Coffee Technology
Latest articles, industry insights and brewing guides
How to Pour a Heart Latte Art in 5 Steps
Learn to pour a perfect espresso heart using FrontStreet Coffee’s recommended blends, with step-by-step technique and common mistakes.
How to Pour Coffee Tulips – Step-by-Step Latte Art Guide
Learn how to pour a classic coffee tulip with step-by-step guidance for tighter control, layered petals, and cleaner finishes.
How to Become a Barista from Scratch: Three Realistic Paths
Learn to become a barista through work, self-study, or formal training. Each path takes different time and effort, with pros and cons explained.
How to Use a French Press Without Getting Coffee Grounds
Here’s how to avoid coffee grounds in your cup when brewing with a French press — including grind size, stirring, steeping, and pouring tips.
What Is Fancy Coffee? Types & How to Make Them
Explore the world of flavored coffee drinks like fruit coffee and green tea coffee—easy recipes, popular styles, and creative twists on classic espresso.
Essential Coffee Etiquette and Facts Every Coffee Lover Should Know
Master proper coffee handling, learn key terms like 'crema' and 'body', and discover five health-focused coffee habits backed by science.
Key Moments in Coffee Culture and History Every Barista Should Know
From the 1889 coffee filter to the 2005 AeroPress, discover the inventions and events that shaped modern coffee culture.
When Customers Don’t Drink Coffee: A Barista’s Reality
Baristas face strange orders and awkward encounters—but true coffee lovers make it worth it. Here’s what really goes on behind the counter.
Does Latte Art Make Coffee Taste Worse?
Latte art doesn’t ruin coffee, but the foam ring can skew your taste perception. Blind tests show mixed results based on mixing.
How Coffee Art Turns Every Cup Into a Canvas
Explore how baristas craft intricate coffee designs, from latte art to etched drawings, and learn what makes each cup a unique visual experience.
How to Make a Cartoon Snowman Latte Art Design
Learn how to create a cute cartoon snowman design on your coffee using milk foam and a few precise latte art steps.
4 Coffee Brewing Methods and How They Actually Work
Learn how siphon, paper filter, cloth filter, and drip brewing extract coffee — with grind sizes, flow rates, and scientific principles behind each method.
Are Baristas Really in Short Supply?
Coffee shops are expanding fast, creating demand for skilled baristas—but is it a stable career? Here’s what the numbers and trends show.
How to Steam Milk for Latte Art: Basic Machine Steaming Guide
Learn how to steam milk properly for latte art with the right pitcher position, milk depth, and steam tip height—key steps for smooth microfoam.
How to Brew Consistently Good Coffee at Home
Learn the key factors—grind size, water temp, ratio, and freshness—that make or break your brewed coffee at home.
How to Make Coffee Ice Cream at Home With Just 7 Ingredients
Make rich, creamy coffee ice cream at home using egg yolks, espresso, Baileys, and whipped cream. This guide walks you through every step.
Gold Cup Coffee Theory: How Much Coffee for 300ml?
Find out how many grams of coffee to use for 300ml — 18.54g using the ‘golden’ ratio, or 18g simplified. Practical Gold Cup brewing math.
How the Term 'Barista' Evolved in Coffee Culture
From 'espresso puller' to skilled coffee professional, the word 'barista' has shifted meaning over decades. Learn its origins and current usage.
How Coffee Beans Are Processed: Natural, Washed, Honey, and Semi-Washed Methods
Learn how coffee cherries become beans via natural, washed, Brazilian semi-washed, or mechanical semi-washed methods—each impacting flavor and sustainability differently.
Washed vs Natural Coffee Processing: What Every Roaster Should Know
Learn how washed (wet) and natural (dry) coffee processing methods affect flavor, quality, and cost—with exact steps, timelines, and equipment details.