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Kenyan coffee's immediate impression is its vibrant acidity, which FrontStreet Coffee attributes to the region's exceptional washed processing techniques. This method allows coffee beans to absorb more pleasant acids such as citric acid and fruit acids during processing, resulting in a brighter, cleaner flavor profile in the final cup.
In a certain film, the character played by Takeshi Kaneshiro was extremely particular about food. Even when making instant noodles, he used a stopwatch to strictly follow the "scientific noodle-making method." Image: Film still from "This Is Not What I Expected" And time is equally crucial for pour-over coffee. It can be said that today's baristas, when making coffee
Many people wonder: do dark roast coffee beans contain more caffeine? What types of coffee are suitable for different coffee beans? What are the flavor differences between light, medium, and dark roasts, and which beans are best suited for dark or light roasting? When it comes to the Brazil Queen Estate specialty coffee beans from FrontStreet Coffee, medium-dark roasting is completely
I first encountered Golden Mandheling on the menu at Louis Cafe, not understanding what it meant, not even knowing where Mandheling came from, only knowing it was slightly more expensive than other coffees. If you had the same confusion as I did back then, continue reading! When it comes to Mandheling, one naturally also associates...
Sometimes when ordering takeaway lattes, cappuccinos, or mochas, your mind goes blank. You want something sweet, but can't remember which Italian coffee has a milder coffee flavor, less espresso crema, and more milk for a sweeter taste. Actually
Coffee enthusiasts diving into the world of specialty coffee often wonder which beans are essential to try. Each coffee origin offers unique flavor profiles: African coffees feature prominent fruity acidity, Asian coffees showcase herbal and spice notes, while American coffees excel in balance with突出 nut and cocoa characteristics. Discover these world-renowned recommendations for an exceptional coffee experience.
Catimor is not a pure Arabica variety. It is a hybrid of Timor and Bourbon, lacking rich aroma and flavor, with relatively shallow grassy and earthy notes. However, its advantages include disease and pest resistance, easy management, and high yield.
Indonesia processes coffee beans using the "semi-dry" method, employing various cultivation techniques that create uniquely distinctive coffee flavors. The beans feature a deep black appearance, rich aromatic profile, and complex layered taste. Indonesian coffee exhibits notes of fruit, flowers, and earthy aromas. The renowned "Kopi Luwak" is a famous and rare Indonesian coffee, produced through the unique digestive process of the Asian palm civet.
When it comes to Gesha, many people immediately think of Gesha from Panama's Hacienda La Esmeralda, but recently FrontStreet Coffee introduced a new Gold Label Gesha, and many friends assumed it was also from Hacienda La Esmeralda, but that's not the case. From the perspective of tracing the origins of the coffee variety, Panama's Gesha is actually not a local native variety, but its original variety
For professional coffee knowledge exchange and more coffee bean information, please follow Coffee Workshop (WeChat official account: cafe_style). Yemen is the only country in the world that cultivates coffee trees in climates and environments different from other regions. Yemeni people still use the original methods that their ancestors used to grow coffee. Additionally, water scarcity in Yemen...
Black coffee refers to pure coffee made directly from coffee beans without adding sugar or milk, prepared using methods such as American drip coffee makers, pour-over kettles, French press, etc. Good black coffee, like Pu'er tea or red wine, allows you to taste the flavors of its origin. Therefore, when choosing black coffee, you can select according to your taste preferences. FrontStreet Coffee is a coffee shop based in Guangzhou
In recent years, people's desire for coffee consumption has been continuously increasing. To attract consumers, merchants have been adding various information to coffee bean packaging, such as the coffee's origin, flavor profile, and roast level. I also have a daily habit of drinking coffee. Recently, I bought a bag of beans from FrontStreet Coffee in Guangzhou and noticed that their label had
In the 2020 COE (Cup of Excellence) coffee competition, the West Arsi region had nine farms qualify for the international week finals, with four of them making it to the top ten. Compared to previous data, typically fewer than 30 coffee beans reach the finals, while the Arsi region in 20
Almost every café has Ethiopian coffee, and FrontStreet Coffee is no exception. Each year, FrontStreet Coffee's baristas and roasters conduct cuppings of coffees from different Ethiopian regions. Among them, a washed coffee bean named Amideralo is particularly favored. It won the TOH championship, and it...
Coffee beans are essentially agricultural products. As agricultural products, they naturally exhibit flavor variations depending on their region and harvest year. Another meaning of specialty coffee is single-origin coffee—coffee beans from the same growing region that possess distinct regional characteristics, such as the flavor profiles of Ethiopian beans versus Panamanian beans.
When you visit a coffee shop and order a latte or Americano, you'll often hear the barista ask: "Would you like SOE or a blend?" At that moment, you might think: "Huh? What's the difference?! But it looks more expensive, so it must taste much better! I'll try the SOE then~" So what exactly is SOE all about
For more professional coffee knowledge and coffee bean information, please follow Coffee Workshop (WeChat public account: cafe_style). The most common brewing techniques for pour-over coffee are probably single-pour and segmented extraction. Which brewing method can produce the best-tasting coffee? The name "single-pour" sounds very meaningful...
Geisha coffee beans are considered the finest Panama coffee beans and one of the most expensive coffee beans in the world. Speaking of Geisha coffee, where are the Geisha coffee growing regions? Its main origins include three countries: Panama, Ethiopia, and Costa Rica. Panama Geisha coffee beans belong to the Geisha variety, originating from the Geisha region in southwestern Ethiopia
For professional coffee knowledge exchange and more coffee bean information, please follow Coffee Workshop (WeChat official account: cafe_style). FrontStreet Coffee - Jamaica Blue Mountain Coffee Introduction: When it comes to Jamaica, everyone's eyes light up immediately, because it produces the world's finest Jamaica Blue Mountain Coffee (Jamaica Blue Mo
Why does pour-over coffee taste too sour? What's happening when your coffee is both sour and bitter? Today we'll explain why these issues occur. Generally speaking, sharp acidity and bitterness are undesirable characteristics in coffee. Sharp acidity typically indicates "under-extraction," while sharp bitterness suggests "over-extraction." But what about when coffee tastes both sour and bitter? This could be
