The same bag of beans, hot-brewed, comes out bitter and astringent, but made into cold brew, it's clean, sweet, and delicious. This isn't an illusion—it's determined by the principles of extraction. Once you understand "why cold brew isn't bitter," you'll know what kind of beans to choose for summer, and you'll never have to worry about buying "cold bitter water" again. Where does coffee's bitterness come from? The bitterness in a cup of coffee mainly comes from [more…]

As soon as summer arrives, cold brew becomes a regular on many people's coffee lists. Coffee slowly brewed at low temperature has less bitterness, a more pronounced fruity aroma, and a smooth mouthfeel, like a cup of juice infused with coffee fragrance. But whether cold brew tastes good depends on the beans. Choose the right ones, and a cold-water steep alone brings out the flavor; choose the wrong ones, and no matter how long you steep it, it is still just a cup of" [more…]

“Coffee is my life! And iced coffee is what keeps me going!” While that may be a bit of an exaggeration, there's no denying that during the hot season, iced coffee is truly a fantastic way to beat the heat! Before the weather fully hits its peak temperatures, Front Street Coffee has put together a few super simple iced coffee recipes that are perfect for making at home or in the office. [more…]

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…]

For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow: Front Street Coffee (Frontsteet Coffee) In the scorching summer, listen! The cicada on that tree is chirping! The cicada on the other tree is also chirping! In Guangzhou, this damn summer is neither steaming, nor roasting, but boiling with falling water. If only there were a cup of ice-cold [more…]

Think of cold brew as an "iced map of coffee origins," and the way you choose beans suddenly opens up: the character each origin shows under cold extraction is far more sharply defined than when served hot. Take a lap along the Coffee Belt and map out how well each major origin suits cold brew—brew by the map this summer, and every cup will surprise you. First stop, [more…]

As soon as summer arrives, for coffee lovers, nothing is better than a refreshingly icy cold coffee. If you reject high calories, care about mouthfeel and lingering finish, and love to explore and try new things, in summer you can try the goddess-level drinks in the iced coffee world, "Ice Drip Coffee" and "Cold Brew( [more…]

In recent years, with the strong promotion of the specialty coffee industry in Europe and America as well as Starbucks, Cold Brew has become a popular contender in the iced coffee world. On a scorching summer day, you can not only go to a beautiful coffee shop to enjoy a cup, but also brew a batch at home yourself, which has become a stylish and relaxing new coffee choice. Cold brew coffee [more…]

The happiness of summer is probably being able to stay indoors, enjoy the air conditioning, and still sip a cup of cold brew coffee that beats the heat. Because it's so easy to make, even those who don't know how to brew coffee can effortlessly whip up a smooth, rich, full-flavored, clean and refreshing iced coffee that's perfect for summer. Another [more…]

Cicadas sing and birds call, the sun shines brightly, and the southern region gradually enters summer. The weather is hot, and icy refreshing drinks are always irresistible. Cold brew coffee is simple to make, with no complicated procedures—just brew a pot before going to sleep at night, and you can drink it the next morning when you wake up. For coffee lovers, cold brew coffee is a summer heat-relieving [more…]

It sounds like a cliché, but this summer really is scorching hot! There are many ways to beat the blazing summer heat, and in the coffee world, the best solution is of course the wildly popular cold brew coffee of recent years. If you also want to easily make authentic and delicious cold brew coffee at home, then please follow Front Street Coffee and learn well. [more…]

The AeroPress looks like an oversized syringe, and at first glance it's hard to associate it with coffee brewing, yet it happens to have its own world-class competition. This article begins with the story of the AeroPress's invention, then breaks down its structure into three main parts: the chamber, the plunger, and the filter cap, and explains how it combines immersion extraction and pressure extraction in one device. It then focuses on the more stable inverted brewing process, from Front Street Coffee's Papua New Guinea · Bird of Paradise bean selection, grind size, coffee-to-water ratio, and water temperature, to the timing of each step—adding grounds, stirring, flipping, and pressing—reconstructing step by step the process of making a full-bodied cup of coffee in 1 minute 30 seconds. Finally, it includes adjustment ideas for a 1:8 iced coffee. [more…]

For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow: Front Street Coffee (Frontsteet Coffee) The cicadas in the distance never stop chirping, the dog days of summer have just begun, heat waves roll through the streets, and the tap at home runs hot water. No sooner had Front Street's barista just opened the door than a friend stepped into the Front Street shop to ask [more…]

One of summer's greatest pleasures is sipping a cold, smooth glass of cold brew in an air-conditioned room. It doesn't scald your mouth like hot coffee, nor is it bitter like traditional iced coffee—what greets your palate is clean fruit notes and a gentle sweetness. Many people think cold brew is a fancy "coffee shop only" specialty, but it may actually be the easiest of all coffee [more…]

The distant cicadas are chirping nonstop, the dog days of summer have just begun, heat waves are rolling through the streets, and the tap water at home is running hot. A barista at Front Street Coffee had just opened the door when a friend walked in right after and asked if there was any cold brew coffee. To get through the hottest forty days of the year, without a cup of ice-cold coffee, it really [more…]

For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow our WeChat official account: FrontStreet Coffee. As soon as summer arrives, cold brew coffee becomes the hottest topic of conversation among coffee lovers, with everyone sharing their tips for making cold brew. Why has cold brew coffee become so popular in recent years? [more…]

For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow the WeChat official account: Front Street Coffee (FrontStreet Coffee). As soon as summer arrives, cold brew coffee becomes the most frequently discussed topic among coffee enthusiasts, with everyone sharing their experiences in making cold brew coffee. Why has cold brew coffee become so popular in recent years? [more…]

Friends who drink coffee regularly may already know that espresso has a very thick mouthfeel and a strong taste, and if it cools down it becomes even harder to accept. But if you add ice cubes, the temperature of the espresso can drop rapidly, or by mixing in ice water, a refreshing taste instantly stands out, the bitterness becomes less heavy, and enjoying it in summer is even more thirst-quenching and refreshing. [more…]

"Boss, the funnel you use for pouring beans looks pretty unique—where'd you buy it?" "It's just something that came free with the AeroPress." Only then did I remember that in a corner of Front Street Coffee, there was a long-dust-covered AeroPress. Its syringe-like shape makes it hard to imagine that it's a brewing device. There's even a dedicated AeroPress brewing competition, which [more…]

For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow: Front Street Coffee (Frontsteet Coffee). Cold brew coffee is simple to make, refreshing in taste, low in acidity and rich in flavor, making it very suitable for drinking in the hot summer. Therefore, many people want to make it at home themselves, and so they ask Front Street Coffee for tips on how to extract it and what to pay attention to. [more…]