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The Impact of Blooming and Its Duration on Pour-Over Coffee (Part 2)
Last time, we used the Clever dripper to obtain objective data about blooming and its duration. We learned from sensory evaluation that as blooming time increases, acidity decreases while sweetness and viscosity are enhanced. The overall flavor profile gradually shifts toward the backend and becomes more complex. From the TDS and EXT readings, we observed that as blooming time lengthens, both TDS and EXT values show a downward trend. And I...
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Pour-Over Coffee Brewing Experiment|V60 vs YASUKIYO Wooden Dripper Brewing Comparison
For more professional coffee knowledge and coffee bean information, please follow Coffee Workshop (WeChat public account: cafe_style) Preface Each dripper, due to the combination of shape, filter holes and grooves, will have different effects on the extracted flavor. Each dripper has its own design advantages, basically focusing on controlling water flow descent speed
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Does Handle Temperature Affect Espresso Extraction? Should You Preheat the Coffee Machine Brew Head?
Recently, FrontStreet Coffee noticed this brewing question: "For espresso extraction, should the tamping pressure be greater when the brew head is cold compared to when it's hot?" FrontStreet Coffee speculates that this friend's underlying question might be whether the handle at different temperatures affects espresso extraction and whether tamping pressure should be adjusted accordingly.
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The Impact of Blooming and Its Duration on Coffee Brewing (Part 1)
We've conducted numerous experiments sporadically in our shop, but never organized the results systematically. Over time, many of the theories and experimental findings we discovered have faded from memory. Therefore, FrontStreet Coffee's team decided to conduct rigorous experiments with minimized deviations, and organize the data and results to share with everyone, helping us remember better and allowing everyone to benefit together.
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Can Coffee Blends Be Used for Cold Brew? What's the Ideal Ratio for Cold Brew Coffee Recipes?
Hot summer days call for iced coffee that's both refreshing and energizing! Have you ever tried making cold brew coffee using blends (mixing two or more types of beans)? Today, FrontStreet Coffee will open the door to a new world of cold brew coffee beans for you~ The Characteristics of Cold Brew Coffee The biggest difference between cold brew coffee and hot coffee lies in
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Cold Drip Coffee | Iced Coffee | Pour-Over Cold Brew | Cold Brew Coffee Methods
Professional coffee knowledge exchange For more coffee bean information Please follow Coffee Workshop (WeChat official account cafe_style) Guangzhou niche coffee shop - Old district neighborhood taste FrontStreet Coffee We commonly see iced coffee roughly including cold drip, Japanese iced coffee, cold brew coffee, cold extraction coffee, they look so similar, what's the difference? 【Cold Drip Coffee】 Origin: The invention of cold drip coffee,
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How to Prepare Coffee Brewing Water? How to Use Paragon Ice Spheres? Are Tasting Cups an Intelligence Tax?
On the competition stage, we can always see contestants pulling out all sorts of unusual equipment for coffee making. Without exception, these props can enhance the aroma or quality of the brewed coffee. FrontStreet Coffee has tested quite a few of these props before, and they do have a certain impact on coffee, but most props have only a subtle effect.
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Pour-Over Coffee Three-Stage Pouring Technique Algorithm: How to Determine the Right Timing for Water Flow Interruption
A friend once asked FrontStreet Coffee, "FrontStreet Coffee, for the final stage of three-stage pouring, should I wait until all the water has drained before pouring again, or should I pour when it's about halfway drained? Why do I see some people suggesting it's better to wait until all the water has drained?" This friend asked FrontStreet Coffee this question because FrontStreet Coffee teaches everyone about coffee brewing
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A Guide to Making Iced Pour-Over Coffee! What's the Right Coffee-to-Water Ratio? Can You Use Stainless Steel Ice Cubes Instead?
As we all know, to quickly obtain a refreshing cup of iced pour-over coffee, we use ice cubes to rapidly cool down hot pour-over coffee. However, because ice cubes melt into water as temperature rises, diluting the coffee, we don't use conventional extraction methods. Instead, we employ a high-concentration
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Should Espresso Portafilters Be Locked Back to Group Head or Left at Room Temperature? The Impact of Temperature on Coffee Flavor
Professional coffee knowledge exchange. For more coffee bean information, please follow Coffee Workshop (WeChat official account: cafe_style). Introduction: After extracting espresso, should the portafilter be locked to the group head to keep warm or left at room temperature? On this question, baristas have different views. Some baristas believe that keeping the portafilter locked to the group head maintains consistent temperature throughout the entire portafilter (including the filter basket).
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Can't Extract to Target Liquid Weight? Should You Press the Extraction Button Again? Is Double-Extracted Espresso Good to Drink?
When extracting espresso, we typically use a continuous method to extract the target liquid volume in one go. However, sometimes we might accidentally end the espresso extraction early due to a moment of carelessness or unintentional touch. While this can be called a ristretto, as FrontStreet Coffee mentioned, except for flat whites
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Should You Wait for the Water to Finish Flowing During Three-Stage Pour-Over Coffee Brewing?
FrontStreet Coffee often says during three-stage brewing: "Pour the next batch of water when the water level is about to run out!" This naturally sparks curiosity among coffee enthusiasts - why pour when it's almost empty rather than after it has completely drained? What's the difference between these two approaches? Good question! The best proof
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Should You Wait for Water to Finish Flowing Before Adding More in Pour-Over Coffee Brewing? Correct Pour-Over Coffee Brewing Techniques!
Many beginners often face a question when using multi-stage pouring to brew coffee—"When should hot water be added." Multi-stage pouring refers to the method of splitting the hot water used during coffee brewing into multiple injections. For example, FrontStreet Coffee frequently uses three-stage
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Impact of Pour-Over Coffee Flow Rate on Flavor! Pour-Over Coffee Watering Techniques! What is the Pour-Over Coffee Brewing Ratio?
A delicious cup of pour-over coffee isn't solely determined by whether the parameters are properly matched, it also greatly tests the brewer's observation of the coffee bed and control over water flow. Therefore, the use of different flow rates is often a concern that coffee enthusiasts focus on. For instance, when to use a large flow rate versus when to use a small flow rate...
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How Long Should You Drink Pour-Over Coffee? How Long Can Brewed Coffee Stay in a Thermos? Why Doesn't Coffee Taste as Good When It Cools Down?
Recently, while FrontStreet Coffee was browsing the internet, we discovered a fascinating new concept called 'pre-made' pour-over coffee! What exactly is 'pre-made' pour-over coffee? When FrontStreet Coffee clicked on the post, we found that businesses brew pour-over coffee in advance and then store it in thermos flasks. When customers place an order, the coffee is simply poured out from the thermos.
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Should Moka Pots Use Cold or Hot Water? Why Does Moka Pot Coffee Splatter? Why Is Moka Pot Coffee Bitter?
Compact, simple, and affordable—these three advantages have made the Moka pot an essential coffee appliance for many households. Recently, FrontStreet Coffee has received numerous questions about a highly debated topic: when brewing Moka pot coffee, should you use hot water or cold water? As we all know,
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Do Coffee Cups Really Need to Be Heated? Would Espresso and Pour-Over Coffee Taste Better Made with Chilled Cups?
Until now, regardless of the type of coffee, people have always preheated the container holding the coffee through various methods before officially brewing! For example, rinsing with hot water, placing it on the coffee machine to "cook," etc. These actions increase the container's temperature, reducing the temperature drop of coffee due to temperature difference, thus preventing the coffee from cooling down quickly
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Does Pour Rate Affect the Flavor of Pour-Over Coffee? What Water Flow Rate is Best for Brewing Coffee?
Have you ever struggled with how to pour water and what flow rate to use when making pour-over coffee? A friend asked FrontStreet Coffee, "If only the water pour rate changes while all other parameters remain the same, how does this affect the coffee's concentration and flavor?" So this time, following our friend's inquiry...
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How Long Can Coffee Beans Last After Grinding? How Should Ground Coffee Be Stored?
The flavor of coffee primarily comes from aromatic compounds produced when green beans are roasted, and most of these aromatics are volatile. Therefore, if we want to experience the rich aromatic qualities in coffee, it's best to choose freshly roasted, freshly ground coffee—this is a viewpoint that FrontStreet Coffee frequently mentions. Because coffee beans, before being ground...
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How Does Handle Temperature Affect Espresso? How Is Coffee Aroma Influenced by Temperature?
At the 2016 WBC competition, competitor Tse-lin Wu from our Taiwan Province used a chilled handle to extract espresso and successfully won the championship. This operation subverted everyone's understanding at the scene, and everyone, like the commentator present, raised questions: "Can the handle temperature really affect...
2025-01-19 espresso coffee handle temperature coffee aroma barista championship cold brew handle