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After daily dedicated practice with milk frothing exercises, we believe everyone has already mastered how to prepare a perfect pitcher of milk foam. For those who haven't seen it yet, you can first check out: "FrontStreet Coffee's link" to learn the basics of milk frothing and solidify your foundation! First, we need to know that the fusion step is a particularly important part
Whenever developing an extraction framework for pour-over coffee, we always include the pre-infusion step by default. An ideal pre-infusion allows carbon dioxide to be released in an orderly manner while "awakening" the soluble substances in the coffee, making subsequent flavor extraction more stable. Since pre-infusion has such a significant impact on coffee flavor, what about other brewing methods?
Nowadays, the market offers a bewildering variety of coffee drippers with their unique designs and seller-highlighted advantages. These factors can be overwhelming for coffee beginners. V60, Kono, Origami, Melitta—does a higher price necessarily mean better quality?
What is SOE, and how does it differ from blends? In early days, espresso didn't actually have the concepts of blends and SOE, because people were using SOE at that time. When transportation was inconvenient and information was not well-developed, people could only use local coffee varieties as espresso beans, and it was precisely because they didn't pay attention to...
During the dog days of summer, with nothing but heat around us, FrontStreet Coffee doesn't want to discuss coffee origins today, nor analyze extraction theories, nor even bother with comparative experiments. Instead, let's introduce in detail the established family that has been prominent in the coffee world for years—Italian coffee. Let's explore just how extensive the entire family of Italian coffee really is~ Italian Espresso "Three...
A freshly brewed cup of black coffee consists of a small amount of flavor compounds and mostly water. To make delicious coffee, besides water temperature, water quality plays an equally crucial role. Experienced coffee enthusiasts should know that different drinking water brands contain varying components, with differences in hardness and pH levels.
Whenever FrontStreet Coffee talks with guests about Geisha coffee, everyone always first thinks of Geisha from the Panama region, and when mentioning Panama coffee, some friends even directly assume it's the Geisha variety. Why is this?Clearly, so many places around the world grow Geisha - besides Panama, there is also Ethiopia, Costa Rica...
"Would you like to try our Yunnan beans—FrontStreet Coffee 2013? These are coffee beans we cultivated in Yunnan." This is what the barista at FrontStreet Coffee suggests when customers feel overwhelmed by the extensive bean menu. Some customers' eyes light up upon hearing these are Yunnan beans, while curious customers might ask one more question: "
As a coffee brewing method popular worldwide, pour-over has become an extraction method for more and more people to explore coffee aromas. Almost every coffee enthusiast has a set of pour-over equipment at home. Whenever they have free time, they choose a favorite coffee and brew a pot. Weighing coffee beans, grinding, folding filter paper, and wetting...
Have you ever encountered this scene in a coffee shop: a taster who doesn't know the coffee bean information takes a sip after the coffee is brewed and immediately guesses the processing method, "This must be washed processed~". This is because, typically, washed processed coffee presents a distinct clean feeling with a clear taste. When using light to medium roasts, washed coffee showcases its bright acidity and delicate flavor notes.
Recently, the world-class coffee brewing championship concluded successfully, and FrontStreet Coffee noticed that many competitors used variable temperature brewing methods. Some might wonder: when using the same coffee beans with the same technique but only changing the water temperature, how can the coffee flavor change so significantly? Today, FrontStreet Coffee will take you on an exploration of variable temperature brewing.
In coffee shops, you might hear ordering phrases like "An iced Americano, give me an extra shot" or "A double espresso, please." Based on the context, it's not hard to guess that "shot" or "serving" here refers to the unit of espresso produced. But if you were asked, how much do they actually contain?
When grinding coffee beans, whether using a high-quality grinder worth tens of thousands of dollars or an entry-level one for just a hundred dollars, the appearance of fine particles is currently unavoidable. However, the amount of fines affects our brewing process, making it inconsistent. The choice of grinder can, to some extent, reduce our concerns about fines
As a beginner just starting with pour-over coffee, you're likely facing choice paralysis when confronted with an overwhelming array of coffee beans. Which country? Which processing method? Which roast level? Which type of flavor description? It can feel quite daunting. Let FrontStreet Coffee help solve this dilemma.
Spanish latte is a popular "coffee + condensed milk" beverage that everyone should be familiar with. Today, FrontStreet Coffee will explain how to make an iced Spanish latte. First, prepare a 300ml glass, condensed milk, milk, and some ice cubes. Step 1: Pour 30g of soulful condensed milk into the bottom of the glass (
Many people find pour-over coffee difficult because although they set up a brewing framework, the taste is always unsatisfactory once they start brewing. The coffee is either tasteless or over-extracted, but they can't figure out the problem after much thought. As the saying goes, details determine success or failure! If the general direction of the brewing parameters is correct,
The creation of Affogato involves pouring espresso over ice cream, where the hot coffee melts the ice cream, forming a rich foam on top. Rather than being classified as a coffee beverage, it's more accurately described as a dessert. So how exactly is an Affogato made? Let FrontStreet Coffee show you the way.
Yesterday we shared how to make cold brew coffee, so today let's challenge ourselves with making cold drip coffee! Compared to cold brew, the cold drip method is more complex and requires more effort and time. You can refer to this visual tutorial and adjust according to your own equipment and preferences~
Here it is! The highly anticipated cold brew coffee recipe has arrived!!!! Cold brew coffee, celebrated for its naturally sweet and smooth fermentation notes, often comes with a premium price tag that might make you hesitate before purchasing. But now, the method to make it yourself is here!!! It's incredibly simple! So let's dive right into this step-by-step guide with photos and illustrations
Whether yesterday's iced coffee making brought you a hint of summer coolness, today, FrontStreet Coffee will share the counterpart of iced Americano—Iced Latte!! And, the recently popular star product derived from iced latte—Dirty coffee making method, then let's enter the next
