Recently, "ginger ale americano" has become popular again in the coffee world. This drink, made by mixing ginger ale with espresso, has attracted many enthusiasts with its unique spicy ginger flavor and fizzy sensation. Manner launched this product years ago, and recently posts sharing homemade ginger ale americanos have clearly increased. However, after searching, Front Street found that americanos made with different brands of ginger ale receive highly polarized reviews. To figure out which ginger ale is most suitable for making a ginger ale americano, Front Street bought three popular products that are easy to find offline—Schweppes, Watsons, and Bundaberg—and first tasted them on their own before testing them separately with the medium-dark roast Warm Sun Blend and the light roast Geisha. They were compared one by one across dimensions such as sweetness, ginger flavor, fizz, and coffee compatibility, to help everyone find the one that best suits their taste. [more…]

Manner's Ginger Americano quickly became a hit after its debut in the summer of 2023, winning over a large fan base with the double punch of ginger flavor and carbonation, and successfully earning a permanent spot on the menu. Recently, however, many customers have noticed that the flavor of this signature drink has changed dramatically, with the ginger taste becoming noticeably sharper and more pungent. It turns out that the dry ginger soda in the recipe was switched from Schweppes to Watsons, shifting the taste from lightly sweet and mildly spicy to intense and bracing. Fans launched a poll on social media, and the Schweppes version won with 80% support. Due to differing inventory across stores, some cities have already made the switch, with other regions to follow. Faced with their "white moonlight" changing flavor, longtime customers have begun sharing how to recreate it themselves using espresso plus Schweppes soda, and have even discovered that with the bring-your-own-cup discount, making it at home costs less. [more…]

The way coffee is enjoyed in Guangdong is clearly a bit different from elsewhere. When ginger juice, scallion shreds, toasted sesame seeds, and even bird's eye chilies jump into the coffee cup one after another, the boundaries of specialty coffee get redrawn again and again. This article rounds up a batch of coffee specialty drinks with strong Guangdong characteristics, from ginger milk curd with espresso to a kumquat juice and coconut water mashup, and on to ginger-scallion chicken Americano and sesame oil Qingping chicken specialty coffee. Behind these seemingly outrageous combinations actually lies the open-minded, relaxed regional character of Cantonese people. Most of these products are gimmicks to draw traffic, and only a few actually make it to market, but they still show the many possibilities of coffee. The article also keeps relevant recommendation information from Front Street Coffee for coffee lovers' reference. [more…]

Walking into a coffee shop, do you often feel confused by the dazzling array of coffee names on the menu? Espresso, Cappuccino, CafeLatte, Americano... these seemingly familiar words—what coffee flavors do they actually correspond to? This article systematically compiles the Chinese and English names of common types of coffee, covering multiple categories such as Italian classics, French drip, iced coffee series, flavored cappuccino, Americano variations, single-origin coffees, and specialty blended coffees, totaling dozens of Chinese-English coffee comparisons. Whether you are a coffee enthusiast just starting out or a seasoned drinker looking to expand your knowledge, this list can help you quickly build a complete cognitive framework of coffee names. The article also specially includes product recommendations from Front Street Coffee, making it convenient for you, after learning the names, to find the corresponding good beans and experience them yourself. [more…]

After coffee was introduced from overseas, it developed into a rich and diverse range of categories, and different countries and regions have given them distinctive English names. For coffee lovers, mastering the English expressions for these common coffees not only helps you order with greater ease, but also deepens your understanding of coffee culture. Front Street Coffee has compiled this time a list of the most frequently seen coffee categories on the market and their English equivalents, covering Italian classics, iced drink series, flavored specialty drinks, and regional specialty coffees, with Chinese-English comparisons listed one by one for easy reference and memorization. Whether you are a beginner just starting out or a veteran hoping to expand your knowledge base, this list is worth saving. For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow Front Street Coffee (Frontsteet Coffee). [more…]

In recent years, creative coffee has continuously pushed boundaries, driven by a consumer psychology that seeks novelty. From early combinations with milk, sugar, and cream, to Irish coffee-style blends of alcohol and coffee, and then to milk coffee, tea coffee, and fruit-based specialty drinks, we now even see surprising combinations like pickled vegetable Americano, tofu pudding latte, and pig trotter ginger specialty coffee. While these products can briefly capture attention, they often sacrifice the rationality of flavor pairing, leading consumers to not repurchase after trying them. This article reviews the evolution of creative coffee, analyzes the reasons and concerns behind these "genetic mutations," and explores how a good creative coffee should balance visual impact with flavor harmony, providing reference for coffee enthusiasts and practitioners. [more…]

For enthusiasts who own a coffee machine, how to deal with the coffee grounds produced every day has become a common problem. Beyond the well-worn uses like growing flowers and removing odors, some netizens have tried using coffee grounds to blanch pork belly to remove its gamey smell, with surprising results. This article compiles the actual test results of this method, feedback from netizens, and similar applications in Korean cuisine, while also reminding you of details such as filtering and ingredient freshness during the process, to help you, a coffee lover, make reasonable use of coffee grounds. [more…]

Manner stores nationwide recently launched the Wampee Tonic Americano and Wampee Tonic Special Drink, priced at 15 yuan, available only via the mini-program and in-store ordering. Because they contain tonic water, stirring can easily cause a foam eruption, and social media has been flooded with "victims" sharing their embarrassing experiences—takeaway cups and personal cups alike are hard-pressed to escape. This article breaks down the science behind the splashing, baristas' coping techniques, and netizens' summarized anti-eruption tips, along with Front Street Coffee's related recommendations, to help coffee lovers safely enjoy this new product. [more…]

Manner recently quietly launched two new drinks—Green Tonic and Arctic Ocean Orange Americano—sparking lively discussion among coffee enthusiasts. The Green Tonic is made with tonic water and matcha liquid, featuring an attractive layered look, but its taste is both sour and bitter, described as "the mood of squeezing onto a peak-hour train in 42°C heat." The Arctic Ocean Orange Americano has been criticized for being highly similar to the existing Iced Orange Americano. Some fans complain that the new items are merely rearrangements of existing ingredients, and even calculated that the brand could still make 33 more drinks. Manner has always been known for consistent quality, but these two new items have left some loyal customers disappointed. [more…]

In recent years, with the rise of the "national trend" culture, the "new Chinese-style" wellness concept has quickly gained popularity among young people. After saying goodbye to bad habits such as staying up late, smoking, and drinking, more and more young people are beginning to favor Chinese herbal medicinal diets and Chinese herbal teas. On social media, herbal milk tea frequently goes viral, and health teas dispensed by hospitals and herbal drinks launched by traditional Chinese medicine clinics through cross-sector collaborations are highly sought after. Data shows that over 70% of consumers are more willing to buy Chinese herbal teas and express satisfaction with their functional effects. Numerous pharmaceutical companies have entered the market, launching innovative products such as wellness coffee and herbal teas. However, experts also remind that although Chinese herbal teas are beneficial, they should be consumed in moderation, following the principle of "stopping once the illness is cured," to avoid counterproductive effects. [more…]

Want to easily make a professional-grade fancy coffee at home? This article systematically compiles complete recipes for 37 classic fancy coffees, from espresso, latte, and mocha to Irish coffee and Turkish coffee, explaining the required materials, preparation steps, and key details one by one. Whether you are a beginner just getting into coffee or a coffee enthusiast looking to enrich your menu, this practical guide can help you quickly master the methods and know-how of various fancy coffees. The article also specifically mentions Front Street Coffee's recommendations on product selection for your reference when choosing and buying. [more…]

Walking into a coffee shop and facing a wall full of English menus, have you ever felt at a loss? This article systematically compiles common coffee-related English vocabulary, covering basic coffee shop terms, general coffee names, English expressions for fancy coffee, and high-frequency professional terms like Barista, Shot, and Espresso that appear when ordering. Whether you want to enhance your coffee knowledge or hope to be more calm and confident the next time you order, this vocabulary guide can help you quickly master the language code of the coffee world. The article also particularly recommends several products from Front Street Coffee, making it convenient for enthusiasts to follow the guide and learn while tasting. [more…]

Coffee has long become part of everyday life for the general public, yet in recent years all kinds of "novel" pairings have emerged one after another, constantly refreshing people's understanding of this beverage. Recently, a "scallion latte" appeared on a CCTV livestream, and after tasting it, the host and guest bluntly said it was "like vegetables fell into the coffee" and that they "tasted a white scallion aroma," quickly sparking heated discussion. From flower tea coffee and fruit coffee to special blends inspired by dishes such as roast goose, white cut chicken, aged vinegar, and fish mint, coffee shop owners have practically moved the entire Chinese menu into coffee cups. Novel flavors can certainly win momentary attention, but coffee ultimately must be held to the bottom line of tasting good. This article will take you through these wildly imaginative special blends and explore the consumer logic behind novelty coffee along with recommendations from the Front Street brand. [more…]

In the fast-paced food and beverage service industry, baristas face repetitive work every day, yet they also encounter all kinds of customers—job-seeking graduates, out-of-town tourists, retired seniors... Small yet touching stories are always unfolding among them. Recently, a netizen writing a thesis shared: when their takeaway coffee spilled, a Manner barista actually took the initiative to remake it and personally delivered it by light rail, offering comfort all along the way. This thoughtfulness moved countless netizens. This article compiles these genuine heartwarming moments, as well as the little bits of warmth baristas bring to customers in their daily work. [more…]

Latte, cappuccino, flat white, and Dirty all rely on milk, but what would the final taste be if you swapped in soy milk, milk powder, banana milk, Wangzai milk, or AD calcium milk? This time, Front Street Coffee made lattes one by one using five types of non-fresh milk ingredients, all with Front Street Espresso Blend · Strawberry Candy Espresso, using a 1:5 coffee-to-milk ratio for a hot-and-cold comparison, focusing on aroma integration, sweetness, smoothness of mouthfeel, milk foam performance, and whether it is suitable for latte art. The article not only preserves parameters that can be directly replicated, but also gives judgments on the pros and cons of each ingredient, making it a reference for enthusiasts who want to make specialty coffee at home or in a shop. [more…]

The world of coffee is far more than a cup of Americano or latte. From Irish whiskey coffee to Mexico's Huastec layered coffee, every specialty coffee drink hides a story of regional culture and history. This article systematically sorts through 26 classic specialty coffee drinks from around the world, covering their names, origins, ingredient ratios, and detailed brewing steps. Whether you are a coffee enthusiast or a barista, you will find a recipe worth trying. The article also retains relevant recommendations from the "Front Street" brand for daily bean selection reference. [more…]

Yirgacheffe is one of Ethiopia's most renowned specialty coffee regions, famous for its floral and citrus notes. This article covers the regional background, variety characteristics, and cooperative system of Yirgacheffe, with a focus on the coffee flavors of cooperatives such as Konga, Gotiti, and Worka, and offers extraction adjustment advice for the bitterness that arises when brewing natural-process Yirgacheffe as pour-over. The article also compiles flavor descriptions and brewing parameters for several Yirgacheffe beans currently sold by Front Street Coffee, for the reference of coffee enthusiasts. [more…]

Yirgacheffe is one of the most renowned coffee regions in Ethiopia, famous worldwide for its fresh floral aroma and citrus notes. This article will guide you through the geographical and historical background of Yirgacheffe, clarify why its coffee bean varieties are collectively referred to as Ethiopian heirloom varieties, and provide an in-depth introduction to the origin characteristics of well-known cooperatives such as Gedeb, Konga, Worka, Hafursa, and Idido. At the same time, Front Street Coffee will share brewing approaches and brewing parameters for Yirgacheffe coffee beans, helping you better appreciate the captivating flavors of this region. [more…]

Yirgacheffe is not the name of a beverage, but one of Ethiopia's most renowned coffee-producing regions, famous in the specialty coffee world for its floral and citrus notes. This article will systematically outline Yirgacheffe's geographical location, variety characteristics, cooperative system, and the flavor differences brought by washed and natural processing, and introduce the origin characteristics of well-known cooperatives such as Gedeb, Konga, Worka, Hafursa, and Idido. At the same time, Front Street Coffee will share Yirgacheffe roasting approaches and brewing parameters to help coffee enthusiasts gain a more complete understanding of this region's unique charm. [more…]

Yirgacheffe is one of Ethiopia's most renowned specialty coffee regions, famous for its white floral aromatics and citrus acidity. This article starts from the geography of the region, the characteristics of the varieties, and the cooperative system, sorting out what makes Yirgacheffe unique, and introduces one by one the flavor differences among well-known cooperatives such as Gotiti, Konga, Worka, Hafursa, and Idido. It also explains in detail how the two processing methods, natural and washed, influence the flavor direction, as well as Front Street Coffee's light-roast approach and pour-over parameter recommendations for Yirgacheffe, helping you understand the charm of this classic regional coffee more systematically. [more…]