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Is Luckin Coffee's Guji 5.0 Coffee Bean Authentic? Can Luckin Monopolize the Market by Purchasing Guji Coffee Beans?
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Is Luckin Coffee's Guji 5.0 Coffee Bean Authentic? Can Luckin Monopolize the Market by Purchasing Guji Coffee Beans?

Ever since Luckin Coffee announced that it would purchase over 80 tons of Guji coffee beans from the origin in the first quarter of 2022 and launch the SOE Guji 5.0 series nationwide, coffee professionals and brewing enthusiasts have come forward to condemn this decision. The general sentiment among those who read the news reports at that time was similar to this video's coffee...

Jan 9, 2022 · By FrontStreet Coffee · 39 reads · #luckin coffee #guji coffee beans #coffee market #coffee industry
What's the Ideal Water Temperature for Pour-Over Coffee? Is Higher Temperature Better for Single-Origin Coffee?
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What's the Ideal Water Temperature for Pour-Over Coffee? Is Higher Temperature Better for Single-Origin Coffee?

If you ask FrontStreet Coffee about the recommended water temperature for pour-over coffee, FrontStreet Coffee would suggest 90-93℃ for light roast coffee and 86-89℃ for dark roast coffee. "No, Baidu says..." "Well, have you heard of WBrC? Many competitors use water temperatures of 95-96℃ to brew coffee in competitions, and that 201

The Rise of Boiled Water: How Free Iced Water Became the Ultimate Viral Beverage Trend
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The Rise of Boiled Water: How Free Iced Water Became the Ultimate Viral Beverage Trend

While the elite still sip on premium bottled water like Baishuishan, the hipsters choose Perrier, and business executives prefer Evian, the once-humble boiled water has suddenly emerged as the new check-in craze on social media platforms. Unlike traditional boiled water, viral boiled water must meet specific criteria: it must be prepared by bubble tea shop staff or coffee shop baristas; the water must undergo proper filtration and chilling processes.

How to Add Water for Pour-Over Coffee Bloom: Water Amount and Bloom Time for Light Roast Coffee
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How to Add Water for Pour-Over Coffee Bloom: Water Amount and Bloom Time for Light Roast Coffee

Almost all mainstream brewing methods worldwide include the "coffee bloom" step (although the description and specific operations of this step vary). Understanding the purpose of blooming today is quite straightforward—it's essentially about releasing gases from the coffee grounds to improve subsequent extraction efficiency. Although pour-over coffee is

Jan 7, 2022 · By FrontStreet Coffee · 33 reads · #pour-over coffee #coffee bloom #water amount #bloom time #light roast coffee #extraction
1700-Year-Old Longhua Temple in Shanghai Sells
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1700-Year-Old Longhua Temple in Shanghai Sells "Vegan Coffee"! Ancient Temple Offers Oat Milk Lattes

The coffee industry has been experiencing fierce competition for quite some time now. It's hard to pinpoint exactly when the variety of participants entering the coffee market began to expand so significantly. The emergence of cafés within temple grounds is no longer a novel phenomenon. Back in 2018, when the coffee industry had not yet become so intensely competitive, the Great Buddha Temple in Guangzhou was already...

Dangdang Founder Li Guoqing Questions Luckin's Monopoly in Coffee Bean Market! Is Luckin Coffee's Guetia 5.0 Coffee Bean Authentic?
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Dangdang Founder Li Guoqing Questions Luckin's Monopoly in Coffee Bean Market! Is Luckin Coffee's Guetia 5.0 Coffee Bean Authentic?

Yesterday afternoon, Li Guoqing, founder of Dangdang, posted the same video on Douyin, Xiaohongshu, and Weibo with titles: "Listen to Old Li, specialty coffee is not for you," "What on earth are you trying to do, Luckin Coffee?", and "Luckin launches Guetia, Old Li is very angry! Today I must speak for all friends who drink specialty pour-over coffee across the country"

Jan 7, 2022 · By FrontStreet Coffee · 33 reads · #Li Guoqing #Dangdang #Luckin Coffee #coffee bean market #monopoly #Guetia 5.0 #specialty coffee
How Long Should Coffee Beans Rest? Can Coffee Beans for Pour-Over Be Stored Completely Sealed?
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How Long Should Coffee Beans Rest? Can Coffee Beans for Pour-Over Be Stored Completely Sealed?

For those who brew their own coffee, you might have some concept of 'bean resting.' For those unfamiliar with this term, don't worry - let's explore why coffee beans need to rest and for how long. When you brew coffee, the moment water touches the coffee grounds, the coffee begins to bloom - 'watching the coffee slowly'

Jan 6, 2022 · By FrontStreet Coffee · 33 reads · #coffee beans resting #pour-over coffee #coffee storage #bean aging #fresh coffee
Introduction to Single-Pour Pour-Over Coffee Brewing Process - Differences Between Single-Pour and Three-Pour Methods
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Introduction to Single-Pour Pour-Over Coffee Brewing Process - Differences Between Single-Pour and Three-Pour Methods

Among coffee brewing techniques, the 'single-pour' method is often the first approach many beginners encounter. After diligent practice, some find this single-pour technique neither impressive nor complex enough, leading them to pursue more challenging methods. If you're unfamiliar with what 'single-pour' means, click here for a quick introduction.

Why Does Coffee Become Astringent and Develop Off-Flavors When It Cools? What Is the Ideal Temperature for Drinking Coffee?
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Why Does Coffee Become Astringent and Develop Off-Flavors When It Cools? What Is the Ideal Temperature for Drinking Coffee?

FrontStreet Coffee's store rarely makes pour-over coffee for takeout. Even when customers insist, FrontStreet Coffee's barista will gently remind them, "Coffee is best enjoyed hot. It won't taste as good once it cools." Have you ever experienced this? When taking that first sip of freshly brewed pour-over coffee, you're greeted with wonderful aromas and smooth flavors

Jan 5, 2022 · By FrontStreet Coffee · 28 reads · #coffee temperature #astringency #off-flavors #brewing tips #coffee science
Starbucks Launches Year of the Tiger Fortune Cups! What are the 2022 Starbucks New Year Cups in Asia?
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Starbucks Launches Year of the Tiger Fortune Cups! What are the 2022 Starbucks New Year Cups in Asia?

Do people go to Starbucks just for coffee? No, they go for their cups! Every time Starbucks releases new designs, many young people empty their wallets to buy them! Many Starbucks enthusiasts joke that each new arrival is the company's new "salary recovery plan" (of course, this is just a joke) Especially

Jan 4, 2022 · By FrontStreet Coffee · 30 reads · #Starbucks #Year of the Tiger #New Year cups #limited edition #collectible cups #2022
Hawaiian Coffee Beans | Introduction to Kona Premium Coffee Growing Region, What Do the World's Most Beautiful Coffee Beans Look Like?
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Hawaiian Coffee Beans | Introduction to Kona Premium Coffee Growing Region, What Do the World's Most Beautiful Coffee Beans Look Like?

Hawaiian Kona coffee beans are internationally renowned, on par with Jamaica's Blue Mountain coffee. The sunshine and beaches of Hawaii's islands are captivating, and the Kona coffee grown here is equally exceptional. The Kona region enjoys clear skies for most of the day, and the volcanic soil brought by Hawaii's volcanoes creates...

Jan 4, 2022 · By FrontStreet Coffee · 3 reads · #Hawaii #Kona coffee #premium coffee beans #coffee growing region #volcanic soil
Blue Bottle Coffee's Brand New Renovation Style! What Sensations Does the Stimulating Blue Bring?
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Blue Bottle Coffee's Brand New Renovation Style! What Sensations Does the Stimulating Blue Bring?

Recently, Blue Bottle Coffee in Chayamachi, Kita-ku, Osaka has completed its renovation. Unlike other Blue Bottle Coffee locations with their warm, wood-toned design style, this store boldly incorporates stimulating blue tones! The cafe retains its welcoming atmosphere while providing sensory stimulation through its blue color palette, utilizing the colors from the brand's logo.

Jan 3, 2022 · By FrontStreet Coffee · 45 reads · #Blue Bottle Coffee #renovation #interior design #sensory experience #cafe design
What Does Coffee Cleanliness Mean? Recommendations for Pour-Over Coffee Beans with Clean, Bright Flavor
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What Does Coffee Cleanliness Mean? Recommendations for Pour-Over Coffee Beans with Clean, Bright Flavor

FrontStreet Coffee mentioned previously that coffee flavor and body create your coffee experience—flavor captures your attention while body represents the mouthfeel. The combination of these elements provides a multi-sensory experience through smell, taste, and touch. Today, FrontStreet Coffee will discuss cleanliness, which is also crucial for coffee quality.

Venezuela's First
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Venezuela's First "Starbucks"! Are Fake Starbucks Coffee Shops This Audacious Now?

Recently, a "Starbucks Coffee" that opened in Caracas, the capital of Venezuela, has gone viral on multiple social media platforms, with scenes of people waiting for an hour just to buy a cup of coffee. Local residents are well aware that this is a counterfeit "Starbucks," but because the Starbucks logo looks very high-class...

Following Post Offices and Police Stations Opening Cafes, Fire Department Opens First
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Following Post Offices and Police Stations Opening Cafes, Fire Department Opens First "Blue Friend Coffee"

Recently, multiple police stations in Hangzhou have also opened cafes. In mid-June last year, the Hangzhou Public Security official account posted: which immediately sparked heated discussions among netizens. Many netizens joked: "Sir, would you like a coffee?" "No one would dare to give bad reviews to these cafes, right?" These police station cafes are respectively named: Gongshu Public Security

Brazil Begins Exporting Raw Coffee Beans Using Bulk Carriers! Can Coffee Bean Quality Still Be Guaranteed?
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Brazil Begins Exporting Raw Coffee Beans Using Bulk Carriers! Can Coffee Bean Quality Still Be Guaranteed?

Recently, a bulk carrier crossing the Atlantic has attracted the attention of coffee bean traders. The reason is that Singapore-based trading company Olam International chartered a bulk carrier named Eagle to transport coffee beans. Due to the impact of the pandemic, the entire shipping industry is facing severe container shortages, resulting in

How to Improve Pour-Over Coffee's Body and Texture? What Does Coffee Body Mean?
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How to Improve Pour-Over Coffee's Body and Texture? What Does Coffee Body Mean?

When enjoying a cup of quality coffee today, flavor is an extremely important evaluation criterion. When friends select their favorite coffee, they also pay attention to the flavor descriptions on the label. FrontStreet Coffee believes, "While good coffee flavor is certainly important, Body cannot be overlooked!" Body? Perhaps this is your first time encountering the concept of "coffee Bo

Uses of Coffee Grounds: Black Coffee Grounds for Refrigerator Deodorization and Even Furniture Speakers!
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Uses of Coffee Grounds: Black Coffee Grounds for Refrigerator Deodorization and Even Furniture Speakers!

Recently, a collection of furniture made from coffee grounds has been exhibited at the Mao-Ma Warehouse in Yangpu District, Shanghai. These eco-friendly furniture pieces utilize "Coffee Ground Recycled Boards" - a collaborative innovation between Tongji University and Starbucks. These boards are created by mixing recycled coffee grounds with other environmentally friendly materials to produce low-carbon, eco-friendly panels suitable for various furniture designs.

What Causes Under-Extraction in Pour-Over Coffee: Solving the Root Problems
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What Causes Under-Extraction in Pour-Over Coffee: Solving the Root Problems

For professional coffee knowledge and more coffee bean information, please follow Coffee Workshop (WeChat public account: cafe_style). FrontStreet Coffee - Pour-over Coffee Extraction. One crucial factor in failed extraction is the mismatch between coffee grind size, extraction time, and brewing method. The coffee grind size determines the exposure of all compounds within the coffee beans.

Dec 31, 2021 · By FrontStreet Coffee · 214 reads · #pour-over #coffee #extraction #under-extraction #causes #solution #root problems
How to Taste Coffee Flavors: A Guide to Sensory Perception and Flavor Description
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How to Taste Coffee Flavors: A Guide to Sensory Perception and Flavor Description

"How can an ordinary black coffee possibly have flavors like strawberry, tomato, and mango?" "The coffee flavor wheel is the most successful marketing campaign since diamonds!" "I've followed your advice to eat more fruits, and the more I eat, the more I realize coffee doesn't taste like the fruits I'm eating." We must admit one thing