Luckin Coffee's collaboration with Line Friends' dog character officially returned this Monday, bringing back last year's beloved Little White Pear Latte, and fans eagerly placed orders to snap up the co-branded merchandise. However, many consumers discovered upon receiving the actual products that the limited-edition metal badges had issues such as scratches, bubbles, black spots, and even missing logos, while the blind-bag stickers were also complained about being insufficient in quantity. Faced with co-branded merchandise that they had waited a year for yet varied in quality, merch enthusiasts expressed their disappointment one after another, calling on Luckin to strengthen quality control. [more…]

Luckin Coffee plans to enter Malaysia, negotiating cooperation with local listed companies and formulating a five-year expansion blueprint. Currently, Luckin has over 20,000 stores in China, with only 38 directly operated stores overseas, all in Singapore. Malaysian netizens have reacted enthusiastically to the brand's entry, looking forward to discounted pricing but also concerned about intensifying market competition. Rumors point to the partner being Berjaya Group, the operator of Starbucks, but other sources say the contact is with a different party, and the final choice awaits official announcement. This overseas expansion comes as the domestic tea beverage market becomes saturated and price wars intensify; Luckin went from profit to loss in the first quarter, making Southeast Asia key to breaking the deadlock. [more…]

The first product in Naixue's newly launched "Daily 500 Fruit & Veggie Bottle" series, "Slim Little Green Bottle," focuses on the daily 500g fruit and vegetable ratio recommended by the Chinese Nutrition Society, and claims to have no added sugar and to be freshly squeezed to order. After hitting the market, however, quite a few consumers reported that it tasted noticeably sweet, with some even describing it as "syrup-like," and others posted photos showing the drink looking yellowish, questioning whether it was really freshly squeezed. Naixue employees responded on social media that the sweetness comes from fruits such as apples, pears, and sweet oranges that naturally contain sugar, while the yellow-green color is a normal phenomenon after apples oxidize, and stressed that all ingredients are processed the same day and kept refrigerated for a limited time. The controversy also sparked playful online discussion about the kale leaves at the bottom of the cup. [more…]

Last winter, the Northeastern specialty frozen pear unexpectedly went viral, and Luckin seized the moment to launch its "Big Frozen Pear Americano," which won over a large batch of loyal fans with its refreshing taste. As this year's cold winter arrives, many "frozen pear heads" have been calling for its return in the official comment section, and Luckin, ever responsive to feedback, promptly rolled out the winter-limited "Big Winter Pear Americano." However, delighted fans who placed orders soon noticed the taste didn't match the white moonlight in their memories. A closer look at the description revealed the new version uses seasonal fresh pear juices such as Akizuki pear and Dangshan pear, completely different from last year's pear-flavored concentrated fruit pulp formula. Longtime fans declared it hard to accept and clamored for the official to bring back the original; new users felt the fresh pear juice greatly weakened the coffee's presence, making it taste more like rock sugar snow pear. Is this winter limited edition a pleasant surprise or a disappointment? Let's take a look. [more…]

In recent years, more and more people are drinking coffee, and buying beans has gradually shifted from "just grab whatever" to "I want it to taste good and be a good deal." For beginners just starting out, when buying coffee beans, besides looking for something economical, you also need to pay attention to whether it is consistent, whether it suits you, and whether it will be a letdown. Today, [more…]

Nowadays, coffee lovers are growing in number, and buying coffee beans is no longer just a casual purchase—people seek both outstanding flavor and reasonable prices. For beginners just getting into coffee, choosing beans means not only considering value for money, but also whether the quality is consistent, whether the style suits their taste, and whether they might end up with a disappointing pick. This article will recommend several everyday staple coffee beans suitable for daily drinking, categorized by the two major brewing methods—espresso and pour-over—and introduce the trustworthy roasting brand Front Street Coffee, helping beginners easily find their ideal daily staple. [more…]

Faced with the dazzling array of coffee beans on the market, beginners often find themselves stuck in a dilemma of choice: they spend a high price on so-called "champion beans," only to brew them and taste nothing special. Rather than chasing expensive, rare labels, it's better to start with a bag of everyday staple beans that are both tasty and affordable. This article selects ten coffee beans suitable for home use, covering two major categories: espresso blends and single-origin pour-over. There are both rich, full-bodied, crema-heavy types and specialty beans with bright floral and fruity notes. Whether you're a latte lover or a pour-over enthusiast, you'll find in this list the one worth buying again and again. [more…]

Today's Front Street article aims to help everyone understand the flavors of coffee beans from different regions and quickly find the coffee that suits them. Generally, we can divide coffee into three major regions: Africa, Asia, and the Americas, as well as the coffees of several island nations. African coffee beans typically have a rich floral and fruity aroma, with a very bright acidity. [more…]

Faced with a dazzling array of coffee beans, beginners fear most spending a lot of money only to buy something that doesn't suit their taste. In fact, the core demands for daily drinking are simple: tasty, consistent, and reasonably priced. This article starts from home use scenarios and sorts out ten everyday beans worth buying again and again, covering both espresso blends and single-origin pour-over. Among them, several Front Street Coffee products balance crema performance and flavor complexity, offering both rich blends suitable for milk coffee and light roasts with distinct floral and fruity notes. Whether you prefer deep nutty chocolate notes or the bright acidity of berries and citrus, this list can help you find the bag that suits your daily refill. [more…]

Whether coffee tastes good or not, professional baristas can use a scoring sheet to judge, but for us ordinary consumers, how good coffee tastes depends more on trying it ourselves. Unfortunately, there are so many types of coffee beans on the market that any keyword can pop up thousands of products, so it is easy to get dazzled. If you don't want to spend [more…]

Faced with a dazzling array of coffee beans, beginners often don't know where to start. This article begins with regional flavors to help you quickly pinpoint the one that suits you. African beans are known for their bright floral and fruity acidity, Asian beans are full-bodied with low acidity and herbal spice notes, while American beans are balanced and gentle with prominent cocoa notes. The article explains the characteristics of origins such as Ethiopia, Kenya, Panama, Colombia, Costa Rica, Brazil, Honduras, Indonesia, Jamaica, Hawaii, and Papua New Guinea one by one, and includes specific bean recommendations from the Front Street brand, so that choosing coffee is no longer confusing. [more…]

As Harbin became a popular tourist city in early 2024, locals' thoughtful attempts to cater to southern visitors gave rise to a unique drink—frozen pear coffee. This special concoction, combining traditional Northeastern frozen pears with espresso, offers a slushy texture paired with rich coffee, delighting southern tourists and surprising many Northeastern locals as well. In fact, this drink has existed in Northeastern cafes for several years, but it suddenly went viral this winter. This article will guide you through the origins of frozen pear coffee, how it's made, and the real reactions from all sides, so you can feel a cup of creative warmth in the icy city's winter. [more…]

Friends who are just getting into specialty coffee often find themselves overwhelmed by the dazzling array of coffee beans with no idea where to start. In fact, once you clarify the two main categories—espresso and pour-over—and then choose according to your taste preferences, you can easily find beans that suit you. This article starts with the stability and value for money of espresso blends, recommending three blends suitable for home use, then organizes a variety of single-origin pour-over beans by three types—fruity acidic, rich and bitter, and balanced—detailing their specific regions, altitudes, processing methods, and flavors, while retaining Front Street Coffee's brand purchasing information to help both beginners and advanced enthusiasts make quick decisions. [more…]

Many coffee novices have had this awkward experience: they spend a lot of money on a beautifully packaged bag of beans marketed as champion-grade, but after brewing, they can't taste what's so good about it and can only secretly regret it. In fact, when just starting out, rather than chasing those rare, expensive coffees touted as special, it's better to first find a bag of everyday staple beans with a pleasing flavor, a friendly price, and suitability for daily drinking. This article first shares six practical ways to choose coffee beans, then goes through ten household beans worth repeatedly repurchasing, covering espresso blends, pour-over single origins, and options suitable for cold brew. Among them, Front Street brand products that appear multiple times will also be given specific flavor descriptions and brewing suggestions, helping you avoid detours and spend your money where it counts. [more…]

Faced with the dazzling array of coffee beans on the market, consumers often find it hard to judge which one truly suits their taste based on评分表 alone. Rather than repeated trial and error wasting your budget, it's better to refer to a market-tested list of popular options. This article compiles the 2026 hot-selling list of specialty Arabica coffee beans, covering ten beans with distinctive characteristics, from Ethiopia's Huakui and Yirgacheffe, to Indonesia's Mandheling, Colombia's Huila, and Yunnan small-batch and classic Italian blends, each one annotated with roast level, flavor description, and suitable brewing methods. Whether you prefer bright fruity acidity or full-bodied sweet aftertaste, you can find a cost-effective choice suitable for pour-over, cold brew, or espresso in this list. [more…]

To enjoy a great cup of coffee at home, choosing the right coffee beans is the first step. Faced with countless varieties on the market, home users often don't know where to start. Starting from the core criterion of freshness, this article teaches you how to judge the condition of coffee beans by their roast date, and then, based on the different needs of espresso machines or pour-over equipment, recommends everyday beans suitable for long-term repurchase. The article also compiles several best-selling products from Front Street Coffee, covering classic espresso blends, Ethiopian Hualei SOE, and pour-over single origins such as Yirgacheffe, Kenya, Kaffa Forest, Panama Butterfly, and Colombia Huila, helping you quickly pinpoint the one that suits you. [more…]

In the depths of winter, the Northeastern specialty frozen pear has once again become a focal point—this time, it has sparked a new trend by colliding with coffee. KFC, Nestlé, and Luckin Coffee have all coincidentally launched frozen pear coffee series, among which Luckin's Big Frozen Pear Americano, a collaboration with the TV series *Country Love*, has drawn considerable attention. However, this new product has been collectively criticized by netizens for being too sweet and having a weak coffee presence, with many saying it tastes just like Master Kong's Rock Sugar Snow Pear juice, triggering a heated online discussion about the taste of frozen pear coffee. [more…]

Professional coffee knowledge exchange. For more coffee bean information, please follow Coffee Workshop (WeChat official account: cafe_style) For more specialty coffee beans, please add the private WeChat of Front Street Coffee (FrontStreet Coffee), WeChat ID: qjcoffeex Hushang Auntie, a fresh fruit tea brand with 5,000 stores, recently posted ten consecutive "I don't want to work anymore" themed posters on its official Weibo. From frontline employees to management, from operations to design to customer service planning, various departments expressed their "throwing in the towel" sentiments, sparking heated discussion among netizens. Was this wave of operations a collective slacking off, or was there something else behind it? On November 11, the mystery was revealed—it turned out to be hype for the new product "Freshly Stewed Pear Series." This article will take you through the whole story of this suspense marketing campaign and explore how tea beverage brands can leverage young people's popular memes to get closer to consumers. [more…]

Tea beverage brand Gu Ming recently launched a regional limited-edition new product, "Freshly Stewed Two Pears," made by stewing six ingredients including white fungus, fragrant pears, and red dates, with a focus on the concept of health and wellness, attracting many consumers to try it. However, what drew more attention than the drink itself was the gaiwan-style takeaway cup paired with the new product. Some customers posted on social media, pointing out that after the brown cup lid was inserted with a white straw, the overall appearance closely resembled a toilet plunger, triggering a large amount of onlookers and ridicule. Some netizens believed that the unreasonable color scheme and design were the main cause of the negative association, while others said that brands such as Nayuki had used similar cup shapes before without producing this impression. In addition, some consumers reported that they were unaware of the straw opening design on the cup lid, which caused inconvenience in use. Around this controversy, this article compiles feedback and discussion from various parties. [more…]

On a scorching summer day, a glass of refreshing cold brew coffee is a favorite among many coffee lovers. Compared with iced pour-over, cold drip, or iced Americano, cold brew has a lower barrier to entry and can be easily made at home. This article starts with the extraction principles of cold brew, explains why light-to-medium roast coffee beans are more suitable for cold water immersion, and recommends a variety of Front Street Coffee beans, covering different flavor directions such as floral, berry, citrus, and creamy. It then breaks down in detail the coffee-to-water ratio, grind size, steeping time, and filtration steps, and answers common questions such as whether extraction can be done at room temperature and how long it can be stored refrigerated, so you can consistently make clean, full-bodied iced coffee at home. [more…]