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How Baristas See Themselves vs. How You See Baristas: Essential Skills for the Modern Coffee Professional

Recent weather has been quite unpredictable—sunny in the morning, then torrential rain in the afternoon, especially as quitting time approaches when nature seems to work its magic. A flash of lightning tears across the sky—CRACK! RUMBLE~~ Raindrops the size of Kyoho grapes come pouring down from above me, quickly merging with the earth below. Oh my dear friend, looks like I'll be washing the car again tonight—what joy. While everyone is...

Aug 25, 2021 · By FrontStreet Coffee · 116 reads · #coffee #barista #perception #modern era #essential skills #professional development

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The Lifespan of Coffee Trees: How Long Can They Live? What is Latte Coffee? Coffee Cold Knowledge

What constitutes "cold knowledge"? This term refers to obscure, trivial, and complex information and facts. Cold knowledge can broaden our horizons, expand our perspectives, stimulate thinking, and spark strong curiosity. While the definition is quite comprehensive, FrontStreet Coffee believes that uncommon topics that aren't frequently discussed can be considered valuable cold knowledge.

Aug 25, 2021 · By FrontStreet Coffee · 204 reads · #coffee #lifespan #how long #what #latte #knowledge #fun facts #trivia

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Why Can't I Taste the Sweetness in Coffee? What Is Coffee Sweetness? Should It Be Perceived by Smell or Taste?

Barista: Wow! This cup of coffee has such a high sweetness! You: ?? What sweetness? Barista: Coffee sweetness! You: Coffee what??? Are you confused when you first encounter single-origin coffee? Why does FrontStreet Coffee's barista often say that a coffee has excellent sweetness, but you can't taste it at all? What is coffee sweetness? Why can't your taste buds perceive it? Coffee

Aug 24, 2021 · By FrontStreet Coffee · 125 reads · #coffee #sweetness #taste perception #flavor profile #sensory experience

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World Specialty Coffee: 5 Things You Should Know About Brazilian Specialty Coffee

Brazilian coffee has a bad reputation. Quantity over quality, you might hear people say. But these beans have much more to offer than most people think. Therefore, as FrontStreet Coffee, I am here to share with you five things you should know about this country's coffee. Some of these might surprise you. The world's largest producer We're not talking about countries here

Aug 23, 2021 · By FrontStreet Coffee · 106 reads · #World #Specialty #Coffee #About #Brazil #Should #Know #Things

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Colombian Coffee's Guerrilla Farmers: Is Coffee from Nariño's Southern Growing Region the Best?

At FrontStreet Coffee, we regularly cup a series of new bean varieties, and when it comes to coffee from Colombia, the cupped flavors typically reveal distinct sweetness and prominent chocolate notes in most cases, along with some fruitiness and red fruit tones like caramel, apple, and berries. The aroma sometimes carries hints of citrus and fruit, with a touch of spiciness. Regarding Colombian coffee, reviews

Aug 23, 2021 · By FrontStreet Coffee · 171 reads · #Colombia #coffee #guerrilla #south #Nariño #growing region #best #at FrontStreet Coffee

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How Beginners Can Learn to Make Coffee, How to Make Better Coffee at Home, Coffee Brewing Tips

Not everyone has the opportunity to attend coffee school to learn how to make a delicious cup of coffee. For this reason, FrontStreet Coffee is here to provide some best tips that can improve your skills and help you make the best coffee at home. With only two ingredients, quality is key. The first step is choosing the best coffee beans you can afford. But don't head to the grocery store's

Aug 23, 2021 · By FrontStreet Coffee · 133 reads · #beginners #how to learn #coffee #how to #at home #make #better #brewing #tips #and

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What Are Some Delicious Coffees? How to Choose Great Coffee Drinks for Beginners - Espresso Coffee Recommendations

Whether you prefer it with milk and sugar, lots of foam, ice, or extra coffee, one thing is certain - we love our coffee. Most people enjoy their coffee in very specific ways. From the simplest (straight and black) to the most complex (half-skinny, half 1% milk extra-hot americano with an extra shot and whipped cream), the way we order our coffee seems

Aug 23, 2021 · By FrontStreet Coffee · 82 reads · #delicious #coffee #what #beginners #tasty #beverages #how #espresso #recommendations

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How much ice should be added to iced pour-over coffee? What is the standard coffee-to-water ratio for iced pour-over?

These days in Guangzhou, it's not just hot - it's comparable to the Flaming Mountains. Even the health-conscious baristas at our shop have started drinking iced beverages. Recently, many coffee enthusiasts have visited to learn about iced pour-over coffee, with many asking how much ice should be added to iced pour-over coffee! What role do ice cubes play in iced pour-over coffee? Iced pour-over is not coffee brewed with ice water, but rather...

Aug 23, 2021 · By FrontStreet Coffee · 189 reads · #iced pour-over #coffee #how much #ice cubes #appropriate #standard #coffee-to-water #ratio #these days #Guangzhou

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How to Use a French Press: How to Make Delicious Brazilian Coffee with a French Press

What makes the best coffee in a French press? This largely comes down to personal preference, but generally, medium and dark roast beans are the best choices. Here's FrontStreet Coffee's guide to the basic French press coffee brewing method. Preheating the press The first thing you need to do is preheat the French press. This is an important step in all coffee brewing methods. Preheating ensures proper temperature extraction and helps maintain the ideal brewing temperature throughout the process.

Aug 22, 2021 · By FrontStreet Coffee · 90 reads · #how #use #french #press #coffee #to #make #delicious #brazilian #method

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New Uses for Coffee Grounds: Coffee Grounds as Pest Repellent and Roses Love Coffee Grounds

Many of you may be looking for effective green tips. FrontStreet Coffee can suggest a method: recycling used coffee grounds. Coffee mixed with soil can be used as natural fertilizer. Used coffee grounds provide a rich source of nutrients for the garden. Recycling coffee grounds not only benefits gardeners but also helps reduce the amount of waste going to landfills. Coffee grounds are a sustainable solution that your plants will love.

Aug 22, 2021 · By FrontStreet Coffee · 89 reads · #coffee #new uses #uses #can #repel pests #roses #love #you #many #of

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Is Robusta Coffee Mainly Distributed in Asia? Is Indian Coffee Primarily Robusta?

When discussing Asian coffee, we often talk about Indonesia's Mandheling, Vietnamese coffee, Laotian coffee, and Yunnan coffee. However, Indian coffee, which is less frequently mentioned, has a remarkably long history. It was actually the first country in Asia to cultivate coffee and has always held a significant place in the coffee world, as well as being one of the world's major coffee-producing countries. Today, FrontStreet Coffee explores this fascinating topic.

Aug 20, 2021 · By FrontStreet Coffee · 193 reads · #Robusta #coffee #distribution #Asia #India #variety #Asian

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Does Coffee Bean Roast Level Affect Grind Size? What Grind Size Should You Use for Different Roasts?

When we brew coffee, we might all encounter the same question: different coffee brewing methods require different equipment, but when it comes to coffee beans themselves, different roast levels actually require different grind sizes. Light roast, medium roast, and dark roast coffee beans all require different grind settings. Today, FrontStreet Coffee will focus on medium roast coffee beans to...

Aug 20, 2021 · By FrontStreet Coffee · 164 reads · #coffee beans #roasting #level #affect #grinding #different #coffee #use #what #we

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Mexican Coffee Flavor Profile, Historical Story, and the Development and Crisis of Specialty Coffee

When listing famous coffee origins, Mexico is often excluded. Even FrontStreet Coffee's current bean menu doesn't feature Mexican coffee. However, this doesn't negate the numerous advantages of Mexican coffee: its unique fruity flavor characteristics, positive social and environmental impacts, and rich coffee production traditions. Coffee first arrived in Mexico in the late 1700s, brought by Spanish settlers

Aug 20, 2021 · By FrontStreet Coffee · 134 reads · #Mexico #coffee #flavor #profile #historical story #specialty #development #crisis

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The 5 Essential Elements of Pour-Over Coffee: Grind Size, Water-to-Coffee Ratio, and Brewing Temperature

Why? Why? These simple three words - we might ask ourselves hundreds of times a day (exaggerating). If you don't believe me, let me count them for you. Why does the morning alarm ring so punctually every day? Why do I have to work today? Why does a week pass so quickly? ...... (silly laugh) After a series of struggles, we almost always arrive just on time - nearly late - back

Aug 20, 2021 · By FrontStreet Coffee · 160 reads · #pour-over #coffee #brewing #elements #grind size #water ratio #brewing temperature #why #pour-over coffee

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Why Do You Need to Wet the Filter Paper for Pour-Over Coffee? Does Pour-Over Coffee Taste Worse If You Don't Wet the Filter Paper?

Friends who are accustomed to making pour-over coffee without wetting the filter paper have likely heard these skeptical voices. When faced with these voices, how do you respond? A) Awkward but polite smile B) Cool, distant gaze C) Patient, heartfelt explanation D) You're right To wet or not to wet? Back in the internet surfing years, I had the opportunity to witness two groups of netizens debating this issue

Aug 19, 2021 · By FrontStreet Coffee · 214 reads · #pour-over #coffee #why #need #filter paper #not wet #worse #taste

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Is 3 PM Actually the Peak Time for Coffee Shops? Why Do People Love Drinking Coffee in the Afternoon?

For many young people today, coffee is the real alarm clock. The annoying phone ringing is just an appetizer; a rich cup of coffee is what truly gets the brain functioning. So we naturally assume that coffee shop peak hours should be around 8 to 11 AM. But as someone who lives in coffee shops (a barista), I've discovered that coffee shops actually have two peak time periods.

Aug 18, 2021 · By FrontStreet Coffee · 113 reads · #3 PM #peak time #coffee shop #afternoon coffee #coffee culture #daily routine #caffeine boost

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Are Specialty Coffee Beans Better Bitter or Sour? Characteristics, Mouthfeel and Flavor of Dark Roast Coffee Beans

Today's article is quite long, so you might need to read it patiently. (Excited) Come on, Arthur! Let's go downstairs for a cup of coffee! (Shakes head) No, coffee is bitter! You go first, I want to drink milk tea! This conversation was something I could hear almost every day in my former office. Although everyone eventually went their separate ways, whenever I recall those times, my heart still feels warm.

Aug 18, 2021 · By FrontStreet Coffee · 206 reads · #specialty #coffee beans #better taste #bitterness #roast #characteristics #mouthfeel #today #article

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[Illustrated Guide] Pour-Over Coffee Watering Tutorial: How to Pour Water, Proper Height, and Circular Motion

A few days ago, a customer came to the shop and inquired: Are there specific requirements when pouring water for pour-over coffee? Does the pouring height matter? When asked about how high the water stream should be during pouring, I instinctively paused for a moment! Indeed, there's no precise standard for this. Some people prefer to keep the water stream close to the liquid surface when pouring coffee, while others like to raise the water stream higher. If I had to give a range

Aug 16, 2021 · By FrontStreet Coffee · 176 reads · #Illustrated #Pour-over #Coffee #Water Pouring #Tutorial #How to #Height #How Much #Circular Motion #Few Days Ago

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[Illustrated] Should Coffee Bloom Liquid Be Discarded? A Step-by-Step Guide to Coffee Blooming

When pouring hot water twice the weight of coffee grounds for blooming, some coffee liquid always drips into the lower pot. Will this liquid affect the coffee's flavor, and should it be poured out? Why does coffee liquid drip into the lower pot during blooming? The water absorption rate of coffee grounds is twice their own weight, so when we pour water twice the amount of grounds, theoretically there shouldn't be excess coffee liquid dripping into the lower pot. The answer lies in

Aug 14, 2021 · By FrontStreet Coffee · 114 reads · #pour-over #coffee #bloom #should #discard #guide #steps #illustrated

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Pour-Over Coffee Tutorial: How Circular Pouring Size in Three-Stage Brewing Affects Coffee Flavor

Introduction Whether a cup of pour-over coffee tastes good depends not only on the beans themselves and brewing parameters, but also greatly on the brewer's mood/emotions during the process. While emotions cannot directly change the coffee's flavor, they can affect the control of water flow and circular pouring speed. When feeling impatient or restless, one may want to finish brewing quickly, thus increasing water flow and pouring speed,

Aug 13, 2021 · By FrontStreet Coffee · 121 reads · #Pour-over #coffee #tutorial #three-stage #brewing #circular #pouring #size #how #affect