Having grown accustomed to regular lattes, sometimes you want to try something new without it being too strange. Front Street recently learned a preserved plum cream latte—the process isn't complicated, but the flavor is quite outstanding. Preserved plum itself combines sour, sweet, and salty notes, and when paired with cream and espresso, the proportions of the three need to be carefully balanced: too much preserved plum will overpower the drink, too much cream easily becomes cloying, and coffee that's too strong will suppress the aroma of the preserved plum. This article will break down the entire approach to this specialty drink, from making the preserved plum syrup and controlling the amount of cream to selecting espresso beans, as well as two preparation methods: the assembly method and the ice-shake method. [more…]

In recent years, the salted pomelo Dirty has become quite popular online, but many people frequently fail when trying to recreate it at home. The core difficulty lies in the acidity of the pomelo juice, which causes milk proteins to denature and curdle, seriously affecting the taste. Through multiple experiments, Front Street has found a method that is closer to the original: using concentrated pomelo juice combined with sucrose syrup to make a homemade pomelo syrup, then combining it with milk and espresso, and finally sprinkling on sour plum powder to create a unique experience of intertwined salty and sweet flavors. This article will share the complete production parameters and flavor layers of this drink, from material selection, syrup ratios, coffee bean recommendations, to specific operating steps, helping coffee enthusiasts make a rich, well-balanced salted pomelo Dirty at home. [more…]

In the height of summer, wampee, a niche southern fruit, has become a popular partner for homemade iced coffee thanks to its sweet-and-sour juiciness and uniquely fresh aroma. Through repeated testing, Front Street Coffee has put together three distinctly different wampee iced americano recipes: the original wampee sparkling americano uses sparkling water to amplify the fruit aroma and add a more refreshing layer; the jasmine tea wampee americano blends homemade jam with a cold-brewed tea base for a soft fragrance; and the wampee preserved plum iced shaker americano targets those who dislike sweetness, using preserved plum water and a shaker to create a sugar-free version. All three recipes use Front Street Sunflower Warm Sun espresso blend, extracting 40g of coffee liquid from 20g of grounds in 31 seconds. Below, we break down the ingredients, steps, and production details one by one to help you find the cup that best suits your taste. [more…]

Want to understand the unique charm of Kenyan AA coffee? This article will take you deep into the Mahiga processing plant in the Nyeri region, revealing how the Othaya Farmers Cooperative Society it belongs to achieves top-tier coffee through strict quality control. From SL28 and SL34 varieties to the K72 double wash process, and on to the black plum, berry, and chocolate syrup flavors displayed in the cup, we offer a detailed analysis of this wildly distinctive Kenyan AA TOP-tier Mahiga. At the same time, Front Street Coffee’s Kenyan Cherry Tomato is a recommended product that lets you easily experience the wonderful taste of juicy texture interwoven with floral aromas. [more…]

As a classic snack that weaves together sour, sweet, and salty notes, preserved plum has increasingly found its way into specialty coffee drinks in recent years. Because preserved plums are cured and thus fairly firm in texture, heating or prolonged steeping draws out an intense salty-sour flavor, making them better suited to iced coffee than hot drinks. Front Street Coffee shares three ways to make preserved plum iced coffee: an easy cold brew, a sugar-free sparkling Americano, and a slightly experimental iced pour-over. Each method has its own considerations when it comes to bean selection, the amount of preserved plum, and extraction parameters, and each ultimately presents a different layering of flavors. If you'd like to try the collision of preserved plum and coffee at home, why not pick the one that suits you best from these three approaches. [more…]

The sweet, sour, and salty childhood snack of preserved plums actually makes frequent appearances in the world of coffee, too. From the dry aroma associations of Kenyan washed beans to the finishing touch baristas add when developing specialty drinks, the pairing of preserved plums with iced coffee is drawing attention from more and more enthusiasts. Since preserved plums are mostly dried and cured, heating or prolonged steeping releases a strong salty-sour flavor, so Front Street believes they are better suited to being combined with iced coffee. This article compiles three preserved plum iced coffee recipes you can make at home: preserved plum cold brew, preserved plum sparkling Americano, and preserved plum iced pour-over, using Panama sun-dried Butterfly, Sunflower Warm Sun blend, and Elida sun-dried Catuai respectively, with specific parameters and flavor descriptions included for readers with different taste preferences to refer to and choose from. [more…]

Located in the Shakiso Mormora farm in the Guji region of southern Ethiopia, this family-run operation has been cultivating native heirloom coffee at altitudes between 1,850 and 2,000 meters since 2012, using natural processing and graded Grade 1. This bean showcases a red wine aroma with a ripe fruit core, while spice and pepper notes emerge in the mid-to-late palate. This article provides a detailed introduction to the region's background, Mormora farm's cultivation philosophy, and, combined with Front Street Coffee's roasting experience, explores the distinctly different flavor expressions under light and medium-dark roasts—from the plum and berry wine notes of a City Roast to the Belgian dark chocolate and raspberry syrup texture of a Full City—offering coffee enthusiasts a comprehensive roasting and tasting reference. [more…]

The same coffee variety, when grown in different countries and regions, often develops a drastically different flavor profile in the cup. This article sorts through the specific flavor expressions of major varieties such as Geisha, Typica, Bourbon, Maragogipe, Kent, Pacas, Pacamara, SL28, SL34, Mundo Novo, and Catuai in places including Panama, Costa Rica, Colombia, Guatemala, Peru, Honduras, Mexico, Brazil, Nicaragua, Tanzania, India, El Salvador, and Kenya. Whether you want to understand Geisha's floral and citrus lineage or clarify Bourbon's chocolate-caramel undertones, this correspondence between varieties and regions can provide an intuitive reference. Front Street Coffee also suggests that in actual brewing, you should make a comprehensive judgment based on roast level and processing method to more accurately reproduce these flavor descriptions. [more…]

As the scorching summer approaches, what could be more refreshing than a glass of iced Americano with lively bubbles? Many friends who have tried creative sparkling coffee specials in cafés want to recreate them at home, but often end up in a fluster when carbonation meets espresso in a violent reaction. In this article, Front Street Coffee brings you detailed steps for making four café-style sparkling iced Americanos, starting from the most basic original sparkling Americano and gradually extending to four flavored specials: preserved plum, orange, mint, and young coconut. The article not only explains the key points of choosing coffee beans and espresso extraction parameters, but also shares how to avoid overflow from the bubbles and how to use fresh ingredients to replace syrups, helping you easily make a summer drink that excels in both looks and taste. [more…]

To make a delicious pour-over or espresso at home, choosing the right coffee grounds is key. This article begins with three Front Street classic blends in distinct styles—each corresponding to a rich spicy profile, a floral-fruity sweet profile, and a balanced everyday profile—helping coffee lovers at different stages find the daily beans that suit them. It then systematically outlines Starbucks' freshly ground coffee pricing system, including the small, medium, and large cup prices of common items such as cappuccino, caramel macchiato, espresso, latte, mocha, and Americano, and reveals two popular secret menu items—Marshmallow Frappuccino and Nutty Crunch Frappuccino. Whether you're a beginner just getting started or a seasoned connoisseur chasing flavor, this guide offers practical reference. [more…]

Want to find a balance between a gentle buzz and staying clear-headed? Spiked coffee is becoming a new choice for many young people. When you're tired during the day, a hint of alcohol helps relax your nerves; after work at night, a warm alcoholic coffee soothes body and mind; and when the weather turns cold, it brings warmth from the inside out. This article compiles 10 alcoholic coffee recipes suitable for making at home, from simple convenience-store mixes to creative versions with milk foam, and to specialty cocktail coffees with a stronger alcoholic kick, covering pairings with various base spirits such as Baileys, whiskey, gin, brandy, and rum. When making them, there's no need to be rigid—just adjust the amount of alcohol to your personal preference—but be sure to drink in moderation according to your own condition, minors are prohibited from drinking alcohol, and drunk driving is strictly forbidden. At the end of the article, there is also a communication channel for Front Street Coffee (FrontStreet Coffee), making it convenient for coffee lovers to discuss further. [more…]

When drinking coffee, have you ever encountered a familiar yet indescribable aroma? In fact, perceiving coffee flavors requires systematic cognitive training. In daily cupping and roasting adjustments, Front Street Coffee places particular emphasis on the ability to identify coffee flavors. This article starts with coffee's four major tastes—sour, sweet, bitter, and salty—and, combined with the classification logic of the flavor wheel, breaks down in detail 36 common aroma names across floral, fruity, green/vegetal/herbal, nutty/cocoa, sweet, spicy, sour/fermented, alcoholic fermentation, roasted, and other categories, along with specific representative coffee beans and Front Street's tasting suggestions, to help you more accurately describe and enjoy a cup of coffee's layers and lingering finish. [more…]

Starbucks has recently launched three new fruit cold brew products, featuring flavor elements such as bergamot, green plum, and guava, aiming to attract younger consumers with a refreshing taste. However, before the products have even fully hit the market, some netizens and internal partners have already reported that they taste similar to traditional Chinese medicine, sparking widespread discussion. Cold brew coffee, known for its strong adaptability and excellent layering, is seen as a direction for breaking through the limitations of traditional espresso, but this flavor fusion has clearly stirred up considerable controversy. Front Street Coffee continues to follow coffee product innovation and market feedback. This article will sort out the true performance of this new product from the perspectives of consumer reviews, ingredient combinations, and category trends. [more…]

As coffee has gradually become more widely recognized, specialty coffee promotion in cafés has emerged in response, and we too have begun tracing things back to their roots—we have come to treat coffee as culture. The rise of specialty pour-over coffee undoubtedly reflects the demands of the market and the needs that cafés have identified. Café counters have also begun to lower their "status," no longer featuring the early design of a bar raised a foot high. [more…]

When choosing cold brew coffee beans, you can set the complicated information aside for now. For everyday bean buying, you need to consider how quickly you'll drink them, how much to buy at once, and whether you mainly make black coffee or milk coffee at home. Start from the two contrasts—light and refreshing versus rich and full-bodied, and black coffee versus milk coffee—then look at the roast date and processing method, and your judgment will be closer to your daily needs. Flavor [more…]

The update to the coffee flavor wheel has made the tasting system more complete, but many people still feel confused when faced with descriptions like citrus, berries, and nuts. In daily brewing, Front Street Coffee recommends beans from different regions based on guests' taste preferences, while accurately identifying flavors requires systematic training. This article starts with the four major taste spectrums—sour, sweet, bitter, and salty—and, combined with the complete classification of the new flavor wheel, interprets one by one the specific expressions of floral, fruity, herbal, nutty and cacao, sweet, spice, sour and fermented, alcoholic fermentation, roasted, and other categories, helping coffee enthusiasts build a clear framework for flavor perception. [more…]

On a hot summer day, a refreshing sparkling iced coffee is undoubtedly an excellent choice to wake you up and cool you down. But pouring espresso directly into carbonated drinks often amplifies the coffee's bitterness due to the stimulation of carbon dioxide, and can even produce an unpleasant "dishwater" sensation. In fact, by cleverly adding just one "supporting player," you can help Americano avoid the obvious bitterness while enhancing the overall layers of flavor. Today, Front Street Coffee will teach you step by step how to make four sparkling specialty iced coffees in different styles—from the classic original to preserved plum, orange, mint, and young coconut. Each one is simple and easy to make, with both good looks and great taste. Whether you are a coffee lover or want to recreate a coffee shop favorite at home, this guide can help you get ready for summer in advance. [more…]

As the weather gets hotter, Front Street Coffee's cold brew coffee is selling well. In fact, cold brew coffee is not as complicated as everyone believes. Today, Front Street Coffee will share the making of cold brew coffee. [more…]

The coffee flavor wheel is a recognized tasting tool in the specialty coffee community, but when faced with descriptors like citrus, berries, nuts, and chocolate, many people don't know how to match them. Starting from the high-resolution image of the latest SCAA flavor wheel, this article systematically sorts out the compositional logic of coffee flavor: the relationship between the four basic tastes of sour, sweet, bitter, and salty and the roast level, the proportion data of each taste substance, the subdivision of the acidity spectrum, bitterness spectrum, sweetness spectrum, and saltiness spectrum, as well as an item-by-item analysis of the nine major flavor groups including floral and fruity, green and herbal, nutty and cocoa, sweet, spicy, sour and fermented, alcoholic fermented, roasted, and other. The article also intersperses Front Street Coffee's daily training methods and representative bean recommendations, helping readers build a complete tasting framework from smelling to drinking. [more…]

On a hot summer day, cold brew coffee becomes the favorite of many coffee lovers. But when it comes to its origins, brewing principles, caffeine content, and which beans to use, there are all kinds of claims floating around. From the perspective of Front Street Coffee, this article sorts out the historical thread of cold brew coffee, from the Dutch sailor legend to its actual invention in Kyoto, Japan, explains in detail the water-to-coffee ratio, filter paper usage, pre-infusion, and fermentation steps in cold brew equipment operation, and responds to the controversy over whether cold brew coffee's caffeine content is actually high or low. Finally, it offers two cold brew blend recipes commonly used by Front Street Coffee, to help you make cold brew coffee with full aroma and a smooth mouthfeel at home. [more…]