Entering May, the weather in Chongqing has already started to get hot, and the cold brew dripper that had been sitting idle for a whole year can finally be put to use. This article will take the traditional Dutch-style cold drip brewer as an example to fully demonstrate the process of making cold drip coffee, while also answering two common questions: what drip rate in seconds per drop is appropriate, and what kind of coffee beans should be chosen. Although there are special cold drip coffee beans sold on the market, whether single-origin or blended beans, it is recommended to use dark roast, because light roast beans tend to become weak and sour under cold drip extraction. In addition, completing the drip filtration does not mean it can be drunk immediately; it still needs at least 24 hours of refrigerated maturation, and the flavor only reaches its peak after three days. At the end, the article also shares a little trick for making shaped ice cubes with coffee liquid, helping you avoid diluting the coffee concentration as the ice cubes melt. [more…]

Cold brew coffee uses cold water at 5°C, slowly dripping through the coffee grounds over several hours of extraction, yielding a coffee liquid with rich aroma, a round and smooth mouthfeel, full body, and particularly outstanding flavor expression. Its greatest advantage is that it is neither sour nor astringent and does not irritate the stomach, which is thanks to the choice of dark-roasted coffee beans and the entire cold-water extraction process, avoiding the astringent substances released by hot water at high temperatures. This article will provide a complete introduction to the key points of making cold brew coffee, from the principles and characteristics, the use of equipment, precautions, to the specific production process of the Dutch-style drip brewer, helping coffee enthusiasts make the ultimate 100% original-flavor water-drip coffee at home. [more…]

Cold brew coffee is a brewing method that uses cold water for low-temperature extraction over a long period of time, producing a full, smooth, non-astringent and rounded cup with lower caffeine content than other brewing methods. Its history can be traced back to the Dutch invention on the island of Java in 1699, and today it has become a highly sought-after drink among coffee lovers in summer. This article will systematically introduce the origin of cold brew coffee, the extraction principle, the differences from pour-over coffee, detailed preparation steps and key points for controlling the drip rate, and share three cold brew recipes often used by Front Street Coffee — the dark berry type, the clean and crisp type, and the sweet and pleasant type — while also explaining the best drinking period and storage recommendations for cold brew coffee. [more…]

For coffee enthusiasts, a satisfying piece of equipment can often bring out entirely different flavors from the same batch of coffee beans. This article reviews twelve distinctive coffee machines and pour-over devices, covering pour-over, cold brew, moka pots, smart roasting, and more, all far surpassing the drip machines commonly found in office break rooms in both function and design. From the Trinity ONE's multi-functional brewing to the BKON Craft's vacuum extraction, and the Ratio's laboratory-grade materials, these devices not only perform exceptionally but also look pleasing to the eye. Whether you prefer hands-on operation or smart control, you can find the "coffee weapon" that suits you. [more…]

Cold brew coffee is a method of extracting coffee with ice water at low temperatures, completely different from regular pour-over. It originated from the invention of the Dutch on the island of Java in the 17th century, using condensed water pressure to drip through coffee grounds one drop at a time, taking up to 8 hours. Cold brew coffee has a unique flavor and needs to be refrigerated and fermented after extraction, reaching its best state on days 3 to 7, with a complex aroma reminiscent of fermented rice wine. This article explains in detail the steps for making cold brew coffee, key points for fermentation and storage, and shares three cold brew recipes commonly used by Front Street Coffee—dark berry type, light and clean type, and sweet and delicious type—to help you easily make a delicious cold brew suitable for summer. [more…]

There are many ways to brew coffee, and cold drip is one of them. Cold drip coffee is also a type of iced coffee, and in summer, iced coffee is even more of a favorite among coffee lovers. Cold drip coffee is naturally not brewed with hot water, but with low-temperature water, which is different from our usual pour-over coffee. [more…]

Before we knew it, September has arrived again. I believe friends in the southern region are still battling it out every day alongside the enthusiastic Mr. Sun—the weather is still quite hot. For coffee lovers, the refreshing drink that immediately comes to mind is none other than iced coffee. Arriving at Front Street Coffee (FrontStreet Coffee), as soon as you walk in, [more…]

September has arrived, yet the heat in the south shows no sign of fading, and a refreshing glass of iced coffee remains a favorite for many coffee lovers. Step into Front Street Coffee, and the apparatus on the bar that looks like a chemistry lab setup always sparks curiosity—this is exactly the equipment for making cold brew drip coffee. Cold brew drip coffee originated in the Netherlands, using ice water for low-temperature slow extraction. Although it takes a long time, it delivers a smooth, full-bodied taste with a subtle fermented aroma. In this article, Front Street will systematically explain the extraction principles of cold brew drip coffee, its differences from hot extraction, key production points, and share suitable coffee bean choices and specific blending schemes for cold brew drip, helping you make an outstanding cup of cold brew drip coffee at home. [more…]

Cold brew coffee, with its unique low-temperature slow extraction process, presents a flavor profile completely different from hot-brewed coffee: smooth mouthfeel, pronounced sweet aftertaste, and relatively lower acidity and astringency. So why does cold brew coffee not taste sour? What price range do cold brew coffees sell for on the market, and how much should you spend on coffee beans to get it right? Drawing on the practical experience of Front Street Coffee, this article systematically explains the origins of cold brew coffee, the extraction principles, key production points, and the types of coffee beans suitable for making cold brew, helping coffee lovers gain a comprehensive understanding of this slow-crafted beverage. [more…]

For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow: Front Street Coffee (Frontsteet Coffee). Pour-over coffee has always been delicious, but of course you need to get some of the details right. Maybe it's time for a change of pace—then how about a cup of cold brew coffee! Front Street's cold brew coffee has always been very popular. [more…]

For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow: Front Street Coffee (Frontsteet Coffee) Pour-over coffee has always tasted great, though of course you need to get some of the details right. Maybe it's time for a change of pace—then go for a cup of cold brew coffee! Front Street's cold brew coffee has always been very popular. [more…]

Cold brew coffee, through its low-temperature slow extraction, presents a flavor profile completely different from pour-over, and is deeply loved by coffee enthusiasts. Based on the practical experience of Front Street Coffee, this article systematically reviews the origin of cold brew coffee, the extraction principles, suitable bean selection, and key operational points, and shares a variety of cold brew recipes centered on beans such as Yirgacheffe, Kenya, and Mandheling, covering dark berry type, refreshing and clean type, sweet and delicious type, as well as blending ideas. The article also explains in detail the production steps, fermentation duration, and drinking suggestions, helping you make a cup of cold brew coffee with full aroma and smooth mouthfeel at home. [more…]

Ice drip coffee uses ice water for low-temperature extraction over a long period, allowing the flavor and aroma to be sealed within the coffee liquid. Upon entering the mouth, it bursts with intense aroma as the temperature rises, offering a full-bodied taste with lower levels of bitterness and tannic acid. Compared with high-temperature pour-over extraction, ice drip coffee has less caffeine and richer layers, making it suitable for people sensitive to caffeine. Making ice drip coffee involves certain considerations in bean selection, usually favoring single-origin beans, though a blend of two beans can also be used to highlight a balance of aroma and flavor. This article will systematically introduce the flavor characteristics and key production points of ice drip coffee, from extraction principles, historical origins, and bean selection to Front Street Coffee's specific recipes and operating steps. [more…]

For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow our WeChat official account: Front Street Coffee (FrontStreet Coffee). Since the appearance of drip bag coffee packets, quite a few friends have gotten into the habit of comparing pour-over coffee with drip bag coffee, belittling the existence of drip bag coffee packets. In fact, the emergence of drip bag coffee was precisely in order to [more…]

What exactly is the difference between drip bag coffee and pour-over coffee? Drip bag coffee packs were originally created so that people could enjoy a single-origin coffee anytime, anywhere without complex equipment. Although it is essentially still a drip extraction method, it has unique characteristics in terms of production process, grind size, and brewing method. This article will explain in detail the extraction principles of drip bag coffee, Front Street Coffee's production process and variety selection, and focus on practical points such as brewing water temperature, pouring method, and shelf life. If you are used to replacing instant coffee with drip bags, or want to know which type of drip bag coffee tastes better, this content is worth reading. [more…]

Brewing drip bag coffee may seem simple, but slight deviations in water temperature, pour volume, and steeping time can greatly diminish the flavor. Starting from the practices at Front Street Coffee, this article systematically sorts out the correct brewing steps and common pitfalls of drip bag coffee, answers questions such as whether drip bags can be re-brewed and why their optimal flavor period is shorter than that of coffee beans, and explains whether Blue Mountain drip bag coffee is truly made from Jamaican Blue Mountain beans. Finally, it includes recommendations for several single-origin beans from Front Street that are suitable for making drip bags, for coffee lovers to choose according to their taste. [more…]

Drip bag coffee is deeply loved by coffee enthusiasts for its portability, but many people do not understand the correct method for brewing drip bag coffee, and the resulting cup is often less than satisfactory. From the perspective of Front Street Coffee, this article sorts out the historical origins of drip bag coffee, the standard brewing steps, and common misconceptions, answers questions such as whether Blue Mountain drip bags are truly Blue Mountain and why the optimal flavor period for drip bags is shorter than that of coffee beans, and includes recommendations for a variety of single-origin beans suitable for drip bags, such as Front Street Ethiopia Red Cherry, Sidamo Flower Kui, Honduras Sherry, and Indonesia Golden Mandheling, for coffee enthusiasts to choose according to their taste. [more…]

For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow our WeChat official account: Front Street Coffee (FrontStreet Coffee). First of all, we can tell you that drip bag coffee is a type of black coffee. The coffee beans are ground into powder in advance and placed into a filter bag, and hot water is used to extract the flavor compounds from the coffee, thereby obtaining a [more…]

Drip bag coffee, as a type of portable coffee, is deeply loved by enthusiasts for its simple and convenient characteristics. This article will take you through the invention journey of drip bag coffee, from Japan's single-sided drip bags in 1990 to its global popularity in 2011, with sales reaching as high as 1.4 billion bags, 94% of which came from Japan. We will also explore the pros and cons of drip bag coffee, including its portability, flavor retention, and whether it can be brewed a second time. At the same time, the article will share Front Street Coffee's recommended products, such as drip bag selections for different taste types, to help you better enjoy coffee. Whether you are a coffee novice or a seasoned enthusiast, you can gain practical knowledge from it, avoid common misconceptions, and improve your brewing experience. [more…]

Drip bag coffee has become increasingly popular in the market in recent years, allowing more people to appreciate the rich flavors of single-origin coffee. From instant coffee to drip bag coffee, all you need to do is hang it on the rim of your cup and pour in hot water, and you can enjoy a cup of aromatic coffee during a busy work break—both convenient and full of ritual. Front Street Coffee not only offers 10 kinds of drip bag coffee packs online, but also allows customers to select their own coffee beans for custom processing into drip bags. This article will walk you through the origin story of drip bag coffee, its differences from black coffee, the extraction principle, key brewing points, and Front Street brand's drip bag product recommendations, helping you easily brew a delicious cup of single-origin coffee. [more…]