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The pour-over kettle, as an essential tool for brewing coffee, is like a swordsman's trusted blade. Choosing a kettle is like choosing a sword—the right coffee kettle can appropriately reduce the difficulty of water control during brewing. Therefore, selecting a suitable pour-over coffee kettle is crucial, especially for beginners, as it can make it easier to brew your desired coffee.
When you walk into a coffee shop and order an Americano, what bean options are available? Today's mainstream espresso coffee shops typically offer two types of beans: blends or Single Origin Espresso (SOE). So what's the difference between these two types of beans when made into espresso? Let's first explore traditional Italian espresso, which is what we commonly know as...
Take a large ice cup from the refrigerator, add three ice cubes, fill it with water to 80% full, extract a shot of espresso and pour it in - that's how FrontStreet Coffee's barista prepares an iced americano when a customer places an order. The purpose of adding ice and water to espresso is to dilute the concentration, making the coffee more palatable.
Many people's first encounter with coffee might be trying a latte recommended by a friend. Upon that first sip, they discover: "Hmm, it's not as bitter as I expected? There's even a hint of milky sweetness? Delicious!" This experience sparks curiosity about coffee, leading them to explore the world of coffee and become utterly captivated. So what exactly makes latte coffee so special?
For newcomers to espresso-based coffee drinks, facing Long Black and Lungo—two black coffees with similar-sounding names—can be quite confusing. What exactly are these beverages, and how do they relate to Americano coffee? (From left to right: Lungo)
There are countless pour-over methods, and in many pour-over scenarios, many people prefer to lift the filter cup when the timer reaches the designated time, calling this action 'flow termination.' So, under what circumstances do we take this action? As shown in the figure below, the substances extracted from coffee by water typically follow the sequence of sour, sweet, then bitter. However, in pour-over coffee...
Autumn has arrived! The first cup of milk tea has been finished! How can the weather still be so hot! Since summer isn't over yet, let's continue exploring a recent popular topic: For iced pour-over coffee, should you add ice before or after pouring? What effects does pouring over ice have? The cooling in iced pour-over comes from the ice, but unfortunately, iced pour-over
To ensure consistent quality, most baristas start their day by adjusting espresso parameters. However, when it comes to the first espresso shot of the day—whether to drink it or discard it—professionals hold differing opinions. Some believe it should be discarded because the first shot doesn't taste good and offers little reference value, while others...
Coffee lovers who have purchased drip coffee at FrontStreet Coffee may know that selecting a coffee bean to be made into drip coffee requires waiting for a while, because FrontStreet Coffee grinds and prepares it fresh on the spot. Many customers wonder why FrontStreet Coffee prefers to make it fresh, even if it means making customers wait, rather than keeping some drip coffee packs ready for purchase, which would be more convenient and quick than buying from supermarket shelves.
When ordering pour-over coffee at cafes today, you might find that eight out of ten coffee beans feature acidic flavors. However, there are still many "ascetic" coffee enthusiasts who exclusively prefer bitter coffee. What exactly is the charm of bitter coffee? Why do many seasoned coffee aficionados remain devoted to bitter coffee despite the current widespread pursuit of acidic coffee? Where does coffee bitterness originate from?
The latte art culture originated in Europe, using steamed milk foam to create patterns on espresso. It represents the highest artistic expression in the entire espresso-making process, earning the name "latte art." Therefore, coffee latte art can be considered an exclusive feature of coffee with milk
As an authoritative coffee flavor guide, the flavor wheel allows newcomers to quickly categorize coffee flavors when used properly. After mastering it and combining with practice, understanding coffee flavors becomes virtually certain. Of course, it's essential to understand the coffee flavor wheel in the correct way. Therefore
Modern technology is becoming increasingly advanced, and coffee has also entered the realm of automation. Automatic milk frothing and automatic latte art have frequently made headlines in recent years. This raises the question: can coffee types that are full of ritual, like pour-over coffee, be replaced by machines? With a spirit of exploration, FrontStreet Coffee borrowed from next door late at night
SOE and Dirty coffee have become two major trends in the coffee world. In recent years, many coffee shops have successively launched SOE and Dirty coffee made with single origin beans. FrontStreet Coffee has also encountered many customers who walk in and ask: "Can you make Dirty coffee with SOE here?" Regarding this, FrontStreet Coffee is also quite curious about
Hot summer days call for iced coffee that's both refreshing and energizing! Have you ever tried making cold brew coffee using blends (mixing two or more types of beans)? Today, FrontStreet Coffee will open the door to a new world of cold brew coffee beans for you~ The Characteristics of Cold Brew Coffee The biggest difference between cold brew coffee and hot coffee lies in
Recently, FrontStreet Coffee shared a method on how to achieve a beautiful coffee bed during brewing. Some newcomers to coffee brewing have privately messaged FrontStreet Coffee asking, "Should the circular pouring motion also be used for cone-shaped filters?" and "What should be noted when pouring with cone-shaped filters?" To accommodate those who are new to pour-over coffee and unfamiliar with various filter types
With the improvement in Yunnan coffee bean quality, most specialty coffee shop menus have added Yunnan bean options, generally referred to as Yunnan small beans. This naturally raises curiosity: what kind of coffee is called small bean coffee? What exactly is Yunnan small bean coffee? What defines small bean coffee? Small
People have always been accustomed to comparing flat whites with lattes. Hey! Have you forgotten about the classic cappuccino? In this article, we'll bring out these three coffee drinks for a comprehensive comparison! "Latte" comes from the Italian word for milk, and when combined with Italian espresso...
One day, when FrontStreet Coffee's baristas were brewing a pot of iced pour-over and hot pour-over coffee respectively, a customer asked: "Why did one of you wet the filter paper while the other started brewing directly without wetting it?" Is wetting the filter paper a necessary step before brewing? If not, when exactly do you need to wet the filter paper? To find out the answers, read on as FrontStreet Coffee explores the science behind this brewing technique.
One day, when a FrontStreet Coffee barista was brewing a pot of iced pour-over and hot pour-over coffee respectively, a customer asked: "Why did one of you wet the filter paper, while the other started brewing directly without wetting it?" Is wetting the filter paper a necessary step before brewing? If not, when should you wet the filter paper? Stay tuned to find out.
