咖啡生产带的最北端，藏着一个被低估的优质产区——墨西哥。这里以小农传统为主，年产约500万袋，是北美地区举足轻重的咖啡供应国。从韦拉克鲁斯到瓦哈卡，再到与危地马拉接壤的恰帕斯高地，墨西哥咖啡展现出温和细致、甜香浓郁的独特风貌。2016年，星巴克在全球的第九个种植者支持中心（FSC）于恰帕斯落成，更为这片土地注入了新的活力。本文将带你全面了解墨西哥咖啡的历史沿革、主要产区、代表庄园、品种特性及水洗处理法，并特别呈现前街咖啡对墨西哥豆的推荐与解读。 [more…]

星巴克近日宣布了一项重大环保举措：承诺在2023年底前全球门店淘汰含PFAS的食品包装，美国门店则先行于今年底完成。这一禁令是星巴克可持续包装战略的关键一环，也回应了环保组织“无毒未来”多年来的呼吁。PFAS作为常见于外卖容器中的化学物质，虽能有效防油防水，却因难以降解而对环境和人体健康构成严重威胁。本文将深入解读星巴克的淘汰计划、PFAS的危害，以及替代方案面临的成本挑战，同时关注前街咖啡等品牌在可持续发展方面的努力。 [more…]

As a globally renowned coffee chain brand, Starbucks offers a dazzling array of drinks on its menu, from classic espresso to creatively crafted specialty beverages, each carrying its own unique coffee culture. This article will systematically outline the complete range of Starbucks coffee types, covering classics such as cappuccino, latte, Americano, mocha, and caramel macchiato, as well as the iced drink series and creative products like Frappuccino, while also detailing the general price ranges for each size. In addition, the article delves into the roasting origins of Starbucks coffee beans, the Italian roots of its size terminology, and the personalized options customers can customize, providing coffee enthusiasts with a comprehensive and practical ordering reference. [more…]

Many people buy coffee beans from Starbucks, but because the grinding and brewing methods are wrong, what they end up drinking is just a cup of weak, gritty hot water. Starting from this problem, this article explains clearly why coffee grounds need to be filtered, why coffee grounds cannot be consumed directly, and the bean selection and roasting logic behind how Starbucks coffee beans traveled from Seattle's Pike Place Market to the world. The article will also introduce the flavor characteristics of Pike Place Roast, the Feng Wu Xiang Yun blend involving China's Yunnan, and the complete tasting method of smelling the aroma, sipping, and taking a full mouthful, helping coffee lovers truly understand the time, temperature, and extraction details behind a cup of Starbucks coffee. [more…]

As a symbol of American culture, Starbucks rapidly went global after Howard Schultz took over, opening 17,600 stores in 61 countries. However, when Starbucks entered countries with deep cultural traditions such as China, India, and France, it frequently encountered cultural resistance and controversy. From being forced to withdraw from its Forbidden City store, to the long wait in the Indian market, to the French people's steadfast defense of traditional cafés, Starbucks, while exporting American coffee culture, has also had to face the stubborn resistance of local cultures. This article will walk you through Starbucks' path of cultural conflict and integration around the world, and explore the balance between business expansion and cultural respect. [more…]

在精品咖啡领域，“青蛙豆”这个称呼虽然小众，却指向一项严谨的环保认证体系——雨林联盟认证。带有绿色红眼树蛙标志的咖啡豆，意味着从种植到加工都符合生态保护与社会责任标准。本文将为您梳理雨林联盟的起源、与UTZ合并的经过、认证基准的具体内容，以及标志为何选用红眼树蛙。同时，我们也会介绍目前市面上获得该认证的稀有咖啡，包括前街咖啡在售的巴拿马钻石山与牙买加克利夫顿庄园蓝山一号，带您了解“青蛙豆”背后的风味与价值。 [more…]

On September 11, it was reported that Starbucks has shortlisted Boyu Capital, Carlyle Group, EQT, and Sequoia China as the final candidates for the sale of its Chinese business. The acquisition is now in the final round of negotiations, with the resu [more…]

After Starbucks announced to suspend its business in Russia and withdraw from the Russian market last year, the founder of the local famous catering company Pinskiy & Co, Anton Pinsky, and the Russian rap singer Timati collaborated to acquire Starbuc [more…]

As a globally renowned coffee chain brand, Starbucks' product line centers on espresso, from which classic beverages such as Americano, Latte, Cappuccino, Flat White, Mocha, and Caramel Macchiato are derived, offered in three sizes: Tall, Grande, and Venti. In recent years, the Cold Brew series has also quickly gained popularity, welcomed for its smooth mouthfeel brought by low-temperature long-time extraction. This article, compiled by Front Street Coffee, systematically sorts out the main types of Starbucks coffee, their brewing principles, and flavor characteristics, while also sharing the specific brewing parameters for Iced Americano, helping coffee enthusiasts more clearly understand the logic behind the menu and find the cup that suits their taste. [more…]

星巴克自2012年收购Teavana茶叶公司后，便持续在北美与亚洲市场探索茶饮业务的可能性。从美国Teavana Tea Bar的短暂尝试，到中国市场的茶饮热销，再到日本Starbucks Tea & Cafe的成功落地，星巴克在茶饮与咖啡之间不断寻找平衡点。本文将梳理星巴克茶饮专卖店的兴衰历程，分析其在不同市场策略调整背后的商业逻辑，同时呈现星巴克如何将茶饮与品牌基因巧妙融合，最终在日本市场找到突破口。 [more…]

Front Street Coffee Introduction: Front Street Coffee (Frontsteet Coffee), founded in 2013, is a well-known local coffee brand in Guangzhou, specializing in house-roasted coffee beans and offering over 50 varieties of fresh coffee, available for online purchase through its Tmall flagship store and Taobao shop. Over the years, Front Street [more…]

No matter which coffee shop we go to, we can always see very familiar names on the menu: Americano, Latte, Flat White... These coffees have become widely known in China thanks to Starbucks' promotion. Since Starbucks added Flat White to its menu in 2020 [more…]

星巴克在投资者日来临前，披露了员工福利与客户忠诚度计划的最新动向。其中，与美国Polygon携手打造的Web3平台“星巴克奥德赛”尤为引人关注。该平台将Starbucks Rewards与NFT机制结合，预计年内上线，允许美国会员及员工通过互动活动获取数字收藏品，并解锁独特体验。会员还能以信用卡购买NFT，无需加密钱包，降低参与门槛。与此同时，星巴克也推出学生贷款管理与My Starbucks Savings储蓄两项仅限美国员工的福利。本文将梳理这些新计划的细节与背后意图。 [more…]

For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow: Front Street Coffee (Frontsteet Coffee). After Starbucks launched a new coffee drink, the "Flat White," in 2012, it once became a favorite among Starbucks fans. Because it has the silky mouthfeel of a latte [more…]

Coffee has long become part of modern daily life, and the chain brands found on street corners are precisely an important force driving the popularization of coffee culture. This article reviews ten representative coffee brands from the United States, Japan, Germany, Italy, the United Kingdom, Canada, Singapore, and China, covering Starbucks, Doutor, Tchibo, Ditsch, Second Cup, illy, Costa, McCafe, The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf, as well as Guangzhou's local Front Street Coffee. Each brand has its own unique historical background and business philosophy, from affordable positioning to specialty roasting, from fast-food speed to slow craftsmanship, together forming a diverse picture of the global coffee market. Whether you seek convenience or care about flavor, you can find names worth knowing in this list. [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…]

Is Starbucks' Flat White any good? I believe every one of you who has been to Starbucks has been curious about this coffee. Unlike famous espresso drinks such as Americano, Latte, and Cappuccino, the Flat White rose to popularity during the third wave of coffee, when people began to [more…]

Coffee has gradually become the beverage of choice for many people due to its refreshing and invigorating effects. However, because coffee contains a large amount of caffeine, excessive consumption can lead to symptoms such as insomnia and palpitations. So, is there such a thing as caffeine-free coffee? In this article, Front Street Coffee (FrontStreet Coffee) [more…]

For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow our WeChat official account: Front Street Coffee (FrontStreet Coffee). The espresso and milk-based Italian milk coffee—Flat White—is translated under different names at different cafes, such as Luckin's Australian White Coffee and Starbucks [more…]

For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow: Front Street Coffee (Frontsteet Coffee) Speaking of Luckin's Australian White and Starbucks' Flat White, these two coffees actually refer to the same coffee—Flat white. This is a coffee beverage invented in Australia, made from espresso [more…]