Today, the menus in coffee shops are rich and diverse, and in order to cater to more people's tastes, adding various dairy products and flavored syrups to coffee is also very common. So have you ever heard of coffee with condensed milk? Adding condensed milk is to mask the strong bitterness in coffee. In Vietnam, the aroma of coffee drifts through the streets and alleys. [more…]

"Thanks" to Americans for their inventions and creations in Italian traditional coffee culture, it is now very difficult for us to read the espresso-based drink menu in coffee shops, and even harder to tell which coffees have water added and which have syrup added. Macchiato is one of the most pitiful victims. Many people can tell what espresso is, [more…]

Cappuccino and latte are both Italian milk coffees, yet they often leave people utterly confused about how to tell them apart. Many enthusiasts have noticed that chain brands are rolling out iced cappuccinos one after another, while specialty coffee shops rarely offer them—behind this lies both a consideration of taste and a real practical challenge in preparation. From Front Street's perspective, this article first traces the naming origins and Italian tradition of cappuccino, then compares it item by item with latte in terms of core differences such as milk foam thickness, coffee-to-milk ratio, and cup volume, and finally breaks down in detail the specific steps and key points for making an iced cappuccino, helping you recreate that refreshing, clearly layered taste at home. [more…]

For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow our WeChat official account: FrontStreet Coffee. Coffee lovers who often drink Italian milk coffee know that making a milk coffee requires pairing espresso with milk, such as FrontStreet [more…]

For those who rarely drink coffee, ordering coffee is not an easy task. The dazzling array of items on the menu can make one dizzy. What are the differences between them? Is Americano the coffee that Americans like to drink the most? What is the difference between Americano and latte? Today, Front Street Coffee (FrontSt [more…]

Although Macchiato and Caramel Macchiato differ by only two words, they are often lumped together. Many people mistakenly believe that a Macchiato is simply a sweet milk coffee without caramel, but in reality it is a small cup of extremely intense coffee. This article, from the perspective of Front Street, will sort out the origins of the Macchiato, its essential differences from the Latte, and the role milk has played in the evolution of coffee. It will also discuss the formation process of the Latte from 17th-century European mixed drinks to the modern espresso machine, helping coffee lovers clarify the true nature of these two classic milk coffees. [more…]

Now when you walk into a specialty coffee shop, you'll always see milk-based coffees like Flat White, Latte, and Cappuccino on the espresso menu, and some even offer Dirty or the more niche Piccolo. Among this dazzling array of coffees, what's the difference between a Flat White and a Latte? [more…]

For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow the WeChat public account: FrontStreet Coffee. Coffee is now gradually becoming more widespread, and more and more consumers are beginning to learn about coffee. On the one hand, industry giants still maintain their leading position, while on the other hand, independent niche coffee shops are also [more…]

Although both are made from espresso and milk, a flat white and a latte present completely different flavor directions. Drawing on the production experience of Front Street Coffee, this article sorts out the controversy over the origin of the flat white, its core differences from a latte, cup size choices, the trade-offs between hot and iced versions, and specific extraction parameters and preparation methods. By comparing milk quantity, foam thickness, and pouring method, it helps coffee enthusiasts understand why a flat white tastes richer and smoother, and provides practical reference for recreating it at home or in a shop. [more…]

Flat White is translated as Flat White/Aussie White coffee, also known as "fresh milk espresso," and Starbucks China named it "Furui White coffee." It is a fancy milk coffee originating from New Zealand and Australia. It is said that during World War II, Italians immigrated to New Zealand and Australia and brought coffee culture to the local area. In 19 [more…]

Flat White has been appearing frequently on domestic café menus in recent years. Starbucks calls it "Fu Rui Bai," and there are also translations like "Ao Bai" and "Xiao Bai." This milk coffee, originating from Australia or New Zealand, is characterized by espresso with a small amount of hot milk, and is a product of the third wave of coffee pursuing flavor complexity. It differs noticeably from a latte in capacity and espresso extraction method; an authentic Flat White is only about 100ml and uses a Ristretto. This article uses Front Street Coffee's Sunflower Warm Sun blend as an example to explain the extraction parameters and flavor performance of Ristretto, and answers why Luckin's Flat White is a larger cup and whether it tastes good. [more…]

Latte and cappuccino are both Italian milk coffees, yet due to differences in milk ratio, milk foam thickness, and cup size, they deliver distinctly different taste experiences. This article first introduces the origins and characteristics of each coffee, then breaks down their differences from the perspectives of cup type, milk foam form, and coffee-to-milk ratio, and finally returns to the brewing stage, focusing on the five coffee beans in the Front Street Italian blend series, explaining the types of milk coffee each is suited for and their flavor performance, helping coffee lovers have clearer direction when ordering and purchasing. [more…]

For those who seldom drink coffee, ordering coffee is not an easy task. The dazzling array of items on the menu can make one's head spin—what are the differences between them? Is Americano the coffee that Americans love most? What is the difference between Americano and latte? Today, Front Street Coffee (Fro [more…]

Flat White is called Fu Rui Bai at Starbucks, and in some cafés it is known as Ao Rui Bai—these three names actually refer to the same espresso milk coffee. But coffee people in Australia and New Zealand have debated its place of origin for a long time. Different regions differ in the type of espresso used, the powder-to-liquid ratio, and the thickness of the milk foam, so the final mouthfeel also varies. This article will sort out the specific differences between Fu Rui Bai and Ao Rui Bai in preparation, explain the difference between regular espresso and ristretto, and share the serving approach and extraction parameters of Front Street Coffee stores, to help coffee lovers understand this drink more clearly. [more…]

Milk coffee actually has Italian and French variations? This seemingly obscure topic actually hides a fundamental difference in coffee strength and mouthfeel. Italian milk coffee uses espresso as its base, with high strength and full flavor; French au lait, on the other hand, uses any black coffee with milk, offering a softer taste and a lighter burden. So can pour-over coffee actually have milk added? How much is appropriate? Starting from Front Street's actual brewing parameters, this article guides you through the essential differences between the two types of milk coffee and provides a specific recipe for café au lait. Whether you're an espresso enthusiast or a pour-over devotee, you'll find the cup that suits you. [more…]

When ordering at a café, the coffee drink Flat White often appears under multiple names—Starbucks calls it Fu Rui Bai, independent coffee shops in China mostly call it Ao Bai, and some brands write it as Chun Yi Bai. Are they actually the same drink? How does the flavor differ compared to a latte? And what are the differences between the Australian and New Zealand methods? This article will sort out the core points of this thin-microfoam, rich milk coffee from the perspectives of definition, espresso base, milk foam texture, and serving size, and explain the extraction differences between regular Espresso and Ristretto. Finally, it includes flavor introductions of four Front Street Coffee espresso blend beans for reference when making Ao Bai. [more…]

For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow: Front Street Coffee (Frontsteet Coffee). Espresso is a highly concentrated coffee liquid extracted by an espresso machine under 9 bar pressure, and is one of the coffee categories. Espresso is a type of [more…]

Latte and cappuccino are both classic milk coffees found in coffee shops, but many friends who are new to coffee often can't tell the difference between the two, and even order based on how pretty the latte art looks or how fancy the name sounds. In fact, these two coffees differ noticeably in ingredient ratios, flavor direction, milk foam thickness, and latte art performance. This article will break down the core differences between latte and cappuccino one by one, covering the ratio of espresso to milk, the causes of sweet and bitter flavors, and the impact of milk foam thickness on mouthfeel and latte art, while also sharing Front Street Coffee's specific parameters and blend recommendations for producing these two coffees, so you won't be confused the next time you order. [more…]

Walk into Luckin, Starbucks, or a corner independent café, and the menu always includes an espresso milk coffee with the word "white" in its name. Luckin calls it 奥瑞白, Starbucks calls it 馥芮白, and independent cafés tend to call it 澳白咖啡—but they are all actually the same drink: the Flat White. So where exactly did the Flat White come from? What is the core difference between it and a latte? And how do the thickness and texture of the milk foam shape the mouthfeel of a milk coffee? This article, from Front Street's perspective, sorts out the origin of the Flat White's name, compares how it differs from a latte in the ratio of milk to espresso, explains the principles behind steaming milk and the key points of using a steam wand, and provides the extraction parameters, milk temperature, and cup size choices Front Street uses to make a Flat White, helping you truly understand this cup of coffee from theory to hands-on practice. [more…]

In the large family of espresso drinks, latte, mocha, and cappuccino are already well known, while Flat White and the Starbucks menu's "馥芮白" often leave people confused. In fact, "馥芮白" and Australian white coffee both refer to the same drink; only the name and preparation vary by region. Starting from the production standards of Front Street Coffee, this article sorts out the controversy over the origin of Flat White, the choice of espresso base, milk steaming temperature and foam thickness, and compares it with latte in terms of cup size, ratio, and flavor, to help coffee lovers make a qualified Flat White at home. [more…]