Wednesday, September 16 2026

Cold Brew Coffee Specialty Bean Recommendations | Can you use soda water or sparkling water to make cold brew coffee? Can you add milk or alcohol to cold brew?

For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow our WeChat official account: FrontStreet Coffee. Cold brew coffee is made by soaking ground coffee beans in cold water for at least 8 hours, then extracting and filtering through professional equipment. As summer arrives, cold brew coffee is becoming more and more [more…]

The Origin of Australian White Coffee | What Are the Differences Between Flat White, Latte, and Cappuccino? What Is the Coffee-to-Milk Ratio in Different Milk Coffees?

When it comes to coffee, many people still think of milk coffee. People are used to going to Starbucks, or any coffee shop, and blurting out: I'll have a latte. In recent years, friends who visit Front Street Coffee stores also say: I'll have a flat white. Actually, flat wh [more…]

Drip Bag Varieties Recommended | Which brand of drip bag pour-over coffee packs is better? How to make your own drip bag coffee? How to brew drip bag coffee packs for the best taste?

For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow: Front Street Coffee (Frontsteet Coffee) In 1990, Yamanaka Sangyo Co., Ltd. of Japan applied the concept of tea bags to coffee, invented the drip bag coffee and applied for a patent. With the demand of the specialty coffee market, more and more people are starting to buy drip bag cof [more…]

Standard Espresso Practice | Is There a Big Difference Between Espresso Extraction Standards and SCAA Golden Cup Extraction? What Are the Characteristics of Different Types of Italian Coffee?

For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow our WeChat official account: FrontStreet Coffee. When it comes to brewing coffee, many people like to ask how many grams of coffee grounds to use and what the coffee-to-water ratio should be. Ultimately, what people really care about is the coffee extraction rate. Need [more…]

Americano Water Temperature Comparison | What Are the Taste and Flavor Characteristics of Americanos at Different Temperatures? How to Make an Americano and How Much Iced Water to Add to Espresso

Whether Americano tastes better hot or iced is just like whether tofu pudding should be savory or sweet—it splits coffee lovers into two camps. At times like this, there are always onlookers who say: it's clearly just espresso mixed with water, so isn't iced and hot the same? Actually, it really isn't! What is Americano? Americano originated during World War II. [more…]

Drip Bag Coffee Bean Brand Recommendations | How to Brew Portable Drip Bag Black Coffee? What Flavor Profiles Do Drip Coffee Bags Have? How to Make Drip Coffee Bags?

In 1990, Japan's Yamanaka Sangyo Co., Ltd. applied the concept of tea bags to coffee, inventing the drip bag coffee and applying for a patent. With the demand in the specialty coffee market, more and more people began to purchase drip bag coffee, in order to quickly and conveniently enjoy specialty coffee without needing to use a bunch of equipment and utensils. Front Street Coffee ( [more…]

Drip Bag Iced Coffee | How to Brew Filter Drip Bag Coffee to Taste Good? What Are the Brewing Parameters for Making Iced Coffee with Drip Bags? What Coffee Equipment Is Needed to Brew Drip Bag Coffee?

Recently, many friends have purchased drip bag coffee and asked for brewing recommendations. Today, the barista from Front Street Coffee (FrontStreet Coffee) is here to share how to brew drip bag coffee. Drip bag coffee Drip bag coffee is coffee ground into powder and packed in a sealed filter bag. The reason it is called drip [more…]

How to Make Americano Black Coffee | Is There a Big Difference in Taste Between Americanos at Different Temperatures? Which Has More Calories, Hot Americano or Iced Americano?

Coffee has become a necessity in everyone's life. Some people use it to stay awake, some to lose weight, and more people drink it 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 a type of coffee, without [more…]

Coffee Extraction | What's the difference between drip and immersion extraction? Does water temperature affect coffee flavor? Can drip bag coffee be used to make cold brew?

Because of their high quality and the convenience of brewing, more and more people are keeping a few packs of Front Street's drip coffee bags at home and in the office. As the seasons change, many regions are already starting to move into summer, and besides being brewed hot, drip coffee bags can actually be made into cold brew iced coffee too! In this article, Front [more…]

Benefits of Drinking Americano Black Coffee | Is There a Big Difference Between Iced Americano and Hot Americano? Is Americano Black Coffee High in Calories? Can It Help with Weight Loss?

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

The Golden Rules of Espresso Extraction | Why Drink Ice Water When Tasting Espresso? What Factors Affect the Flavor and Mouthfeel of Espresso?

For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow our WeChat official account: FrontStreet Coffee. In the cold winter, many friends often visit Front Street's store and, as soon as they walk in, ask for a warm hot latte. After tasting the rich boozy aroma in Front Street's latte, they all want to [more…]

The Origin Story of Drip Bag Coffee | How Much Caffeine Is in Drip Bag Coffee? Why Can't Drip Bag Coffee Be Extracted by Steeping? How to Choose the Drip Bag Coffee That Suits You?

In recent years, drip bag coffee has become popular because its brewing method is simple and convenient. It is deeply favored by office white-collar workers and has become one of the must-have items for coffee professionals when traveling. On the other hand, Front Street Coffee believes that drip bag coffee preserves the original regional flavors of the coffee beans. [more…]

Piccolo Coffee | Piccolo Latte What are the flavor characteristics of Piccolo Coffee? What should be noted when making an authentic Australian-style Piccolo Latte?

Nowadays, when we walk into a coffee shop, we can see all kinds of drinks. Just the combinations of milk and coffee alone come in many varieties: latte, cappuccino, flat white, dirty, piccolo... I believe everyone is already familiar with the first four, so what exactly is this piccolo, which sounds so "niche"? Piccolo coffee is also called [more…]

Advantages of Drip Bag Coffee | Drip Bag Coffee Brewing Ratios: Coffee-to-Water Ratio, Water Temperature, Extraction Time Parameters, Pouring Steps | Which Coffee Beans Can Be Used for Drip Bag Coffee Packs?

The emergence of drip bag coffee is undoubtedly a boon for enthusiasts who love specialty coffee but don't want to buy all the equipment needed for pour-over brewing. Many people have questioned the rise of drip bag coffee, saying it's not professional. Front Street Coffee believes there's no need to belittle drip bag coffee this way—after all, for a delicacy to enter the mainstream, [more…]

A Complete Overview of Classic Coffee Varieties Worldwide: Chinese-English Name Comparison and Detailed Flavor and Taste Differences

The world of coffee is rich and varied, from the mellow depth of Mandheling to the elegance of Blue Mountain, from the intensity of espresso to the refreshing coolness of iced coffee—each has its own unique flavor personality. This article systematically compiles the Chinese and English names of dozens of classic coffees from around the world, and analyzes their taste characteristics and drinking methods one by one. Whether you are a beginner just starting out or a seasoned connoisseur looking for new flavors, this guide can help you quickly find the cup you love. The article also specially preserves Front Street Coffee's brand recommendations and product information for enthusiasts to refer to when making purchases. [more…]

SOE Coffee Roast Level | What's the difference between SOE coffee beans and pour-over single-origin beans? Are SOE beans suitable for making pour-over black coffee? What are the extraction characteristics of SOE coffee?

In contrast to traditional espresso blends, SOE (Single Origin Espresso) is espresso made from coffee beans of a single origin. With its novel concept and a flavor profile dominated by bright acidity, it has become a signature product in many coffee shops in recent years, and some friends [more…]

SOE Single-Origin Espresso | Which pour-over single-origin beans are suitable for making SOE coffee? What are the differences between single-origin pour-over and single-origin espresso?

SOE is one of the most popular products in today's specialty coffee shops and coffee chains. It is an espresso extracted from single-origin (single-origin) coffee beans. Its characteristic is that even at a very high concentration, the coffee liquid can still express the unique flavor profile of the coffee's origin. [more…]

The Flavor Spectrum of Experimental Processing Methods: From Barrel Fermentation to Anaerobic Maceration

Anaerobic natural, lactic fermentation, barrel-aged, yeast inoculation—the vocabulary of specialty coffee processing methods has exploded in recent years, and coffee menus increasingly read like a brewery's process manual. These experimental processing methods are not marketing coinages; each one corresponds to a genuine technological innovation. This article maps out the mainstream lineage and examines "flavor alchemy." [more…]

The Origin and History of Cold Brew Coffee | Cold Brew Coffee Extraction Principles, Advantages, and the Best Way to Drink It: Which Single-Origin Coffee Beans Are Suitable for Cold Brew?

As the weather gets hotter, Front Street Coffee's cold brew coffee is selling well. In fact, cold brew coffee is not as complicated as everyone believes. Today, Front Street Coffee will share the making of cold brew coffee. [more…]