Nayuki recently launched a new product, the "Double-Antioxidant Little Red Bottle," featuring freshly squeezed Yunnan tree tomatoes paired with blueberries, cherry tomatoes, lemons, and other fresh fruits. It is advertised as sweet and tangy, rich in vitamin C and lycopene. However, not long after its release, the first wave of curious consumers began complaining: a large amount of fruit peel and seeds settles at the bottom of the cup, and one sip fills your mouth with grit—some people even nearly choked on a lemon seed. Staff responded that filtering the fruit puree was not required during preparation, and the final product varies due to differences in technique. Interestingly, netizens are divided on the issue—some suggest adding a filtration step, while others believe the fruit residue is precisely proof of "genuine ingredients." Behind this controversy lies the challenge of balancing taste and health in fruit-and-vegetable teas. [more…]

During the May Day holiday, the former site of Harbin Pharmaceutical Group's No. 6 Factory, known as Harbin's "Northeast Louvre," became a popular photo spot. A coffee shop opened in its first-floor lobby launched two distinctive drinks — pairing Harbin Pharmaceutical Group's iconic small blue-bottle oral liquid with coffee to create a Blue Bottle Latte containing calcium gluconate and a Zinc Wish Latte containing zinc gluconate. However, this creative idea sparked consumer concerns about medication safety: the oral liquid's instructions explicitly warn against taking it with milk or caffeine, and both products are Class A over-the-counter drugs, not substances that can be used as both food and medicine. Under China's Food Safety Law, drugs may not be added to food, and the coffee shop's preparation method may violate regulations. Currently, the blue-bottle coffee has been taken off the menu, though it remains unclear whether this is a temporary sellout or a permanent discontinuation. [more…]

Heytea's "Super Plant Tea" family has welcomed a new member, the Red Beet Beauty Bottle, and the pace of new product launches in the fruit and vegetable beverage track is remarkable. However, behind the frequent launches, the work intensity in store back kitchens is constantly increasing. From the original chia seed slimming bottle to the bitter melon fire-clearing slimming bottle, and now to the new red beet product, employees are constantly busy around the sink, cutting board, and blender, washing vegetables, peeling, chopping, blanching, and juicing, with increasingly complicated procedures. The surge in orders during the National Day holiday has made workers complain endlessly, with some sighing that they have to process more than ten jin of fruits and vegetables a day, and blenders even overloaded to the point of smoking and breaking down. This article takes you through the real working conditions of Heytea's back kitchen employees, and the little-known daily hardships under the fruit and vegetable beverage craze. [more…]

Auntea Jenny has recently continued to push forward in the "wellness milk tea" segment, launching the "Five Red Vitality Slow Nourishment Bottle" and a matching peripheral package. Consumers who purchase the designated package can receive a "Little Palace Tribute Plush Doll" for free. However, after the new product launched, what sparked discussion was not the tea drink itself, but this giveaway doll shaped like a uterus—it is inverted pear-shaped, with details such as "fallopian tubes" and "ovaries," and comes in two color schemes representing different physiological cycles. Some netizens said bluntly that it caused "physiological discomfort," believing that pairing a human organ doll with a tea-drinking scenario was too bizarre. Supporters, however, felt that for a wellness drink aimed at female consumers, a uterus doll was understandable and also had a fun educational aspect. As the incident gained traction, Auntea Jenny responded that the move was intended to convey the ideas of pleasing oneself, confidence, and freedom, and that the doll has not been taken off the shelves. [more…]

For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow our WeChat official account: FrontStreet Coffee. Cold brew coffee has always been very popular. On hot summer days, when people come into the shop, many of them choose a cold brew coffee. Take a sip of cold brew—the icy coffee feels clean and smooth in the mouth. [more…]

Cold brew coffee is a popular drink in summer. Its low-temperature, long-extraction method gives the coffee a clean and smooth taste. But many people wonder: why does cold brew need to be placed in the refrigerator to ferment overnight after extraction before it can be drunk? In fact, this step is more accurately an oxidation process. Based on Front Street Coffee's production experience, this article introduces the extraction principles of cold brew coffee, the coffee-to-water ratio, the specific operating steps, and the approach to choosing blended beans. Front Street will also share how pairing two kinds of coffee beans can make cold brew's flavor layers more prominent while preserving the unique aroma and rich mouthfeel brought by fermentation. [more…]

Cold brew coffee presents a refreshing, rich sweet-and-sour flavor through low-temperature slow extraction, but making a satisfying cup requires attention to many details. This article walks through the key points of cold brew coffee production one by one, from bean selection, roast date, tapping and tamping, pre-wetting, and filter paper placement, to grind size, drip rate, coffee-to-water ratio, and finally refrigeration fermentation and storage. It also combines Front Street brand's recommended single-origin beans such as Sidra, Strawberry Candy, Little Tomato, and Huakui, along with a recipe example of Strawberry Candy blended with Red Cherry, to help coffee enthusiasts master the core techniques of low-temperature extraction and reliably reproduce a clean, layered cup of cold brew coffee at home. [more…]

Cold brew coffee is made by extracting with cold water over a long period, resulting in a mellow body and lower astringency, making it a favorite among many coffee lovers. But is its caffeine content really low? Can you drink it right after brewing is complete? This article will start with the origin and principles of cold brew coffee, analyze the factors affecting caffeine content, and share Front Street Coffee's complete cold brew production process and brewing suggestions, giving you a comprehensive understanding of this coffee brewed with time. [more…]

For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow our WeChat official account: 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 won't offer as rich a variety of coffee beans as pour-over. [more…]

On a hot summer day, a refreshing glass of iced coffee is a favorite for many enthusiasts. Cold brew coffee, with its soft and sweet flavor brought by low-temperature extraction, is gaining favor with more and more people. But did you know? Cold brew actually comes in two截然不同 methods: cold steep and ice drip. This article provides a detailed analysis of the principles, brewing steps, and flavor differences of these two cold brew methods, and shares the coffee-to-water ratios, grind sizes, and extraction times that Front Street Coffee (FrontStreet Coffee) has summarized through in-store practice. In addition, it recommends a Kenya Asaliya coffee bean suitable for making cold brew, helping you understand how the K72 washed processing method and the SL28 and SL34 varieties create a bright and clean acidity, so you can make a refreshing summer cold brew at home too. [more…]

In the scorching summer heat, iced coffee becomes a lifesaver for many. But did you know? Cold brew coffee actually encompasses three distinctly different methods: ice drip, iced, and cold brew immersion. Their flavor profiles, brewing principles, and suitable occasions vary greatly. This article will provide an in-depth analysis of the differences between ice drip coffee and cold brew coffee, and detail Front Street Coffee's ice drip brewing parameters—including 60 grams of coffee grounds, a 1:10 coffee-to-water ratio, a grind size with 85% passing through a China standard No. 20 sieve, and an extraction time of 6 to 8 hours. It will also share methods for making iced Americano and cold brew immersion coffee, and recommend several coffee beans suitable for ice drip, including Front Street Mozart, Front Street Kenya Little Tomato, and Front Street PWN Golden Mandheling, to help you find the summer iced coffee solution that best suits your taste. [more…]

On a scorching summer day, a refreshing glass of cold brew coffee is undoubtedly a coffee lover's favorite. But did you know? Cold brew actually comes in two distinctly different styles: the cold water immersion method and the ice drip method. Compared with iced coffee made through high-temperature hot water extraction, low-temperature extraction produces a milder, sweeter taste that is less prone to excessive acidity or astringency. Front Street Coffee typically uses the ice drip method for cold brew in its store offerings, while the cold water immersion method is better suited for making at home. This article will break down in detail the brewing parameters, grind size selection, coffee-to-water ratio, and the effect of extraction time on flavor for both cold brew methods, and recommend the Kenya Asaliya coffee beans suitable for summer drinking, taking you through a comprehensive understanding of the unique charm of cold brew coffee. [more…]

What makes a good cold brew coffee? There is no detailed standard; everyone has their own methods and standards. What details should be noted when making cold brew coffee—bean selection, grind size, coffee-to-water ratio, drip rate, storage and shelf life, and so on? Today's article will cover various operational details. [more…]

Cold brew coffee, with its unique low-temperature slow extraction process, presents a refreshing yet rich taste with a subtle fermented aroma, and has been increasingly favored by coffee enthusiasts in recent years. But if you want to make a cup of cold brew at home that rivals a café's, every step—from bean selection and grinding to drip speed and refrigerated fermentation—hides its own finer points. This article systematically sorts out the origin and principles of cold brew coffee, explains in detail key specifics such as coffee bean selection, pre-wetting techniques, filter paper placement, grind size, coffee-to-water ratio, and refrigeration time, and shares Front Street Coffee's practical recipes and blending ideas to help you master the complete method of low-temperature extraction and easily recreate a full-flavored cup of cold brew black coffee at home. [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 our WeChat official account: FrontStreet Coffee. As a blockbuster product in coffee shops, cold brew coffee is one of the completely machine-free brewing methods. For many people, cold brew coffee is indeed the epitome of what a good cup of coffee should be. [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: 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 is a popular iced coffee in summer, also known as Dutch drip coffee or water drip coffee. It relies on ice water dripping through the coffee grounds one drop at a time, undergoing low-temperature extraction over several hours to slowly dissolve the aromatic substances in the coffee. This brewing method requires controlling the drip rate, typically 40–50 drops per minute, and extracting 1000ml takes about 5 to 8 hours. The finished cold brew coffee tastes even better after refrigerated storage, with days 3 to 7 often regarded as the optimal drinking period. As for which beans to choose, it is recommended to prioritize light to medium roast single-origins with pronounced fruity notes and prominent aromas. In addition to outlining the principles of cold brew preparation and six operational steps, this article will also introduce four Front Street Coffee beans suitable for cold brew, including Front Street Huakui, Front Street Kenya Little Tomato, Front Street Sidra, and Front Street Butterfly, for coffee enthusiasts' reference. [more…]

Cold brew coffee is a hot-selling product in many coffee shops, and it is also one of the few brewing methods that can be completed entirely without a coffee machine. In the eyes of many, it almost represents what an ideal cup of coffee should be—simple to make, with numerous benefits attached. In this article, Front Street Coffee will walk you through the five surprising advantages of cold brew coffee and demonstrate step by step a coffee-shop-level cold brew process. From caffeine content to acidity, from weight management to equipment thresholds, and then to bean selection ideas and specific parameters, whether you want to find a more relaxed way to wake up or want to achieve cold brew freedom at home, you will find practical references in the following text. [more…]