After you've made cold brew coffee, don't rush to drink it straight—though it's already quite refreshing on its own, cold brew is actually a highly versatile base. It has low bitterness, plenty of sweetness, and clean flavors, so it pairs well with anything. With just a little effort, you can whip up an entire summer drink menu. This article rounds up 6 ways to drink cold brew, from simple [more…]

After the beginning of summer, lemon tea drinks enter their peak sales season. Luckin took the opportunity to launch two lemon teas, a classic one and a matcha one, and the vibrant green matcha lemon tea quickly attracted matcha lovers to place orders and try it with its distinctive appearance. However, many consumers reported that although this drink looks great, its taste is dominated by a sweet-and-sour lemon flavor and noticeable sweetness, with almost no trace of the expected matcha aroma. Some also found that after sitting for a while, it separates and forms sediment, and while matcha particles can be felt when drinking it, the flavor and the lemon taste remain separate. Around this new product, there is both joking and defending, and this article walks you through its formula, taste controversy, and netizen reviews, with a perspective from the Front Street Coffee brand familiar to coffee lovers. [more…]

Which has more caffeine and is more invigorating, iced coffee or hot coffee? Many people would answer that hot coffee is more invigorating. But in fact, whether coffee is invigorating has little to do with it being cold or hot; it depends more on the caffeine content of the coffee variety and the amount of caffeine extracted during brewing. If the same coffee beans are used, extract [more…]

Cold brew amplifies the smoothness of coffee after it enters the mouth, and also makes the bean's sweet aroma last longer. If you want a fresh, fruity flavor, you can start with a light roast; if you prefer a rounded, distinctly sweet taste, a medium roast is easier to adapt to; if you're used to cocoa, nuts, and a heavy mouthfeel, a medium-dark roast will be closer to your daily preference. Filter by roast level [more…]

Many people assume that hot coffee is more effective at boosting alertness than iced coffee, but what really affects alertness is the caffeine content of the coffee beans themselves and how much of it is extracted during brewing. With the same beans, the longer the extraction time, the more caffeine is released, so when you need a quick pick-me-up, cold brew or pour-over drip are both viable options. Americano is currently the most popular coffee drink, and iced Americano accounts for the vast majority of those, but hot Americano performs better in aroma, flavor fullness, and body. Front Street Coffee used its Warm Sun blend to compare hot, room-temperature, and iced Americanos, and found that hot Americano had the best aroma, while iced Americano was more refreshing and smooth. This article, from the perspectives of the science of alertness, flavor differences, and brewing suggestions, helps you find the cup that suits you best. [more…]

The tart aroma of lemon is naturally suited to adding a refreshing touch to drinks, and incorporating it into coffee specialties can create surprisingly delightful flavors. Starting with the basics of making lemon syrup, this article breaks down in detail three popular lemon specialty coffees on the market—lemon sparkling americano, salted lemon sparkling americano, and jasmine lemon cold brew. Each comes with a clear ingredient list, ratio references, and step-by-step instructions, and特别 explains the advantages of medium-light roasted coffee beans in fruity specialty drinks. Whether you want to recreate café hits at home or seek new inspiration for refreshing summer beverages, this recipe guide offers practical references. [more…]

Signature coffee drinks emphasize balance among the flavors of various ingredients, rather than letting any single taste dominate. Many people who try to recreate signature drinks at home find the result falls short of expectations, and the problem often lies in the pairing of coffee beans with the other ingredients. This article divides signature coffee drinks into three categories—refreshing, rich fruity coffee, and deep and full-bodied—and explains the suitable coffee bean roast levels and specific recommendations for each, along with practical advice on adjusting ratios, to help you find the best balance between coffee and ingredients. [more…]

The most primitive purpose of coffee is to refresh the mind. Whether it's an espresso you drink and go, the drip coffee maker that's a fixture in the office, or even a pour-over single-origin coffee you make a special trip to the coffee bean shop for, they all have the function of refreshing you. It's just that everyone chooses the appropriate one based on different requirements for the scenario, function, and taste. [more…]

As April draws to a close, the supply season for red-fleshed guava is coming to an end, and the seasonal guava fruit tea series featuring red-fleshed guava under HEYTEA is also facing discontinuation. However, fan enthusiasm has not waned, and the company immediately announced that it would replace red-fleshed guava with white guava, allowing the two limited-edition drinks "Refreshing Guava Grape" and "Refreshing Guava Jelly" to continue being sold. On the day the new products launched, HEYTEA offered a buy-one-get-one-free promotion, triggering a surge in store orders and noticeably longer waiting times for consumers. The new version of the drinks still has a pale pink appearance, but feedback on the taste is polarized: some people feel there is little difference from the old version, while others report that the sweetness is too high and the guava flavor has become weaker. Industry insiders point out that white guava and red-fleshed guava are inherently different in sweetness and flavor, and combined with adjustments to other ingredients in the formula, differences between the new and old versions are unavoidable. [more…]

Orange juice not only helps relieve fatigue, but its refreshing effect is even considered superior to coffee. So what kind of taste experience would combining it with coffee bring? Today, Front Street takes you to recreate at home the Orange C Americano that has swept the country. From choosing the variety for fresh-squeezed orange juice and the extraction parameters for espresso, to the specific steps for both iced and hot versions, we break down the ingredient ratios and production details one by one, helping you make a refreshing specialty drink that has both the rich aroma of coffee and the abundant juice of oranges. [more…]

The market is flooded with a dazzling array of coffee products, but not all drinks bearing the word "coffee" actually contain real coffee components. Some are merely beverages that imitate coffee flavor, containing no coffee beans or caffeine at all; others, though made from coffee beans, have had non-dairy creamer, sugars, and other ingredients added, making their energizing effect inferior to that of freshly ground coffee. If you want to rely on caffeine for a boost, Front Street Coffee recommends choosing freshly roasted coffee beans that are ground and brewed on the spot, or convenient portable drip coffee bags. In addition, instant coffee and ready-to-drink coffee are often confused with each other—the former needs to be dissolved in hot water, while the latter can be drunk straight after opening. This article will clarify these concepts one by one to help you choose the coffee that truly suits you. [more…]

On a scorching summer day, a refreshing glass of ice-cold lemonade should be the perfect way to beat the heat, but Good-Me's recently launched "Preserved Plum Lemonade" has left many consumers frowning with every sip. This new product, described as a "still version of salted lemon Seven-Up," combines perfume lemons, calamansi, and pickled preserved plums to create a sweet-and-sour, ice-cold selling point, and its appearance is indeed refreshing and enticing. Yet once it hits the palate, the saltiness of the preserved plum immediately takes over the taste buds, and after prolonged steeping, the bitterness of the lemon peel layers on top of that, earning it the nickname among netizens as "the rising star of the dark cuisine world." Even more surprisingly, in some delivery orders the preserved plums are packaged separately, requiring customers to add them themselves, which has caused considerable confusion. Front Street Coffee takes you through the real performance of this controversial new product. [more…]

Matcha, a tea beverage originating from the Tang and Song dynasties, is once again gaining popularity among young people. The new tea beverage brand Heytea recently announced its return to the matcha product line, launching two new products, "Marlmoli" and "Rich Matcha Green Beauty," featuring custom thousand-mesh matcha and a rotating cup lid design, and specifically recommends that consumers drink it at a 45-degree angle. This article introduces the features, pricing, and consumer feedback of Heytea's new matcha products, as well as the craft knowledge behind matcha powder mesh counts. At the same time, Front Street Coffee, a brand familiar to coffee enthusiasts, will also interpret the matcha trend for you from a professional perspective. [more…]

Starbucks fans who have waited years for the Pink Drink will finally see it arrive in the mainland China market! According to Reuters, this globally popular pink beverage is expected to hit shelves between late May and early June this year, and its sister drink, the "Strawberry Lemonade Starbucks Refresher," will appear alongside it. The Pink Drink is centered on coconut milk and has a rich taste reminiscent of strawberry yogurt; the Strawberry Lemonade Starbucks Refresher uses lemonade as its base and is tart, refreshing, and light. Both products already launched in Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan as early as July last year. This article walks you through the Pink Drink's rise to fame and its launch timeline, and rounds up tasting and ordering tips from netizens in various countries, including practical suggestions such as less ice, less coconut milk, and adjusted sugar levels, to help you get the most on-point cup the moment it becomes available. [more…]

The base of a latte is espresso, while milk provides a smooth mouthfeel and natural sweetness. Whether the coffee beans are roasted light, medium, or dark will change the aroma, acidity, and body in the cup. If you want the coffee flavor to come through more clearly, pay attention to the intensity brought by the roast; if you prefer something soft and easy to drink, focus on the beans' sweetness and body. [more…]

Heytea recently launched the "Fire-Clearing · Slimming Bottle," the second product in its "Super Plant Tea" series, featuring kale and bitter melon as the core ingredients, paired with apple, lemon water, tea infusion, and white pomelo pieces. The official emphasis is on 100% fresh ingredients freshly squeezed, with no added concentrated juice, and only about 100 calories. Just one day after its launch, the new product was sought after by young consumers, with many reporting that the bitter melon taste is not very noticeable and the drink is refreshing and easy to drink. However, the hot sales of this beverage have also brought enormous pressure to store employees, with the workload of apple washing and juicing surging, and back-of-house partners complaining endlessly. This article will take you through the features of this new product, consumer feedback, and the real situation behind the stores. [more…]

Iced Americano, with its health attributes of zero calories, zero sugar, and zero fat, has become a favorite of many celebrities. It not only refreshes and cuts through greasiness, sharpens the mind, but also has a fat-burning effect. But can iced Americano really help with weight loss? How do you make an authentic iced Americano at home? In this article, Front Street Coffee will guide you through the key points of making iced Americano, from coffee bean selection to extraction ratios, and share creative recipes such as sparkling iced Americano, waterfall iced Americano, and lava iced Americano, so you can easily master all the secrets of this refreshing drink. [more…]

Cold brew coffee has become a popular summer drink in recent years. It is made by steeping coffee grounds in cold water at a low temperature for a long time, resulting in an icy, refreshing taste and an aroma profile completely different from hot brewing. Many people wonder whether cold brew contains more caffeine; in fact, both steeping time and water temperature affect the final caffeine content. To make a delicious cold brew, bean selection is key: light to medium roasts more easily bring out a refreshing, floral-and-fruity-tea-like flavor, while medium-dark roasts are better suited to pairing with milk, delivering a sweet, mellow experience without bitterness. This article focuses on the caffeine questions surrounding cold brew, bean selection, and whether dark-roasted beans can be used for cold brew, and recommends three distinctive coffee beans—Front Street Coffee Panama Butterfly, Front Street Coffee Strawberry Candy, and Front Street Coffee Brazil Queen Estate—to help you easily make your ideal iced coffee at home. [more…]

The most fundamental purpose of coffee is to provide a boost of energy. Whether it's an espresso you gulp down before rushing off, the ever-present drip coffee in the office, or a pour-over single-origin you go out of your way to a café for, they all share that stimulating effect. It's just that people choose what suits them based on different settings, needs, and taste preferences. [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…]