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What is the Standard Cupping Coffee Grind Size? How to Determine Grind Size and Brewing Temperature for Pour-Over Black Coffee?
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What is the Standard Cupping Coffee Grind Size? How to Determine Grind Size and Brewing Temperature for Pour-Over Black Coffee?

For more professional coffee knowledge exchange and coffee bean information, please follow Coffee Workshop (WeChat official account: cafe_style) Why is coarsely ground coffee suitable for drip coffee? - Common coffee grind size chart Why should you standardize your cupping criteria? The quality before breaking the crust and the progress of crust breaking at different grind sizes (

Aug 20, 2022 · By FrontStreet Coffee · 136 reads · #cupping #coffee #grind #standard #why #so #important #much #professional
Is There Really a Future for Baristas! Is High Income Possible in the Coffee Industry?!
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Is There Really a Future for Baristas! Is High Income Possible in the Coffee Industry?!

Being a barista is perhaps one of the most desired jobs for those born in the 90s and 2000s. In the past year, many coffee shop owners have noted that over 60% of barista applicants are sudden career changers. When asked for reasons, the answers inevitably include 'I love coffee' or 'I was tired of my previous job.' First

Aug 19, 2022 · By FrontStreet Coffee · 32 reads · #barista career #coffee industry #profession #job prospects #income potential
Latte Art Rosetta Pattern: Step-by-Step Guide with Instructions & Images
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Latte Art Rosetta Pattern: Step-by-Step Guide with Instructions & Images

Previously, FrontStreet Coffee shared the pouring method for the "Large Heart" latte art pattern. This pattern holds a position in latte art comparable to espresso in Italian coffee - it's the most fundamental and basic pattern. However, many latte art designs are derived from and transformed variations of the heart pattern. Once you master this foundation skill

Aug 19, 2022 · By FrontStreet Coffee · 25 reads · #latte art #rosetta #coffee pouring #barista techniques #milk foam patterns
ChaYanYueSe Responds to Queue Controversy: 'Not Marketing Hype!' But Sina Finance Offers Counter-Argument
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ChaYanYueSe Responds to Queue Controversy: 'Not Marketing Hype!' But Sina Finance Offers Counter-Argument

Yesterday, the opening of two ChaYanYueSe stores in Nanjing caused such massive queues that subway station entrances had to be closed, drinks sold out within 5 minutes of opening, and numerous scalpers appeared reselling beverages. The situation even required special police deployment to maintain order, sparking heated discussions across the internet. Many netizens have suggested that this was caused by hiring people to queue and arranging proxy purchases for marketing hype...

Aug 19, 2022 · By FrontStreet Coffee · 39 reads · #ChaYanYueSe #marketing hype #long queues #Nanjing store opening #Sina Finance
How Does Coffee Grind Size Affect Taste? What's the Ideal Grind Size for Pour-Over Coffee?
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How Does Coffee Grind Size Affect Taste? What's the Ideal Grind Size for Pour-Over Coffee?

Some friends complain to FrontStreet Coffee that they often struggle to find the right coffee grind size, resulting in coffee that's either too acidic or too bitter. The concept of coffee grind size can be challenging for beginners due to its many variables, often leaving them feeling like they're grasping in the dark. That's why FrontStreet Coffee plans to help everyone understand this better by combining it with extraction time.

Aug 16, 2022 · By FrontStreet Coffee · 37 reads · #coffee grind size #pour-over coffee #coffee extraction #coffee brewing #coffee flavor
The Barista's Life: Moments of Effort and Perseverance, All for a Single Guest!
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The Barista's Life: Moments of Effort and Perseverance, All for a Single Guest!

Hello everyone! I'm someone who lurks in multiple coffee groups and navigates various social platforms as the ultimate observer. As both a barista and a writer, I habitually open chat pages after work to see what experiences other baristas have had throughout their day. Over the past few years, I've witnessed how consumers' attitudes toward coffee culture have evolved, and I've seen firsthand the dedication that goes into every cup served. This blog shares my perspective on the challenges and rewards of being a barista in today's specialty coffee scene.

Aug 16, 2022 · By FrontStreet Coffee · 33 reads · #barista work #customer service #coffee profession #perseverance
What is the Third Wave of Coffee? Don't Let Specialty Coffee Become the Beginning of a
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What is the Third Wave of Coffee? Don't Let Specialty Coffee Become the Beginning of a "Coffee Snobbery Chain"!

Over the past decade, the coffee industry has rapidly developed, with more and more people influenced by the third wave coffee movement, gradually paying attention to specialty coffee. This often leads to the perception that specialty coffee equals third wave coffee. In reality, however, the third wave of coffee doesn't actually refer to a single cup of coffee

Aug 15, 2022 · By FrontStreet Coffee · 41 reads · #Third Wave Coffee #Specialty Coffee #Coffee Culture #Coffee Industry #Coffee Snobbery
Pour-Over Coffee Simple Brewing Method Tutorial: Key Details and Parameters to Consider
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Pour-Over Coffee Simple Brewing Method Tutorial: Key Details and Parameters to Consider

FrontStreet Coffee wants to ask everyone a question: "Do you think it's difficult to brew two cups of pour-over coffee that taste exactly the same?" Most friends find this extremely challenging, with some saying, "Every time I brew coffee, it's full of unknowns—I only know what it tastes like after drinking it!" FrontStreet Coffee believes that brewing two cups of coffee with identical flavor

Aug 13, 2022 · By FrontStreet Coffee · 22 reads · #pour-over coffee #coffee brewing #coffee tutorial #coffee parameters #coffee extraction
Starbucks Renamed to Sturbucks?! Logo Also Gets a Spiritual Makeover!
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Starbucks Renamed to Sturbucks?! Logo Also Gets a Spiritual Makeover!

On August 12th local time, the Russian Federal Intellectual Property Patent and Trademark Office stated that it recently received applications for the name 'Sturbucks' (that's not a typo) coffee chain and three trademark applications, but it remains unclear which option will be the final trademark. Just before this, Russian rapper Timur...

Aug 13, 2022 · By FrontStreet Coffee · 32 reads · #starbucks #sturbucks #trademark #russia #coffee chain #logo redesign
Singapore to Ban Advertising for High-Sugar Bubble Tea, Coffee, and Fruit Juice Next Year!
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Singapore to Ban Advertising for High-Sugar Bubble Tea, Coffee, and Fruit Juice Next Year!

As coffee and bubble tea remain essential beverages for office workers and businesses celebrate "the first bubble tea of autumn" and "the first coffee of autumn," Singapore on the other side of Southeast Asia has issued a ban on advertising for beverages like bubble tea and fruit juice. On August 11, Singapore's health authorities announced the new restrictions targeting sugary drink advertising.

After Widespread Backlash, Coffee Shops Are Eager to Collaborate with Zhong Xue Gao?!
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After Widespread Backlash, Coffee Shops Are Eager to Collaborate with Zhong Xue Gao?!

When it comes to Zhong Xue Gao, I'm sure everyone is quite familiar! Recently, due to price opacity in the ice cream industry, Zhong Xue Gao dominated trending lists on major platforms for nearly half a month. Many netizens raised similar questions about the brand's products. Since its establishment, the Zhong Xue Gao brand has closely positioned its products as "luxury goods"

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Barista: "My monthly salary is just over 30,000... yet I still face difficulties!"

"You need a spoon for Dirty coffee... you add sugar and milk to pour-over coffee... rushing me to make coffee faster... I earn just over 30,000 yuan per month and face difficulties and disrespect every day. Why not learn something about coffee before drinking it?" - Excerpt from a barista's post. As specialty coffee culture becomes more widespread, consumers are increasingly interested in coffee.

Aug 12, 2022 · By FrontStreet Coffee · 30 reads · #barista #coffee culture #coffee etiquette #specialty coffee #customer service
Flavor Profile Comparison: Blue Mountain Coffee vs Indonesian Mandheling Coffee Beans
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Flavor Profile Comparison: Blue Mountain Coffee vs Indonesian Mandheling Coffee Beans

For professional coffee knowledge exchange and more coffee bean information, please follow Coffee Workshop (WeChat official account: cafe_style) Mandheling Coffee Flavor Description of Mandheling Coffee How to Drink Mandheling Coffee GoldTopMandheling◆Coffee Bean Region: LINTONG District, Sumatra, Indonesia

Aug 12, 2022 · By FrontStreet Coffee · 141 reads · #Mandheling #Blue Mountain #difference #know #gold #coffee #story
A Creative Coffee So Subtle It Was Undrinkable
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A Creative Coffee So Subtle It Was Undrinkable

Recently, have you noticed a new coffee beverage appearing in drink coolers in the Guangdong region: "Caramel Popcorn Coffee"? The more "outrageous" the product, the more this writer wants to try it... So I bought it without hesitation! At the same time, I didn't carefully read the packaging content, and it made a sound when I opened it.

The Flourishing of Chinese-Style Coffee: Beyond Simply Cloaking It in Chinese Elements
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The Flourishing of Chinese-Style Coffee: Beyond Simply Cloaking It in Chinese Elements

In the past year, coffee shops featuring traditional Chinese style elements have mushroomed across the landscape. With the new generation of consumers' demand for "national trends" and "local culture," many coffee shops, in order to cater to the public, have gradually merged their style and coffee offerings with locally representative foods, culinary culture, and traditional styles.

What Types of Yunnan Coffee Exist and What Are Their Characteristics? Are Yunnan Coffee Varieties Really Underperforming?
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What Types of Yunnan Coffee Exist and What Are Their Characteristics? Are Yunnan Coffee Varieties Really Underperforming?

For professional coffee knowledge exchange and more coffee bean information, please follow Coffee Workshop (WeChat public account: cafe_style). FrontStreet Coffee - Introduction to Yunnan Small Bean Coffee: The western and southern regions of Yunnan are located between 15 degrees north latitude and the Tropic of Cancer, with most areas situated at elevations of 1000-2000 meters, featuring mountainous terrain and slopes.

Aug 11, 2022 · By FrontStreet Coffee · 92 reads · #Yunnan #coffee #types #varieties #characteristics #coffee beans #quality #performance
Flavor Profile of Guatemala Antigua Flower Goddess Coffee Beans: Taste Characteristics Description
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Flavor Profile of Guatemala Antigua Flower Goddess Coffee Beans: Taste Characteristics Description

For professional coffee knowledge exchange and more coffee bean information, please follow Coffee Workshop (WeChat public account: cafe_style). FrontStreet Coffee - Guatemala Coffee Introduction: Guatemala is located in the Central American isthmus, with many mountains and plateaus formed by volcanoes within its territory, producing high-quality Central American high-altitude extremely hard coffee beans, ranking as the 9th largest in the world.

Flavor Profile and Brewing Parameters for Panama BOP Champion Finca Guadelupe Natural Process Geisha Coffee Beans
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Flavor Profile and Brewing Parameters for Panama BOP Champion Finca Guadelupe Natural Process Geisha Coffee Beans

The results for the 2022 Best of Panama (BOP) competition have been announced! In this 26th edition of the BOP green bean competition, the washed Geisha category was won by Panama's Finca Aurora, while the natural Geisha category was claimed by champion Finca Guadelupe from Panama's Hartmann family. FrontStreet Coffee at the 2022 BOP competition

Aug 8, 2022 · By FrontStreet Coffee · 38 reads · #Panama BOP #Finca Guadelupe #Geisha coffee #natural process #brewing parameters
China's First Dior Café Opens! Masters Invoked to Worship the God of Wealth in English?
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China's First Dior Café Opens! Masters Invoked to Worship the God of Wealth in English?

Luxury brands opening coffee shops is no longer a novelty~ Last year, when Shanghai's Qiantan Taikoo Li opened, it announced that the area would host mainland China's first Dior Café. However, since its opening, the Qiantan Dior store has been operating as a pop-up, during which it underwent two theme changes, while the coffee shop

Introduction to Costa Rican Coffee Bean Grading System and Mozart Coffee Flavor Characteristics
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Introduction to Costa Rican Coffee Bean Grading System and Mozart Coffee Flavor Characteristics

Professional coffee knowledge exchange, more coffee bean information please follow Coffee Workshop (WeChat public account cafe_style). FrontStreet Coffee - Costa Rican grading and chocolate flavor introduction. Costa Rican coffee has always been considered a classic flavor of the perfect type, with balance, cleanliness, and mildness as its foundation, always known for its extremely

Aug 7, 2022 · By FrontStreet Coffee · 97 reads · #Costa Rica #coffee #grading #system #introduction #chocolate #flavor #recommendation #professional