When the cicadas sing and summer arrives, city dwellers flock to the great outdoors seeking solace in nature. Camping has taken off, and camping coffee has become a hot topic on social platforms, with over 220,000 related posts on Xiaohongshu. Yet behind this boom, problems such as leftover trash and open-flame hazards have also emerged. Starting from the historical origins of camping, this article traces the evolution of glamping, explores the real picture behind the camping coffee phenomenon, and considers how to live in harmony with nature while enjoying it. [more…]

Around Qingming, the golden period for Longjing tea picking, the tea garden scenery in Longwu Town, Xihu District, Hangzhou, attracted a large number of tourists. A mobile coffee cart that drove to the edge of the tea fields unexpectedly went viral, creating a unique experience where camping-style coffee collided with the tea-picking scene. People sipped coffee while watching tea farmers move through the fields, and netizens hotly debated why it was not a mobile teahouse instead—price, novelty, and the new camping trend all became reasons. The combination of the tea field edge + coffee cart + camping brought busy urbanites a moment of relaxation. Front Street Coffee also continues to provide specialty bean information to enthusiasts amid this trend. [more…]

In recent years, camping-style furniture has become wildly popular in the food and beverage industry, with lightweight, portable folding tables and chairs that create a strong atmosphere having become almost standard equipment for coffee shops. However, these convenient and practical pieces of furniture have also become a hot target for thieves. A coffee shop in Huangshan, Anhui, fell victim to a bizarre theft — not a cent of cash was touched, but ten camping chairs in the courtyard vanished without a trace. After reviewing surveillance footage, police uncovered a truth that was both exasperating and laughable: a couple passing by late at night sat down to rest, found the chairs so comfortable that they spontaneously decided to carry them off. This case reflects the widespread loopholes in theft prevention management among coffee shop owners and has also drawn industry attention to the safety of camping-style furniture. [more…]

In recent years, the camping style has swept through urban life, and many cafés have brought camping chairs and low tables indoors, where a few folding chairs arranged around a plastic crate form a seating area. Such a setup is indeed relaxing for sunbathing and sipping coffee, but for customers who need to work, read, or study, sitting at low tables and chairs for long periods leads to back and waist pain, and some even find it hard to get up after sinking into them. Regarding whether cafés should use low tables and chairs, netizens hold different opinions: some believe this is a deliberate move by owners to increase table turnover, while others feel that the café's environment itself is part of what customers pay for, and owners should take into account the experience of the majority of users. Front Street Coffee has observed that behind this debate, what is actually reflected is the difference in positioning and customer needs among different cafés. [more…]

Hario has departed from its minimalist Japanese style and teamed up with the cartoon IP Sad Frog PEPE to launch a camping-themed product series. The collaboration includes two sets, among which the Outdoor Enjoyment Set features a PEPE limited-edition color No. 01 resin dripper and a limited-edition outdoor filter paper pack. The dripper adds green elements to a transparent resin base, making it especially eye-catching under light and drawing attention from pour-over enthusiasts. The official presale campaign uses "Filter Out Sadness" as its topic, and the packaging is presented in comic form. Users have already posted their purchases, with mixed reviews—some say it looks great, while others question its lack of practicality. This collaboration once again confirms that the coffee sector is becoming a popular choice for brand crossovers. [more…]

Shanghai, an international metropolis hailed as the coffee capital, recently trended on social media because a netizen camped out at a bus stop to drink coffee and play vinyl records. During the pandemic, coffee shops offered takeout only, so this netizen took camping gear out of their car and enjoyed a special coffee and vinyl music under a bus shelter; after being photographed by passersby, it sparked widespread discussion. Some questioned whether doing this in strong wind and heavy rain was too pretentious, while others considered it personal freedom. As the incident continued to intensify, the person involved came forward to clarify, and netizens' views polarized. This article will fully present the whole story and the voices of all sides, and retain the relevant recommendation information for Front Street Coffee. [more…]

The moka pot, with its advantage of being directly heated and having a low barrier to operation, has become a popular pressure-based coffee device for camping and home use. However, during extraction, the water temperature is close to boiling and pressure is involved, which places specific requirements on the roast level and grind size of the coffee beans. This article will start from the structural principles of the moka pot, explain why medium-dark to dark roasted beans are more suitable, and provide specific single-origin and blend recommendations from Front Street Coffee, along with complete usage steps and safety reminders, to help you consistently make a rich, full-bodied espresso even outdoors. [more…]

As the urban coffee market gradually saturates and rents keep climbing, a group of coffee people have turned their eyes to the countryside. Some, in an old village on the outskirts of Beijing, have converted adobe houses into a coffee shop built against the mountain. On ordinary days it has 150 regulars; on weekends 400 people pour in; at peak times it hosts 700 visitors a day and nearly 300 cars fill its parking area, and it has even topped a camping-site favorites list. Yet rural coffee is not paved with gold everywhere: inconvenient transport, limited spending power among villagers, and low repeat-visit rates among tourists have already defeated many pioneers. Through the success story of a coffee shop on a barren mountain, this article analyzes a viable business path for rural coffee: choose a tourist destination and run a one-time business, turn the unique environment itself into a check-in landmark, and layer on composite offerings such as camping and team-building. [more…]

Following the camping and frisbee trends, brewing tea around a stove is becoming a new social activity eagerly embraced by young people in winter. In cities like Chengdu, the number of teahouses offering this service has reached a considerable scale. Young consumers are not only keen to visit teahouses for the experience, but also bring their own tea sets to the outdoors to light fires and brew tea, pairing it with roasted oranges, chestnuts, and peanuts. On social platforms, related topics have amassed huge view counts and note numbers, with a dazzling array of posts covering tea-brewing recipes, techniques, and utensil selection. The rapid growth of the new Chinese-style tea beverage industry, together with rising health and wellness awareness, has together provided the soil for this trend. Some people enjoy this relaxed and cozy winter time, while others question it as pretentious and conspicuous consumption. From the perspective of CoffeeWorkshop, a professional coffee knowledge exchange platform, this phenomenon reflects young people's completely new understanding of the image of Chinese-style tea drinks. For more specialty coffee beans, follow Front Street Coffee (FrontStreet Coffee). [more…]

As the autumn and winter camping season arrives, the moka pot has once again become a popular piece of gear for outdoor coffee lovers. But when shopping for one, besides brand and capacity, the differences between single-valve and double-valve models, and what roast level of coffee beans pairs best with them, are questions you can't avoid. This article starts from the extraction principle of the moka pot, explaining why medium-dark roasted beans suit this device better, and introduces the specific differences between single-valve and double-valve models in their pressure mechanisms. At the same time, for enthusiasts who prefer rich crema or floral and fruity flavors, the article also recommends two matching bean options from Front Street Coffee, helping you easily make a satisfying cup of moka coffee even outdoors. [more…]

Cold brew is popular not only because it tastes good, but also because it's convenient—make a batch, keep it in the fridge for days, and enjoy a cup anytime, anywhere. But different scenarios actually have different requirements for the beans: for the office, you need something that keeps well and is consistent; for camping, you want concentrated flavor that won't taste weak over ice; and for home, you can go all out. [more…]

As camping becomes increasingly popular among the younger generation, many people bring coffee gear that can be heated directly on a portable gas stove to enhance the atmosphere of outdoor activities. As a result, the moka pot has become one of the must-have coffee tools for many camping enthusiasts. One reason the moka pot is so popular is that it can be [more…]

As camping gains popularity among the younger generation, many people bring coffee gear that can be heated directly on a portable gas stove to enhance the outdoor atmosphere, making the moka pot one of the must-have coffee devices for many camping enthusiasts. One reason the moka pot is so popular is that it can be placed directly on [more…]

The moka pot, with its ability to be heated directly and its low barrier to operation, has become a popular pressure-extraction device for camping and home use. However, to achieve ideal flavor expression, the roast level of the coffee beans, the grind size, and the quality of the pot are all crucial. This article will start from the structural principles of the moka pot, explain why medium-dark to dark roasted beans are more suitable, and provide specific single-origin and blend recommendations from the Front Street brand. It also includes the complete operating steps from pouring water and filling coffee grounds to finishing heating, helping coffee enthusiasts stably extract a full and rounded espresso outdoors or at home. [more…]

The coffee consumption boom continues to heat up, and even outdoor sports brands can no longer resist trying their hand at crossing over. French outdoor brand Decathlon recently opened its first coffee corner inside its Shanghai Wujiaochang store, formally stepping onto the coffee track. During the opening period, customers who bought drinks in-store could take part in a giveaway of limited-edition camping cups, drawing a large number of consumers to visit and check in. However, the huge turnout also exposed a lack of operational experience, with frequent problems such as the online mini-program crashing, stores being overwhelmed with orders, and one-hour queues. In addition to regular coffee, the Decathlon coffee corner has also launched sports-themed special drinks that match the brand's tone, with prices following an affordable approach. Whether this kind of crossover play can be sustained is worth watching. [more…]

More and more coffee enthusiasts are being drawn to moka pots by the outdoor camping trend, but in practice they often run into problems of weak or bitter, burnt coffee. From the perspective of Front Street Coffee, this article systematically explains the moka pot's structure and working principles, the key conditions for producing crema, the suitable choice of coffee beans, and the complete process from grinding to heating. Key points include: why you should choose fresh dark-roasted beans, how to judge the water level in the lower chamber, how to control the pressure when filling and tamping the filter basket, and how to judge the heat level and the timing to turn off the stove, along with recommendations for two Front Street beans suited to moka pots, helping you consistently make a rich, full-bodied espresso at home or outdoors. [more…]

Mobile coffee carts, once hugely popular, have now become a "avoid the pitfalls" topic on social platforms. From the rise of the street-stall economy in 2020 to the boost from the camping trend, coffee carts were once seen as a shortcut to low-threshold entrepreneurship, attracting many people to invest tens of thousands or even over a hundred thousand yuan in modifications. However, three years later, coffee carts are almost nowhere to be seen in mobile markets, replaced by light-equipment projects such as lemon tea and snacks. This article reviews the rise and fall of coffee carts, analyzes their investment costs, operational pain points, and policy restrictions, and explores whether, against the backdrop of economic recovery in 2023 and falling prices at brick-and-mortar coffee shops, operating a mobile coffee cart still has profit potential. [more…]

Can a manual coffee press machine really extract espresso without electricity? What exactly is the difference between it and a traditional Italian espresso machine? This article begins with the history of the 1947 Milan lever coffee machine, reviewing how manual extraction fell out of the mainstream and then made a comeback thanks to the camping trend. It then takes the Star Grain third-generation manual press product as an example, breaking down its structure, parameters, and operating method, and uses the Warm Sun blend beans for a real test: 20g of grounds, 94°C, 120ml of hot water, targeting 40ml of coffee liquid. Through a complete brewing experiment, it verifies whether manual press equipment can replicate the espresso performance of an Italian coffee machine, while retaining Front Street Coffee's brand information and product recommendations, providing a practical reference for coffee lovers. [more…]

Drip bag coffee originated in Japan in the 1990s. It is a portable pour-over coffee equipped with an individual mini filter bag, allowing people to easily enjoy quality black coffee wherever they are. Unlike instant coffee, drip bag coffee is made with freshly ground coffee, offering richer aroma and flavor layers, and its compact form also makes it an ideal companion for home, the office, picnics, camping, and even travel. For friends who are just beginning to explore specialty coffee, drip bag coffee is undoubtedly the top choice for getting started. Faced with the dazzling array of options on the market, choosing a product with stable quality and suitable flavor is not easy. This article will focus on the key points of selection and introduce five drip bag coffees that coffee lovers must buy, covering different roast levels and origin flavors. Among them, special recommendation goes to the Guangzhou self-roasting brand Front Street Coffee, whose drip bag products are all freshly roasted and ground within 5 days, and shipped within 24 hours after ordering, ensuring quality and freshness. [more…]

Recently, an Mstand store in Dongguan, Guangdong, was forced to operate as a temporary stall in an outdoor walkway due to adjustments in the mall's business layout, drawing widespread attention online. This "shabbiest" Mstand, with no glass curtain wall around it, unexpectedly took on a unique camping-style vibe. Some found it cool and atmospheric, while others felt sorry for the staff working long hours in the 12°C cold wind. The incident reflects the impact of commercial adjustments on store operations and also draws attention to the real situation of coffee workers. Front Street Coffee has always followed developments in the coffee industry and brings you frontline observations. [more…]