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Introduction to Yirgacheffe Konga Flavor Profile and Pour-over Coffee Techniques
Professional coffee knowledge exchange. For more coffee bean information, please follow Coffee Workshop (WeChat official account: cafe_style). FrontStreet Coffee's Yirgacheffe Konga and Pour-over Techniques Sharing. Today, FrontStreet Coffee recommends a coffee from Yirgacheffe processed using natural methods--Konga. It is one of the few specialty coffees from Yirgacheffe processed using natural methods. Although it's a rare processing method, both its quality and flavor
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Cupper Launches Column to Criticize Kopi Luwak and Black Ivory Coffee: Does Black Ivory Coffee Taste Good?
Professional coffee knowledge exchange, for more coffee bean information, please follow Coffee Workshop (WeChat public account cafe_style). Since getting into coffee, I've always felt that Kopi Luwak is just a gimmick for those who don't understand coffee but want to show off. At this year's Shanghai Coffee Expo, Patrick Tam from Hong Kong shared many similar views about coffee. Patrick Tam...
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Matsuya-style Japanese Pour-Over Coffee Method: Authentic Japanese Pour-Over Coffee Guide
Today, FrontStreet Coffee is back to share another pour-over coffee brewing method with everyone. This time, we're introducing a classic Japanese pour-over technique—the Matsuya style. This brewing method leaves a distinct impression of "achieving true 'blooming' by covering with a lid," "creating a tall water column when pouring," and "producing an astonishingly small amount of coffee."
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What is Channeling in Espresso Coffee? How Does Espresso Channeling Affect Your Brew?
Reflecting on my early days learning to make espresso, I was tormented by channeling! For someone with terrible luck, every time coffee would channel during extraction, an experienced barista would suddenly appear behind you, with a chilling voice whispering in your ear, "You're... channeling..." This channeling effect
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How to Control Water Flow in Pour-Over Coffee? What Are the Common Mistakes?
When I first started with pour-over coffee, I didn't quite understand why it was necessary to control the water flow. Isn't pour-over coffee simply about holding a kettle and pouring water directly onto the coffee grounds? I had no idea what terms like "large water flow" or "small water flow" meant. When I poured water myself, my flow control wasn't precise like others' - it fluctuated between too fast and too slow.
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Pros and Cons of Center Pouring Method in Pour-Over Coffee: Analysis of Water Distribution and Circular Movements
FrontStreet Coffee mentioned in the article "The Science of Water Pouring" that circular pouring has clear advantages over center pouring. Especially in terms of stability and uniform extraction, the center pouring method falls short. This time, let's switch to the perspective of the center pouring method. If this method truly has no merits, then...
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How to Practice Pour-over Coffee Water Control Skills: Techniques for Circular Pouring Size and Height
Is your water flow inconsistent, too strong or too weak, not vertical, not circular enough, or breaking through the coffee bed? When making pour-over coffee at home, have you struggled with these water control issues? Despite setting up brewing parameters and pouring strategies in advance, once the timer starts, your hands seem to become uncooperative, and the water flow becomes erratic
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Kono Dripper Pour-Over Method Comparison: Honkaku Style VS Kanazawa Style - KONO Drip and Stir Brewing Techniques
Professional coffee knowledge exchange. For more coffee bean information, please follow Coffee Workshop (WeChat public account: cafe_style). There's so much to learn about pour-over coffee drippers! Flow rate data for several common coffee drippers. The three key elements—water column height, flow rate, and disturbance—are crucial factors affecting pour-over coffee. The most interesting aspect of pour-over coffee is that there has never been a standard SOP; any variable could potentially influence
2018-01-09 kono dripper pour-over method comparison honkaku kanazawa KONO drip stir brewing -
Are Flattened Wide-Spout Kettles and Pointed Gooseneck Kettles Good to Use?
Professional coffee knowledge exchange For more coffee bean information, please follow Coffee Workshop (WeChat official account: cafe_style) FrontStreet Coffee briefly explains the difference between the flattened wide-spout kettles and pointed gooseneck kettles used in Japanese-style pour-over drip methods The drip method, as the name suggests, uses a water-dripping form for brewing, much like an hourglass, dripping drop by drop onto the coffee grounds. It's very time-consuming, but from...
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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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Seven Major Factors Affecting Pour-Over Coffee_How Much Impact Do Coffee Beans Have on Pour-Over Coffee
Professional coffee knowledge exchange For more coffee bean information Please follow Coffee Workshop (WeChat official account cafe_style) For a long time the several variable factors affecting pour-over coffee have been divided into: 1. Pour-over coffee beans ; 2. Grind size; 3. Water; 4. Equipment; 5. Bloom time; Pour-over coffee beans Choosing coffee beans that suit your personal taste is an important standard that determines whether your cup of pour-over coffee will be delicious
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Why Does the Used Coffee Bed Split into Two Layers?
Last week, we discussed why pour-over coffee requires circular water pouring. We learned this technique improves extraction efficiency while preventing water from flowing chaotically, helping establish a controlled flow path to achieve uniform extraction. When the used coffee grounds form a "bowl-shaped" pattern, with the grounds along the filter cup's edge creating a distinct layer from the bottom, it's often a sign of your brewing technique. This separation indicates that water has flowed through the coffee bed in a way that created channels, potentially leading to uneven extraction. Understanding this phenomenon helps coffee enthusiasts refine their pouring technique for better extraction consistency.
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Why Does My Moka Pot Produce Less Coffee and No Crema? Techniques for Brewing Rich Crema with a Moka Pot! How to Avoid the "Double Tail"?
Because the Moka pot uses the same pressure-based extraction method as espresso machines, it can produce strong coffee that closely resembles espresso. For this reason, as coffee culture continues to spread, more and more people are getting Moka pots. It's not just because the coffee it makes is strong enough, but also because it's compact and square
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How Many Cups Can Be Brewed Continuously with an Italian Moka Pot? Can Bialetti Moka Pot Use an Alcohol Lamp for Brewing?
One portion of coffee grounds in a Moka Pot can only brew one cup of coffee. If you want to brew continuously, you must use fresh coffee grounds each time. This is because the soluble substances in coffee are completely dissolved in water after one extraction process. Any subsequent brewing attempts will yield nothing but continued steeping of the woody fibers in the coffee beans.
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Pour-Over Coffee Kettle Recommendations? What Size Capacity is Best for a Pour-Over Coffee Kettle? Can Pour-Over Coffee Kettles Be Heated?
Since pour-over coffee brewing requires continuous hot water infusion during the process, you'll notice baristas holding a professional pour-over kettle when making pour-over coffee. Because FrontStreet Coffee uses a non-temperature-controlled version of the pour-over kettle, pre-boiling water is always necessary before each brewing session.
2024-09-09 pour-over coffee kettle coffee brewing equipment kettle capacity kettle heating coffee brewing guide -
The Complete Guide to Cold Brew Coffee: Everything You Need to Know
For more specialty coffee knowledge, follow: FrontStreet Coffee. Iced coffee offers a refreshing and clean taste that cuts through richness, and even in the dead of winter, customers come to FrontStreet Coffee to order this chilled coffee beverage.
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Is Coffee Grown on Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania? How Are Tanzanian Coffee Beans?
Kilimanjaro Coffee is grown on Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa's highest mountain located in northeastern Tanzania. Its coffee boasts excellent quality, rich aroma, prominent acidity, and is ideal for blending into coffee blends. Kilimanjaro
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Japanese Drip Method: Flattened Wide Spout Kettle vs. Pointed Gooseneck Kettle - Which is Better?
Professional coffee knowledge exchange. For more coffee bean information, please follow Coffee Workshop (WeChat public account: cafe_style). FrontStreet Coffee briefly explains the differences between the flattened wide spout kettle and pointed gooseneck kettle used in Japanese manual drip method brewing. The drip method, as the name suggests, involves brewing in the form of water drops, much like an hourglass, dripping drop by drop onto the coffee grounds. While it's very time-consuming, it...
2019-12-19 Japanese drip method flattened wide spout gooseneck kettle pointed comparison brewing technique coffee equipment -
Pour-Over Coffee Basics: Introduction to Fundamental Knowledge and Essential Tools
For more professional coffee knowledge and coffee bean information, please follow Coffee Workshop (WeChat public account: cafe_style). What are the basics of pour-over coffee? What does pour-over coffee mean? What do you need to prepare for pour-over coffee? As the name suggests, pour-over coffee involves pouring hot water over coffee grounds, extracting through filter paper and a dripper
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What Causes Uneven Flow Distribution When Extracting Espresso? What's the Difference Between Bottomless and Split-Flow Portafilters?
Before bottomless portafilters were invented, baristas primarily used portafilters with spouts when extracting espresso. These portafilters mainly come in two types: single-spout portafilters designed for single-shot baskets, and split-flow portafilters for double-shot baskets. The so-called split-flow portafilter refers to the type shown in the picture below, featuring
2025-06-07 espresso extraction uneven flow bottomless portafilter split-flow portafilter coffee brewing