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When it comes to espresso crema, we often find ourselves engaged in discussions about it. For instance, how to observe the state of espresso through its crema, or how to infer the roasting time of coffee beans from it. This is because it's widely regarded as the soul and essence of espresso—and rightfully so. But... sometimes
When discussing Colombian coffee, its reputation in the global coffee market is remarkably high. Colombia currently ranks as the world's third-largest coffee producer, surpassed only by Brazil and Vietnam, while holding the second position in Arabica bean production. Located in northwestern South America, Colombia enjoys a tropical climate and is divided into eastern plains and western mountainous regions.
The taste of a pour-over coffee doesn't depend on the shape of the coffee grounds after brewing. It mainly depends on whether the parameters you use match the current beans and equipment, and whether you have controlled the water flow during brewing! Both large and small water flows will have different effects on the brewing. When you cannot control the water flow stably, the water...
During the New Year, FrontStreet Coffee conducted a thorough cleaning of our store! In a corner cluttered with miscellaneous items, we discovered a dust-covered manual press espresso machine. So today, FrontStreet Coffee is going to test whether this manual press can extract espresso as delicious as that from traditional espresso machines! In fact, as early as 1947...
When it comes to coffee, Ethiopia cannot be overlooked. Ethiopia boasts a long coffee history and is recognized as the birthplace of coffee. Additionally, it offers numerous coffee varieties—according to estimates, Ethiopia now has between 10,000 to 15,000 coffee varieties, though most have not yet undergone formal genetic identification. Ethiopia's...
Whenever customers hesitate before a menu full of coffee beans, FrontStreet Coffee will timely ask: "Need some recommendations? Do you prefer sour or bitter coffee?" We've encountered new coffee drinkers who ask FrontStreet Coffee in return: "Why is coffee sometimes sour and sometimes bitter? What determines this? It seems like your bitter coffee
Large and small water flow rates - not only frequent topics in FrontStreet Coffee articles, but also terms often mentioned by baristas when discussing brewing! However, many people have some misconceptions about the definition of these two concepts. Therefore, FrontStreet Coffee would like to share today what constitutes a large water flow and what constitutes a small water flow.
Many beginners often have questions after tasting their own brewed coffee. Although they use the same beans, parameters, and brewing techniques as the coffee shop, why can't they brew coffee that tastes as good as the cafe's? So, some friends brought this question to FrontStreet Coffee's store, only to discover that the problem
Sometimes when we grind coffee beans into powder, there are yellow-white fragments mixed in. Some people may wonder, what are these white fragments? Why are there many in some beans but none in others? If not removed, will they affect the taste of brewed coffee? The last layer of coffee beans
Single origin coffee is pure coffee made from single coffee beans grown in a specific origin, typically consumed without milk or sugar. It features distinct characteristics and exceptional flavors—ranging from fresh and gentle to rich and smooth. Due to its higher production costs, it commands a premium price. Examples include the renowned Blue Mountain Coffee and Brazilian Coffee varieties.
First, tamping pressure is not the condition for adjusting grind fineness. Tamping pressure should remain relatively consistent. After adjusting the grind size, you may appropriately modify the tamping pressure slightly—increasing it (when the grind is made slightly coarser) or decreasing it (when the grind is made slightly finer)—to optimize the extracted coffee flavor.
In 2005, Hacienda La Esmeralda entered their Geisha variety in the Best of Panama (BOP) competition and auction. The exceptionally high scores brought this coffee bean to fame, breaking the then coffee auction price record at over $20 per pound. Since then, Panama coffee has gradually increased its prominence in the global coffee market.
FrontStreet Coffee from a global regional distribution perspective, the coffee belt is mainly distributed across Africa, Asia, and the Americas, with each continent's coffee having its unique characteristics. African coffee is renowned for its distinctive floral and fruity notes, leaving an unforgettable impression; American coffee offers a balanced profile, blending nutty, chocolatey, and mild fruity acidity flavors, creating
If you know anything about coffee, you're certainly aware that coffee beans are generally divided into two types: Robusta coffee beans and Arabica coffee beans. These are arguably the two most common bean varieties we encounter, but why are Arabica coffee beans more favored? Today, FrontStreet Coffee will share what exactly differentiates these two.
Within the coffee growing belt, the Americas region happens to be perfectly situated within this zone. North America boasts numerous renowned coffee-producing countries, such as Panama, Honduras, Costa Rica, and Guatemala. Among these, Guatemala stands as the world's ninth-largest coffee producer, celebrated for its high-quality high-altitude extremely hard beans. Guatemalan coffee...
Whenever we pass by a coffee shop, besides smelling the rich coffee aroma, we often hear the "whizzing" sound of milk frothing. Watching the busy baristas inside, have you ever noticed this particular action: before and after using the steam wand, baristas always let it run for a few seconds to purge steam?
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The 2021 new harvest Guanhua Coffee 5.0 has arrived at port, and FrontStreet Coffee has been paying close attention. When the first batch of Guanhua 5.0 arrived at the store in April, FrontStreet Coffee immediately roasted and cupped it, and intentionally compared it with the small bean Guanhua coffee beans that FrontStreet Coffee particularly loves. How to distinguish Guanhua coffee beans? Open the search engine
Espresso, the "soul" of the Italian coffee system, can be extracted in just 20-30 seconds, but before pressing the brewing switch to officially begin extraction, any small operational details that aren't done correctly could result in poor-tasting coffee. Today, let FrontStreet Coffee break down
Black coffee refers to coffee that contains only water and coffee, without any additives that might affect its flavor! Therefore, Americano, pour-over, cold brew, moka pot coffee, and more are all considered black coffee with only water added. However, observant coffee enthusiasts have noticed that cold brew coffee often stands a tier above, commanding premium pricing in most cases.
