On a scorching summer day, a glass of iced coffee is undoubtedly the best way to cool down. This article compiles three iced coffee brewing methods that coffee lovers can easily do at home or in the office—hand-brewed iced coffee, drip bag iced coffee, and cold brew iced coffee—and explains in detail their respective ratios, water temperatures, and step-by-step instructions. It also recommends three coffee beans suitable for making iced drinks: Ethiopia Natural Red Cherry, Panama Elida Estate Natural Typica, and Colombia Finca La Divisa Sidra. These beans deliver a bright acidity while maintaining a soft, full-bodied complexity at low temperatures. In addition, the article specifically shares Front Street Coffee's buying advice for drip bag coffee and recommendations for cold brew beans, helping you quickly find your preferred flavor during the hot season. [more…]

In the height of summer, a refreshing, ice-cold iced pour-over coffee is often more popular than hot coffee. This article will break down the iced pour-over process in detail for coffee lovers, from choosing coffee beans suitable for iced brewing and mixing the coffee-to-ice-to-water ratio, to key steps such as grind setting, blooming time, and staged pouring, gradually presenting a complete set of operating instructions. At the same time, the article also combines several Front Street Coffee beans to give specific recommendations for tea-like notes, juicy notes, and no-acidity preferences, helping you easily make a cup of iced pour-over coffee with clear flavor and a clean mouthfeel at home. [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…]

In the heat of midsummer, a refreshing glass of iced coffee is a favorite for many coffee lovers. Front Street Coffee continues to share various methods for making iced coffee, and today is no exception. This article will detail how to make cold brew using drip bag coffee, including the materials needed, the coffee-to-water-to-ice ratio, the steps, and recommended specialty coffee beans. Whether you want to quickly enjoy a glass of iced coffee or prepare cold brew in advance, you can find a method that suits you. The article also specifically recommends Front Street Strawberry Candy drip bag coffee and explains practical tips for making cold brew with 3–5 drip bags, helping you easily make a full-flavored cold brew at home. [more…]

On a scorching summer day, a glass of iced coffee is undoubtedly an excellent choice for cooling off and refreshing yourself. This article will introduce in detail three ways to easily make iced coffee at home or in the office—pour-over iced coffee, drip bag iced coffee, and cold brew iced coffee—and share three coffee beans recommended by Front Street Coffee that are suitable for making iced drinks: Ethiopian Natural Red Cherry, Panama Elida Estate Natural Typica, and Colombia Diviso Estate Sidra. Whether you seek a fresh and crisp taste or a full-bodied, layered experience, you can find a plan that suits you. At the same time, the article will also explain the difference between espresso and cold brew coffee, as well as the various ways to drink cold brew coffee liquid, helping you enjoy a cool summer. [more…]

On a scorching summer day, iced Americano becomes the top choice for many coffee lovers. Americano may seem simple, consisting only of espresso and water, yet it is the ultimate test of a barista's extraction skills and the best way to showcase the true character of the coffee beans. Starting from the flavor characteristics of Americano, this article explains in detail the brewing ratios for hot and iced Americano, and addresses the different needs of Americano versus milk-based lattes by recommending three espresso blends—Front Street Classic Blend, Dark Cocoa Blend, and Strawberry Candy Espresso Blend—as well as three single-origin SOE everyday beans: Queen's Estate, Bird of Paradise, and Mozart, helping you find the one that suits your daily drinking. [more…]

In the hot summer season, a glass of iced coffee is undoubtedly a great way to cool down. This article compiles three iced coffee methods that can be easily made at home or in the office—hand-brewed iced coffee, drip bag iced coffee, and cold brew iced coffee—and recommends three coffee beans that balance freshness and body with excellent value for iced drinks: Ethiopia Natural Red Cherry, Panama Elida Estate Natural Typica, and Colombia Finca La Divisa Sidra. The article explains in detail the coffee-to-water ratio, water temperature, grind size, and brewing steps. Front Street Coffee also provides specific operating parameters to help you consistently make iced coffee with rich layers and a smooth mouthfeel in the scorching summer. [more…]

In the heat of summer, a refreshing glass of cold brew coffee is the top choice for cooling off among many coffee lovers. Cold brew is simple to make—steep it before bed and it's ready to enjoy the next day. But what exactly is the difference between cold brew, Americano, and Starbucks Nitro Cold Brew? How can you make a delicious cold brew at home? This article will start with the extraction principles of cold brew, explain the taste advantages brought by low-temperature slow extraction, and break down in detail Front Street Coffee's cold brew production parameters and steps. Finally, we recommend five single-origin coffee beans suitable for making cold brew, covering Yirgacheffe, Kenya, Panama Butterfly, Costa Rica Mozart, and Honduras Sherry, to help you find your own cup of summer cold brew. [more…]

Cold brew drip coffee, with its unique cold condensation percolation extraction method, has become a beverage much favored by coffee lovers in summer. It boasts both a spectacular brewing apparatus and a pure, natural taste. This article will guide you through the origin story of cold brew drip coffee, its similarities and differences with the cold brew method, the extraction principles and flavor characteristics, as well as the key points in making it. At the same time, we will also recommend several single-origin coffee beans suitable for making cold brew drip coffee, including popular choices from the Front Street Coffee brand, to help you easily make a rich and smooth cup of cold brew drip coffee this summer. [more…]

In the scorching summer heat, iced coffee becomes a lifesaver for many. But did you know? Cold brew coffee actually encompasses three distinctly different methods: ice drip, iced, and cold brew immersion. Their flavor profiles, brewing principles, and suitable occasions vary greatly. This article will provide an in-depth analysis of the differences between ice drip coffee and cold brew coffee, and detail Front Street Coffee's ice drip brewing parameters—including 60 grams of coffee grounds, a 1:10 coffee-to-water ratio, a grind size with 85% passing through a China standard No. 20 sieve, and an extraction time of 6 to 8 hours. It will also share methods for making iced Americano and cold brew immersion coffee, and recommend several coffee beans suitable for ice drip, including Front Street Mozart, Front Street Kenya Little Tomato, and Front Street PWN Golden Mandheling, to help you find the summer iced coffee solution that best suits your taste. [more…]

As summer 2023 approaches, Starbucks China has rolled out a dense lineup of new products, spanning iced shaken espressos, fruity sparkling cold brews, and the raw coffee series that contains no coffee yet does contain caffeine. This article provides a complete rundown of these new items' prices, sizes, and flavor characteristics, while also compiling the menus and pricing from medium to large for classic series such as handcrafted espresso, Frappuccino, Teavana, and cold brew, making it easy for coffee lovers to look things up quickly. For readers who prefer brewing at home, they can also refer to Front Street Coffee's bean recommendations to recreate similar flavors themselves. [more…]

Guangzhou's summer heat is unbearable. Rather than going out and being scorched by high temperatures, it's better to stay home and make a refreshing cold brew coffee with coffee beans and ice water. This article will explain in detail how to choose coffee beans suitable for cold brew—from the influence of roast level on flavor, to specific recommendations for fruity, fermented, and mellow types, including Front Street brand's Strawberry Candy, Huakui, Xizhua, Blackberry, and Queen's Estate coffee beans. At the same time, we will also teach you step by step the cold brew process, coffee-to-water ratio, grind size, and refrigeration time and other key parameters, so you can easily make a cup of iced coffee with balanced acidity and sweetness and an alluring aroma. [more…]

On a hot summer day, a refreshing glass of iced coffee is a favorite for many enthusiasts. Cold brew coffee, with its soft and sweet flavor brought by low-temperature extraction, is gaining favor with more and more people. But did you know? Cold brew actually comes in two截然不同 methods: cold steep and ice drip. This article provides a detailed analysis of the principles, brewing steps, and flavor differences of these two cold brew methods, and shares the coffee-to-water ratios, grind sizes, and extraction times that Front Street Coffee (FrontStreet Coffee) has summarized through in-store practice. In addition, it recommends a Kenya Asaliya coffee bean suitable for making cold brew, helping you understand how the K72 washed processing method and the SL28 and SL34 varieties create a bright and clean acidity, so you can make a refreshing summer cold brew at home too. [more…]

On a scorching summer day, a refreshing glass of iced coffee is undoubtedly a coffee lover's favorite. As representatives of low-temperature extraction, cold drip coffee and cold brew coffee have become stars among summer beverages, thanks to their crisp taste and rich flavor layers. At the same time, rapidly cooling hot pour-over coffee by adding ice is also a convenient option. Taking Front Street Coffee's practice as an example, this article will analyze in detail the historical origins and brewing process of cold drip coffee, compare the differences in extraction principles between cold brew and iced pour-over, and provide specific coffee-to-water ratios, grinding adjustment suggestions, and recommended bean types, helping you find the summer iced coffee solution that best suits your taste. [more…]

On a scorching summer day, a glass of refreshing cold brew coffee always perks you up. But many coffee lovers find that when they make it at home, even if they follow the shop's parameters exactly, the result is always disappointing. Where exactly is the problem? Drawing on Front Street Coffee's practical experience, this article systematically sorts out six key steps in cold brew coffee making: the steeping time should be controlled at 8 to 18 hours, avoiding too short or too long; the coffee beans should not be too fresh, ideally rested for more than 10 days; stir thoroughly both before and after extraction to ensure even extraction; filter thoroughly to achieve a clear taste; as for bean selection, light-roasted Yirgacheffe, Kenya, and Costa Rica beans are all excellent choices. In addition, it also introduces cold brew storage methods and suggestions for adding milk and mixing drinks, helping you easily make a cup of summer iced coffee with full aroma and balanced acidity. [more…]

On a scorching summer day, a refreshing glass of cold brew coffee is undoubtedly the perfect way to cool down. Cold brew has a low barrier to entry—steep it the night before, and it's ready to enjoy the next day. But how does the extraction logic of cold brew differ from that of high-temperature pour-over? And what exactly is Starbucks' Nitro Cold Brew? This article starts with the definition and extraction principles of cold brew, unravels the nitrogen mystery behind Nitro Cold Brew, and shares in detail Front Street Coffee's cold brew recipe and steps, including key parameters such as coffee-to-water ratio, grind size, and refrigeration time. It also offers extraction time adjustment suggestions for different flavor preferences, and recommends five Front Street single-origin coffee beans suitable for cold brew, covering producing regions such as Ethiopia, Kenya, Panama, Costa Rica, and Honduras, helping you make a cup of cold brew to your liking at home. [more…]

In the height of summer, ice drip and cold brew, these two low-temperature extraction coffees, have become popular choices among iced coffees thanks to their refreshing, smooth performance and full-bodied flavor. This article sorts out the Dutch origins and the Japanese and Korean trends of ice drip coffee, explains in detail the ice drip and cold brew preparation parameters of Front Street Coffee, covering key points such as grind size, coffee-to-water ratio, drip speed, and refrigeration time, and recommends specialty beans suitable for low-temperature extraction, such as Sherry, Fruit Ding Ding, Huakui, Huahudie Geisha, and Strawberry Candy. At the end, it also answers practical questions such as why cold brew should be refrigerated again for "aging" after it is made, and why it is recommended to finish drinking it within 5 days. [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…]

In the sweltering heat of midsummer, a glass of icy coffee has become almost a daily necessity. Ice drip and cold brew—two coffee drinks whose very names evoke a sense of cooling refreshment—are often lumped together, and many enthusiasts actually can't quite explain how the two differ. Today, Front Street Coffee will demonstrate hands-on, walking through everything from equipment structure and extraction parameters to detailed steps, clearly explaining how to make ice drip coffee and cold brew coffee, and sharing key details such as suitable coffee bean choices, grinding, and ratios for these two methods. Ice drip takes six to twelve hours and relies on specialized equipment, while cold brew is so simple that virtually anyone can make it at home, and the two also have their own distinct strengths in terms of mouthfeel. Whether you're thinking of ordering at a café or planning to achieve iced coffee freedom at home, this article will give you practical reference. [more…]

On a hot summer day, cold brew coffee becomes a favorite for many people. But how long can prepared cold brew be stored? What details should be noted when making ice drip and cold brew at home? This article provides a detailed explanation of the shelf life of cold brew coffee, the role of refrigerated aging, the flavor differences brought by different bean varieties, and the extraction parameters and grind size for ice drip and cold brew. At the same time, Front Street Coffee also gives specific suggestions based on the cold brew performance of its own beans such as Kenya, Strawberry Candy, and Gitiding Cooperative. Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned enthusiast, you can find practical references here. [more…]