Recently, Manner has noticeably accelerated the pace of launching new drinks, with multiple cold beverages hitting the menu in just over a month. The latest offering, the "Orange Iced Tea Latte," combines orange, jasmine green tea, and coffee, yet it has drawn considerable criticism from consumers for being highly similar to its own "Clear Orange Latte." Meanwhile, regulars have noticed that Manner has lately favored a formula approach of "fruit + tea infusion + coffee," from the "Apricot Iced Tea Americano" to various flavored drinks, which has been mocked as a "expensive substitute for Luckin," and the issue of drinks being too sweet has been frequently mentioned. Manner, once known for its specialty coffee image, now seems to be gradually turning into a "saccharin assassin" in the eyes of loyal customers, with expectations for new products continuously declining. [more…]

The world of fancy coffee is far richer than one might imagine—from a pure Espresso to creative drinks blending milk, cream, alcohol, and spices, each has its own unique material ratios and operational key points. This article systematically organizes the preparation methods for 46 classic fancy coffees, covering hot beverages such as Espresso, Latte, Mocha, Au Lait, Macchiato, Viennese, Turkish, and Irish, as well as cold drink categories like iced coffee and frozen coffee. Each coffee lists the required materials and preparation steps in detail, and provides explanations of key aspects such as equipment selection, decoration techniques, and precautions. Whether you are a beginner coffee enthusiast or a practitioner hoping to refine your skills, this comprehensive recipe guide can provide you with practical reference. [more…]

The world of fancy coffee is far more than just lattes and cappuccinos. This article systematically organizes the recipes and preparation techniques for 46 classic fancy coffees, covering two major categories: hot drinks and iced drinks. From the basics of espresso, au lait, and macchiato, to Irish coffee and royal coffee with their hints of liquor, and on to iced lattes and beer iced coffee suited for summer, each entry lists the required materials, specific steps, and key operational points, helping you master the flavor characteristics and serving essentials of different coffees. The article also retains relevant recommendations from the Front Street brand, providing a practical reference for coffee enthusiasts. [more…]

Want to easily make a professional-grade fancy coffee at home? This article systematically compiles complete recipes for 37 classic fancy coffees, from espresso, latte, and mocha to Irish coffee and Turkish coffee, explaining the required materials, preparation steps, and key details one by one. Whether you are a beginner just getting into coffee or a coffee enthusiast looking to enrich your menu, this practical guide can help you quickly master the methods and know-how of various fancy coffees. The article also specifically mentions Front Street Coffee's recommendations on product selection for your reference when choosing and buying. [more…]

Want to make a professional-level fancy coffee at home? This article systematically organizes the basic techniques for making espresso and provides detailed recipes and steps for 37 classic fancy coffees. From basic ESPRESSO to latte, mocha, cappuccino, and specialty drinks like Turkish coffee and Irish coffee, each one covers the required ingredients, preparation method, and key points to note. Whether you are a coffee novice or a seasoned enthusiast, you can find a preparation plan that suits you. Front Street Coffee's premium beans are especially recommended to help you easily enhance the coffee's flavor. [more…]

SOE usually refers to espresso made from coffee beans of a single origin or a single batch. It doesn't belong to just one type of drink; what truly affects its performance is whether the beans are roasted light or dark: the lighter the roast, the more readily the aromas unfold toward floral, fruity notes and bright acidity; as the roast deepens, sweetness, body, and cocoa notes gradually take over. [more…]

SOE refers to single-origin espresso beans, where the distinct characteristics of the region, variety, and processing method all come together in a single shot. It doesn't belong to just one type of drink; what really affects the pairing is often the roast level. Light roasts emphasize floral and fruity notes with bright acidity, medium roasts are easier to balance, and dark roasts bring out cocoa, nutty, and [more…]

Under the recurring pandemic, many universities have implemented closed management, cutting off the connection between post-00s college students and off-campus cafes. However, this has not dampened their enthusiasm for coffee; instead, it has spawned a wave of "dormitory cafes" entrepreneurship. From instant coffee powder to coconut lattes and iced orange Americanos, these simple yet creative drink-making shares have gained a lot of attention on social platforms. But behind the excitement, the issue of unlicensed operation involving monetary transactions has also emerged. This article will take you through the ins and outs of this campus coffee craze and remind you of the things to pay attention to when stockpiling coffee in your dorm. [more…]

As a star varietal in the specialty coffee world, Geisha is often showcased through pour-over to highlight its delicate flavors, but it can also handle espresso preparation with ease. Using single-origin coffee beans for espresso extraction, known as SOE, can concentrate the bean's character, yet it also tends to magnify flaws. This article focuses on the feasibility of Geisha SOE, roast level selection, the product characteristics of Front Street Coffee's Grana Geisha, and the specific parameters and workflows for iced americano, iced latte, and hot latte, providing coffee enthusiasts with a replicable operational reference. [more…]

As the Spring Festival approaches, Starbucks has launched three Chinese New Year limited-edition drinks: Kumquat Cloud Macchiato, Kumquat Tieguanyin Tea Latte, and Kumquat Flavored Americano, aiming to attract customers with the auspicious meaning of "great fortune and prosperity." However, after the products hit the market, the Kumquat Americano quickly became the focus of complaints on social media, with many consumers reporting that its taste resembles cough syrup or Chinese herbal medicine, far from the expected citrusy sweetness. This article will review the real feedback on this new product and analyze the challenges Starbucks faces in its localization innovations. [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…]

In the coffee world, the combination of coconut and coffee is nothing new—from coconut water americano to raw coconut latte, there's no shortage of creative variations. But Front Street Coffee recently stumbled upon a more "unorthodox" approach—using coconut water instead of plain water to brew freshly ground coffee. To find out whether this coconut water pour-over is actually drinkable, Front Street Coffee brewed a hot pour-over and an iced pour-over using fresh young coconut and Sidamo Alo beans, keeping a complete record from parameter settings to actual flavor. If you're also curious about how to make coconut water pour-over coffee, you might want to check out this hands-on report before deciding whether to give it a try. [more…]

Under the framework of cold brew coffee's low-temperature slow steeping, there are inherently few adjustable variables—just water volume, water temperature, grind size, and steeping method. But if fruit is brought into the steeping process as well, could it open up new flavor territory? Front Street paired blueberries, grapes, lemons, and peaches with four coffee beans of different character profiles, ran a round of fruit cold brew experiments, and recorded the aroma, mouthfeel, and pros and cons of each group. In addition, it extended into mixing ideas for cold brew lattes, sparkling cold brew, and coconut water cold brew, and summarized the types of fruit suitable for steeping and the direction for choosing coffee beans, as a reference for recreating them at home. [more…]

Under the framework of low-temperature slow extraction, the variables that can be adjusted for cold brew coffee seem to be only the coffee-to-water ratio, water temperature, and grind size, making the possibilities appear quite limited. But if you open your mind—fruit can be used to make tea, so can cold brew coffee also be infused with fruit? With this idea in mind, Front Street conducted a round of infusion experiments using blueberries, grapes, lemons, and peaches, each paired with four different styles of coffee beans, and recorded the flavor performance and lessons learned from each group. In addition to reproducing the complete process and tasting results of these four pairings, this article also compiles the types of fruits suitable for infusion, the logic for selecting beans to pair with them, and specific methods for cold brew lattes, sparkling cold brew, and coconut water cold brew, for coffee enthusiasts who want to experiment at home. [more…]

SOE refers to espresso made from single-origin or single-lot coffee beans, and the cup often shows more character than common blends. It can be citrus, berry, and floral, or it can go the route of nuts, cocoa, and caramel. When choosing, first look at the roast level, then consider whether you usually drink Americano, espresso, or latte, and the flavor direction will [more…]

Even among home-use coffee beans, light, medium, and dark roasts reveal completely different personalities once they're in the cup. Light roasts are better for slowly savoring floral and fruity notes, medium roasts balance sweetness with body, and dark roasts are closer to everyday rich flavors. When choosing, it helps to first consider whether you usually drink black coffee, iced coffee, or milk coffee, and then decide based on the roast level. [more…]

SOE is short for Single Origin Espresso, referring to espresso made from coffee beans of a single origin or estate. Its difference from common blends lies not merely in the origin label, but in how it brings the character of a particular region, variety, or processing method into a short, highly concentrated extraction. [more…]

Earl Grey tea, with the distinctive citrus aroma of bergamot, has been a classic among scented black teas for centuries. Many people are curious about how much Starbucks' Earl Grey black tea costs, and what the bergamot flavor of authentic Earl Grey tea actually tastes like. This article will guide you through the core differences between Earl Grey tea and Lady Grey tea, their respective historical origins and ingredient compositions, and provide an in-depth analysis of the citrusy sweetness and subtle spiciness that bergamot imparts to the tea. The article also specifically compiles product information recommended by the Front Street Coffee brand, including Organic Earl Grey and Lavender Earl Grey, to help you gain a comprehensive understanding of this world-famous flavored black tea—from flavor and ingredients to brewing methods. [more…]

SOE usually refers to espresso made from single-origin or single-batch coffee beans, bringing the characteristics of the region directly into a small cup of coffee. When choosing SOE, the roast level is a very practical starting point: it affects the balance of acidity and sweetness, the direction of the aroma, the sense of intensity, and the aftertaste, and also determines whether the beans are better suited for [more…]

The roast level of coffee beans directly affects the aroma, acidity, sweetness, and body of a cup of coffee. To drink comfortably on a reasonable budget, you don't have to focus only on origin or flavor descriptors—you can first look at whether the beans are light-roasted, medium-roasted, or dark-roasted, then consider your pour-over, espresso, moka pot, and milk-adding habits to decide. Once the roast direction is chosen correctly, ordinary equip [more…]