Thursday, September 17 2026

Origin Selection for Cold Brew: Flavor Changes Under Low-Temperature Extraction

The charm of cold brew lies in how low-temperature slow extraction reshapes flavor—the same beans can taste completely different when hot-brewed versus cold-brewed. Understanding how beans from different origins change under low-temperature extraction gives you a deeper basis for choosing beans for cold brew. Light-roasted beans from African origins show the most noticeable changes in cold brew. Beans with bright acidity when hot-brewed, in cold brew [more…]

Coffee Equipment | What equipment is needed to make ice drip cold brew? How long can ice drip cold brew coffee be stored? Why does cold brew ice drip taste better after sitting overnight?

For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow our WeChat public account: Front Street Coffee (FrontStreet Coffee). Recently, more and more friends have been making cold brew coffee, ice drip coffee, and other cold-brewed coffees at home. The ice drip coffee that Front Street prepares in advance is also in short supply. Many friends have also asked, [more…]

Homemade Cold Brew Step-by-Step Guide | What is the difference between room-temperature-steeped and cold-steeped cold brew coffee? How should the flavor characteristics of cold brew coffee be described?

For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow our WeChat official account: FrontStreet Coffee. As soon as summer arrives, cold brew coffee becomes the hottest topic of conversation among coffee lovers, with everyone sharing their tips for making cold brew. Why has cold brew coffee become so popular in recent years? [more…]

Cold Brew Coffee Tutorial | How Long Does It Take to Make Cold Brew Coffee? Can Soaking Coffee Grounds in Warm Water Shorten the Cold Brew Making Time?

As one of the representatives of iced coffee, cold brew is usually made with room-temperature water (around 20–30°C), but because the extraction efficiency is low, a long steeping time is needed to extract more flavor compounds, so as to highlight the coffee's sweetness and body. Experienced friends know that making a pot (cup) of cold brew quickly [more…]

Creative Cold Drip Coffee Recipe Recommendations | Which Single-Origin Coffee Beans Make Tasty Cold Drip Cold Brew? How Long Is the Shelf Life of Cold Brew Cold Drip Coffee?

For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow our WeChat official account: Front Street Coffee (FrontStreet Coffee). Recently, more and more friends have been making iced coffee such as cold brew coffee and ice drip coffee at home. The ice drip coffee pre-made by Front Street is also in short supply. Many friends have also asked, [more…]

Flavor Experiment with Low-Temperature Slow Extraction: Differences in Cold Brew Across Different Processing Methods

The most fascinating thing about cold brew is that it works like a slow-motion projector: the flavor release that hot extraction completes in a few dozen seconds is stretched out over more than ten hours, and the character of every flavor compound is amplified and put on display. Running a set of cold brew comparison experiments with beans processed in different ways lets you directly see how each processing method truly expresses itself at low temperatures. The experiment is set [more…]

Coffee Extraction | What's the difference between drip and immersion extraction? Does water temperature affect coffee flavor? Can drip bag coffee be used to make cold brew?

Because of their high quality and the convenience of brewing, more and more people are keeping a few packs of Front Street's drip coffee bags at home and in the office. As the seasons change, many regions are already starting to move into summer, and besides being brewed hot, drip coffee bags can actually be made into cold brew iced coffee too! In this article, Front [more…]

Origin Flavors of Cold Brew Coffee: Ethiopian Fruit Acidity and Brazilian Nutty Sweetness

The flavor of cold brew coffee depends largely on the regional characteristics of the coffee beans; beans from different regions will present completely different flavor directions during low-temperature slow extraction. The low-temperature immersion method of cold brew gently extracts the sweetness and aromatic substances in the coffee while suppressing bitterness and sharp acidity, which allows the flavor characteristics of each region to be [more…]

Cold Brew Coffee Water Temperature | Can Hot Water Be Used to Extract Coffee for Making Cold Brew? Which Types of Coffee Beans Are Suitable for Cold Brew Coffee?

Besides being extracted with hot water, coffee can also be made with cold water. Coffee made with cold water is called "cold brew coffee," and it has a distinct character compared to hot-brewed coffee. Cold brew coffee is divided into cold brew steeped coffee and ice drip coffee; cold brew steeped coffee is made by soaking coffee grounds in cold water, while ice drip coffee refers to the use of a drip filtration method. [more…]

Cold brew coffee steeping time | What is the coffee-to-water ratio for cold brew iced coffee? Should hot water or cold water be used to make cold brew coffee? Which coffee beans are suitable for cold brew iced coffee?

Cold brew coffee is one of the essential drinks we can enjoy in the hot summer days. Standing in front of the blackboard at Front Street Coffee, looking at the dazzling array of coffee varieties, all my knowledge of the producing regions was instantly forgotten, and I didn't know where to start. This time, let [more…]

Cold Brew Coffee Bean Recommendations | What Is Cold Brew/Cold Brewed Coffee? What Is the Coffee-to-Water Ratio for Making Cold Brew at Home? An Introduction to the Flavor Characteristics and Mouthfeel of Cold Brew Coffee

For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow the WeChat official account: Front Street Coffee (FrontStreet Coffee). As soon as summer arrives, cold brew coffee becomes the most frequently discussed topic among coffee enthusiasts, with everyone sharing their experiences in making cold brew coffee. Why has cold brew coffee become so popular in recent years? [more…]

Cold Brew Caffeine Content | Which Is More Energizing, Cold Brew or Americano? What's the Difference Between Cold Brew Coffee and Americano Black Coffee? Is Cold Brew Coffee High in Caffeine?

For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow: Front Street Coffee (Frontsteet Coffee). Cold brew coffee is so popular for one reason: whether in a coffee shop or at home, its brewing method is extremely simple. Another reason is the flavor that cold brew coffee delivers, which has not only won over many coffee connoisseurs [more…]

Cold Brew Coffee Powder-to-Water Ratio | What Grind Setting for Cold Brew Coffee Beans? What Are the Pros and Cons of Cold Brew? Introduction to Cold Brew Coffee Extraction Principles, Flavor Characteristics, and Water-to-Coffee Ratio

For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow: Front Street Coffee (Frontsteet Coffee). Cold brew coffee is simple to make, refreshing in taste, low in acidity and rich in flavor, making it very suitable for drinking in the hot summer. Therefore, many people want to make it at home themselves, and so they ask Front Street Coffee for tips on how to extract it and what to pay attention to. [more…]

The Ideal Drinking Temperature for Coffee | Why Should Black Coffee Be Drunk Hot? How Does Temperature Affect Coffee Flavor? Can Espresso and Pour-Over Coffee Be Reheated?

For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow our WeChat official account: FrontStreet Coffee The temperature at which coffee enters the mouth is crucial for taste perception. I believe everyone knows that when tasting coffee, it needs to be tasted at high, medium, and low temperatures. What a cup of coffee expresses at different temperatures [more…]

Ice Coffee Brewing Methods | What's the Difference Between Cold Brew, Ice Drip, Iced Americano, and Iced Pour-Over? Which Ice Coffee Tastes Better?

As temperatures gradually rise, the popularity of iced coffee slowly heats up too. Common types of iced coffee include iced pour-over coffee, iced espresso, cold brew coffee, and cold drip coffee, etc. But what are the differences between these four types of iced coffee? And how do they differ in taste? Today Front Street Coffee (FrontStreetC [more…]

Iced Black Coffee Preparation | How to Make Iced Coffee with Freshly Roasted Coffee Beans? Introduction to Cold Brew Coffee Grind Size, Extraction, Coffee-to-Water Ratio, Taste, and Flavor Characteristics

In this scorching summer, a glass of iced coffee instantly refreshes you. Today Front Street wants to talk to you about cold brew coffee. Cold brew coffee has become a favorite among office workers. Why do we say that? Front Street believes that the reason cold brew coffee is so popular is mainly because it is very simple to make, compared with pour-over coffee. [more…]

Iced Coffee Flavor Description | Which Tastes Better, Ice Drip or Cold Brew? Is There a Big Difference Between Ice Drip and Cold Brew Made with the Same Coffee Beans? Introduction to Grind Size, Coffee Powder-to-Water Ratio, and Parameters

For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow our WeChat official account: Front Street Coffee (FrontStreet Coffee). As classic representatives of cold-extraction coffee, nothing beats ice drip coffee and cold brew coffee. They are different from iced Americano or iced pour-over coffee, which require brewing with a pot of hot water and then adding ice. [more…]

The Origin Story of Cold Brew Coffee | What Are the Flavor Characteristics of Low-Temperature Extracted Coffee? Which Single-Origin and Blend Beans Are Suitable for Making Cold Brew Coffee?

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…]