Thursday, September 17 2026

A Complete Overview of Classic Coffee Varieties Worldwide: Chinese-English Name Comparison and Detailed Flavor and Taste Differences

The world of coffee is rich and varied, from the mellow depth of Mandheling to the elegance of Blue Mountain, from the intensity of espresso to the refreshing coolness of iced coffee—each has its own unique flavor personality. This article systematically compiles the Chinese and English names of dozens of classic coffees from around the world, and analyzes their taste characteristics and drinking methods one by one. Whether you are a beginner just starting out or a seasoned connoisseur looking for new flavors, this guide can help you quickly find the cup you love. The article also specially preserves Front Street Coffee's brand recommendations and product information for enthusiasts to refer to when making purchases. [more…]

Starbucks Coffee Full-Series Tasting Guide: Flavor and Price Analysis from Classic Espresso to Creative Specialty Drinks

As a globally renowned coffee chain brand, Starbucks offers a dazzling array of drinks on its menu, from classic espresso to creatively crafted specialty beverages, each carrying its own unique coffee culture. This article will systematically outline the complete range of Starbucks coffee types, covering classics such as cappuccino, latte, Americano, mocha, and caramel macchiato, as well as the iced drink series and creative products like Frappuccino, while also detailing the general price ranges for each size. In addition, the article delves into the roasting origins of Starbucks coffee beans, the Italian roots of its size terminology, and the personalized options customers can customize, providing coffee enthusiasts with a comprehensive and practical ordering reference. [more…]

Coffee Types | What is the difference between espresso, Americano, and pour-over coffee? Which coffee drink is more suitable for coffee beginners?

For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow our WeChat official account: FrontStreet Coffee. Looking at the coffee waves in recent years, after the emergence of instant coffee, espresso rose to prominence, not only spreading Italy's coffee spirit throughout Europe, but also, riding on the rise of coffee chains, [more…]

The History of Cold Brew Coffee | What Types of Coffee Beans Should You Use for Homemade Cold Brew Coffee? What Are the Coffee-to-Water Ratio, Extraction Time, and Grind Size Parameters for Cold Brew?

For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow our WeChat official account: Front Street Coffee (FrontStreet Coffee). In the coffee industry, iced coffee is extremely popular, especially in the hot summer, when its popularity feels like fans surrounding their idol. So, speaking of iced coffee, [more…]

Common Types of Italian Coffee | What Are the Classic Milk Coffee Recipes? What's the Difference Between a Latte, Macchiato, Cappuccino, and Dirty?

Espresso is a must-have beverage in every café. Many people's first impression of espresso is that it's unbearably bitter. In fact, espresso isn't limited to such bitter shots. If you want an espresso that isn't bitter and suits your taste, the first thing you need to understand is the different types of espresso. Front Street Cof [more…]

Introduction to Iced Coffee Types | What's the Difference in Flavor and Mouthfeel Between Ice-Drip Coffee and Cold Brew Coffee? Why Do Coffee Shops Require Reservations for Ice-Drip?

For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow our WeChat official account: Front Street Coffee (FrontStreet Coffee). Recently, quite a few friends have come to the Front Street store asking if we have cold brew coffee. Among Front Street's iced coffees, we not only have cold drip, but also cold brew, iced Americano, and iced pour-over brews of various single-origin coffee beans. [more…]

Types of Italian Milk Coffee | What are the differences in flavor and mouthfeel between Piccolo, Flat White, Latte, Mocha, and Cappuccino? Where did the Piccolo coffee originate?

For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow our WeChat official account: Front Street Coffee (FrontStreet Coffee). Front Street Coffee (FrontStreet Coffee) has shared how to make several espresso drinks, and aside from the more common ones, quite a few readers have also responded [more…]

Types of Iced Coffee | What are the similarities and differences between iced brewed coffee and cold brew coffee? What is the origin of cold brew and ice drip? Which tastes better, cold brew or ice drip?

For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow: Front Street Coffee (Frontsteet Coffee). Front Street has noticed that on the path of self-learning coffee, what sometimes troubles everyone is not those complex techniques or parameters, but that whenever you search for a professional term, it always extends into a whole lot of lengthy [more…]

Types of Milk Coffee | What Is Piccolo Coffee? How Does Piccolo Differ from Latte and Flat White?

When it comes to hot milk coffee, the ones everyone has probably been drinking all along are latte and cappuccino, while in recent years the more popular one is Flat White, that is, Australian-style white coffee. Flat White is different from latte—it originated in the Oceania region. But did you know? Actually, besides Flat Whi [more…]

Italian Fancy Coffee Types | Introduction to the Differences and Preparation Methods of Espresso, Latte, Cappuccino, Mocha, Macchiato, Caramel Macchiato, and Dirty Coffee

For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow: Front Street Coffee (Frontsteet Coffee). Espresso is a must-have beverage in every café. Many people's first impression of espresso is that it's just bitterly awful, but in fact Italian coffee isn't limited to such bitter espresso. If you want to drink something not bitter [more…]

Hand Drip Coffee | What is the difference between hand drip coffee and Americano? Is hand drip coffee tastier than the black coffee made by an espresso machine?

Recently, a fan left a comment asking about the flavor differences when using the same coffee beans to make pour-over coffee versus Americano. In this article, Front Street Coffee will answer this question~ Before we begin, we first need to distinguish the differences between pour-over coffee and Americano. Pour-over coffee in English is pour ov [more…]

Common Types of Americano | How Many Flavors of Americano Are There? How Do Coffee Shops Serve Americano Black Coffee? Which Coffee Bean Blends Are Suitable for Making Americano?

No matter the season, Americano is the most frequently ordered drink in coffee shops. In winter, a hot Americano is warm and mellow, while in summer, an iced Americano is refreshing and delicious. So how is this drink, popular in every street and alley, made? Please follow Front Street Coffee to learn about it. Was Americano invented by Americans? Americano's [more…]

Indonesian Civet Coffee Bean Origin Selection Guide: The Flavor Source and Tasting Methods of Authentic Kopi Luwak

Kopi Luwak, commonly known as cat poop coffee, has always been the most mysterious presence in the coffee world. Its unique "production process" and high price make countless coffee lovers curious yet rarely able to see it in person. This article will take you through the two major types of Kopi Luwak—the difference between wild and farmed civet coffee, why wild civets prefer Robusta while farmed ones are mostly fed Arabica, the respective characteristics of low-altitude and high-altitude producing regions on Indonesia's Sumatra Island, and where exactly the special flavor that the fermentation inside the civet's body imparts to the coffee beans comes from. If you are looking for an authentic Indonesian Kopi Luwak coffee bean, Front Street Coffee can also provide you with a reliable choice, and the following text will lay it all out for you in detail. [more…]

Espresso Coffee Types | Is Starbucks Flat White an Australian-style White Coffee?? What's the difference between a Flat White and a Piccolo?

For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow: Front Street Coffee (Frontsteet Coffee) When people walk into a café, many are drawn to the barista's techniques for making fancy coffee. Through smooth latte art movements, the barista perfectly blends espresso and milk to create a cup of [more…]

Best Value Specialty Espresso Beans Recommendations | What's the Difference in Flavor Characteristics Between SOE Coffee and Blend Coffee? Which Single-Origin Coffee Beans Are Suitable for Espresso?

In the coffee world, when people mention SOE coffee, they are referring to Single Origin Espresso. Spelled out, this English abbreviation is Single Origin Espresso, and its direct counterpart is Espresso Blend, which refers to Italian-style blended beans. SOE is like a [more…]

Ice Drip Coffee | Which coffee bean origin is recommended for making ice drip coffee? The origin and story of ice drip coffee

Ice drip coffee, also known as ice-brewed coffee or water-drop coffee, is called Ice Drip coffee in English and is a method of making coffee drinks. Generally, cold brew coffee refers to coffee made by steeping ground coffee beans in room-temperature water for as long as ten-plus hours, after which special filter paper or a filter is needed to separate the water from the coffee. [more…]

Featured SOE Coffee Bean Recommendations | Why Are Some SOEs Sour and Weak? How Should Beginners Choose SOE Espresso Beans?

SOE coffee is an abbreviation of the English term Single Origin Espresso, which means espresso made from a single origin, or more simply, single-origin espresso. The biggest characteristic of this coffee is its ability to showcase the flavor profiles of different regions. For example, if you want something acidic, go for Yirgacheffe. [more…]

Cold Brew Single-Origin Bean Recommendations | How Can Coffee Newbies Make Cold Brew Coffee at Home? What Are the Benefits of Cold Brew Coffee? Are Cold Brew Coffee Bags Easy to Use?

There are many ways to make delicious iced coffee (types of iced coffee). From the more elaborate cold drip and the quickest iced coffee pour-over, to the easy-to-make and mainstream cold brew method. Cold brew has many names, such as Cold Brew (the English term for cold brew coffee), cold brew coffee, cold extracted coffee, cold extraction coffee, and so on, referring to [more…]

Latte Coffee | What is the espresso-to-milk ratio in Italy's classic milk coffee latte? Which Italian coffee beans should be chosen to make a latte?

Latte coffee is one of the many Italian-style latte coffees, because latte means fresh milk in Italian. In the English-speaking world, it generally refers to coffee brewed with hot fresh milk. Latte Coffee is coffee with milk added, usually directly translated as "latte coffee." [more…]

Indonesian Coffee Brand Recommendations | Is Mandheling a specialty coffee? How does the wet-hulling process affect Mandheling's flavor? How can you identify authentic PWN Golden Mandheling?

In Sumatra, there is a very complex local system for distinguishing the Mandheling coffees produced there. The most common approach is to differentiate various Mandheling coffees by naming them according to different regions, green bean traders, and processing methods. Examples include Front Street Lintong Mandheling, Front Street Tiger Mandheling, Front Street Golden Mandheling, Front Street Aged Mandheling, and Front Street [more…]