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Is Adding Sugar to Coffee Really Frowned Upon? Is Coffee with Syrup Considered Specialty Coffee?
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Is Adding Sugar to Coffee Really Frowned Upon? Is Coffee with Syrup Considered Specialty Coffee?

For professional coffee knowledge exchange and more coffee bean information, please follow Coffee Workshop (WeChat Official Account: cafe_style). For more specialty coffee beans, please add FrontStreet Coffee on WeChat: qjcoffeex "Let's go for coffee at a café! A nice specialty coffee shop opened nearby with excellent offerings"

Jan 27, 2023 · By FrontStreet Coffee · 32 reads · #coffee #sugar #specialty coffee #syrup #coffee culture #coffee etiquette
How to Perfectly Pour-Over Light Roast Coffee? Understanding Slow Flow and Water Pooling Issues
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How to Perfectly Pour-Over Light Roast Coffee? Understanding Slow Flow and Water Pooling Issues

For pour-over aficionados, crafting the perfect brewing recipe begins with assessing the coffee beans' roast degree, as each roast level presents unique extraction behaviors. Light roast beans, with their delicate roast profile, capture an abundance of floral and fruit aromatics, yet home brewing often yields only flat, one-dimensional acidity, leaving brewers questioning their technique. Light roast

Jan 27, 2023 · By FrontStreet Coffee · 41 reads · #light roast coffee #pour-over brewing #coffee extraction #slow flow rate #water pooling
Why Isn't Turkish Coffee Filtered? Understanding Its Extraction Method and Unique Flavor Characteristics
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Why Isn't Turkish Coffee Filtered? Understanding Its Extraction Method and Unique Flavor Characteristics

Turkish coffee has mesmerized social circles worldwide with its enchantingly exotic brewing ritual and ancient fortune-telling tradition. Yet in our modern coffee renaissance that prizes refined flavor profiles and elegant textures, the time-honored practice of sipping this unfiltered elixir—complete with its fine grounds—remains intimidating to many connoisseurs. Turkish coffee's rich heritage dates back to the 16th century Ottoman Empire.

How to Judge Coffee Grounds Quality by Shape: What Causes Coffee Bed Fractures After Pouring
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How to Judge Coffee Grounds Quality by Shape: What Causes Coffee Bed Fractures After Pouring

Many coffee enthusiasts have developed the habit of observing the coffee bed after each brew. If the coffee bed walls are intact and evenly thick, they instinctually feel satisfied with their pour. However, when the bed displays 'abnormalities,' they begin contemplating which pouring segment could have been improved. FrontStreet Coffee noticed during a brewing discussion with friends that not only did their friend's coffee bed lack proper form

Can Soybeans Be Used to Make Coffee? The Difference Between Soybeans and Coffee Beans
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Can Soybeans Be Used to Make Coffee? The Difference Between Soybeans and Coffee Beans

For more professional coffee knowledge exchange and coffee bean information, please follow Coffee Workshop (WeChat public account: cafe_style). For more specialty coffee beans, please add FrontStreet Coffee's private WeChat account: qjcoffeex. Because both contain the word "bean," coffee is often jokingly referred to as "foreigner soy milk" by many people.

Jan 23, 2023 · By FrontStreet Coffee · 48 reads · #soybeans #coffee beans #difference #coffee knowledge #coffee brewing
Open a Coffee Shop in Just 1㎡? How to Launch a Community Coffee Shop - 2023 Coffee Shop Marketing Trends
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Open a Coffee Shop in Just 1㎡? How to Launch a Community Coffee Shop - 2023 Coffee Shop Marketing Trends

For professional coffee knowledge exchanges and more coffee bean information, please follow Coffee Workshop (WeChat public account: cafe_style). For more specialty coffee beans, please add the private WeChat of FrontStreet Coffee, WeChat ID: qjcoffeex. Many aspiring entrepreneurs hope to open a coffee shop, but concerns about space requirements often echo in their minds: "How much space do I really need?" This comprehensive guide explores innovative approaches to launching a thriving community coffee establishment, even with minimal square footage.

Why Do Young People Like to Start Coffee Shops for Business? What Do You Need to Prepare to Open a Coffee Shop?
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Why Do Young People Like to Start Coffee Shops for Business? What Do You Need to Prepare to Open a Coffee Shop?

For professional coffee knowledge exchange and more coffee bean information, please follow Coffee Workroom (WeChat official account: cafe_style). For more specialty coffee beans, please add private WeChat FrontStreet Coffee, WeChat ID: qjcoffeex. Recently, the star who once starred in the youth romance drama "Dear, Love" and the TV drama "Sword Dynasty"

One Way to Use an Espresso Machine:
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One Way to Use an Espresso Machine: "Stir-Frying" Eggs with the Steam Wand – Believe It or Not, It's Actually a Famous Café Dish!

For professional coffee knowledge exchange and more coffee bean information, please follow Coffee Workshop (WeChat public account: cafe_style). For more specialty coffee beans, please add FrontStreet Coffee's private WeChat account: qjcoffeex. The espresso machine's steam wand probably never imagined that somewhere in the world, their counterparts

The Difference Between Americano and Australian Black Coffee: Where Does Long Black Coffee Come From and What Is Short Black Coffee
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The Difference Between Americano and Australian Black Coffee: Where Does Long Black Coffee Come From and What Is Short Black Coffee

The main differences between short black, long black, and Americano coffee lie in the water content used for each type and the crema that forms on top: A short black is a simple espresso with no additional water added to the drink beyond what's needed to extract the coffee. Because it isn't diluted, a shot of espresso has rich crema and a very intense flavor.

Jan 19, 2023 · By FrontStreet Coffee · 178 reads · #Americano #Australian #coffee #difference #longblack #how #short
What's the Difference Between Long Black and Americano? How to Make Long Black Coffee? What are the Flavor Notes of Long Black?
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What's the Difference Between Long Black and Americano? How to Make Long Black Coffee? What are the Flavor Notes of Long Black?

When ordering a Long Black at a coffee shop, at first glance, you'll receive something similar to an Americano. However, looking deeper, you'll discover differences between them. Like Americano, Long Black is an espresso-based drink. Both share the same ingredients: espresso and hot water. However, the distinction lies in...

Jan 19, 2023 · By FrontStreet Coffee · 173 reads · #Long Black #Americano #coffee #difference #shop #Long Black flavor
What is American Coffee? What's the Difference Between American Coffee and Long Black Coffee?
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What is American Coffee? What's the Difference Between American Coffee and Long Black Coffee?

For those who are not very familiar with coffee, a filter coffee might look like the same thing you'd find in an American coffee shop. However, there are indeed some differences between the two. The fundamental distinction is quite simple: while American coffee is made by adding water to espresso, filter coffee is prepared using a completely different brewing method. I

Jan 19, 2023 · By FrontStreet Coffee · 167 reads · #what #american #coffee #long #black #difference #for #not #very #familiar #with
Starbucks Flat White: What is it, how many espresso shots, how to order for the best taste, and is it high in calories?
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Starbucks Flat White: What is it, how many espresso shots, how to order for the best taste, and is it high in calories?

"I'm either in a coffee shop or on my way to one" - this phrase isn't just a familiar advertising slogan, but the perfect reflection of Taiwan's coffee addiction. Beyond Taipei, in every city's street corners and alleys, there's always that small coffee shop that becomes a stable and comfortable haven for people outside of their homes and offices

Jan 19, 2023 · By FrontStreet Coffee · 177 reads · #Starbucks #new launch #flat white #coffee #calories #high in calories
Origin and Flavor Profile of Autumn Blend Coffee: Processing Methods, Varieties, Characteristics, Taste, and Grind Size Guide
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Origin and Flavor Profile of Autumn Blend Coffee: Processing Methods, Varieties, Characteristics, Taste, and Grind Size Guide

In ancient times, the Arabs first dried coffee beans, boiled them into a brew, and consumed the liquid as a stomach medicine, believing it could aid digestion. Later, they discovered coffee's stimulating effect on the mind and body. Additionally, due to the strict Islamic prohibition against alcohol consumption, coffee became the preferred beverage as a non-alcoholic alternative for mental alertness and was frequently consumed as a stimulating drink. The fifteenth

Jan 19, 2023 · By FrontStreet Coffee · 99 reads · #autumn #blend #coffee #origin #flavor #profile #processing #varieties #characteristics #taste
Classification of Costa Rican Coffee Bean Varieties & Introduction to Coffee Growing Regions
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Classification of Costa Rican Coffee Bean Varieties & Introduction to Coffee Growing Regions

Professional coffee knowledge exchange. For more coffee bean information, please follow Coffee Workshop (official account: cafe_style). New Oriente enjoys abundant rainfall and year-round cloud cover. Climatically, New Oriente is similar to Cobán, with only minor differences. Formerly a volcanic region, the soil contains...

Jan 19, 2023 · By FrontStreet Coffee · 94 reads · #Guatemala #new #coffee #growing regions #New Oriente #specialty #knowledge #exchange
Starbucks Coffee Bean Varieties and Quality Levels - Which Starbucks Coffee Tastes Best? Characteristics of Kenya Coffee Beans
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Starbucks Coffee Bean Varieties and Quality Levels - Which Starbucks Coffee Tastes Best? Characteristics of Kenya Coffee Beans

For more professional coffee knowledge and coffee bean information, please follow Coffee Workshop (WeChat public account: cafe_style). Starbucks Supreme Colombia Narino Narino is the best coffee-producing province in Colombia, with medium concentration and smooth taste

2023 Starbucks Business Strategy Analysis & Future Coffee Trends
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2023 Starbucks Business Strategy Analysis & Future Coffee Trends

For professional coffee knowledge exchange and more coffee bean information, please follow Coffee Workshop (WeChat public account: cafe_style). For more specialty coffee beans, add FrontStreet Coffee's private WeChat account: qjcoffeex. Last September, Starbucks announced Laxman Narasimhan as Chief Executive Officer.

Adjusting Espresso Grind Size - The Correct Espresso Bean Grind Setting
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Adjusting Espresso Grind Size - The Correct Espresso Bean Grind Setting

[Collecting Data] Before adjusting, you need to first taste the 4 espresso shots made during machine warm-up to infer how the grinder performs under frequent use. Here's a reminder again: do not use the automatic dosing function that comes with electric grinders. However, if you have special requirements, you can also use it

Jan 18, 2023 · By FrontStreet Coffee · 163 reads · #making #espresso #coffee #grounds #how #fine #correct #adjusting #grind #setting #collecting #data
Do Different Drippers Require Different Pour-Over Methods? What's the Ideal Extraction Time for Brewing Coffee?
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Do Different Drippers Require Different Pour-Over Methods? What's the Ideal Extraction Time for Brewing Coffee?

A friend recently raised a question. He's been a long-time follower of FrontStreet Coffee's articles and pays close attention to brewing parameters. He noticed that FrontStreet Coffee recommends a 2-minute brewing time in their articles, but when he uses the parameters suggested by FrontStreet Coffee, his actual brewing time always exceeds 2 minutes, landing around 2 minutes and 30 seconds.

Jan 18, 2023 · By FrontStreet Coffee · 29 reads · #coffee brewing #pour-over methods #dripper techniques #extraction time #coffee extraction
Why do working professionals prefer premium pour-over coffee? Why don't young people brew tea?
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Why do working professionals prefer premium pour-over coffee? Why don't young people brew tea?

For more professional coffee knowledge and coffee bean information, please follow Coffee Workshop (WeChat official account: cafe_style). For more premium coffee beans, please add FrontStreet Coffee on WeChat: qjcoffeex. A few days ago while browsing Xiaohongshu, I noticed quite a few people making pour-over coffee in their company's tea rooms.

Jan 18, 2023 · By FrontStreet Coffee · 37 reads · #working professionals #premium pour-over coffee #young people #tea brewing #coffee culture