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Starbucks Launches Pearl Coffee?! Starbucks Coffee Too Sweet Criticized by Netizens
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Starbucks Launches Pearl Coffee?! Starbucks Coffee Too Sweet Criticized by Netizens

I believe everyone is quite familiar with pearl milk tea. The practice of adding small balls made from tapioca flour to milk tea, which first appeared in Taiwan in the 1980s, has been deeply loved by Chinese people ever since. As milk tea culture continues to spread outward, pearl milk tea has rapidly gained popularity in Japan, South Korea, and even European and American countries in recent years. Pearl milk tea

Dec 28, 2021 · By FrontStreet Coffee · 36 reads · #Starbucks #Pearl Coffee #Boba Coffee #Bubble Coffee #Sweet Coffee #Coffee Controversy
Another Century-Old Coffee Shop Closes... Famous Viennese Chess Café Shut Down Due to Pandemic Impact
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Another Century-Old Coffee Shop Closes... Famous Viennese Chess Café Shut Down Due to Pandemic Impact

The sudden outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 caused significant changes in many people's lifestyles, and similarly cast considerable uncertainty over the entire coffee industry. Against the backdrop of the pandemic, operations across the coffee industry came to an abrupt halt, with even a "store closure" crisis emerging in the past year.

The Impact of Fine Coffee Grounds on Flavor and Texture - Recommended Grind Coarseness for Single-Origin Coffee
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The Impact of Fine Coffee Grounds on Flavor and Texture - Recommended Grind Coarseness for Single-Origin Coffee

When coffee beans are ground into coffee powder, whether using a premium grinder worth tens of thousands or an entry-level grinder costing a few hundred, the appearance of fine grounds is currently unavoidable. So naturally, brewing follows the grinding process—after all, that's what everyone does. Yet, the resulting coffee often tastes astringent and bitter...

How to Drink Mandheling Coffee: Brewing Techniques and Extraction Parameters for Coffee Grounds
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How to Drink Mandheling Coffee: Brewing Techniques and Extraction Parameters for Coffee Grounds

Follow Coffee Review (WeChat public account vdailycom) to discover wonderful cafes and open your own small shop. Before brewing a good cup of coffee, you must have good water to match it. Every time you use water to make coffee, it must be fresh. Don't let water sit in the kettle for too long. People who truly know how to taste coffee are often extremely particular about water quality.

Dec 28, 2021 · By FrontStreet Coffee · 103 reads · #Mandheling #coffee #how to #drink well #coffee grounds #brewing #attention #coffee review #WeChat #public
Shanghai Cafe Creates Audio Anti-Fraud Comics for Visually Impaired, Offering Fraud Prevention Classes for People with Disabilities
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Shanghai Cafe Creates Audio Anti-Fraud Comics for Visually Impaired, Offering Fraud Prevention Classes for People with Disabilities

In recent years, scams specifically targeting people with disabilities have emerged endlessly. These criminals use excuses such as "assisting people with disabilities" - like processing disability certificates and helping disabled individuals find jobs - to carry out their fraudulent activities. To raise fraud awareness among more people with disabilities, the Blue Wind Chime Project, which supports the development of people with disabilities, has partnered with a Shanghai coffee shop to integrate coffee culture with anti-fraud education, creating innovative ways to deliver fraud prevention knowledge to disabled communities.

Dec 28, 2021 · By FrontStreet Coffee · 30 reads · #Shanghai cafe #anti-fraud #visually impaired #disability #fraud prevention #audio comics
What Are the Reasons for No Crema in Espresso? The Correct Method for Making Espresso
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What Are the Reasons for No Crema in Espresso? The Correct Method for Making Espresso

The process of extracting rich crema-filled espresso using a coffee machine is a romantic pursuit for espresso enthusiasts. Of course, it's also part of the daily routine for modern baristas. But one day, you might notice that the espresso you've extracted is different from usual - there's no crema. For those encountering this situation for the first time, it can be quite alarming, leading to

Dec 27, 2021 · By FrontStreet Coffee · 41 reads · #espresso crema #espresso extraction #coffee brewing #espresso making
Starbucks Enforced to Pay Over 10.87 Million Yuan in Rent Arrears?!
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Starbucks Enforced to Pay Over 10.87 Million Yuan in Rent Arrears?!

Today, Starbucks once again made the headlines. According to Tianyancha, Guangdong Starbucks Coffee Co Ltd has newly added an enforcement information, with an enforcement target of 10.877142 million yuan. The enforcement court is the Tianhe District People's Court of Guangzhou City, and the related case is a lease contract dispute. How could a large company like Starbucks still...

Stray Dog Café: Not for Profit, Just to Find Warm Homes for Homeless Dogs
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Stray Dog Café: Not for Profit, Just to Find Warm Homes for Homeless Dogs

A café named WafCafe in Lille, northern France has recently become popular! This is Europe's first stray dog café. The café houses many large dogs that have experienced abandonment, life on the streets, and abuse... The dogs that come to this café are fortunate because they can spend the rest of their lives

Dec 27, 2021 · By FrontStreet Coffee · 30 reads · #stray dog café #animal shelter #WafCafe #rescue dogs #France café #pet adoption
How to Drink Espresso Coffee Why a Glass of Water is Served with Espresso
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How to Drink Espresso Coffee Why a Glass of Water is Served with Espresso

Professional coffee knowledge exchange For more coffee bean information please follow Coffee Workshop (WeChat public account cafe_style) Coffee enthusiasts have carefully examined coffee bean packaging which indicates origins from major coffee producing countries like Brazil Colombia Guatemala Italy which is not a coffee bean producing region

Dec 27, 2021 · By FrontStreet Coffee · 135 reads · #espresso #coffee #drink #why #water #professional #knowledge #exchange
How Many Minutes Does It Take to Brew Pour-Over Coffee? What Affects Extraction Time and Flavor
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How Many Minutes Does It Take to Brew Pour-Over Coffee? What Affects Extraction Time and Flavor

Brewing a good cup of pour-over coffee isn't difficult, but understanding the brewing data can be challenging. Common questions include "How fine should the coffee grounds be?" "What techniques make delicious coffee?" "Is my brewing time correct?"... As FrontStreet Coffee has already shared extensive information about grind size and brewing techniques (you can find them on FrontStreet Coffee's public

Yeo Hiap Seng Water Chestnut Coffee?! Foshan's Corner Coffee Collaborates with Heritage Beverage Factory!!
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Yeo Hiap Seng Water Chestnut Coffee?! Foshan's Corner Coffee Collaborates with Heritage Beverage Factory!!

What's it like to combine a coffee shop with a beverage factory? Foshan's local coffee brand Gotlot (Corner) has partnered with Yeo Hiap Seng factory to completely transform a 500m² former beverage workshop, blending the industrial charm of the old production workshop with a coffee shop, breathing new life into the historic factory building~Yeo Hiap Seng (

How to Learn and Practice Latte Art Etching Designs: Steamed Milk Frothing Tutorial
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How to Learn and Practice Latte Art Etching Designs: Steamed Milk Frothing Tutorial

While browsing coffee art videos, you watch baristas expertly shake their milk pitchers, creating beautiful etched patterns. But when you try it yourself, you might think, "Hmm, are these videos fake?" In reality, the inability to create clear etch patterns often stems from milk frothing issues. Etched latte art demands precise control over milk foam thickness and density.

Dec 25, 2021 · By FrontStreet Coffee · 29 reads · #latte art #milk frothing #coffee tutorial #etching designs #barista skills
Cappuccino vs Latte: The Difference in Taste and Texture & The Authentic Way to Make a Golden-Crown Cappuccino
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Cappuccino vs Latte: The Difference in Taste and Texture & The Authentic Way to Make a Golden-Crown Cappuccino

During a conversation with a friend yesterday, our chat naturally veered off track. After the customary pleasantries, the mention of "cappuccino" sent our conversation in an unexpected direction. What followed touched on personal matters, which I won't share here, but it inspired FrontStreet Coffee to explore this topic: What makes an authentic cappuccino? And who would...

The Best Coffee Beans from Yunnan: Flavor and Taste Comparison of Washed and Natural Yunnan Catimor
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The Best Coffee Beans from Yunnan: Flavor and Taste Comparison of Washed and Natural Yunnan Catimor

Yunnan coffee, a premium coffee from China that has gained significant international recognition in recent years, offers diverse origins of high-quality coffee beans with unique flavor profiles. The pursuit of excellence has long been the goal of Yunnan's coffee industry. As early as 2013, Li Gongqin, Secretary-General of the Yunnan Provincial Coffee Industry Association, pointed out that Yunnan's coffee production capacity falls far short of large-scale foreign coffee operations.

Can Drip Coffee Bags Be Used Only Once? What Kind of Cups Are Suitable for Brewing Drip Coffee?
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Can Drip Coffee Bags Be Used Only Once? What Kind of Cups Are Suitable for Brewing Drip Coffee?

Being able to enjoy a delicious cup of coffee in a simple and convenient way is truly one of life's small pleasures. Thanks to the convenience of drip coffee bags, you don't need to visit a coffee shop specifically—easily enjoying a flavorful and excellent-tasting cup of coffee at home. When it comes to drip coffee, many people often wonder...

Dec 23, 2021 · By FrontStreet Coffee · 39 reads · #drip coffee #coffee brewing #coffee bags #brewing method #coffee equipment
What is Coffee Blooming? Do Drip Coffee Bags Also Need Bloom Like Pour-Over Coffee?
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What is Coffee Blooming? Do Drip Coffee Bags Also Need Bloom Like Pour-Over Coffee?

This explains the main principles of coffee blooming, which is a crucial step in extracting coffee aroma. The steam generated by a small amount of hot water can effectively remove carbon dioxide from the coffee grounds. Additionally, if the flavor is not optimal when brewing with the manufacturer's recommended water amount, you can also experiment with adjusting the quantity.

Dec 23, 2021 · By FrontStreet Coffee · 31 reads · #coffee blooming #coffee brewing #pour-over coffee #drip coffee bags #coffee extraction
How to Make Delicious Espresso? Illustrated Guide to Espresso Extraction with an Espresso Machine
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How to Make Delicious Espresso? Illustrated Guide to Espresso Extraction with an Espresso Machine

Espresso-based coffee drinks made with semi-automatic espresso machines continue to dominate the coffee shop market even in today's era of single-origin and pour-over coffee. Especially at coffee exhibitions, it feels like you're already falling behind if you don't have a "La Marzocco" machine at your booth. If you want to become a

Dec 22, 2021 · By FrontStreet Coffee · 29 reads · #espresso #espresso machine #coffee extraction #barista techniques #espresso brewing guide
Shanghai Hosts Deaf Barista Competition! Providing a Platform for Coffee Professionals with Disabilities to Showcase Their Skills~
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Shanghai Hosts Deaf Barista Competition! Providing a Platform for Coffee Professionals with Disabilities to Showcase Their Skills~

On December 20th, a quiet barista competition kicked off in Shanghai Pudong~Unlike previous barista competitions, the more than 10 contestants participating in this event were special baristas. Although they cannot hear or speak, they all share a deep passion for coffee. Throughout the competition, the contestants enthusiastically

Shanghai Uncle's Original Chinese-Style Coffee Extraction Method
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Shanghai Uncle's Original Chinese-Style Coffee Extraction Method "Water-Bath Simmered Coffee"!

What would coffee taste like if we applied traditional Chinese water-bath soup simmering techniques to coffee extraction? One Shanghai uncle's sudden inspiration led him to resolutely abandon his lucrative high-paying job and open a distinctive coffee shop in Shanghai. In addition to conventional pressurized extraction and drip extraction methods, the shop also offers

Panama Geisha Coffee Bean Flavor Characteristics - Introduction to Panama Geisha Coffee Origin Estate Grade Classification
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Panama Geisha Coffee Bean Flavor Characteristics - Introduction to Panama Geisha Coffee Origin Estate Grade Classification

For professional coffee knowledge exchange and more coffee bean information, please follow Coffee Workshop (WeChat Official Account: cafe_style). Today we're sharing a special specialty coffee whose name is Geisha. The English name Geisha happens to mean "geisha," so this specialty coffee is also

Dec 22, 2021 · By FrontStreet Coffee · 186 reads · #Panama Coffee #Panama Geisha