Luckin Coffee has recently teamed up again with the popular IP Line Dog to launch a limited-edition drink, "Good Persimmon Comes in Pairs Fruit Tea," featuring seasonal fire gourd persimmons paired with jasmine tea as its selling point. As soon as the new product launched, it attracted a large number of fans to snap it up. However, feedback from the first wave of consumers has been mixed, with many complaining that it tastes astringent and hard to swallow, and some even discouraging their friends from buying it. Why exactly has this co-branded fruit tea triggered such polarized reviews? Is it because the persimmon skin was not removed cleanly, or because of batch differences? This article compiles views from all sides to help you understand the real performance of this much-discussed new product. [more…]

After you've made cold brew coffee, don't rush to drink it straight—though it's already quite refreshing on its own, cold brew is actually a highly versatile base. It has low bitterness, plenty of sweetness, and clean flavors, so it pairs well with anything. With just a little effort, you can whip up an entire summer drink menu. This article rounds up 6 ways to drink cold brew, from simple [more…]

Recently, Luckin Coffee is about to launch a new fruit tea called "Snow Cheese Grape." As soon as the news was exposed, it sparked widespread discussion among netizens. From the currently circulating images, this drink combines grape juice with jasmine tea, then tops it with a layer of snow cheese milk foam. Its overall appearance is quite similar to Heytea's classic product "Light Cheese Grape." For a time, discussions about Luckin's product line increasingly shifting toward tea drinks and the decline in new coffee products have heated up again. At the same time, Luckin store employees have also expressed concerns about the increasingly complex preparation process for new products, believing that this will increase daily workload, especially during peak periods such as the Spring Festival, and may affect drink-serving efficiency. This article compiles information on the new product, netizen opinions, and employee feedback, and also includes related recommendations from Front Street Coffee for coffee enthusiasts' reference. [more…]

The world of coffee is made colorful by the zodiac, and every sign has its own cup. Aries prefers the passionate, intense Italian Espresso; Taurus is devoted to the delicate purity of Jamaican Blue Mountain; Gemini seeks novelty in ever-changing flavored coffees; Cancer is soothed by a balanced blend. Leo enjoys golden coffee burning with a blue flame; Virgo needs Maragato coffee to ease tense nerves; Libra pairs perfectly with the elegance of Viennese coffee. Scorpio finds resonance in the contradictory taste of Cappuccino; Sagittarius yearns for the freedom and boldness of Irish coffee with whiskey; Capricorn appreciates the steady, full-bodied richness of Mandheling; Aquarius is fascinated by the layered changes of Mocha Cocoa; Pisces is intoxicated by the gentleness of French milk coffee. Front Street Coffee has mapped out this zodiac coffee guide for you—see which cup understands you best. [more…]

For a delicious latte, Front Street believes the most important factors are the quality of the coffee beans and milk, the ratio of coffee to milk, and the extraction and integration process. First point: choose suitable ingredients. Why is a latte so simple? Basically, every coffee bean menu has it as a staple, yet every shop's latte doesn't taste exactly the same. [more…]

For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow our WeChat official account: Front Street Coffee (FrontStreet Coffee). For a delicious latte, Front Street believes the most important factors are the quality of the coffee beans and milk, the ratio of coffee to milk, and the extraction and blending technique. Point one: choose suitable ingredients as [more…]

The charm of light-roast coffee beans often reveals itself the moment you open the package and pour in hot water. Aromas of petals, citrus, berries, or tropical fruit come through vividly, the acidity is bright on the palate, and a light, sweet finish lingers after you swallow. It suits those who enjoy black coffee, pour-over, and iced drinks, and also those who treat coffee as a relaxing afternoon beverage, savoring it slowly. [more…]

Drinking coffee is easy, but understanding it takes some accumulated knowledge. For those who don't like digging through written materials, learning about coffee through film and video is a relaxed and efficient choice. Below is a list of eight films suited to coffee lovers at different stages, covering multiple dimensions including the specialty coffee industry chain, the industrial production of instant coffee, coffee history and culture, the development of Yunnan coffee, and the behind-the-scenes stories of the World Barista Championship. Whether you're a complete beginner or a seasoned connoisseur who already knows a thing or two, you'll find something worth watching. [more…]

Americano seems simple—just espresso diluted with water—but there is actually a great deal of knowledge behind it. Many people wonder why some Americanos have nutty and chocolatey aromas. This is in fact closely related to the choice of coffee beans, the blending method, and the espresso extraction process. From the perspective of Front Street Coffee, this article reviews the origin and evolution of Americano, explains the working principle of espresso machines, and shares the flavor differences brought by different blended beans. Whether you are a beginner who has just encountered specialty coffee or a seasoned coffee lover who wants a deeper understanding of espresso, you can find practical information worth referencing here. [more…]

Eason Chan's "Under Mount Fuji" turned the Lawson convenience store at the foot of Mount Fuji in Japan into a must-visit spot for countless tourists. Recently, after a heavy snowstorm, a Luckin Coffee store next to the Yellow Crane Tower in Wuhan unexpectedly went viral, dubbed by netizens as the "domestic version of Lawson under Mount Fuji." The blue signage contrasting with the snow-covered Yellow Crane Tower bears a striking resemblance in composition to the Lawson by Mount Fuji, sparking heated discussion on social media. Some praised Luckin for its precise location choice, while others joked that the ice cream cones and fences in front of the store look like a security booth. Behind this snowscape check-in craze, should Luckin really settle up on the promotional fees? Let's take a look at the brilliant comments from netizens. [more…]

For friends who are just getting into specialty coffee, choosing a suitable everyday bean is often a challenge. The Front Street Coffee everyday bean series selects seven classic producing regions, presenting the flavor profile of each region at an affordable price to help beginners identify their coffee preferences. This article focuses on the Huila region of Colombia, detailing its geographical environment, washed processing method, and green bean grading system, and offers Front Street's medium-dark roast pour-over recommendations. Huila coffee combines nutty aromas with bright fruit acidity and excellent balance, making it a representative of Colombia's top specialty coffee. Through this article, we hope more coffee lovers will come to understand the unique charm and brewing key points of Huila coffee. [more…]

Hong Kong-style Yuanyang is a classic beverage that blends coffee and silk-stocking milk tea, beloved throughout Cantonese-speaking regions and even among Chinese communities worldwide. Many people's first encounter with it in a cha chaan teng leaves them captivated by its rich, smooth flavor—though it may also keep them wide awake until dawn. Where exactly did this drink come from? Why is its caffeine content so astonishingly high? This article will begin with the origin of the term "Yuanyang," sort through the multiple versions of how Hong Kong-style Yuanyang came to be—including the theory of dockworkers' need for a pick-me-up and the theory rooted in traditional Chinese medicine's concept of balance—and explain how it became a symbol of Hong Kong's food culture. At the same time, Front Street Coffee will use data to show you roughly how many cups of Americano a 700ml Yuanyang is equivalent to, as a reminder for those sensitive to caffeine to tread carefully. [more…]

Can peanut butter be combined with coffee? Of course it can, and peanut butter lattes have already been appearing on plenty of coffee menus for quite some time. Today Front Street Coffee is going to talk about this distinctive flavored coffee: from ingredient selection and the ratio of peanut butter to condensed milk, to two different approaches for making it as a cold drink and a hot drink, we'll break it down step by step. The article will also share a key tip — whether peanut butter should be mixed with milk or with espresso, so that you can preserve the milk foam texture without losing the peanut flavor. Coffee lovers who enjoy trying something new might as well follow along and give it a try. [more…]

For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow: Front Street Coffee (Frontsteet Coffee). For a delicious latte, Front Street believes the most important things are the quality of the coffee beans and milk, the ratio of coffee to milk, and the extraction and blending technique. Point one: choose suitable ingredients. Why is latte so [more…]

Not long ago, a devoted fan of washed beans visited the Front Street shop. They had bought many washed coffees before, but just couldn't brew out any layering at home, so they asked Front Street if there were any tips or suggestions. So today, let's discuss brewing methods for washed coffee. What is washed coffee? Among coffees, [more…]

The charm of floral and fruity coffee beans often lies in the transformation of their aroma. Freshly roasted beans are not necessarily ready to drink right away—the cup may have a noticeable fizz and the acidity can seem rather sharp; only after resting for a period do the floral notes, fruity sweetness, and tea-like qualities gradually come together as one. When buying beans, look at the flavor description, but also take into account the roast date and your own [more…]

Pour-over, cold brew, and Americano—these common drinks all actually fall under the category of black coffee. But the moment you mention "black," people naturally ask: then is there such a thing as "white coffee"? Black and white have always come in pairs—does this kind of correspondence also exist in the world of coffee? Around this question, this article first clarifies the definition of black coffee, then explains what white coffee actually refers to, next traces the origins of the flat white, and breaks down the characteristics of the Flat White. The article will also retain Front Street Coffee's relevant recommendations and store information, making it easy for coffee lovers to follow the trail. [more…]

Starbucks Frappuccino has once again launched seasonal limited-edition new products—Mango Double Star Frappuccino and Raspberry Strawberry Frappuccino. Both drinks use a coconut-flavored concentrated base, involving five pre-made fruit beverage ingredients in total, and the production process is relatively cumbersome. Combined with the buy-one-get-one-free promotion on the啡快 mini-program, the new products quickly sparked a tasting frenzy, but also left baristas under the pressure of a flood of orders exclaiming that it was "like filling prescriptions in a pharmacy." This article will take you through the ingredient composition of these two new products, the difficulty of making them, and the real feedback from employees and consumers, while also reviewing Starbucks' pace of new releases so far this year. [more…]

After getting used to that daily cup of pour-over, people inevitably start to wonder: can you add something to coffee and, without ruining its original flavors, get a completely new drinking experience? In fact, pour-over coffee doesn't have so many hard-and-fast rules—adjusting it to your own taste preferences is perfectly fine. There are all kinds of ways to add ingredients to pour-over online, and today we'll talk about the four most popular ones—mint, honey, osmanthus, and salt. What kind of coffee beans does each pair best with? How much should you add? And how do different roast levels produce completely different results? Drawing on specific brewing examples, Front Street Coffee will explain once and for all how to use these four ingredients, offering some new ideas for friends who are tired of conventional pour-over. [more…]

Changes in roast level shift both the flavor focus and the extraction rhythm—light roasts preserve floral and fruity notes and bright acidity, medium roasts present sweetness and balance, and dark roasts lean toward nuts, cocoa, and a fuller body. None of the three directions is superior; what suits your drinking style is what's right. How to use a moka pot—the key lies in respecting its steam-pressure extraction logic. [more…]