Thursday, September 17 2026

Fancy Iced Coffee Recommendations | How to Make a Coffee Shop-Style Sparkling Americano at Home? What Does an Iced Americano Soda Coffee Taste Like?

For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow our WeChat official account: Front Street Coffee (FrontStreet Coffee). Front Street believes that as a derivative of Americano, sparkling Americano truly offers a more refreshing experience. Its feature is that it does not affect the original coffee flavor of the Americano, and moreover [more…]

Coffee Special | How to Make Sparkling Americano? How Does Iced Americano Soda Coffee Taste? What Kind of Coffee Beans Are Suitable for Sparkling Americano?

For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow our WeChat official account: Front Street Coffee (FrontStreet Coffee). Front Street believes that as a derivative of Americano, sparkling Americano truly offers a more refreshing experience. Its characteristic lies in not affecting the original coffee flavor of the Americano, and moreover [more…]

Water for Pour-Over Coffee Brewing | Can You Make Pour-Over Iced Coffee with Ice Water? Can Sparkling Water or Soda Water Be Used to Make Pour-Over Black Coffee?

The iced pour-over coffee I've shared with you before is the Japanese-style iced pour-over method, which is essentially hot coffee cooled with ice. In this article, Front Street Coffee will introduce a true iced pour-over coffee brewed with ice water—don't blink! Can ice water really brew coffee? A normal cup of pour-over coffee takes only 2-3 minutes to brew, using just [more…]

Caffè Americano | Is iced Americano less acidic than hot Americano? Is there a big difference in taste and mouthfeel between iced and hot Americano?

For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow: Front Street Coffee (Frontsteet Coffee). Every region has its own way of drinking coffee, and because some regions' coffee-drinking methods are quite representative, a local culture has emerged, just like Turkish coffee or Italian coffee. And speaking of [more…]

American Coffee Recipe Steps | How Big is a Standard Americano? What Are the Steps to Make an Americano? Hot Americano and Iced Americano Ratios

Each region has its own way of drinking coffee, and because some regional coffee-drinking methods are quite representative, they have given rise to a kind of local culture—just like Turkish coffee or Italian coffee. When it comes to these coffees, a picture may already have formed in your mind. But when it comes to Americano, everyone's mind... [more…]

The Correct Way to Drink Americano | What Factors Cause Under-Extraction of Espresso? What Is the Coffee-to-Water Ratio for Americano?

For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow: Front Street Coffee (Frontsteet Coffee). Each region has its own way of drinking coffee, and because some regional coffee-drinking methods are quite representative, a kind of local culture has emerged, just like Turkish coffee and Italian coffee. And speaking of [more…]

Cold Brew Coffee Specialty Bean Recommendations | Can you use soda water or sparkling water to make cold brew coffee? Can you add milk or alcohol to cold brew?

For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow our WeChat official account: FrontStreet Coffee. Cold brew coffee is made by soaking ground coffee beans in cold water for at least 8 hours, then extracting and filtering through professional equipment. As summer arrives, cold brew coffee is becoming more and more [more…]

How to Choose Beans for Cold Brew Coffee by Roast Level: A Flavor Guide from Light to Dark Roast

Cold brew isn't simply swapping hot coffee for ice water; instead, it lets water pass slowly through the coffee grounds, collecting a concentrated liquid after a longer contact time. The low-temperature environment suppresses sharp acidity but also amplifies the differences in body between beans. Selecting beans by roast level lets you first decide whether you want a crisp fruity aroma, a rounded sweetness, or [more…]

Black Coffee Brewing Methods | Which Tastes Better: Full-Ice Americano or Iced Americano? How Can Coffee Beginners Make a Waterless Iced Americano?

“Hey handsome! One iced americano, and make it the kind without water.” This was a request a barista at Front Street Coffee once received. Although Front Street has quite a few secret menu items (such as Flat White and Dirty), hearing this request still caught them a little off guard. [more…]

Iced Americano Coffee Ratio | What Are the Key Points of Making Americano? What Is Sparkling Iced Americano, and What's Special About Its Flavor and Mouthfeel?

For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow our WeChat official account: Front Street Coffee (FrontStreet Coffee). Iced Americano is essentially espresso diluted with iced water. Because it is a black coffee made with only coffee beans and water, it is a 0-calorie, 0-sugar, 0-fat drink. [more…]

Types of Black Coffee | Which Has More Caffeine and Is More Refreshing, Iced Coffee or Hot Coffee? Iced Americano or Hot Americano—Which Tastes Better? How Does Temperature Affect the Flavor and Mouthfeel of Americano?

Which has more caffeine and is more invigorating, iced coffee or hot coffee? Many people would answer that hot coffee is more invigorating. But in fact, whether coffee is invigorating has little to do with it being cold or hot; it depends more on the caffeine content of the coffee variety and the amount of caffeine extracted during brewing. If the same coffee beans are used, extract [more…]

Americano | How can coffee beginners make a delicious iced Americano? What should be noted when making iced Americano? What coffee ratio is suitable for iced Americano?

Honestly, making an iced Americano is a very simple thing—we just need to pour the extracted espresso into prepared ice water, and the iced Americano is done. But, just like the view Front Street Coffee has always shared, making it is simple, but making it well is relatively difficult. Iced Americano [more…]

Pros and Cons of Americano | Is Iced Americano Black Coffee? What Are the Effects and Benefits of Black Coffee? Is Americano High in Calories?

Black coffee, also known as "zhai coffee," means black coffee in Cantonese. So zhai coffee refers to pure black coffee with no additives whatsoever, such as the commonly seen espresso, Americano, iced drip, cold brew, and coffee extracted by various brewing devices all belong to zhai coffee, like siphon, French press, moka pot, and so on. Among them, iced Ameri- [more…]

Iced Americano Variations | What Is the Ratio of Iced Americano to Water? Which Espresso Blend Coffee Beans Make a Non-Bitter Iced Americano?

Friends who drink coffee regularly may already know that espresso has a very thick mouthfeel and a strong taste, and if it cools down it becomes even harder to accept. But if you add ice cubes, the temperature of the espresso can drop rapidly, or by mixing in ice water, a refreshing taste instantly stands out, the bitterness becomes less heavy, and enjoying it in summer is even more thirst-quenching and refreshing. [more…]

Americano Calories | Is There a Big Difference in Taste and Mouthfeel Between Iced and Hot Americano? Introduction to Hot and Iced Americano Brewing Methods and Coffee-to-Water Ratio

Coffee has become a daily necessity in everyone's life. Some people use it to stay alert, some use it to lose weight, and even more people drink it simply out of habit. Coffee contains caffeine, which can indeed help with fat loss, but it shouldn't be used as a weight-loss tool—it's just a beverage. Americano is one type of coffee, without hand [more…]

Does Drinking Black Coffee Help You Lose Weight | How Many Calories Are in an Americano? What Is the Ratio of Water to Espresso in an Iced Americano? Is There a Big Difference Between Hot and Iced Americano?

The habit of having a cup of coffee every day has become part of many people's lives today, and pure black coffee, which is extremely low in calories, not only puts no burden on the body when consumed in moderation, but can also boost metabolism. However, with the rise of many flavored coffees, such as coconut milk lattes, mochas..., they have a sweet and sugary taste, and the calories they contain [more…]

Espresso Coffee Bean Brand Recommendations | How to Make a Delicious Iced Americano? Is There a Big Difference Between Iced Americano and Hot Americano, and Which Tastes Better?

Americano coffee has become the beverage of choice for many young people. A cup of Americano after a meal can not only cut through greasiness and aid digestion, but also effectively break down fat; combined with proper exercise, it can help with weight loss. That's why Americano has also become the coffee drink of choice for many celebrities. Front Street Coffee (FrontStr [more…]

American Coffee Bean Recommendations | Is It Normal for Iced Americano to Taste Sour? What Factors Affect the Flavor and Mouthfeel of Iced Americano?

I believe many coffee lovers start with instant coffee, then summon the courage to step into a Starbucks, only to be intimidated by the menu. Fortunately, they spot the familiar Americano. Compared to hot Americano, iced Americano is more popular. Whether winter or summer arrives, a cup of iced Americano can bring [more…]

Espresso Coffee Brewing Methods | Why Is an Iced Americano from a Coffee Shop Warm After Removing the Ice? How Do You Make a Delicious Ice-Free Americano?

I wonder if any of you have ever ordered an "iced Americano without ice" at a coffee shop. If you have, then Front Street believes you were most likely puzzled by the coffee that was served. Why? Because the iced Americano without ice made by the vast majority of coffee shops differs somewhat from what you'd imagine. Regarding iced Americano without ice, what you'd imagine is [more…]