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To enable the differentiation between high-quality coffee beans and those of lower quality, producers must implement coffee grading systems. Coffee grading typically considers factors such as defect rates and bean size.
Hmm, why is this coffee so bitter? Is it over-extracted? Many people think that bitter coffee is simply over-extracted...
Today FrontStreet Coffee continues to share an interesting pour-over method with you - the "Meteor Shower"! This name comes from the deep crater-like formation in the coffee grounds after brewing, resembling a meteor impact crater. Let's take a closer look at how to brew with this method! This brewing technique is suitable for dark roast coffee beans, utilizing the characteristic fluffy and water-absorbent nature of dark roast beans.
Professional coffee knowledge exchange. For more coffee bean information, please follow Coffee Workshop (WeChat official account: cafe_style). Ethiopia is currently Africa's largest coffee-producing country, but only 60% of its coffee beans are used for export, while the remaining are utilized in various ceremonies, such as weddings where people brew coffee.
According to Taiwanese media reports, on May 12th, the largest-scale Alishan Estate Coffee Elite Exchange Competition and Green Bean Matching Meeting (auction) in Taiwan's history was held at the Leye Cultural Gathering Place in Alishan Township, Chiayi County, attracting connoisseurs from across the island to compete for purchases. Among them, the special prize winner in the natural processing category - a 5kg package from Zouzu Garden
As the saying goes, 'You can't call yourself an expert until you've made some mistakes.' On the journey of coffee brewing, it's inevitable to encounter various 'disasters.' When problems occur, don't be afraid—the most important thing is to find solutions. And in some situations, you can actually save that cup of coffee. - If you grind the beans to the wrong setting, do you have to throw it away? You
Basic salary calculated and paid by the hour; 2. April without shortage of working hours, receiving 80% of Shanghai minimum wage (after social insurance and housing fund) of 2,072 yuan. Employees were asked to choose their preferred plan and confirm with handwritten signature on a screenshot. The poster mentioned the salary was due on the 10th, while this WeChat screenshot was taken at 10 PM on May 9th
Oat milk has seemingly become the standard in coffee circles worldwide. Whether in China or abroad, you can easily find oat milk options in virtually any coffee shop. Originally created to allow people with lactose intolerance to enjoy a beverage with the texture of milk but without any dairy components, this plant-based alternative remained relatively unknown for decades
When brewing any type of coffee, one parameter is unavoidable: extraction time. Compared to other brewing methods, espresso has much stricter time requirements. This is because espresso extraction is relatively short, and even a difference of one second can create significant variations. Therefore, extraction time is crucial for
Recently, Ms. Yang, a consumer from Hangzhou, reported to the media that her usual ordering method has recently caused dissatisfaction at a Luckin Coffee store. The employee even publicly complained: "You can't keep taking advantage of just one store! Luckin has so many locations, can't you switch to another one?" According to interview footage, Ms. Yang stated that she is a Luckin
For professional coffee knowledge and more coffee bean information, please follow Coffee Workshop (WeChat public account: cafe_style). 2019 new edition of the world's most expensive coffee beans ranking: NO.1 Name: 90+ Company's Batch #227 Origin: 90+ Panama Estate Price: This year's sensational online auction
Recently, a Swiss Nestlé factory reported that white powder of unknown origin was discovered in a container of coffee beans shipped from Brazil. According to a local police investigation, the white powder was identified as 80% pure cocaine. The entire search operation was conducted in a designated isolation area at the factory. Subsequently, Nestlé also issued a statement via email
When it comes to coffee chain brands, people's first impression might be Starbucks or Luckin Coffee. In Canada, north of the United States, people take pride in Tim Hortons as their national brand. However, recently, this attitude has completely reversed. Canadians have surprisingly launched a boycott against Tim Hortons
Following in the footsteps of companies like China Post, Goubuli, Tongrentang, and PetroChina—businesses that seemingly have little connection to coffee—another unexpected brand has joined the coffee industry! Recently, Li-Ning Sports (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. applied to register the "Ning Coffee NINGCOFFEE" trademark, becoming a hot topic of discussion.
Recently, market regulators in Yuecheng District, Shaoxing City, have lawfully investigated and penalized a popular coffee shop for selling products made with imported coffee beans from unverified sources. According to the Shaoxing Evening News report, when market regulators in Yuecheng District conducted an inspection based on leads, they discovered that the coffee shop was using "ETHI...
On the evening of May 9, South China Morning Post exclusively reported that Luckin Coffee plans to list in Hong Kong. On May 17, 2019, Luckin Coffee was listed on NASDAQ in the United States. On January 31, 2020, Chinese concept stock short-selling agency Muddy Waters Research released a
I remember an experience from the past when a customer made a special request while ordering, "I'd like to order a pour-over coffee and have it brewed into two separate cups. I want to experience two different flavors from the same beans." When hearing this request, FrontStreet Coffee was momentarily taken aback, "Well... that's not difficult if you understand how coffee brewing parameters affect the...
On May 3rd local time in the United States, Starbucks released key financial data for the second quarter of fiscal year 2022 (for the 13-week period ending April 3, 2022), showing that Starbucks' overseas market performance was dismal. Affected by the significant decline in its second-largest market - the Chinese market, international same-store sales decreased by 8%
Once upon a time, offline coffee shops were great places for socializing, where you could order a coffee, sit in the store, chat, watch videos, and spend a leisurely day. With the development of the times, people's pace of life continues to accelerate, and more often than not, people open food delivery apps to buy coffee. For many Chinese coffee consumers, coffee delivery
You've likely noticed the phrase "...100% Arabica coffee beans..." in coffee advertisements. But what does this actually mean? Arabica coffee, also known as Coffea arabica or small-grained coffee, is currently considered the superior coffee variety in terms of flavor. Due to its excellent flavor characteristics, it has been selected by humans and widely cultivated.
