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In the article 'Why Is Latte Coffee So Popular?', FrontStreet Coffee mentioned that since coffee art was discovered and spread, the sales of milk-based coffees have soared. The so-called coffee art is the technique of using milk foam to draw various patterns on the surface of coffee. But did you know that actually coffee
Because pressurized extraction is quite special, to make a delicious espresso, in addition to finding the right extraction parameters such as grind size, time, ratio, and water temperature, we also need to perform some additional preparation steps. These additional preparation steps are simply what we do to the coffee before attaching the portafilter to the coffee machine
Recently, while FrontStreet Coffee was chatting with friends about iced pour-over coffee, he noticed that most coffee shops use regular ice cubes for cooling. Each time, when reaching the last few sips, the iced coffee always becomes room temperature, and the taste is no longer as rich as when it first started, even with a somewhat watery texture. So, he quietly mentioned to FrontStreet Coffee
As is well known, when coffee beans are ground into powder, the increased surface area exposed to air leads to rapid loss of flavor compounds. Essentially, the flavor shelf life shortens to about half of that before grinding, meaning the coffee must be consumed within a shorter timeframe, otherwise the flavor compounds in the coffee grounds will be completely depleted.
During the roasting process, coffee beans produce a significant amount of carbon dioxide due to chemical reactions within the beans. These gases accumulate inside the beans due to pressure. While carbon dioxide doesn't directly affect the coffee's flavor, excessive amounts can hinder extraction and reduce the quality of your brewed coffee.
For professional coffee knowledge exchange and more coffee bean information, please follow Coffee Workshop (WeChat public account: cafe_style). Cold Brew Coffee, also known as cold drip coffee, ice brewed coffee, or cold brewed coffee, is made by directly placing ground coffee powder into room temperature water, extracting it through immersion.
Friends who frequently drink pour-over coffee certainly pay attention to the coffee varieties they consume. Beyond origin and processing methods, the bean variety is a crucial factor in determining flavor profiles. In the variety information section, you'll occasionally encounter coffee variety names that resemble mysterious codes. Unlike conventional varieties such as Typica or Geisha...
After experiencing the "passionate" baptism of summer, many friends have become fascinated with light roast coffee that boasts floral and fruity notes. Because light roast coffee retains more acidic compounds, the resulting iced coffee has a richer juiciness, making it more suitable as a comfort during this hot summer. But soon, some friends discovered that their own
For most people, coffee dosage is a relatively fixed parameter. After all, it doesn't need to change based on the roast level of coffee beans, so under normal circumstances, we always use a fixed dosage for brewing. However, if sometimes we suddenly need to increase the dosage for brewing, then
To this day, espresso coffee has developed into a fairly large system. Just the milk coffee options within this system offer a very wide selection. Traditional options include latte, cappuccino, piccolo, while newer options include flat white, Dirty. However, no matter how it develops, latte still remains firmly seated in every coffee shop's
与其他特色咖啡相比，康宝蓝在咖啡馆菜单上的出现极为罕见。称之为咖啡界的"小众产品"毫不夸张。也正因为如此，康宝蓝独特的饮用方式并未广泛流传。许多人在初次接触康宝蓝时，会遵循阿芙佳朵的形式
Sometimes, being unable to taste flavors in coffee may not mean you haven't grasped its essence. It could also be due to certain brewing factors that prevent flavors from having adequate room to express themselves, making their presence too weak and thus difficult to perceive. So today, FrontStreet Coffee will share what factors might hinder your ability to perceive coffee flavors.
It's widely known that espresso is crowned with a beautiful golden layer of crema. This crema is not only a distinctive feature of pressurized extraction but also a significant contributor to enhancing the aroma and flavor of espresso. However, many people have likely encountered this topic online: "Espresso crema is a
Brazil holds an important position in the global coffee market as the world's largest coffee producer and exporter, accounting for one-third of the world's coffee exports. Brazil is a South American country and the largest nation in South America, with a strong industrial base and highly developed agriculture. According to historical records,
Question: What can you do with such a strangely shaped fruit? Cantonese people: You can make soup with it! If you're used to paying attention to the packaging information of coffee beans, you've probably seen "bergamot" mentioned in the flavor descriptions. It's not a fruit we commonly see in markets, and many people (including FrontStreet Coffee) have never
Even after reading countless books, there are always some obscure facts that are often overlooked. We call these "cold knowledge" or trivia. Today, FrontStreet Coffee will share some coffee trivia with you! Spain has no Spanish Latte Spanish Latte (Spanish La
It's not hard to notice that in most coffee shops or coffee chain brands, pour-over coffee is generally more expensive than espresso-based coffee. Common pour-over prices range from 30-50 yuan, with some even reaching 100 yuan or higher. Meanwhile, espresso-based drinks like lattes, flat whites, and Americanos consistently remain
Weak! Weak! Weak! Weak! Weak! Attention! That's not a frog croaking, but rather the exclamation from someone who has just tasted a coffee as weak as water. Of course, FrontStreet Coffee doesn't rule out the possibility that this might be some single person's reaction. Coffee that tastes either too strong or too weak is a very common phenomenon, not just for beginners who are just starting out.
African coffee enjoys high recognition in the global coffee market, as the African nation Ethiopia is widely recognized as the birthplace of coffee. Additionally, there are many outstanding coffee-producing countries, such as Kenya, Ethiopia's neighboring country. Although Kenya borders Ethiopia, the birthplace of coffee, Kenya's coffee industry
Powder-to-water ratio and powder-to-liquid ratio are different measurement units used in coffee brewing. Due to their similar names, many beginners tend to confuse them, which in turn leads to deviations in the extracted coffee's flavor. Therefore, FrontStreet Coffee is here today to share once again the differences between powder-to-liquid ratio and powder-to-water ratio. Let's first discuss
