Coffee Knowledge
Latest articles, industry insights and brewing guides
Coffee Grinding & Extraction: Everything You Need to Know
Learn the ideal grind sizes for moka pots, pour-over, French press, and espresso, and why grinding just before brewing preserves aroma.
How Coffee Cherries Are Picked, Processed & Dried
Learn how ripe coffee cherries are harvested, processed via washed or natural methods, and dried to become green coffee beans ready for export.
How Coffee Beans Are Processed: Natural vs Washed
Learn how coffee beans are processed using natural (dry) or washed (wet) methods, and how each affects flavor, quality, and price.
How to Use and Clean Your Home Coffee Machine
Learn how to properly use, descale, and maintain your home coffee machine for better performance and longer life.
The History of Coffee Roasting Machines
From 13th-century Arabic pans to 20th-century electronic roasters, discover how coffee roasting machines evolved over centuries.
How Filter Cup Design Affects Pour-Over Coffee
The shape, material, and hole count of your pour-over dripper change extraction. Learn how single-hole, three-hole, and groove design impact your brew.
Nine Groups Who Should Avoid Drinking Coffee
Find out if you're among the nine groups—including people with high blood pressure or kidney disease—who may need to avoid coffee for health reasons.
How to Tell Good Instant Coffee from Bad
Learn how to assess instant coffee quality by inspecting color, texture, aroma, and taste before and after brewing with these expert tips.
Where Does Coffee Aroma Actually Come From?
Coffee aroma starts with flowering, ripening, fermentation, roasting, and brewing. Learn how each stage shapes your cup’s fragrance.
Why Don't Africans in Coffee-Growing Areas Drink Coffee?
In Uganda’s Budadiri village, we learned why coffee farmers rarely drink their own crop — due to tradition, economics, and missing roasting skills.
How to Make Great Pour-Over Coffee at Home with Basic Tools
You can brew excellent pour-over coffee at home using just a gooseneck kettle, filter cone, paper, and medium-roast beans. Here’s how.
26 Tips for Brewing Better Coffee with a Siphon Pot
Master the siphon coffee maker with 26 expert tips on water, heat, grind, timing, and technique for cleaner, brighter brews.
Major Coffee-Producing Countries and Their Iconic Beans
Discover the world’s key coffee-growing nations and the most famous beans they produce, from Brazil Santos to Ethiopia Yirgacheffe.
Grind Size for Every Coffee Maker: From French Press to Moka Pot
Find the right coffee grind size for French press, pour-over, siphon, moka pot and more, based on practical tests and FrontStreet recommendations.
How to Assess the Purity of Specialty Coffee Beans
Learn how pros check coffee bean purity by color, size, and roast level—and avoid common mistakes when buying single-origin beans.
How to Tell If Green Coffee Beans Are Fresh
Use three simple steps—smell, sight, and feel—to determine if your green coffee beans are fresh enough for quality brewing.
What Is Espresso — More Than Just a Shot
Espresso is a complex coffee blend brewed under pressure. Learn how temperature, pressure, and crema define Italy’s signature coffee style.
How to Make Perfect Espresso: Key Steps & Tips
Learn how to pull a balanced shot of espresso with the right grind, dose, tamp, pressure, and timing for optimal crema and flavor.
How to Use a Semi-Automatic Espresso Machine at Home
Learn how to pull a great espresso shot and steam milk for a latte using a home espresso machine with step-by-step guidance.
Global Coffee Developments: Sales, Events, and Sustainability
From Costa Coffee’s UK growth to Turkey’s barista finals, explore key global coffee industry updates on sales, events, sustainability, and more.