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Premium Instant Black Coffee Brand SECRE Secures 100 Million Yuan Funding - How to Brew SECRE Drip Coffee Bags for Best Taste
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Premium Instant Black Coffee Brand SECRE Secures 100 Million Yuan Funding - How to Brew SECRE Drip Coffee Bags for Best Taste

According to Tianyancha platform, premium coffee brand SECRE completed a new round of financing of nearly 100 million yuan on July 27, 2021, with investors including Bojiang Capital and Fanchuang Capital. Fanchuang Capital is affiliated with Ant Financial. According to Beijing Business Daily, SECRE's funding will be primarily used to accelerate offline store expansion, brand marketing, and continued R&D of innovative online and offline products.

Jul 29, 2021 · By FrontStreet Coffee · 93 reads · #instant #premium #coffee #SECRE #100 million #funding #drip coffee #how to #brew
Ethiopian Coffee Bean Culture and Flavors: What is the Three-Round Coffee Ceremony? How Do Ethiopians Drink Coffee?
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Ethiopian Coffee Bean Culture and Flavors: What is the Three-Round Coffee Ceremony? How Do Ethiopians Drink Coffee?

Coffee is not only a popular crop in Ethiopia but also an important part of their culture. FrontStreet Coffee has many coffee beans from Ethiopian producing regions, so let's introduce one to you! This time we're featuring the TOH champion bean from Uraga, a sub-region of Guji in Ethiopia. This is a local indigenous variety, processed using the washed method. The overall cleanliness is exceptionally

Jul 29, 2021 · By FrontStreet Coffee · 158 reads · #Ethiopia #coffee beans #culture #flavors #three rounds #coffee #ceremony #Ethiopian #how to
Ethiopian Coffee Origin Legend and Yirgacheffe Gedeb Coffee Bean Brewing Guide
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Ethiopian Coffee Origin Legend and Yirgacheffe Gedeb Coffee Bean Brewing Guide

Many coffee enthusiasts consider Ethiopian coffee as their favorite. In their eyes, Ethiopian coffee beans with rich fruity flavors and floral aromas are always winners. Undoubtedly, over the years, Ethiopian coffee has been one of the most acclaimed single-origin specialty coffee beans in the world. As the world's fifth-largest coffee producer, Ethiopia has mastered the art of harvesting and processing coffee beans.

Jul 29, 2021 · By FrontStreet Coffee · 167 reads · #Ethiopia #coffee #origin #legend #Yirgacheffe #Gedeb #coffee beans #brewing
How Does Burundi Coffee's Heart of Africa Taste? Flavor Profile and Industry Challenges
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How Does Burundi Coffee's Heart of Africa Taste? Flavor Profile and Industry Challenges

Burundi is a small, mountainous, landlocked country in East Africa located between Rwanda, Tanzania, and the Democratic Republic of Congo. East Africa is renowned for producing premium coffee, and Burundi is no exception. Although its production volume is very small compared to other African countries, Burundi's coffee farmers pay great attention to detail. Burundi has one of the lowest GDP per capita in the world and is considered

Jul 29, 2021 · By FrontStreet Coffee · 133 reads · #Burundi #coffee beans #Africa #Heart of Africa #taste #flavor #characteristics #industry
Black Coffee Making: Can Americano Have Latte Art & How to Create Milk Foam Without Large Bubbles
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Black Coffee Making: Can Americano Have Latte Art & How to Create Milk Foam Without Large Bubbles

Introduction: "I'd like an Americano with latte art on top!" Many coffee enthusiasts might first wonder: "Isn't Americano pure black coffee? How can it have latte art without milk?" In this article, FrontStreet Coffee will share how to make an Americano with latte art. The composition of Americano coffee refers to espresso extracted at a 1:2 ratio of coffee grounds to liquid.

Jul 28, 2021 · By FrontStreet Coffee · 130 reads · #coffee #brewing #americano #latte #art #milk #foam #tutorial #guide
Pour-Over Coffee Dripper Guide: V60 Dripper vs. Wave Dripper Flavor Comparison
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Pour-Over Coffee Dripper Guide: V60 Dripper vs. Wave Dripper Flavor Comparison

Introduction Coffee drippers are essential tools for pour-over coffee brewing. With so many dripper styles available on the market today, many consumers find themselves overwhelmed by choice. Today, FrontStreet Coffee will share some guidance on how to make your selection! Dripper selection can be approached from these perspectives: Ⅰ Dripper Materials Over time, drippers have been made from various materials including resin, glass, ceramic, metal, and wood.

Jul 27, 2021 · By FrontStreet Coffee · 150 reads · #pour-over #coffee #dripper #guide #V60 #wave #flavor #comparison #introduction
The Story of Brazilian Cerrado Bourbon Coffee Beans: Flavor Profile, Taste Characteristics, and Basic Features of Red Bourbon Coffee Beans
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The Story of Brazilian Cerrado Bourbon Coffee Beans: Flavor Profile, Taste Characteristics, and Basic Features of Red Bourbon Coffee Beans

Coffee enthusiasts who regularly drink coffee are surely aware of the news about coffee bean prices skyrocketing due to unexpected severe cold weather in Brazil. This demonstrates Brazil's significant position as one of the world's major coffee-producing regions. Today, we focus on introducing coffee beans from the Cerrado region. Cerrado Mineiro, located in northwestern Minas Gerais state in Brazil, is recognized locally as a premium coffee-producing region and is also Brazil's first

Jul 27, 2021 · By FrontStreet Coffee · 164 reads · #Brazil #Cerrado #Bourbon #coffee beans #story #red bourbon #flavor #taste #characteristics #features
Famous and Characteristic Coffee Shops Near Sichuan: The Best Environment and Most Solitary Cafes Worth Visiting
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Famous and Characteristic Coffee Shops Near Sichuan: The Best Environment and Most Solitary Cafes Worth Visiting

Speaking of solitude, does this image come to mind: the sun setting, the moon slowly rising, sunset glow painting the sky red, the city's skyscrapers gradually dimming their lights, street lamps flickering, while you, wearing headphones with vacant eyes, navigate through dense crowds. This is what most single professionals experience after work each day—being alone in the crowd. Have you ever considered moving away from people

Jul 27, 2021 · By FrontStreet Coffee · 157 reads · #Sichuan #nearby #famous #characteristic #coffee shops #which #worth visiting #environment #best #solitary
What is the Relationship Between Pour-Over Coffee Concentration and Extraction Rate? Solutions for Overly Concentrated Pour-Over Coffee
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What is the Relationship Between Pour-Over Coffee Concentration and Extraction Rate? Solutions for Overly Concentrated Pour-Over Coffee

Introduction Today's pour-over coffee predominantly features light-roasted single-origin beans with floral and fruity notes. Sometimes when brewing a fragrant cup of coffee, the aroma is intoxicating, yet the taste seems muddled and difficult to distinguish, creating an uncomfortable sensory experience. However, after adding 10-20ml of water to the coffee, the flavors become clear and distinct. The bitterness that appears from excessive concentration is not necessarily due to over-extraction. Beginners often...

Bitter or Sweet Coffee: Which Tastes Better? Why People Sensitive to Bitterness Drink More
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Bitter or Sweet Coffee: Which Tastes Better? Why People Sensitive to Bitterness Drink More

Life with both bitterness and sweetness is what makes it complete. This classic saying, I believe many friends in front of screens would agree with, after all, without experiencing bitterness, how can one appreciate the happiness that sweetness brings. And this saying seems to be engraved in the heart of every coffee drinker, even deriving new insights from it: because there is more bitterness in life, it makes

Jul 24, 2021 · By FrontStreet Coffee · 197 reads · #coffee #bitter #or #sweet #delicious #bitterness #sensitive #people #drink #more #life
How to Make Coffee: Essential Equipment, Grind Size, Water Impact on Flavor, and Bean Selection
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How to Make Coffee: Essential Equipment, Grind Size, Water Impact on Flavor, and Bean Selection

How to Brew Coffee Coffee is a personal journey, and the right way to make it is the way you enjoy it. That said, mastering some fundamentals will help you refine your technique for better results. Next, FrontStreet Coffee encourages you to experiment with different roasts, origins, or preparation methods. Equipment Ensure your tools, from grinder and dripper to coffee machine, are properly maintained each time

Jul 24, 2021 · By FrontStreet Coffee · 210 reads · #how #make #coffee #essential #equipment #grind #size #water #flavor #impact #bean #selection
Caramel Flavored Coffee Beans Processing from Hawaii Kona, the Only Coffee Bean Producing Region in the United States
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Caramel Flavored Coffee Beans Processing from Hawaii Kona, the Only Coffee Bean Producing Region in the United States

Have you ever thought while drinking coffee: Hmm? What's that sweet flavor in this coffee? Ah! Caramel! It's the sweetness of caramel! Rest assured, coffee with caramel flavor doesn't contain any sweeteners. The rich sweetness is brought out by skilled roasters during the roasting process. Typically comes from coffee grown in fertile soil. These caramel flavors are influenced by cultivation methods and

Jul 23, 2021 · By FrontStreet Coffee · 198 reads · #caramel #flavor #coffee beans #United States #only #production #origin #Hawaii #Kona #processing
What to Add to Freshly Ground Black Coffee to Make It Taste Better and Less Bitter - Adding Chili Sauce to Pure Coffee for a Delicious and Healthy Drink
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What to Add to Freshly Ground Black Coffee to Make It Taste Better and Less Bitter - Adding Chili Sauce to Pure Coffee for a Delicious and Healthy Drink

Young people nowadays like to add ingredients to everything they drink. Just this April, the internet was buzzing with people adding chili sauce to coffee. Initially, I wondered, what kind of chili sauce? The kind you eat with fish balls? Or Lao Gan Ma? As I read on, I discovered a chili sauce called Ujjo, which even launched a crowdfunding campaign on the KICKSTARTER platform. Surprisingly, on May 1

Jul 23, 2021 · By FrontStreet Coffee · 89 reads · #freshly ground #coffee #what #better #tasty #not bitter #blend #chili sauce #healthy #available
Does Coffee Really Have So Many Flavors? How to Learn to Distinguish Coffee Flavors? 85 Types of Coffee Flavors
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Does Coffee Really Have So Many Flavors? How to Learn to Distinguish Coffee Flavors? 85 Types of Coffee Flavors

Introduction: Single-origin coffee is becoming increasingly popular. When a barista hands you a fragrant cup of single-origin coffee along with a flavor description card, you might sip the coffee while looking at the small card and wonder: Does this coffee really have so many flavors? Why can't I taste the flavors described on the card? The variety of coffee flavors is truly unimaginable. Scientists have identified over 850 different compounds from a single cup of black coffee...

What Can You Do With Coffee Grounds? Are They Edible? Creative New Uses And Methods To Make Coffee Ground Flour!
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What Can You Do With Coffee Grounds? Are They Edible? Creative New Uses And Methods To Make Coffee Ground Flour!

The Coffee Workshop has published many articles about coffee grounds before, but most of them only treat coffee grounds as raw materials for tools or external skincare products. The closest thing to being edible is Starbucks recycling coffee grounds into "Grounds Tubes." The closest coffee grounds get to our digestive tract would have to be "New Ways to Use Coffee Grounds! Gin Made From Coffee Grounds - Mind-Blowing

Jul 21, 2021 · By FrontStreet Coffee · 77 reads · #coffee #grounds #edible #creative #new #uses #methods #flour #can #eat
Espresso Extraction Parameters Guide: How Much Coffee, Time, and Temperature for Perfect Espresso
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Espresso Extraction Parameters Guide: How Much Coffee, Time, and Temperature for Perfect Espresso

Introduction Just like pour-over coffee, extraction parameters have a significant impact on the flavor expression of espresso. Especially with espresso, slight variations in the amount of coffee grounds used, extraction time, pressure, and other factors can amplify certain flavors in the espresso, potentially leading to excessive acidity, bitterness, or burnt notes... Therefore, understanding espresso extraction parameters is truly crucial

Jul 21, 2021 · By FrontStreet Coffee · 209 reads · #espresso #extraction #parameters #guide #coffee #temperature #time #grind #dose
Latte VS Cappuccino: What's the Difference? Do Cappuccino and Latte Have the Same Espresso Volume, Cup Size, and Foam Thickness Standards?
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Latte VS Cappuccino: What's the Difference? Do Cappuccino and Latte Have the Same Espresso Volume, Cup Size, and Foam Thickness Standards?

Do you know what the difference is between these two? When you compare them by drinking, you might know which coffee you prefer, but you can't quite explain why. Somehow, the question of the difference between latte and cappuccino has become a hot topic for all types of coffee people, from those who dislike coffee to amateurs to professionals. Why is it so difficult to distinguish between these two?

Jul 21, 2021 · By FrontStreet Coffee · 179 reads · #Latte #Cappuccino #Difference #Espresso #Cup Size #Standard #Foam #Thickness #Same
The Origin Story of Expensive Kopi Luwak Coffee and How It Became Famous: How Many Types of
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The Origin Story of Expensive Kopi Luwak Coffee and How It Became Famous: How Many Types of "Poop Coffee" Exist Beyond Just Cat Poop Coffee?

FrontStreet Coffee recently mentioned both "poop" and coffee in an article about coffee's laxative effects, and today they'd like to overlap these two elements to discuss something else. Thinking seriously, if cute cats liking to smell stinky shoes is considered perverted, then humans enjoying poop coffee—aren't they even more perverted than cats?! Behind these coffees that emerge from animal digestive systems lies

Jul 20, 2021 · By FrontStreet Coffee · 204 reads · #expensive #kopi luwak #coffee #origin #story #famous #how many #beyond
Heytea Responds to Rumors About Acquiring Nayuki - What's the Relationship Between Heytea and Nayuki?
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Heytea Responds to Rumors About Acquiring Nayuki - What's the Relationship Between Heytea and Nayuki?

2021 was an active year for the new-style tea market. First came round after round of financing. According to an article by New Consumer Reference, tea brands completed 15 financing deals in the first half of 2021, with disclosed amounts exceeding 5 billion yuan. The number of financing events and disclosed amounts had already surpassed the entire year of 2020. This was followed by Nayuki's Tea becoming the first tea stock to officially list on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange on June 30th, with each share priced at...

Jul 20, 2021 · By FrontStreet Coffee · 148 reads · #Heytea #acquisition #Nayuki #incident #rumors #response #relationship #2021
What Desserts Pair Best with Black Coffee, Latte, and Cappuccino? Do Ice Cream and Nuts Complement Coffee?
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What Desserts Pair Best with Black Coffee, Latte, and Cappuccino? Do Ice Cream and Nuts Complement Coffee?

Everyone knows that pairing appropriate desserts with wine (or other beverages) is very important when drinking. Coffee also deserves the right dessert selection, as it can balance the taste experience. Although FrontStreet Coffee doesn't sell desserts and focuses solely on coffee, this doesn't diminish everyone's love for sweet treats. Whether it's chocolate donuts or lemon pie, it's undeniable that

Jul 20, 2021 · By FrontStreet Coffee · 194 reads · #black coffee #latte #cappuccino #dessert pairing #ice cream #nuts #coffee pairing #coffee dessert