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Kenyan Coffee Beans | Introduction to SL28, SL34 Varieties from Thika Region Assalia K72 Coffee Beans
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Kenyan Coffee Beans | Introduction to SL28, SL34 Varieties from Thika Region Assalia K72 Coffee Beans

When it comes to coffee, it is cultivated across multiple countries on every continent worldwide. Africa, in particular, represents one of the most significant components of the global coffee landscape. Beyond being universally recognized as the birthplace of coffee with Ethiopia hosting the origin of coffee cultivation, many other African nations also grow coffee, including Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, and more. Among these, Kenya stands out as one of Africa's most distinguished

Feb 26, 2024 · By FrontStreet Coffee · 33 reads · #Kenyan coffee beans #SL28 #SL34 #Thika region #Assalia #K72 processing #African coffee
Single Origin, Blends, SOE? Which Beans Make the Best Milk-Based Espresso? How to Make Latte Coffee?
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Single Origin, Blends, SOE? Which Beans Make the Best Milk-Based Espresso? How to Make Latte Coffee?

As one of the most popular coffee varieties, latte is not only the highest-selling product in countless coffee shops but also the first espresso experience for many enthusiasts at home. Regarding latte preparation, FrontStreet Coffee often receives various questions, with 'how to choose coffee beans' being the most frequently asked. In this article, FrontStreet Coffee will teach everyone how

Feb 26, 2024 · By FrontStreet Coffee · 24 reads · #coffee beans #espresso #latte #single origin #coffee blends #SOE #milk coffee #coffee brewing
How to Extract Juicy Qualities in Pour-Over Coffee? What is Juiciness? How to Adjust the Extraction Framework?
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How to Extract Juicy Qualities in Pour-Over Coffee? What is Juiciness? How to Adjust the Extraction Framework?

In many articles written by FrontStreet Coffee, there's always an alluring coffee descriptor that appears from time to time: "juiciness." Many friends are curious about this description: "Shouldn't coffee flavors be more concrete descriptions? What does juiciness mean?" What exactly does juiciness taste like? Actually, juiciness

Feb 26, 2024 · By FrontStreet Coffee · 33 reads · #pour-over coffee #coffee extraction #juicy qualities #coffee brewing #coffee flavors
Colombian Coffee Beans|Introduction to Huila Region Divisoria Estate Sidra Coffee Beans
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Colombian Coffee Beans|Introduction to Huila Region Divisoria Estate Sidra Coffee Beans

When it comes to coffee, Colombia cannot be overlooked. As the third-largest coffee producer in the world after Brazil and Vietnam, Colombia is also the world's largest exporter of Arabica coffee beans. Its elegant geographical and climatic conditions enable Colombia to produce high-quality coffee. Located in northern South America

What Equipment Do You Need for Pour-Over Coffee? How to Choose Pour-Over Kettles, Drippers, and Scales
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What Equipment Do You Need for Pour-Over Coffee? How to Choose Pour-Over Kettles, Drippers, and Scales

Once you experience the wonderful taste of pour-over coffee, it's easy to become completely hooked! Most people are first introduced to pour-over coffee through baristas at coffee shops or friends who make it for them. Over time, coffee made by others can no longer satisfy your needs. Therefore, most people

Essential Coffee Terminology Every Beginner Must Know! What are By-pass, Crema, Geisha, and Guanhua?
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Essential Coffee Terminology Every Beginner Must Know! What are By-pass, Crema, Geisha, and Guanhua?

Logically speaking, every industry has unified terminology for specific things, which we describe as "professional terminology"! Of course, coffee is no exception. Many baristas or friends use these terms effortlessly in conversation, but once we don't understand their meanings, we can feel left out of the discussion.

Geisha Coffee Beans: A Late-Blooming Variety with Exceptional Quality - Origin, Grading, and Hacienda La Esmeralda Example
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Geisha Coffee Beans: A Late-Blooming Variety with Exceptional Quality - Origin, Grading, and Hacienda La Esmeralda Example

For more professional coffee knowledge and coffee bean information, please follow Coffee Workshop (WeChat public account: cafe_style). FrontStreet Coffee - Introduction to Geisha Coffee: Geisha is a coffee bean variety originally from Ethiopia. In recent years, Geisha has gained significant recognition by helping competitors win championships in various international coffee competitions, earning it a reputation for excellence in the specialty coffee world.

Feb 25, 2024 · By FrontStreet Coffee · 93 reads · #coffee beans #geisha #late blooming #variety #coffee #origin #grade #emerald #estate
How to Make Cold Brew Coffee, How to Make Cold Brew Without a Refrigerator, and How Long Cold Brew Can Be Stored at Room Temperature
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How to Make Cold Brew Coffee, How to Make Cold Brew Without a Refrigerator, and How Long Cold Brew Can Be Stored at Room Temperature

For more professional coffee knowledge and coffee bean information, please follow Coffee Workshop (WeChat public account cafe_style). It may sound cliché, but this summer has been incredibly hot! There are many ways to combat the scorching summer, and in the coffee world, the best solution is undoubtedly cold brew coffee, which has been incredibly popular in recent years.

Feb 24, 2024 · By FrontStreet Coffee · 155 reads · #cold brew #coffee #how #make #without #refrigerator #room #temperature #professional
Ethiopian Coffee Beans | Red Label Gold Label Goré Gesha Gesha Village Coffee Bean Grading Varieties Introduction
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Ethiopian Coffee Beans | Red Label Gold Label Goré Gesha Gesha Village Coffee Bean Grading Varieties Introduction

When it comes to Gesha, many people think of Panama. After all, the Gesha variety used to be unpopular among farmers due to its fragile nature, complicated cultivation process, and need for long-term care. It wasn't until 2005 that Hacienda La Esmeralda used the Gesha variety to participate in the Best of Panama (BOP) competition and auction, winning first place with outstanding results

What Pre-Opening Checks Do Coffee Shops Do Besides Calibrating Espresso? Do Latte and Cold Brew Also Need Taste Testing?
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What Pre-Opening Checks Do Coffee Shops Do Besides Calibrating Espresso? Do Latte and Cold Brew Also Need Taste Testing?

Coffee shops conduct "morning checks" before opening daily. As the name suggests, the main work involves testing the flavor of coffee to be sold that day. If deviations are detected compared to yesterday's coffee, such as the presence of off-flavors, corrections will be made. When coffee flavor testing

An Article to Help You Understand the Origins of Espresso on the Coffee Shop Menu! What Are the Differences Between the Origins of Latte, Cappuccino, and Flat White?
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An Article to Help You Understand the Origins of Espresso on the Coffee Shop Menu! What Are the Differences Between the Origins of Latte, Cappuccino, and Flat White?

Coffee shop menus always offer a rich variety of options. Just in the espresso category alone, there are dozens of different named products. Many friends may already understand what kind of coffee these are through tasting. However, when it comes to their origins, most people are still not very familiar! Therefore, FrontStreet Coffee

Feb 24, 2024 · By FrontStreet Coffee · 37 reads · #espresso #latte #cappuccino #flat white #coffee origins #coffee shop menu #FrontStreet Coffee
What Techniques Matter in Coffee Brewing? Are Coffee Beans More Important Than Extraction Methods?
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What Techniques Matter in Coffee Brewing? Are Coffee Beans More Important Than Extraction Methods?

Thanks to the development of self-media platforms, learning various brewing techniques has become incredibly easy today. From illustrated tutorials to video explanations, all types of educational content are available, providing countless beginners with accessible entry points into the world of coffee. However, as these "quick-tutorial" resources continue to proliferate, many novices

Feb 23, 2024 · By FrontStreet Coffee · 21 reads · #coffee brewing techniques #extraction methods #coffee beans
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What is "Flat Red," the creative coffee from Ukraine? How is it made?

Since coffee culture has exploded in wave after wave, many coffee shops have been working tirelessly to develop the next viral drink. We've witnessed the soaring popularity of Frappuccinos, Flat Whites, and Dirty coffees, but it seems no one is talking about a light red coffee beverage? Today, let FrontStreet Coffee discuss this with everyone

Feb 23, 2024 · By FrontStreet Coffee · 31 reads · #Flat Red #Ukraine coffee #creative coffee drinks #coffee brewing methods
Papua New Guinea Coffee Beans | Introduction to Paradise Bird Coffee Beans from Sigri Estate in Western Highlands Region
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Papua New Guinea Coffee Beans | Introduction to Paradise Bird Coffee Beans from Sigri Estate in Western Highlands Region

When it comes to coffee, many people think of Blue Mountain coffee, famous for its low production and high price. However, in Oceania, there is a country that produces coffee beans known as the "Little Blue Mountain" - Papua New Guinea. Located east of Indonesia in the southwestern Pacific Ocean, Papua New Guinea is part of the Melanesian Islands and consists of 6

Why does hand-drip coffee bloom like a hamburger that rises and then collapses? Is this normal?
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Why does hand-drip coffee bloom like a hamburger that rises and then collapses? Is this normal?

Blooming, a preparatory step where a small amount of water wets the coffee grounds and waits for several dozen seconds. When the coffee grounds form a fluffy and neat "dome" as expected, we can generally determine that the coffee beans are still fresh and in an optimal tasting condition. If the coffee grounds show no intention of rising at all, or even collapse directly, the coffee

Feb 22, 2024 · By FrontStreet Coffee · 28 reads · #hand drip coffee #coffee bloom #brewing technique #coffee freshness
The Standard Ratio for Americano: How Much Water and Ice Should You Add to Iced Americano?
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The Standard Ratio for Americano: How Much Water and Ice Should You Add to Iced Americano?

Wake up in the morning, grab a glass, add some ice and water, then pour in the freshly extracted espresso—your decongesting and refreshing iced americano is ready! As most people know, adding ice and water is meant to dilute the espresso concentration, making the coffee more palatable. However, some friends might wonder about "how much ice should an americano have? How much water should"

Feb 22, 2024 · By FrontStreet Coffee · 44 reads · #americano #iced coffee #espresso #coffee ratio #barista tips
Introduction to Indonesian Coffee Regions: A Beginner's Guide to Sumatra's Mandheling Coffee Beans
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Introduction to Indonesian Coffee Regions: A Beginner's Guide to Sumatra's Mandheling Coffee Beans

Asia has numerous coffee-producing countries, including Papua New Guinea, China's Yunnan province, Indonesia, and Vietnam. Among these, Indonesia has gained fame for its Mandheling coffee. Indonesia is a Southeast Asian country that borders Papua New Guinea, East Timor, and Malaysia.

Feb 21, 2024 · By FrontStreet Coffee · 37 reads · #Indonesian coffee #Sumatra #Mandheling #coffee regions #specialty coffee
Why Is Geisha So Expensive? A Detailed Breakdown of Geisha Coffee Bean Prices! Hacienda La Esmeralda Auctions, What's the Difference with Red Label Geisha?
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Why Is Geisha So Expensive? A Detailed Breakdown of Geisha Coffee Bean Prices! Hacienda La Esmeralda Auctions, What's the Difference with Red Label Geisha?

Geisha has been making headlines in recent years. With its popularity among coffee enthusiasts, its price seems to reach a new historical high every year. Given this information, what is actually a reasonable price range for Geisha coffee beans? First, FrontStreet Coffee will explain some basic information before diving into details.

Feb 21, 2024 · By FrontStreet Coffee · 52 reads · #geisha coffee #expensive coffee #coffee prices #panama geisha #esmeralda #specialty coffee
Can You Pour Water Counterclockwise in a V60 Dripper? What Are the Features of the V60 Pour-Over Coffee Dripper?
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Can You Pour Water Counterclockwise in a V60 Dripper? What Are the Features of the V60 Pour-Over Coffee Dripper?

If you're a coffee enthusiast who's just starting to explore manual pour-over coffee and ask an experienced expert to recommend a suitable dripper for beginners, they'll most likely suggest you get a V60 dripper. Once you have the dripper in hand, it's time to start studying different brewing methods. Circular pouring is our most common stirring technique, but then someone might ask...