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Beijing Winter Olympics Mascot Bing Dwen Dwen Goes Viral! Could Coffee Shops Selling Bing Dwen Dwen and Shuey Rhon Rhon Lattes Face Infringement Issues?!
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Beijing Winter Olympics Mascot Bing Dwen Dwen Goes Viral! Could Coffee Shops Selling Bing Dwen Dwen and Shuey Rhon Rhon Lattes Face Infringement Issues?!

"I just want a Bing Dwen Dwen, but Bing Dwen Dwen is so hard to find! I'm trying to figure out how to make one myself. Do you think I can succeed?" With the opening of the Beijing Winter Olympics, Bing Dwen Dwen became an overnight sensation that's nearly impossible to obtain. Recently, Bing Dwen Dwen has transformed into a "Niohuru·Bing Dwen Dwen," exuding an aura of cultural phenomenon that has captured global attention.

Feb 12, 2022 · By FrontStreet Coffee · 42 reads · #Beijing Winter Olympics #Bing Dwen Dwen #trademark infringement #Shuey Rhon Rhon #Olympic mascots #coffee shop #intellectual property
Starbucks Fined 1.37 Million for Food Safety Incident: Current State of Food Safety and Hygiene in the Restaurant Industry
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Starbucks Fined 1.37 Million for Food Safety Incident: Current State of Food Safety and Hygiene in the Restaurant Industry

On December 13 last year, the Beijing News exposed that an undercover investigation by its reporters discovered that two Starbucks stores in Wuxi City had crossed the red line of food safety. During the investigation, undercover reporters found that these two Starbucks stores were selling pastries after the company's designated selling period had expired but continued to be sold, and auxiliary materials for processed beverages

Feb 11, 2022 · By FrontStreet Coffee · 57 reads · #Starbucks #food safety #restaurant industry #hygiene violations #food contamination
Manual vs Electric Coffee Grinders: Performance Comparison | Are There Significant Flavor Differences Between Pour-Over and Drip Bag Coffee?
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Manual vs Electric Coffee Grinders: Performance Comparison | Are There Significant Flavor Differences Between Pour-Over and Drip Bag Coffee?

When it comes to choosing between pour-over and drip bag coffee, as someone with experience as a barista, I would unhesitatingly choose pour-over coffee. As FrontStreet Coffee has mentioned before, proper pour-over coffee uses freshly ground coffee beans and a filter cup—advantages that pre-ground drip bag coffee simply cannot match.

Feb 10, 2022 · By FrontStreet Coffee · 38 reads · #coffee grinder comparison #manual grinder vs electric grinder #pour-over coffee #drip bag coffee #coffee flavor differences #coffee brewing methods
Dark Roast Pour-Over Coffee Beans Brewing Methods Introduction - Are Medium Roasts Suitable for Pour-Over?
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Dark Roast Pour-Over Coffee Beans Brewing Methods Introduction - Are Medium Roasts Suitable for Pour-Over?

FrontStreet Coffee came across this video while browsing online 3 years ago, and unexpectedly it was recommended again by algorithms recently, so FrontStreet Coffee decided to share this brewing method with everyone. The brewing process is really simple and incredibly satisfying. https://www.youtube.com/watc

Feb 9, 2022 · By FrontStreet Coffee · 37 reads · #dark roast #pour-over coffee #brewing methods #medium roast #coffee parameters
Is It Profitable to Open a Coffee Shop in Small Cities? Should Baristas Consider a Career Change Due to Low Wages?
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Is It Profitable to Open a Coffee Shop in Small Cities? Should Baristas Consider a Career Change Due to Low Wages?

"Hey, have you ever considered opening a coffee shop in a small city/town (hereafter all referred to as small cities)? Think about it, you can't compete in big cities, and rent is expensive. Small cities are different - no competition, cheap rent, and plenty of demand. It must be very profitable, worth considering." I believe

Feb 8, 2022 · By FrontStreet Coffee · 31 reads · #coffee shop profitability #small cities #barista career #coffee business #career change
Philippines %Arabica Suddenly Closes All Stores, Arabica Coffee Official Account Suddenly Deleted?!
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Philippines %Arabica Suddenly Closes All Stores, Arabica Coffee Official Account Suddenly Deleted?!

On January 30, Filipino netizens posted on social media that the %Arabica store in Taguig City, Philippines was suddenly closed for business! Subsequently, netizens from other regions in the Philippines also posted online that %Arabica stores throughout the Philippines were in a state of closed doors. Due to the sudden nature of the incident, %Arabi

Feb 7, 2022 · By FrontStreet Coffee · 48 reads · #%Arabica Philippines #coffee shop closure #Taguig #social media #sudden shutdown
Is Being a Barista an Easy and Comfortable Job? What's the Typical Salary for Baristas at Independent Coffee Shops?
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Is Being a Barista an Easy and Comfortable Job? What's the Typical Salary for Baristas at Independent Coffee Shops?

During the Spring Festival, a friend asked the writer: "I see many independent coffee shops thriving with just one or two owners bustling around. Don't they consider hiring more baristas to help?" Coincidentally, many coffee industry professionals have been discussing in chat groups recently: "It's really difficult to hire people these days!

Feb 7, 2022 · By FrontStreet Coffee · 29 reads · #barista career #coffee shop job #barista salary #independent coffee shop #hospitality industry
Analysis of 2021 WBrC Champion's Brewing Technique and Parameter Strategy - Introduction to High-Level Sweetness Balanced Pour-Over
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Analysis of 2021 WBrC Champion's Brewing Technique and Parameter Strategy - Introduction to High-Level Sweetness Balanced Pour-Over

Due to the pandemic, international coffee competitions in 2020 were largely suspended. This made the 2021 competitions particularly remarkable. The 2021 WBrC champion was Swiss competitor Matt Winton. A major highlight of this year's championship and runner-up was that neither used Geisha or single-origin coffee beans, but instead chose different approaches to showcase their brewing skills and understanding of flavor balance.

Feb 7, 2022 · By FrontStreet Coffee · 40 reads · #WBrC #Matt Winton #coffee brewing #pour-over technique #sweetness balance #coffee competition #brewing parameters
The Most Expensive Coffee! How to Make Aged Oak Barrel Fermented Coffee - Japanese Coffee Shop Recommendations
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The Most Expensive Coffee! How to Make Aged Oak Barrel Fermented Coffee - Japanese Coffee Shop Recommendations

Once again shocked by the Japanese pursuit of coffee! They are willing to wait an hour for a cup of coffee extraction to taste a mellow, full-bodied coffee with extremely high sweetness, and are also willing to wait decades for a cup of coffee to mature. At a coffee shop named "The Munchi" in Yao City, Osaka, Japan...

Feb 6, 2022 · By FrontStreet Coffee · 85 reads · #aged coffee #expensive coffee #oak barrel fermentation #Japanese coffee #coffee brewing methods
Guide to Judging Yellow Point and First Crack in Coffee Bean Roasting: What Causes Underdeveloped and Astringent Flavors in Coffee?
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Guide to Judging Yellow Point and First Crack in Coffee Bean Roasting: What Causes Underdeveloped and Astringent Flavors in Coffee?

As the title suggests, this article by FrontStreet Coffee is primarily aimed at providing mental preparation for those about to enter the world of coffee roasting. In the first five lessons of "Coffee Roasting from Zero," only very basic roasting theories were explained. The simplicity level is roughly equivalent to the "multiplication table" in mathematics. We must recognize a reality that theory...

Feb 6, 2022 · By FrontStreet Coffee · 29 reads · #coffee roasting #yellow point #first crack #underdeveloped flavor #astringency #coffee bean roasting tutorial
Luckin Coffee Pays 1.2 Billion Fine! Lu Zhengyao Affects Investor Financing for Luckin
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Luckin Coffee Pays 1.2 Billion Fine! Lu Zhengyao Affects Investor Financing for Luckin

On February 4th, documents submitted by Luckin Coffee to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) showed that Luckin Coffee has met the conditions of the previously reached settlement agreement with the SEC, at the cost of paying a $187.5 million fine (approximately 1.2 billion RMB) in exchange for the SEC ceasing to pursue Luckin Coffee's

Feb 5, 2022 · By FrontStreet Coffee · 42 reads · #Luckin Coffee #Lu Zhengyao #SEC #fine #investor financing
What Does Coffee Layer Complexity Mean? Pour-Over Parameter Methods to Enhance Layer Complexity: Water Temperature and Grind Size Adjustments
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What Does Coffee Layer Complexity Mean? Pour-Over Parameter Methods to Enhance Layer Complexity: Water Temperature and Grind Size Adjustments

Some coffee enthusiasts have told FrontStreet Coffee that their brew produces a very clear and delicious front-end, but the aftertaste lacks strength. The middle to back-end loses that amazing quality, becoming rather empty. When they tried the same coffee beans at FrontStreet Coffee's store, they experienced a rich, complex, and full-bodied profile. Since FrontStreet Coffee initially did not

Feb 5, 2022 · By FrontStreet Coffee · 26 reads · #coffee #layer complexity #pour-over #brewing parameters #water temperature #grind size
Is Oily Coffee Bean Stale? Are Oily Coffee Beans Normal? How to Brew Without Bitterness?
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Is Oily Coffee Bean Stale? Are Oily Coffee Beans Normal? How to Brew Without Bitterness?

History is said to be a cycle. 40 years ago, coffee beans were prized for their glossy, dark appearance, but now oily coffee beans raise questions about freshness and quality. FrontStreet Coffee is here today to explain why some coffee beans develop surface oils while others don't. We often notice that oily coffee beans appear darker in color compared to

Feb 5, 2022 · By FrontStreet Coffee · 22 reads · #coffee beans #oily coffee #fresh coffee #coffee brewing #bitter coffee #FrontStreet Coffee
Illustrated Guide to Folding Pour-Over Coffee Filter Paper - Solutions for Filters That Don't Fit
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Illustrated Guide to Folding Pour-Over Coffee Filter Paper - Solutions for Filters That Don't Fit

Choosing a good filter cup is quite important for brewing coffee, but ensuring the filter paper properly fits the cup is even more crucial. If the filter paper doesn't adhere to the filter cup, the "texture" on the cup cannot serve its intended purpose. Is fitting filter paper to the cup a simple task? However, the devil is in the details. When some details are not properly addressed,...

Feb 5, 2022 · By FrontStreet Coffee · 29 reads · #Pour-over coffee #filter paper folding #filter cup #brewing techniques
Starbucks Drink Price Increases: Will They Impact the Chinese Coffee Market?
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Starbucks Drink Price Increases: Will They Impact the Chinese Coffee Market?

On February 2, Starbucks CEO Kevin Johnson stated that Starbucks has adjusted its pricing twice in the past four months, but due to salary increases for frontline employees and other rising costs, Starbucks will have to continue raising prices in the coming months. Beyond rising labor costs,

Feb 4, 2022 · By FrontStreet Coffee · 30 reads · #Starbucks #price increase #Chinese coffee market #Kevin Johnson #cost management
Single-Use Coffee Cup Fees Introduced in South Korea as Plastic Ban Drives Up Prices for Both Fresh-Brewed and Ready-to-Drink Coffee
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Single-Use Coffee Cup Fees Introduced in South Korea as Plastic Ban Drives Up Prices for Both Fresh-Brewed and Ready-to-Drink Coffee

Since South Korea reinstated its plastic ban, the government's puzzling approach has left many chain coffee shop owners frustrated, with some posting on forums: "I have to pay to recycle garbage at my coffee franchise?? Do I get compensated for this?" Here's what happened... The South Korean government decided that starting June 10th, they would implement this policy across 38,000 coffee shops nationwide

Jan 31, 2022 · By FrontStreet Coffee · 30 reads · #South Korea plastic ban #coffee cup fees #single-use plastic #coffee price increase #environmental policy
Barista Job Responsibilities: Is It Hard to Be a Barista at Specialty Coffee Shops vs. Chain Coffee Shops?
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Barista Job Responsibilities: Is It Hard to Be a Barista at Specialty Coffee Shops vs. Chain Coffee Shops?

Since becoming a barista, the content writer (yes, the content writer is a multi-talented barista) often hears friends and customers exclaim: "Wow, you're a barista! I'm so envious! Your life is my dream! Your job must be so comfortable! Or maybe barista salaries are really high!

Jan 31, 2022 · By FrontStreet Coffee · 35 reads · #barista job #coffee shop work #specialty coffee #chain coffee #barista responsibilities
What is Kopi Luwak Coffee? Is There a Difference Between Civet Coffee Beans and Palm Civet Coffee Beans?
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What is Kopi Luwak Coffee? Is There a Difference Between Civet Coffee Beans and Palm Civet Coffee Beans?

Whenever "feces" is mentioned during mealtime, most people tend to react with "Ew, that's disgusting." Interestingly, humans are often remarkably and consistently hypocritical when it comes to certain things. If it's "Kopi Luwak," the reaction goes beyond just disgust—there might also be "Oh?! Kopi Luwak? One can tell just by looking that it can sell for...

Jan 31, 2022 · By FrontStreet Coffee · 31 reads · #kopi luwak #civet coffee #palm civet coffee #specialty coffee
COE Coffee - What Does COE Mean, What is the Cup of Excellence Competition, COE Coffee Evaluation Guide
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COE Coffee - What Does COE Mean, What is the Cup of Excellence Competition, COE Coffee Evaluation Guide

Professional coffee knowledge exchange. For more coffee bean information, please follow Coffee Workshop (WeChat public account: cafe_style). Cup of Excellence? Overview: The Cup of Excellence is the most prestigious competition and auction for high-quality coffee. The rigorous scrutiny that Cup of Excellence coffees undergo is unparalleled anywhere in the professional coffee industry.

Jan 31, 2022 · By FrontStreet Coffee · 194 reads · #COE #coffee #what is #meaning #excellence #competition #evaluation #professional
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