Cold brew coffee, with its non-bitter, low-acid, mellow character, plus the unique fermented note brought by low-temperature aging, has become a favorite among many coffee lovers in summer. But not all coffee beans are suitable for cold brew—different origins, processing methods, and roast levels will make the same bean present a completely different profile from hot brewing. At Front Street Coffee, when making cold brew day to day, we carefully select beans with appealing flavors that suit cold brew. This article compiles the bean-selection approaches and specific recommendations for four cold brew styles, including rich fruity, fresh floral-fruity, full-bodied and deep, and subtly boozy, and also answers whether popular varieties such as Huakui and Geisha can be used to make cold brew. [more…]

The choice of origin for cold brew coffee determines whether the cup leans toward fresh fruit juice or rich cocoa. The long-steep cold water extraction method makes origin flavors express themselves differently than in hot brewing, and some origins perform better in cold brew. For fruity cold brew, Ethiopian origins are a good choice. Huakui natural beans made as cold brew, hot [more…]

When selecting beans for cold brew, the region determines the flavor baseline. By taste profile, cold brew beans can be broadly divided into two categories: fruity and nutty. Set the direction first, then choose the region, and the cold brew you make will better suit your palate. Fruity cold brews suit those who enjoy a crisp, refreshing cup with floral and fruity aromas. Ethiopia is the heartland of the fruity profile—Yirgacheffe cold brew [more…]

When it comes to choosing beans for cold brew, the bean selection is often more important than the brewing parameters. Slow extraction at low temperature changes the way a bean's flavors present themselves—beans from some regions are stunning when cold brewed, while others fall flat. Approaching it from the perspective of region is a very practical way to choose cold brew beans. Beans from African regions are the fruit-forward stars of cold brew. Ethiopian [more…]

Cold brew's production process differs from hot brewing, requiring a day of pre-soaking, so stores typically select only a small number of suitable bean varieties. Based on extensive customer feedback, Front Street Coffee has compiled a detailed guide to beans for cold brew. This article focuses on the cold brew production process, its core characteristics, and four flavor types—rich fruity, fresh floral and fruity, full-bodied and deep, and subtly wine-like—recommending specific beans one by one, including Front Street Coffee's Huakui, Ethiopian Etto, Yirgacheffe Gedingding, Boquete Washed Geisha, Jamaican Blue Mountain, Indonesian Golden Mandheling, 90+ Eleta Geisha, Strawberry Candy, and Mozart, along with steeping ratios and operating details, to help coffee enthusiasts recreate their desired cup of cold brew at home. [more…]

When it comes to choosing beans for cold brew, the question of origin is almost impossible to avoid. Coffee beans from different origins carry their own distinctive flavor genes, and the low-temperature, slow-extraction nature of cold brew happens to amplify the floral and fruity notes of certain origins to just the right degree. Ethiopian coffee beans have long been highly favored in the world of cold brew, and behind this lies the orig [more…]

Cold brew coffee has become a popular summer drink in recent years. It is made by steeping coffee grounds in cold water at a low temperature for a long time, resulting in an icy, refreshing taste and an aroma profile completely different from hot brewing. Many people wonder whether cold brew contains more caffeine; in fact, both steeping time and water temperature affect the final caffeine content. To make a delicious cold brew, bean selection is key: light to medium roasts more easily bring out a refreshing, floral-and-fruity-tea-like flavor, while medium-dark roasts are better suited to pairing with milk, delivering a sweet, mellow experience without bitterness. This article focuses on the caffeine questions surrounding cold brew, bean selection, and whether dark-roasted beans can be used for cold brew, and recommends three distinctive coffee beans—Front Street Coffee Panama Butterfly, Front Street Coffee Strawberry Candy, and Front Street Coffee Brazil Queen Estate—to help you easily make your ideal iced coffee at home. [more…]

Cold brew coffee, through its low-temperature slow extraction process, releases only floral and fruity aromas along with caramel sweetness, with almost no bitterness, making the choice of coffee beans especially critical. This article starts with the extraction principles of cold brew, answers what kind of coffee grounds to use for making cold brew, and highlights five light-to-medium roast single-origin beans with floral and fruity notes suitable for cold brew—from Front Street washed Fudingding to Butterfly—listing the flavor performance of each under two methods: cold brew/ice drip and Japanese iced coffee. At the end, it also includes Front Street Coffee's purchasing and roasting/shipping information, making it convenient for coffee lovers to buy as needed. [more…]

As soon as summer arrives, cold brew becomes a regular on many people's coffee lists. Coffee slowly brewed at low temperature has less bitterness, a more pronounced fruity aroma, and a smooth mouthfeel, like a cup of juice infused with coffee fragrance. But whether cold brew tastes good depends on the beans. Choose the right ones, and a cold-water steep alone brings out the flavor; choose the wrong ones, and no matter how long you steep it, it is still just a cup of" [more…]

Cold brew coffee, through its unique low-temperature slow extraction method, reduces acidity and bitterness while locking in aroma, resulting in a fuller and more balanced taste. But with such a dazzling array of coffee beans, how should beginners choose? This article draws on the daily experience of Front Street Coffee baristas to systematically sort out the logic of bean selection by flavor type: those who prefer bright fruity acidity can choose washed beans from Kenya, Ethiopia, and the like, such as Front Street Little Tomato and Front Street Fruit Ding Ding; those who like softer fruity notes are recommended sun-dried Front Street Flower Queen and Front Street Red Cherry; those who want to try specific aromas will find specially processed beans such as Front Street Strawberry Candy and Front Street Xizhua to be good choices; and if you do not like acidity, medium-dark roasted Front Street Queen's Manor, Front Street Bird of Paradise, and even dark-roasted Front Street PWN Golden Mandheling can satisfy you. In addition, the article also shares a little trick—adding a small amount of dried osmanthus or jasmine flowers can give cold brew an extra touch of delicate floral fragrance. [more…]

On a summer morning, a glass of ice-cold, smooth cold brew is often the key to starting a perfect day. How does cold brew differ from hot coffee in flavor? Its history can be traced back to the maritime experiments of Dutch sailors in the seventeenth century, and it later spread to Japan, where the ice drip pot was developed. Cold brew, through long low-temperature immersion, reduces bitterness and astringency, and more faithfully presents the coffee bean's processing method and roast level. This article will guide you through the taste characteristics of cold brew, key storage points, and teach you step by step how to make cold brew at home, while also recommending several Front Street Coffee beans suitable for making cold brew, so you can easily enjoy refreshing floral and fruity notes and fermented wine aromas. [more…]

For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow: Front Street Coffee (Frontsteet Coffee). A while ago, Front Street shared a guide on how to make cold brew coffee, and afterward many readers started asking in the comments how to choose beans for cold brew. So today, let's analyze and answer this question together. [more…]

Because cold brew coffee is made differently from regular hot-brewed coffee and needs to be prepared a day in advance, the cold brew sold at Front Street stores doesn't offer as rich a selection of coffee beans to choose from as pour-over does. But precisely because of this, when steeping cold brew, Front Street carefully selects beans that are better suited to cold brew and whose flavor is [more…]

Cold brew coffee, through its low-temperature slow extraction process, reduces the presence of acids and the volatilization of aromas, resulting in a fuller, more balanced flavor. But with such a dazzling array of coffee beans to choose from, how should you make your selection? This article analyzes the cold brew performance of different beans one by one, from floral and fruity profiles to specific flavors to medium-dark roasts, and recommends specific products such as Front Street Coffee's Little Tomato, Front Street Coffee's Huakui, and Front Street Coffee's PWN Golden Mandheling. In addition, it shares a tip for adding dried flower petals, giving cold brew coffee a delicate floral note within its single-origin flavor. Whether you prefer bright fruit acidity or the rich depth of chocolate, you can find a cold brew bean solution that suits you. [more…]

Cold brew coffee has gained much popularity in recent years, but many people wonder whether its caffeine content is on the high side, how to brew it more healthily, and how long it can be stored. This article will start from the principles of caffeine release, explain why cold brew coffee has a relatively high caffeine content, and introduce a simple and easy cold brew recipe in detail. At the same time, Front Street Coffee will recommend coffee beans suitable for cold brew based on different needs such as floral and fruity notes, specific flavors, and medium-dark roasts, and share the clever idea of adding dried flowers to enhance the flavor, helping you make a cup of full-bodied, well-balanced iced coffee. [more…]

For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow our WeChat official account: Front Street Coffee (FrontStreet Coffee). Since cold brew coffee is made through a different process than regular hot-brewed coffee and needs to be prepared a day in advance, the cold brew sold at Front Street stores doesn't offer as wide a variety of coffee beans as pour-over. [more…]

A while back, Front Street Coffee shared a guide on how to make cold brew coffee, and after that, a lot of readers started asking in the comments how to choose beans for cold brew. So today, let's break down and answer that question. As a low-temperature immersion extraction method, the longer the brew time, the fewer the types of acidic compounds present, which is why cold brew's acidity [more…]

On a scorching summer day, a glass of cold brew coffee always brings a refreshing, fruity experience. Cold brew coffee uses ice water to drip evenly; after 6 to 8 hours of low-temperature extraction and then overnight refrigeration and fermentation, it ultimately presents a unique flavor that is sweet and mellow with only a faint bitterness. Starting from the scientific principles of low-temperature extraction, this article will break down in detail the process of making cold brew coffee, including key steps such as equipment selection, coffee bean pairing, grind size control, drip rate and coffee-to-water ratio settings, and recommend four Front Street Coffee beans suitable for making cold brew—Huakui, Kenya Little Tomato, Xizhao, and Huahudie—to help you make a cup of outstanding fruity cold brew at home. [more…]

For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow our WeChat official account: Front Street Coffee (FrontStreet Coffee). Since cold brew coffee is made differently from regular hot-brewed coffee and needs to be prepared a day in advance, the cold brew sold at Front Street stores doesn't offer as wide a variety of coffee beans as pour-over. [more…]

Cold brew coffee, with its refreshingly smooth texture and complex, layered flavors, has become a favorite among coffee lovers in summer. But when it comes to making and storing cold brew, many people still have questions: Does it need to be sealed after extraction is complete? Why does it give off a fermented aroma reminiscent of wine after sitting in the refrigerator overnight? Starting from the principles of low-temperature extraction, this article will analyze the oxidation process of cold brew coffee and the necessity of sealed fermentation, and share Front Street Coffee's cold brew parameters, detailed steps, and how to create a fruit-forward cold brew recipe through a two-bean blend, helping you make a cup of cold brew with full flavor and a pronounced sweet aftertaste. [more…]