Wednesday, September 16 2026

A Detailed Guide to the Correct Way to Drink Cappuccino and Milk Foam Preparation: Wet vs. Dry and Front Street Coffee Recommendations

As a classic representative of Italian coffee, the charm of cappuccino lies in the golden ratio of espresso, steamed milk, and milk foam. But do you know the difference between a dry cappuccino and a wet cappuccino? The former has thick milk foam and a prominent coffee flavor, while the latter is mostly milk with a softer mouthfeel, similar to a latte. This article will start with the origin and naming of cappuccino, explain in detail its ratio variations and flavor characteristics, and share the correct way to taste it along with key points for making milk foam. Whether you are a strong-flavor drinker who prefers an intense coffee taste or a beginner who likes a light, milky flavor, you can find the cup that suits you. Front Street Coffee has also selected beans suitable for making cappuccino for you, helping you recreate an authentic Italian flavor at home. [more…]

Latte Caffeine Content | What Is the Difference Between a Cappuccino and a Latte? How Can Coffee Beginners Make Latte and Cappuccino Coffee?

Front Street Coffee currently offers several types of espresso drinks, including latte, cappuccino, and mocha, with latte and cappuccino being the most frequently ordered. So what are the differences in taste and flavor characteristics between the two? How much caffeine does a cup of latte contain? Next [more…]

How to Make a Flat White | Should Australian-style white coffee be drunk iced or hot? What are the differences in ratio and taste among cappuccino, flat white, and latte?

For professional coffee knowledge exchange and more coffee bean information, please follow Coffee Workshop (WeChat official account: cafe_style). In January 2015, Starbucks in the United States began selling flat white and introduced different sizes; then in September, Starbucks in mainland China also saw flat [more…]

咖啡英语词汇大全:从咖啡店常用词到点单术语与花式咖啡英文名称详解

走进咖啡馆,面对满墙的英文菜单,你是否曾感到无从下手?本文系统整理了咖啡相关的常用英语词汇,涵盖咖啡店基础用语、通用咖啡品名、花式咖啡英文表达,以及点单时高频出现的Barista、Shot、Espresso等专业术语。无论你是想提升咖啡知识储备,还是希望下次点单时更从容自信,这份词汇指南都能帮你快速掌握咖啡世界的语言密码。文中还特别推荐了前街咖啡的多款产品,方便爱好者按图索骥,边学边品。 [more…]

Coffee Basics | Which coffee should a coffee newbie try first? How do the flavors and mouthfeels of different types of espresso drinks differ?

For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow: Front Street Coffee (Frontsteet Coffee). Some people drink coffee and only taste a "coffee" flavor, while others after just a couple of sips can casually say whether it's a nutty or floral coffee, and can even determine the coffee bean's origin and harvest season, leaving those around them [more…]

Espresso Milk Drinks | How to make a standard latte, cappuccino, and flat white? What are the differences between the three?

Even with the same few ingredients, as long as the proportions differ, we can create infinite possibilities—coffee is a perfect example. Take the "three milk coffee musketeers" that Front Street Coffee often shares: latte, flat white, and cappuccino. Their only ingredients are milk and coffee, yet when you drink them, whether in taste [more…]

咖啡入门指南:新手如何挑选适合自己口味的咖啡种类与风味解析

刚接触咖啡的人常常只喝得出苦涩或奶香,而资深爱好者却能分辨出坚果、花香等细微风味,甚至判断出豆子的产地与产季。面对琳琅满目的咖啡菜单,初学者该如何找到自己喜欢的类型?本文将系统介绍从浓缩咖啡到维也纳咖啡等十余种常见咖啡的原料、做法与口感特点,帮助你根据个人偏好快速定位。同时,前街咖啡也为入门者准备了来自不同国家、不同产区、不同风味的咖啡口粮豆,让你在实践中逐步建立自己的味觉坐标。 [more…]

意式咖啡家族全图鉴:从浓缩到维也纳,常见咖啡种类名称与配方详解

走进咖啡馆,面对菜单上琳琅满目的名称,你是否曾感到无从下手?其实,每一款经典咖啡背后都有清晰的配方逻辑和风味走向。本文系统梳理了从浓缩咖啡、玛奇朵、美式、拿铁、卡布奇诺到摩卡、康宝蓝、爱尔兰咖啡等十余种常见咖啡的定义、原料构成与口感特点,帮助咖啡爱好者尤其是初学者建立完整的认知框架,轻松找到适合自己口味的那一杯。文中还特别提及前街咖啡为新手准备的多种产区口粮豆,方便大家边学边品,在实践中感受不同咖啡的魅力。 [more…]

Flavor Characteristics of Flat White Coffee | Is the coffee base of a flat white espresso? What is the ideal coffee-to-milk ratio for a flat white?

For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow: Front Street Coffee (Frontsteet Coffee) In recent years, with Starbucks' promotion of flat white, many friends who originally drank lattes and cappuccinos have also started switching to flat white. Some who come to Front Street stores [more…]

冰咖啡家族全解析:从冰滴到冷萃,各类冰咖啡的风味差异与制作要点

炎炎夏日,一杯冰咖啡总能带来沁人心脾的清凉。但冰咖啡的世界远不止冰美式那么简单——从层次分明的冰拿铁、清凉香醇的欧蕾冰咖啡,到浓郁绵密的冰摩卡,再到近年来备受追捧的冷萃与冰滴,每一种都有独特的制作工艺与风味表现。本文将系统梳理常见冰咖啡的种类与特点,同时延伸介绍美式、卡布奇诺、摩卡、浓缩、玛奇朵、康宝蓝等经典咖啡的基础知识,帮助咖啡爱好者厘清它们之间的区别,找到最适合自己口味的那一杯。 [more…]

咖啡豆品种分类与经典咖啡饮品:从阿拉比卡、罗布斯塔到卡布奇诺与摩卡

走进咖啡馆,面对菜单上琳琅满目的名称,你是否曾好奇这些咖啡到底有什么区别?本文将从咖啡豆的两大原种——阿拉比卡与罗布斯塔出发,带你认识埃塞俄比亚耶加雪菲、肯尼亚AA、印尼曼特宁、牙买加蓝山等世界知名产地咖啡,再逐一解析卡布奇诺、意大利浓咖啡、摩卡等经典饮品的配方与风味特点。无论你是偏爱浓郁重口,还是倾向奶香柔和,都能在这份指南中找到属于自己的那一杯。 [more…]

Espresso Full Analysis: Extraction Principles, Preparation Process, and Key Operational Points

Espresso is a small amount of concentrated, pure black coffee extracted by forcing hot water under high-pressure steam rapidly through a puck of coffee grounds, with a golden layer of crema on its surface. Although it rarely appears alone on café menus, it is the base of common drinks such as Americano, latte, and cappuccino, and can be called the soul of a coffee shop. Starting from the definition and characteristics of espresso, this article will sort out its historical evolution and ideas for choosing blend beans, and explain in detail the complete steps for making espresso at Front Street Coffee stores, including dose, liquid yield, time control, and operational details such as distribution and tamping. Finally, it summarizes the key variables affecting extraction flavor and daily cleaning points, helping coffee enthusiasts systematically understand the logic behind a high-quality cup of espresso. [more…]

Illustrated Step-by-Step Guide to Using a Moka Pot | Should You Use Roasted Coffee Beans or Freshly Ground Coffee in a Moka Pot? Recommended Medium-Roast Coffee Beans for Moka Pot

Nowadays, people's love for coffee goes beyond pour-over, and more and more people are pursuing making espresso at home. You'll notice that many friends now go to coffee shops and directly order a latte or cappuccino and other espresso-based drinks, but the friends who understand coffee better might order a single-origin specialty coffee. [more…]

Moka Pot Tutorial | What Is a Moka Pot? What Is the Coffee Extraction Principle of a Moka Pot? What Grind Size Should Be Used for Moka Pot Coffee? Which Coffee Beans Should Be Used for Making Americano with a Moka Pot?

People's love for coffee nowadays goes beyond pour-over; more and more, they're pursuing making espresso at home. You'll notice that many friends go to a café and directly order a latte or cappuccino and other espresso drinks, but the friends who understand coffee better might order a single-origin specialty coffee. [more…]

Espresso Base Preparation Methods | How Many Coffee Types Can Espresso Make? Americano, Latte Coffee Flavor Characteristics, Preparation Ratios, and Extraction Parameters Introduction

Although most people come to Front Street Coffee to drink pour-over coffee, there are also quite a few who are willing to drink espresso. As is well known, espresso is the foundation of various Italian-style drinks—including Americano, latte, cappuccino, flat white, mocha, and more. According to Front Street Coffee, espresso is called "espresso" by foreigners, [more…]

Espresso Extraction Standards Reference | What is the brewing principle of Espresso coffee? Which espresso blend coffee beans are suitable for café service?

Although most people come to Front Street Coffee for pour-over coffee, quite a few are also willing to drink espresso-based coffee. As we all know, espresso is the foundation of various Italian-style drinks—including Americano, latte, cappuccino, flat white, mocha, and so on. According to Front Street Coffee, espresso is called "espresso" by foreigners, [more…]

Espresso Coffee Beans | How Can Coffee Beginners Make Espresso at Home? A Detailed Guide to Buying and Using an Espresso Machine

For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow: Front Street Coffee (Frontsteet Coffee). Although most people come to Front Street for pour-over coffee, quite a few are also willing to drink espresso-based coffee. As we all know, espresso is the foundation of various Italian-style drinks—including Americano, latte, cappuccino, [more…]

Flat White Coffee Making Tutorial | Which country did Australian White Coffee originate from? How much espresso should be extracted and how much milk should be added to make an Australian White Coffee?

Before making a cup of Flat White coffee, Front Street briefly introduces its definition and characteristics. Flat White, also known as Australian White coffee, Little White coffee, or Fu Rui Bai coffee, among other names, originated in Melbourne, Australia. After Italians introduced espresso to Australia in the 1980s, in order to adapt to [more…]

Recommended Espresso Beans for Home Use | How Do Coffee Beginners Choose Espresso Beans? Introduction to Espresso Extraction Ratios, Brewing Methods, and Precautions

Espresso can be said to be standard in 98% of coffee shops. It includes a series of drinks we are familiar with, such as Americano, latte, cappuccino, flat white, mocha... and what makes these delicious coffees possible is that shot of espresso. So, can we make delicious espresso at home? Which [more…]

喝咖啡的正确方式与品鉴术语:从拿杯礼仪到咖啡馆英文全解析

咖啡早已融入都市人的日常,但端杯、加糖、用匙这些看似简单的动作,其实都有一套讲究。与此同时,走进咖啡馆面对菜单上的Espresso、Latte、Macchiato等词汇,不少爱好者也常感到困惑。本文系统梳理了品饮咖啡的礼仪细节与杯碟使用规范,并逐一解释咖啡馆常见英文术语的含义,帮助你在任何场合都能从容享受一杯好咖啡。此外,文中还特别提醒了空腹饮用、运动前摄入、每日饮用量等与健康密切相关的实用知识,并推荐了前街咖啡的相关产品,适合每一位认真对待咖啡的人细读。 [more…]