Which Country Produces Authentic Blue Mountain Coffee Beans

What's the difference between Blue Mountain coffee and American coffee? In this article, we'll explore this question by first understanding what defines American coffee and Blue Mountain coffee. American coffee is made by diluting espresso shot with water, so its flavor depends on the characteristics of the espresso used.

What Flavors Do Different Processing Methods Produce in Ethiopian Yirgacheffe? Introduction to Washed Kochere and Natural Red Cherry Coffee Beans
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What Flavors Do Different Processing Methods Produce in Ethiopian Yirgacheffe? Introduction to Washed Kochere and Natural Red Cherry Coffee Beans

When it comes to African coffee, many people think of Ethiopia, as the country is widely recognized as the birthplace of Arabica coffee. Particularly the Yirgacheffe region, where coffee is celebrated for its uniquely elegant floral notes and bright, refreshing fruit acidity that captivates countless coffee enthusiasts.

Yirgacheffe Kochere Coffee Bean Flavor Profile Story Characteristics - Washed Yirgacheffe Coffee Pour-over Parameters Sharing
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Yirgacheffe Kochere Coffee Bean Flavor Profile Story Characteristics - Washed Yirgacheffe Coffee Pour-over Parameters Sharing

For professional coffee knowledge exchange and more coffee bean information, please follow Coffee Workshop (WeChat public account: cafe_style). Today, our editor will share the roast profile of washed Yirgacheffe Kochere. To showcase the unique characteristics of this bean, FrontStreet Coffee's roaster has created three different roast profiles for comparison. Kochere

Dec 5, 2024 · By FrontStreet Coffee · 142 reads · #Yirgacheffe #Kochere #washed #roast #profile #sharing
Tanzania Coffee Bean Varieties Introduction Flavor Description Growing Environment
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Tanzania Coffee Bean Varieties Introduction Flavor Description Growing Environment

For professional barista exchanges, please follow Coffee Workshop (WeChat official account: cafe_style) Tanzania Kilimanjaro Peaberry【Country】: Tanzania【Grade】: Peaberry PB【Region】: Northern Highlands Kilimanjaro Volcanic Region【Altitude】: 13

Why Do Few People Drink Espresso in Coffee Shops? How Strong Is Espresso Concentration?
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Why Do Few People Drink Espresso in Coffee Shops? How Strong Is Espresso Concentration?

Recently, a friend visited FrontStreet Coffee whenever feeling drowsy and ordered an espresso. After drinking it in one go, their brow furrowed, then they took a sip of water, quietly waiting for the bitterness to fade. Soon they were fully revived, unable to resist exclaiming: "Ah~ it really wakes you up, but this stuff is so bitter!"

Dec 5, 2024 · By FrontStreet Coffee · 32 reads · #espresso #coffee shop #caffeine #coffee concentration #strong coffee #FrontStreet Coffee
What are the characteristics of Geisha from Panama's 90+ Estates? Introduction to 90+Eleta Geisha from Volcán Region
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What are the characteristics of Geisha from Panama's 90+ Estates? Introduction to 90+Eleta Geisha from Volcán Region

When it comes to the most popular coffee varieties, many people think of Geisha, especially Geisha grown in Panama. That's why FrontStreet Coffee's bean list includes multiple Geisha coffees from Panama, and one of them particularly catches attention: the 90+Eleta. Many

Is Pre-infusion Necessary for Coffee? What is Espresso Pre-infusion Extraction? How to Perform Pre-infusion?
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Is Pre-infusion Necessary for Coffee? What is Espresso Pre-infusion Extraction? How to Perform Pre-infusion?

Typically, when extracting espresso, we use the machine's default pressure of 9bar for continuous extraction without interruption. However, as people's pursuit and research of coffee have evolved, a completely new espresso extraction method has emerged in recent years--that is 'pre-infusion'. The so-called pre-infusion

Where Do Coffee Flavors Come From? What Berries Are Referenced in Pour-Over Coffee Flavors? Are Berries the Same as Berries?
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Where Do Coffee Flavors Come From? What Berries Are Referenced in Pour-Over Coffee Flavors? Are Berries the Same as Berries?

Whether it's "tropical fruits" or "white floral notes," in coffee, these all belong to general terms for specific categories of flavors. There are many such general terms, so today, FrontStreet Coffee will share another term that often appears in coffee flavor descriptions--"berries." Compared to tropical fruits, the description "berry" is

Dec 4, 2024 · By FrontStreet Coffee · 26 reads · #coffee flavor #pour-over coffee #berry notes #fruit flavors #coffee tasting
What Does Flow Restriction Mean in Pour-Over Coffee? What's the Purpose of Flow Restriction in Drip Coffee? What's the Difference Between Coffee-to-Water Ratio and Coffee-to-Brewed-Liquid Ratio?
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What Does Flow Restriction Mean in Pour-Over Coffee? What's the Purpose of Flow Restriction in Drip Coffee? What's the Difference Between Coffee-to-Water Ratio and Coffee-to-Brewed-Liquid Ratio?

In the coffee brewing process, the practice of removing the filter cup while there's still liquid that hasn't fully permeated through is what we call "flow restriction." Since flow restriction removes the final portion of coffee liquid, and many coffee enthusiasts believe that bitterness comes from this final portion, this technique has become

Dec 3, 2024 · By FrontStreet Coffee · 31 reads · #pour-over coffee #flow restriction #drip coffee #coffee brewing #coffee ratios
The Difference Between Coffee Filters Is Bigger Than You Think! Which is Better: Bleached or Unbleached Coffee Filters? What Are the Best Coffee Filter Brands?
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The Difference Between Coffee Filters Is Bigger Than You Think! Which is Better: Bleached or Unbleached Coffee Filters? What Are the Best Coffee Filter Brands?

It's well known that a coffee filter is an essential filtration tool, as it single-handedly handles the "critical task" of separating coffee grounds. However, precisely because of this significant responsibility, most people only focus on its filtering capabilities. In reality, though, coffee filters, much like coffee drippers, come in various styles and materials.

How is Coffee Latte Art Made? Why Are Coffee Latte Art Patterns Too Small? How to Froth Milk for Italian Latte Art?
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How is Coffee Latte Art Made? Why Are Coffee Latte Art Patterns Too Small? How to Froth Milk for Italian Latte Art?

Although latte art doesn't emphasize beauty in size, a full pattern clearly has more visual impact. Therefore, when many bloggers teach latte art, they emphasize not only centering the pattern but also making it as large as possible, meaning full and well-developed. This is also a challenge that many beginners face—their latte art

Dec 3, 2024 · By FrontStreet Coffee · 44 reads · #coffee latte art #milk frothing #espresso #coffee patterns #barista techniques
What Are the Different Uses of Filter Paper? Does Cold Brew Coffee Need Filtering? Can You Use Filter Paper with a Moka Pot? How to Filter Coffee Grounds?
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What Are the Different Uses of Filter Paper? Does Cold Brew Coffee Need Filtering? Can You Use Filter Paper with a Moka Pot? How to Filter Coffee Grounds?

Yesterday, FrontStreet Coffee shared that the differences between filter papers are as significant as the differences between humans and chimpanzees. Since the topic was filter paper, many friends in the comments section asked about other questions regarding filter paper. For example: "Besides pour-over coffee, what other uses does filter paper have?" and "Can you use filter paper with a mocha pot?"

Dec 3, 2024 · By FrontStreet Coffee · 31 reads · #filter paper #cold brew coffee #moka pot #coffee filtration #coffee grounds