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Italian Latte Art Hand Gestures Illustrated: How Beginners Can Start Learning from Scratch
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Italian Latte Art Hand Gestures Illustrated: How Beginners Can Start Learning from Scratch

Professional coffee knowledge exchange for more coffee bean information, please follow Coffee Workshop (WeChat public account cafe_style) Latte Coffee How many types of latte art are there? The simplest coffee art pattern - Heart Many friends who love coffee usually only focus on the taste and aroma when drinking coffee, but food emphasizes appearance

Jun 18, 2024 · By FrontStreet Coffee · 98 reads · #latte #types #art #you can #materials and #tools #basic #hand gestures #demonstration #professional
How Does Coffee Machine Water Temperature Affect Extraction? How is Crema and Oils Formed? Do Oils Affect Flow Rate?
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How Does Coffee Machine Water Temperature Affect Extraction? How is Crema and Oils Formed? Do Oils Affect Flow Rate?

When FrontStreet Coffee mentions espresso extraction, the parameters emphasized are typically grind size, ratio, time, and pressure, with coffee machine water temperature rarely mentioned. This doesn't mean that the extraction water temperature of coffee machines is unimportant, but rather because many coffee machines' boiler water temperatures cannot be easily adjusted, so we directly use the water temperature

Jun 17, 2024 · By FrontStreet Coffee · 33 reads · #coffee extraction #espresso #crema #water temperature #coffee oils
Can Pour-Over Coffee Use Blended Coffee Beans? What is Espresso Blend? Blend Formulas for Espresso Cold Brew
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Can Pour-Over Coffee Use Blended Coffee Beans? What is Espresso Blend? Blend Formulas for Espresso Cold Brew

The specialty coffee concept introduced by Erna Knutsen has not only made people around the world pay attention to coffee quality, but also start to appreciate the regional flavors of coffee growing origins! Therefore, these coffees from single origins that showcase regional flavors are what we call "single origin coffee." Although the preparation methods for coffee

Jun 17, 2024 · By FrontStreet Coffee · 23 reads · #pour-over coffee #blended coffee beans #espresso blend #cold brew #single origin coffee
How to Distinguish Between Latte and Cappuccino? Are There Differences Between Cappuccino Cups and Latte Cups?
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How to Distinguish Between Latte and Cappuccino? Are There Differences Between Cappuccino Cups and Latte Cups?

For more professional coffee knowledge and coffee bean information, please follow Coffee Workshop (WeChat official account: cafe_style). Perhaps what you're drinking isn't actually a cappuccino? Do you truly understand the meaning of cappuccino? Whether you walk into an ordinary coffee shop or a specialty coffee shop, LATTE and CA will definitely be on the menu

Jun 17, 2024 · By FrontStreet Coffee · 184 reads · #latte #cappuccino #how to #distinguish #cups #differences #professional #coffee
Why Can't You Detect Floral Notes in Coffee? What Are the Floral Flavors in Coffee?
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Why Can't You Detect Floral Notes in Coffee? What Are the Floral Flavors in Coffee?

Whenever FrontStreet Coffee brews coffee beans with prominent floral and fruity aromas, the floral fragrance immediately rushes into the nostrils from the grinding stage. Sometimes delicate, sometimes rich, it offers a sweet and tart fruitiness upon tasting, leaving one feeling refreshed and uplifted. However, precisely because these floral characteristics not only signify exceptional bean quality,

Jun 16, 2024 · By FrontStreet Coffee · 30 reads · #coffee #floral notes #coffee aroma #coffee tasting #FrontStreet Coffee
Why Does Drip Bag Coffee Taste Weak and Bland? What's the Difference Between Pour-Over and Drip Bag Coffee?
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Why Does Drip Bag Coffee Taste Weak and Bland? What's the Difference Between Pour-Over and Drip Bag Coffee?

Although pour-over coffee can produce a fuller-flavored brew, for many people, the tedious and complicated process is not something they would endure just for taste. As a result, some choose to sacrifice a bit of coffee flavor for the convenience and speed of drip bag coffee. Because drip bag coffee...

Jun 15, 2024 · By FrontStreet Coffee · 36 reads · #drip bag coffee #pour-over coffee #coffee brewing methods #coffee flavor differences
Can You Brew Coffee Freely with High-Quality Beans? Why Does Pour-Over Coffee Emphasize Water Pouring? What's the Difference Between Large and Small Water Flow?
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Can You Brew Coffee Freely with High-Quality Beans? Why Does Pour-Over Coffee Emphasize Water Pouring? What's the Difference Between Large and Small Water Flow?

To enhance communication with customers and friends, most coffee shops prepare pour-over coffee openly on-site. This has led to some misunderstanding about the barista's focused water pouring technique. This is because there's a saying in the industry: as long as the beans are good, the coffee will taste good regardless of how it's brewed.

Jun 14, 2024 · By FrontStreet Coffee · 36 reads · #Coffee brewing #Pour-over coffee #Coffee beans #Water pouring technique #Coffee extraction
Why Rinse the Grinder Before Brewing Coffee? How to Clean a Coffee Grinder? Will Not Rinsing the Grinder Cause Off-Flavors in Pour-Over Coffee?
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Why Rinse the Grinder Before Brewing Coffee? How to Clean a Coffee Grinder? Will Not Rinsing the Grinder Cause Off-Flavors in Pour-Over Coffee?

Grinder rinsing, as the name suggests, is the practice of cleaning a coffee grinder. To extend the grinder's service life, we perform regular deep cleaning to ensure that its burrs and other components remain unaffected by external contaminants that could cause issues. However, grinder rinsing...

How to Appreciate the Aftertaste of Pour-Over Coffee? Why is Espresso Crema So Aromatic? What is the Coffee Tasting Process?
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How to Appreciate the Aftertaste of Pour-Over Coffee? Why is Espresso Crema So Aromatic? What is the Coffee Tasting Process?

We evaluate coffee from multiple perspectives: aroma, mouthfeel, flavor, aftertaste, and more. In fact, this applies not only to coffee but also to other beverages like tea and wine. However, many coffee enthusiasts tend to focus primarily on aroma and flavor perception, completely overlooking the aftertaste experience, unaware that aftertaste plays a crucial role in the overall coffee appreciation.

Introduction to Elida, Don Pepe, and Luisito Estates: 2024 BOP Best Producer Award Winners
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Introduction to Elida, Don Pepe, and Luisito Estates: 2024 BOP Best Producer Award Winners

Panamanian coffee enjoys exceptional recognition in the global coffee market, not only for its renowned Geisha variety but also thanks to the Specialty Coffee Association of Panama (SCAP), which designs and organizes the BOP (Best of Panama) competition. Since 199

How to Make Traditional Mocha Coffee? What's the Difference Between Latte and Mokha? Should Hot Mocha Be Latte Art?
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How to Make Traditional Mocha Coffee? What's the Difference Between Latte and Mokha? Should Hot Mocha Be Latte Art?

Recently, more friends have been visiting FrontStreet Coffee's stores to inquire about mocha coffee. Unfortunately, mocha coffee has been removed from FrontStreet Coffee's menu, leaving many friends disappointed. "If you can't buy it outside, why not make it yourself?" Most friends embrace this mindset and return home

Pour-Over Coffee Fundamentals: Mastering Multi-Stage Brewing for Enhanced Flavor Complexity
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Pour-Over Coffee Fundamentals: Mastering Multi-Stage Brewing for Enhanced Flavor Complexity

It's often said that while there are countless brewing methods, multi-stage brewing reigns supreme. As you explore pour-over coffee, you may have wondered: everyone emphasizes that multi-stage extraction can enhance the coffee's complexity, but what specific flavors are actually extracted during each stage of water pouring?

What are the Grind Value and Color Value of Coffee Beans? How to Determine the Roast Level of Coffee? Why Does Coffee Have Acidity?
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What are the Grind Value and Color Value of Coffee Beans? How to Determine the Roast Level of Coffee? Why Does Coffee Have Acidity?

The flavors exhibited by coffee primarily originate from its genetics (variety), growing environment, and processing methods used! Once the beans go through these stages, they establish their unique flavor characteristics, and then it's just waiting for the roaster's craftsmanship to transform them into a "delicious dish"! The roast level...

Why Does Coffee Latte Art Get Blurry? These Details You Absolutely Cannot Ignore When Creating Designs on Milk Coffees Like Lattes, Flat Whites, and Cappuccinos!
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Why Does Coffee Latte Art Get Blurry? These Details You Absolutely Cannot Ignore When Creating Designs on Milk Coffees Like Lattes, Flat Whites, and Cappuccinos!

To be honest, many times our latte art patterns don't look good not because of poor technique, but because various issues hold us back, preventing us from creating beautiful latte art! For example, as FrontStreet Coffee mentioned in the previous article - overly hard espresso crema! Besides this, there are many other factors that affect the quality of your latte art.

Jun 10, 2024 · By FrontStreet Coffee · 40 reads · #coffee latte art #latte art blurry #milk coffee #espresso techniques #FrontStreet Coffee
Ethiopia | Exploring Sidamo Coffee Regions: Guji and Hamauch Coffee
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Ethiopia | Exploring Sidamo Coffee Regions: Guji and Hamauch Coffee

African coffee commands exceptional prestige in the global coffee market, with Ethiopia standing as the universally acknowledged birthplace of coffee. As Africa's premier Arabica coffee producer, Ethiopia boasts an extraordinary coffee heritage. Situated in northeastern Africa, this landlocked nation encompasses

What Causes Clumping in Espresso Crema? Pay Attention to These Details When Extracting Espresso!
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What Causes Clumping in Espresso Crema? Pay Attention to These Details When Extracting Espresso!

The "golden armor" of espresso--Crema, is a wonderful product unique to pressurized extraction. Its presence not only provides an excellent "canvas" for coffee latte art but also makes the coffee taste richer and fuller. Of course, as FrontStreet Coffee often says, this is on the premise that the crema quality is up to standard.

Jun 10, 2024 · By FrontStreet Coffee · 42 reads · #espresso crema extraction troubleshooting coffee tips
Kenya | Introduction to Kirinyaga Coffee Processing Station Region
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Kenya | Introduction to Kirinyaga Coffee Processing Station Region

African coffee enjoys extremely high recognition in the global coffee market, as Ethiopia is widely recognized as the birthplace of coffee. Additionally, there are many outstanding coffee-producing countries, such as Ethiopia's neighboring country Kenya. Kenya is located in eastern Africa, crossed by the equator through its central region, bordering Somalia

Jun 9, 2024 · By FrontStreet Coffee · 41 reads · #Kenya coffee #Kirinyaga processing station #African coffee #Kenya coffee growing region
How to Brew with Single-Pour Technique? What to Pay Attention to in Pour-Over Coffee Brewing? Is Single-Pour One or Two-Stage Water Addition?
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How to Brew with Single-Pour Technique? What to Pay Attention to in Pour-Over Coffee Brewing? Is Single-Pour One or Two-Stage Water Addition?

Friends familiar with FrontStreet Coffee's brewing style should know that for all beginners, FrontStreet Coffee has always recommended prioritizing conservative parameters and techniques for coffee brewing, emphasizing gentleness, stability, and elegance. However, in the world of coffee enthusiasts, we can see many interesting innovative techniques that not only boldly use challenging parameters

Jun 9, 2024 · By FrontStreet Coffee · 39 reads · #pour-over coffee #single-pour technique #coffee brewing #coffee extraction methods
How to Make Lemon Slices? What's the Connection Between the Mafia and Coffee? Why is Sicily Rich in Lemons?
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How to Make Lemon Slices? What's the Connection Between the Mafia and Coffee? Why is Sicily Rich in Lemons?

Italy is not only the birthplace of espresso but also the cradle of the Mafia. And locally, there's a coffee-related dessert that has become associated with the Mafia! Because it's easy to make, delicious, and refreshing, it once became the Mafia's favorite dessert - the Lemon Slice! The connection between lemon slices and the Mafia

Jun 9, 2024 · By FrontStreet Coffee · 35 reads · #lemon slices #mafia #coffee #sicily #italian dessert
How to Prepare Coffee Brewing Water? How to Use Baking Soda and Magnesium Sulfate in Coffee? Why Can't Espresso Machines Use Tap Water?
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How to Prepare Coffee Brewing Water? How to Use Baking Soda and Magnesium Sulfate in Coffee? Why Can't Espresso Machines Use Tap Water?

In the coffee making process, colorless and odorless water serves as the solvent! Because coffee extraction requires it to bring out the flavor substances hidden in the coffee. The deeper you delve into coffee brewing, the more you realize the importance of water. As we often see on the internet...