Today, the menus in coffee shops are rich and diverse, and in order to cater to more people's tastes, adding various dairy products and flavored syrups to coffee is also very common. So have you ever heard of coffee with condensed milk? Adding condensed milk is to mask the strong bitterness in coffee. In Vietnam, the aroma of coffee drifts through the streets and alleys. [more…]

Coffee has become a daily necessity in everyone's life. Some people use it to stay alert, some use it to lose weight, and even more people drink it simply out of habit. Coffee contains caffeine, which can indeed help with fat loss, but it shouldn't be used as a weight-loss tool—it's just a beverage. Americano is one type of coffee, without hand [more…]

The habit of having a cup of coffee every day has become part of many people's lives today, and pure black coffee, which is extremely low in calories, not only puts no burden on the body when consumed in moderation, but can also boost metabolism. However, with the rise of many flavored coffees, such as coconut milk lattes, mochas..., they have a sweet and sugary taste, and the calories they contain [more…]

For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow our WeChat public account: FrontStreet Coffee. An espresso with a clearly visible crema requires high-quality coffee beans with moderate grinding and rich oils, as well as a skilled barista. Compared to [more…]

Recently, the Robusta coffee futures price has continued to rise, even reaching a record high of $4,339 per ton. At present, the latest pre-sale price of London Robusta futures in July is $4,239 per ton, and the pre-sale price at the end of September [more…]

Recently, the World Meteorological Organization warned that extreme weather occurs frequently, and climate change is having a heavy impact on Asia. At present, in some Asian countries such as China and Dubai and other cities, extreme weather such as [more…]

For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow: Front Street Coffee (Frontsteet Coffee). Espresso has a thicker texture and richer crema than drip coffee, and making high-quality espresso is inseparable from good espresso beans. Generally speaking, espresso beans are all [more…]

Italian coffee refers to espresso (Espresso). According to the Oxford Dictionary, espresso is a highly concentrated coffee extracted under pressurized conditions, and is a type of coffee with a strong taste. Italian coffee originated in Italy during the Industrial Age, when people, in order to make the most of a brief break, [more…]

Espresso is not just a beverage; it is a lifestyle shared by people around the world! We have almost lost count of how many espressos coffee lovers around the globe consume each day, but have you ever wondered where espresso actually comes from? Who exactly invented this magical drink? [more…]

As a well-known black coffee, Americano is the "spiritual sustenance" for busy office workers in any country. At the same time, many friends are curious: seeing such bitter coffee, why do so many people drink it? In this article, Front Street Coffee will talk about the charm of Americano ~ Americano in the United States actually refers to a lower concentration. [more…]

Latte is just one member of the milk coffee family—from Rome's cappuccino to Melbourne's flat white, from Spain's cortado to Vietnam's egg coffee, "coffee with milk" has evolved into a vast family across the globe. Each milk coffee is a unique local cultural solution to the ratio of milk fat, and behind each solution lies a different [more…]

In a fast-paced life, instant coffee has regained the attention of coffee lovers thanks to its convenience and continuously improving quality. This article reviews ten instant coffee brands, including Nescafé, Maxwell House, Moccona, Colombian, G7, UCC, Klaes, Old Ipoh White Coffee, Ming Coffee, and Damnini, introducing each one by one from historical origins and raw material sources to flavor characteristics, helping readers build a basic understanding of instant coffee. At the same time, for the highly popular domestic freeze-dried instant coffee brands Saturnbird and Yongpu, the article also provides an objective description based on their product characteristics. Whether you are seeking a rich, mellow taste or a daily pick-me-up, this collection can provide valuable reference. What is shared is not only the flavor of coffee, but also a relaxed and pleasant drinking experience. [more…]

Many people may not know that making an ideal espresso requires a good deal of effort, including selecting coffee beans, resting the beans, and extraction—every one of these aspects must be ensured without fail, as missing even one link may prevent you from making a rich and aromatic Italian-style coffee. Next, let's start with the first and most important point. [more…]

What does Americano taste like? A friend once described it to Front Street Coffee this way: "Whatever you want it to be." Americano is a product made by diluting espresso with water; in other words, it's a drink that can be adjusted to your own [more…]

As the world's largest Robusta coffee producer, Vietnam's recent decline in coffee production has led to a more than 50% increase in the London Robusta coffee futures price in the past year. At the same time, the coffee purchase price in Vietnam is a [more…]

Espresso blends are often found in coffee shops. The key to espresso blend coffee beans is balanced flavor; their output should not have sharp acidity, bitterness, astringency, or other unpleasant tastes. Blended beans can produce flavors that single-origin beans do not have. This is the reason blended beans are so fascinating: coffees with different flavors can create unexpected results, [more…]

The moka pot, with its compact convenience and easy learning curve, has become the first piece of equipment for many coffee novices entering the world of home-brewed espresso. But if you want to use it to make an espresso with rich crema and balanced flavor, every step—from bean selection and grinding to heating rhythm—requires careful attention. This article, combining text and images, systematically explains the complete operation process of the moka pot, including suitable coffee bean types, criteria for judging grind size, details of adding water and tamping coffee grounds, and key points of heat control during extraction. It also includes common drinking methods such as Americano, latte, and Vietnamese coffee, helping enthusiasts avoid detours and consistently reproduce their ideal flavor. [more…]

When it comes to espresso beans, many people may first think of blended beans. Front Street Coffee believes that this is not entirely wrong, but not entirely right either. Because nowadays espresso beans are not only made from blends, but also from single-origin coffee beans, known as SOE. For coffee beginners who want to make a delicious cup of coffee [more…]

Do you know what the differences are between Latte, Cappuccino, and Mocha? Standing in front of the café's ordering counter, have you ever had this question but not dared to ask it out loud, so you just ordered one at random, or always ordered the same [more…]

I believe many friends know that although iced drip coffee, like iced Americano, iced latte, and iced pour-over, falls under the category of iced coffee, the price of iced drip coffee is always considerably higher than other iced coffees, and sometimes the portion is even smaller. For example, a cup of Americano at Front Street Coffee is 23 yuan, while a cup of iced drip coffee is 40 yuan, making the latter more expensive than the former by [more…]