Thursday, September 17 2026

Coffee Categories | Why is latte coffee so popular? What is the origin of latte coffee? When was the art of coffee latte art born?

In a broad sense, latte coffee refers to coffee made with espresso as the base, with a certain proportion of milk added. It can be said to be an essential coffee drink on the menu of the vast majority of coffee shops, because whether it is a large chain brand or a refined independent coffee shop, the latte is almost always the highest-selling item. [more…]

Featured Espresso Blend Recommendations | What Espresso Blend Is Best for Milk Coffee? What Are the Requirements for Espresso Beans in Flat White and Latte?

For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow our WeChat public account: Front Street Coffee (FrontStreet Coffee). Many people fall into the coffee rabbit hole because of beautiful latte art. After all, whenever you successfully recreate an exquisite pattern, the sense of accomplishment is unmatched. So, do you know [more…]

Selection Logic for Home and Commercial Espresso Beans for Americano, Latte, and Moka Pot

In both home and café settings, milk coffee consumption far exceeds that of pure pour-over, making the selection of a suitable espresso blend crucial. This article outlines the extraction principles of espresso and moka pot brewing, pointing out that medium-dark roast, low acidity, and fresh roasting are universal benchmarks. On this basis, Front Street Coffee, leveraging its five-day fresh roast advantage, has launched several targeted products: those pursuing pure Arabica can choose the "Front Street Specialty Blend"; for commercial latte art requiring rich crema, the "Front Street Commercial Blend" or the "Front Street Classic Blend" containing Mandheling is preferable; the cost-conscious are suited to the "Espresso Moka Pot Coffee Beans Recommended by Many Baristas - Front Street Black Cocoa Blend"; while those craving fruity and floral notes can try the "Front Street Strawberry Candy Espresso Blend." The article helps readers make precise purchases according to their own needs. [more…]

Selection of Coffee Beans for Latte Recommendations | Which Tastes Better, Latte or Mocha? What Are the Differences in Taste, Texture, and Preparation Between Latte and Cappuccino?

At Front Street Coffee, many friends order latte and mocha, two very popular coffees, and the baristas at Front Street Coffee are also very fond of them. But when it comes to the difference between them, many people probably don't know. Front Street tells you: actually [more…]

Commercial Latte Coffee Beans Recommendations | Which Italian-style beans are suitable for making lattes? What are the requirements for coffee beans used in latte art? How do you judge whether espresso extraction is successful?

For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow our WeChat official account: Front Street Coffee (FrontStreet Coffee). Nowadays, more and more people like to have a cup of rich and mellow espresso in the morning to refresh themselves. The rich milk and the extracted espresso are perfectly blended together, very [more…]

Latte Recipe Sharing | What Is a Latte? Which Coffee Beans and Milk Should You Choose for Latte Art? What Is the Milk-to-Espresso Ratio in a Latte?

" "I'm not in a café, I'm on my way to one." For Italians who love coffee, latte is an all-too-familiar drink. On a beautiful morning, sipping a cup of latte feels incredibly cozy and refreshing. So, what exactly is a latte? And how is it made? Let's take a look with Front Street Coffee (Fr [more…]

How to Make an Espresso Latte | How to Recreate the Same Beautiful Latte Art Latte as a Coffee Shop? What Are Some High-Cost-Performance, High-Quality Espresso Coffee Beans for Espresso Extraction?

"Latte" is a transliteration of the Italian word "Latte." Coffee Latte is a type of espresso-based coffee, referring to a drink made by mixing espresso with milk. As a result, it has both the rich aroma of espresso and the fresh sweetness of milk, with a balanced and smooth mouthfeel that leaves a lingering taste in your mouth after drinking. [more…]

Milk Coffee Exclusive Beans | How Should Beginners Choose Milk and Espresso Beans for Making Milk Coffee? What Blended Coffee Beans Are Recommended for Latte Art Lattes?

A milk coffee is made up of nothing but espresso and milk, so choosing the right coffee beans and milk is crucial. Not only do different ingredients create differences in flavor, but different ratios also affect the final strength of the coffee. As for what milk is suitable for a latte, let's start with milk—it makes up at least three-quarters of a latte. [more…]

Moka Pot Coffee Beginner's Guide | What Is the Extraction Principle of a Moka Pot? How Do You Make Milk Coffee with a Moka Pot? Does a Moka Pot Latte Taste Good?

In this era where pour-over, siphon, and high-end espresso machines thrive, the moka pot seems to have been branded as outdated and difficult to use for making good coffee. Front Street Coffee has observed that coffee enthusiasts choose to brew a single-origin pour-over at home or go to a café to order a cappuccino or other milk-based espresso drink. However, as [more…]

The correct way to make a flat white | How can coffee novices make a flat white at home? Which has thicker milk foam, an Aussie white or a latte, and which is easier to pour latte art with?

For professional coffee knowledge exchange and more coffee bean information, please follow Coffee Workshop (WeChat official account: cafe_style). For more specialty coffee beans, please add our private WeChat: Front Street Coffee (FrontStreet Coffee), WeChat ID: qjcoffeexFlat wh [more…]

Latte Coffee Ratio | How to Make a Beautiful Latte Art Latte at Home? What Italian Coffee Beans Are Recommended for Espresso Lattes and Americanos

Quite a few friends have asked Front Street Coffee why, even when they use the same beans to make a latte, the taste always differs somewhat from what they drink in the shop. Why is that? First of all, the most traditional explanation of latte coffee is actually milk + coffee (without a fixed type of coffee). Later, the latte coffee introduced by Starbucks is [more…]

Specialty Espresso Beans Recommendation | What's the Difference in Flavor Between Espresso and Americano? Which Espresso Beans Have Rich Crema and Are Good for Latte Art?

Did you know? Espresso has a rich mouthfeel and intense flavor, which often makes it hard for people to accept, but once you get used to it, you actually find it has a unique charm. Moreover, espresso is also a coffee that tests coffee quality and barista skill. Since espresso is loved by so many people [more…]

How to choose coffee beans for home use? Pick the right Front Street Coffee espresso blend beans by taste and scenario.

When making coffee at home, choosing the right beans is the first step. There are many types of coffee beans on the market: by use case, they can be divided into commercial beans and home-use beans; by extraction method, there are pour-over beans, espresso beans, and cold brew beans; and by category, they are further divided into single-origin beans and blended beans. Single-origin beans come from a single region or estate, with a clean and clear flavor, suitable for pour-over, cold brew, and similar methods; blended beans usually refer to espresso blends, which maintain flavor stability through a combination of multiple regions and have a rich, solid mouthfeel. Different taste preferences correspond to different bean choices. This article recommends suitable Front Street Coffee espresso blends one by one according to needs, from classic rich-crema types to high-value beginner options, to help you find the bag that best suits your home. [more…]

Espresso Coffee Types | Is Starbucks Flat White an Australian-style White Coffee?? What's the difference between a Flat White and a Piccolo?

For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow: Front Street Coffee (Frontsteet Coffee) When people walk into a café, many are drawn to the barista's techniques for making fancy coffee. Through smooth latte art movements, the barista perfectly blends espresso and milk to create a cup of [more…]

Region Selection for Rich Crema Beans: Crema Performance of Mandheling, Brazil, and Blue Mountain

The crema performance of espresso differs noticeably across growing regions. Mandheling, Brazil, and Blue Mountain are three representative origins, each with its own crema characteristics, suited to drinkers with different taste preferences. Mandheling is the choice for crema thickness. The Mandheling region uses wet-hulling processing, during which more pectin layer remains on the surface of the beans, add [more…]

Flat White Coffee Base | Did Flat White Coffee Originate in Australia? Why Is Flat White So Popular? What Are the Differences Between Flat White and Latte?

No need to doubt it—when we see Australian White, Fuyu White, Australian Rui White, Pure Art White… in coffee shops, they all refer to the same coffee drink—Flat White. It's also a milk coffee, so why is this drink so popular? Next, Front Street Coffee will chat about this trendy milk coffee. Flat w [more…]

The Origin Story of Latte | Which Tastes Better: Iced Latte or Hot Latte? What Is the Proper Way to Drink a Latte? Which Coffee Beans Are Suitable for Making an Espresso Latte?

Among the many espresso coffee choices, if someone asks which espresso coffee has the highest milk content, Front Street Coffee will definitely answer that it is a latte, and latte is further divided into iced latte and hot latte; their methods are slightly different, but the recipe is the same [more…]