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Weak Pour-Over Drip Coffee? Take a Closer Look at Your Cup!
We believe everyone has stocked up on coffee drip bags for the upcoming National Day holiday, aiming to enjoy the long break free from complex brewing equipment and parameters, allowing yourself a moment to empty your mind and enjoy black coffee in the simplest way! This was also the original intention of the drip bag designer.
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What Water is Best for Pour-Over Coffee? Does Nongfu Spring Water Make Coffee Taste Better?
Once, FrontStreet Coffee was chatting with a friend who said: "Because coffee outside (in coffee shops) is too expensive, I started making it myself. Who knew I would accidentally fall into the endless money pit of pour-over coffee." To be honest, the entry-level budget for pour-over coffee is the lowest among so many coffee varieties, but there are always some beautiful gadgets that tempt you.
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Drip Bag Coffee Brewing Principles and Details
For professional barista exchanges, please follow Coffee Workshop (WeChat public account: cafe_style). To brew perfect drip bags, please read the following instructions carefully: Coffee extraction principles are as follows: Higher water temperature: coffee becomes stronger and more bitter, too high will cause burnt and astringent tastes Lower water temperature: coffee becomes lighter and more acidic Smaller water flow: coffee becomes stronger, too small will cause
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What to Do When Espresso Lacks Crema, and What Is Espresso Crema Made Of?
What is espresso? Espresso is a very small volume of coffee that can be finished in just two or three sips. Its flavor is extremely intense, which many people find difficult to accept. The small serving size and strong flavor are reasons why espresso has limited popularity in China. However, when mixed with milk to make latte or with water to make Americano, these beverages become much more approachable and widely enjoyed.
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What Are the Normal Extraction Time Parameters and Ratios for Espresso? Espresso Coffee Dose and Grind Size
When consumed straight, many people find espresso unbearable due to its high concentration of bitter, burnt flavors, often described as tasting like traditional Chinese medicine. However, when diluted with milk or water, it becomes much more acceptable to many palates. Unfortunately, reality is often harsh—you'll inevitably encounter coffees that remain difficult to swallow even after adding milk, or experience espresso art patterns that easily break apart.
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What Causes Coffee Over-Extraction and Under-Extraction: Understanding Coffee Extraction
Defining what makes a cup of coffee good may vary according to each person's taste preferences. Some love floral notes, others prefer fruity undertones, while some favor dark chocolate and nutty flavors. However, when it comes to undesirable flavors, most people can reach consensus, such as dry, astringent acidity, burnt bitterness, or mixed woody tastes. In the world of pour-over specialty coffee
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What Causes Espresso Machine Leaks? Why Do Coffee Machines Drip During Espresso Extraction?
Recently, many friends have provided feedback to FrontStreet Coffee's backend: "Espresso machines often experience leaking during the extraction process." This issue is actually easy to resolve once we understand the underlying principles. Normally, during espresso extraction, water within a sealed space is only subjected to pressure from the coffee machine
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Is Your Moka Pot Coffee Bitter and Astringent? The Correct Way to Use a Moka Pot
For professional coffee knowledge exchange and more coffee bean information, please follow Coffee Workshop (WeChat official account: cafe_style). Making delicious coffee with a moka pot isn't difficult. Here are 6 methods to avoid burnt bitterness: 1. Coffee bean selection: Medium-dark roast coffee beans work well with moka pots that use higher brewing temperatures, making them relatively...
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What Does French Press专用咖啡 Mean_ Hario vs Bodum French Press_ Which is Better_【Tan's French Press Method】
Professional coffee knowledge exchange For more coffee bean information please follow Coffee Workshop (WeChat official account cafe_style) The principle of brewing French press专用coffee beans using a French press: Using an immersion method to release the essence of coffee through comprehensive contact and steeping of water with coffee grounds. French press selection tips: The filtering quality of a French press largely depends on the quality of the filter element, choose one with
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Methods for Brewing High-Cleanliness Pour-Over Coffee: How to Evaluate Coffee's Cleanliness and Flavor Profile?
For pour-over single-origin coffee, while the flavor of the brew is important, cleanliness should not be overlooked. High-clarity coffee does not necessarily mean weak or thin. A cup of high-clarity coffee refers to coffee that is exceptionally clean, without off-flavors. Therefore, the lighter the coffee doesn't necessarily mean it's cleaner, nor does acidity indicate cleanliness.
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Why Does the Coffee Puck Stick to the Group Head? Does a Puck Stuck to the Shower Screen Affect Espresso?
A few days ago, FrontStreet Coffee shared "Reasons for Water Pooling in the Portafilter," and some friends asked, "What causes the coffee puck to stick to the group head after extraction?" Therefore, FrontStreet Coffee is here to discuss why this situation occurs. - Too much coffee dose This is the easiest problem to identify, and it's also the issue with the smallest impact.
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How to Fix Astringency in Pour-Over Coffee | Tutorial for Adjusting Coffee-to-Water Ratio, Temperature, and Time
Introduction Sour and astringent tastes are unpleasant sensations that most people dislike. When a cup of coffee has a sour and astringent quality, it creates discomfort. This barista training guide will explore the possible reasons why pour-over coffee develops astringency. Where does the astringent sensation come from? Strictly speaking, astringency is not a taste but a mouthfeel that manifests as
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The Correct Way to Hold and Move for Latte Art Pours: How to Practice for Better Designs
Many coffee enthusiasts experience this frustrating situation: no matter how you move your pitcher, the latte art patterns and lines simply won't form, or when they do, they appear rather rough and unrefined! Yet others can create delicate patterns with seemingly effortless movements. At this point, many begin to wonder if it's a problem with their "hands," but actually,
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What is the optimal extraction time for pour-over coffee? Does the brewing time include the blooming period?
When brewing coffee, an electronic scale is typically necessary, as scientific brewing methods require precise data. Weighing coffee grounds and measuring water volume both require the weighing function of an electronic scale. However, coffee scales also have another essential feature: a timer. That's right—when we brew coffee, we also need to use
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Espresso Extraction Tutorial: Parameter Adjustment and How to Judge Good Espresso
For those who run coffee shops, you probably understand the feeling of tasting espresso until exhaustion every morning, unable to achieve your desired flavor despite反复调整磨豆机. Outsiders might envy baristas for having endless coffee, but only those in the industry know the true struggle... Perhaps FrontStreet Coffee can offer everyone some small insights.
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What Causes Coffee Ground Blockage in Pour-Over Brewing? Why Use the Three-Stage Method? What's the Purpose of Flow Restriction?
When you notice hot water taking unusually long to permeate through the coffee grounds during brewing, and a significant amount of water remains in the filter even after exceeding most of the estimated brewing time, there's no doubt - you're experiencing a blockage! Without proper flow restriction, your coffee will likely develop some unexpected flavors!
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Espresso Extraction Issues Collection! Why Can't Pressure Build Up? Why Won't Espresso Produce Crema?
FrontStreet Coffee's backend has accumulated another batch of espresso extraction questions. While there are many private messages, the problems are mostly similar. So, without further ado! Today FrontStreet Coffee will compile these issues into a comprehensive collection with simple solutions. Corresponding article links will be included throughout the text for everyone's reference.
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Pour-Over Coffee Extraction Rate & Concentration: Solutions for Under-Extraction and Over-Extraction
For those learning pour-over coffee, understanding the relationship between extraction rate and concentration is essential. Grasping these two concepts will be extremely helpful for your future coffee brewing. First, we need to understand what extraction rate and concentration actually refer to! The extraction rate refers to the percentage of substances from coffee beans (grounds) that dissolve into water relative to the coffee beans themselves.
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What's the Right Grind Size for Espresso? What to Do When Your Espresso Machine Won't Build Pressure?
Quick question! What's the biggest difference between espresso extraction and other brewing methods like pour-over, boiling, or steeping? That's right—it's pressure! The former uses pressure-based extraction, while the latter relies on atmospheric pressure. Thanks to pressure, espresso can be extracted in an extremely short time! And that beautiful layer on top of your espresso...
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Why Can't I Create Latte Art Patterns? A Detailed Tutorial on Latte Art
Latte art has a magical charm that fascinates onlookers and captivates learners. For many beginners just starting out, the most rewarding moment is creating their first recognizable latte art pattern. While it might not be perfect, it provides enough motivation to continue practicing milk frothing, blending, and perfecting the craft.
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