Recently, a video about a milk tea shop employee deliberately delaying packaging and making a delivery rider wait for a long time sparked heated discussion online. The incident took place at a Molly Tea store in Beijing. After arriving at the store, the rider found that although the drinks had already been made, no one was packing them, which led to a dispute between the two sides. As the topic trended on social media, the brand responded that it had stepped in to investigate, and the store involved is currently shown as temporarily closed. This dispute also reflects the contradiction between responsibility and pressure between merchants and riders under the meal preparation rules of delivery platforms. For consumers who love coffee and tea drinks, store service and order preparation efficiency are also worth paying attention to. Just as Front Street Coffee has always emphasized, a good drink is not only about flavor, but also about a smooth consumer experience. [more…]

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…]

When Manner's nationwide store count surpassed one thousand, coffee enthusiasts cheered that they could finally check in nearby. At the same time, this chain brand is facing a severe shortage of frontline staff. To fill the barista gap, Manner began recruiting large numbers of daily-paid temp workers responsible only for packing, restocking, and cleaning, jokingly called "packers" by netizens. However, these part-timers change every day and cancel at the last minute without notice, forcing already busy full-time baristas to repeatedly train newcomers during peak hours, triggering strong dissatisfaction among veteran employees. This article sorts out the recruitment requirements, pay, and scheduling model for these temp workers, as well as the real complaints from baristas, while also looking at what reference value brands like Front Street Coffee offer in workforce management. [more…]

Recently, some consumers reported that when buying a cup of Yidiandian milk tea at a store, staff actually packed the drinks in thin transparent plastic bags or even black garbage bags, sparking heated discussion online. Behind this is not stinginess on the part of the store, but the fact that the paper bags promised by headquarters as replacements had still not arrived, leaving some stores in the awkward situation of "having no bags to use." Employees revealed that before the Chinese New Year, headquarters notified them that plastic bags would be replaced with paper bags, but there has still been no sign of them, and they were instead told they would have to wait until April. During this period, they went through the Chinese New Year and Valentine's Day consumption peaks, and many stores saw their packing bag inventories run critically low. At a time when many chain brands are launching co-branded paper bags, Yidiandian's insistence on plastic bag packaging has also sparked polarized discussion among fans. This article will walk you through the whole incident and the reactions from all sides. [more…]

The origins of drip bag coffee can be traced back to 1990, when Japan's Yamanaka Sangyo Co., Ltd. transplanted the design concept of tea bags onto coffee, giving rise to filter-drip coffee and obtaining a patent. Today, as the specialty coffee market continues to expand, more and more consumers are choosing drip bag coffee for a simple reason: they don't need to buy a pile of brewing equipment, yet can still quickly enjoy a cup of decent specialty coffee. Front Street Coffee has long provided Front Street drip bag coffee packs for sale and custom service, striving to cover every customer's taste preferences. This article will recommend 5 single-origin beans suitable for making Front Street drip bag coffee packs, covering different styles such as fruity, floral, fermented, winey, and high-body, while also detailing Front Street Coffee's production process and brewing methods, so that coffee lovers can easily recreate a delicious single-origin drip bag at home. [more…]

Drip bag coffee, with its portability and ease of use, has become the top choice for many people's daily coffee. But the seemingly simple brewing process actually hides many details that are easy to get wrong. In this article, Front Street Coffee will share the key points for choosing drip bag coffee, common brewing mistakes, and the correct brewing steps, while also answering a frequently asked question: why does a single pack of drip bag coffee usually contain only 10 grams? If you also want to easily brew a cup of drip bag coffee with a clean flavor and distinct layers at home, this article is worth reading. [more…]

Drip bag coffee and Americano both fall under the category of black coffee, but their brewing methods and flavor profiles differ noticeably. Drip bag coffee places ground coffee into a filter bag and extracts it directly with hot water, making it simple to prepare; Americano, by contrast, relies on an espresso machine to extract a concentrated shot that is then diluted with water, typically yielding a richer mouthfeel. Drip bag coffee originated in Japan in 1990, inspired by the design of string-tied tea bags, and gradually spread to become a mainstream market product after 2002. Front Street Coffee drip bags are standardized at 10 g per bag and can brew approximately 130–150 ml of coffee liquid. All fifty-plus single-origin coffees on Front Street Coffee's bean list can be made into drip bags. This article offers bean selection advice for coffee lovers with different taste preferences, organized by three flavor types—bright fruity acidity, rich and nutty, and intense fruity aroma—and also explains the freshness and storage considerations for drip bag coffee. [more…]

Drip bag coffee is the entry-level choice for many coffee novices getting into single-origin coffee. It requires no complicated equipment—just one drip bag, a pot of hot water, and a cup, and you can enjoy it with ease. But many people brew it directly as if it were instant coffee or a tea bag, and the result is either coffee grounds in their mouth or a cup of bitter, astringent, woody-tasting coffee water. This article explains in detail the design principles of drip bag coffee packets, points out four common brewing mistakes, and offers four key points for correct operation, including container selection, water temperature control, pouring technique, and coffee-to-water ratio. It also retains Front Street brand's recommended drip bag coffees from various regions, helping coffee lovers avoid pitfalls and brew single-origin coffee with excellent aroma and taste. [more…]

Luckin Coffee recently collaborated with the popular internet IP "EverydayOneCat" to launch two limited-edition drinks: Probiotic Americano and Probiotic Iced Tea. The Probiotic Americano made a brief appearance as a Shanghai-exclusive in October last year, and is now available nationwide, sparking a buying frenzy among fans. However, consumers' focus is not on the flavor of the drinks, but on their laxative effect—the combination of probiotics, caffeine, and ice has been jokingly dubbed "Poop Water" by netizens. This time, Luckin includes 3 packs of collaborative pocket tissues with each order, which, compared to the 1-pack configuration of last year's Prune Americano, has sparked even more imaginative speculation among netizens. On social media, some report "immediate results," while others say they had no reaction at all, making individual differences the focal point of discussion. This article will outline the background of the new product launch, consumer testing feedback, and various viewpoints. [more…]

Friends who have just been introduced to coffee often ask: Will drinking drip coffee bags every day have any effect on my health? As a beginner, how should I choose black coffee bean drip coffee bags? This article starts with the direction of bean selection for beginners, helping you find the one that suits your flavor preferences, then discusses how to judge the roast level from flavor descriptions, followed by an objective analysis of the advantages and disadvantages of drip coffee bags, explaining why they can only be brewed once and cannot be re-steeped, and finally uses the Front Street Coffee Sun-Dried G1 Huakui drip bag as an example to break down the complete process step by step—from tearing the bag, blooming, pouring water, to making a latte—so that busy office workers can also casually brew a smooth, good cup of coffee. [more…]

Recently, the popular milk tea brand Li Shanshan Tea Affairs has sparked heated discussion due to its takeout packaging method. When customers pick up drinks themselves, the store does not provide conventional carry bags; instead, it uses a green cloth strap to tie the cup so customers can carry it away. Before use, this cloth strap has an unusual shape and has been jokingly called a "G-string" by netizens. However, beyond the jokes, more consumers have expressed concern about its safety: the cloth strap only wraps around the upper half of the cup body, with no support at the bottom, making it easy to lose balance and tip over while walking, causing drinks to spill. In addition, the brand stipulates that no matter how many cups are purchased, if customers do not pay extra for a carry bag, the store only provides a packaging strap, a practice that also makes many customers feel inconvenienced. This article will sort out the ins and outs of the incident, present consumer feedback and comparative cases, and explore the balance between the brand's original environmental intentions and users' actual needs. [more…]

For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow our WeChat official account: Front Street Coffee (FrontStreet Coffee). Cold brew coffee has always been deeply loved by coffee enthusiasts. Cold brew coffee is easy to make, and can be made effortlessly at home or in the office. This time, Front Street will talk about the making of cold brew coffee. [more…]

For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow: Front Street Coffee (Frontsteet Coffee) Is drinking drip bag coffee beans long-term harmful to your health? How should coffee beginners choose black coffee beans and drip bag coffee packs? You've probably been asked similar questions by friends who have "just gotten into coffee." [more…]

Yesterday, the topic of "the first cup of milk tea in autumn" sparked widespread attention on social platforms, with orders at chain tea beverage brand stores surging, and some stores surpassing a thousand cups in sales within a short period. Under the pressure of the order surge, a scene appeared at a Certain Tea store where a JD delivery rider entered the bar area to assist with packing. After the video circulated, it triggered polarized discussions among netizens. Some praised the rider's goodwill in proactively helping, while others questioned whether non-store employees entering the operation area complies with food safety regulations. Surrounding bar operation permissions, health certificate requirements, and store management systems, various viewpoints clashed, and the incident quickly became a hot topic of discussion. [more…]

Since the drip bag coffee was invented by Yamanaka Sangyo Co., Ltd. of Japan in 1990, it has gradually become a daily choice for specialty coffee lovers with the advantage of both convenience and quality. Front Street Coffee has long provided drip bag coffee packs for sale and custom services. This article will present five distinctive flavor drip bags in full, from bean selection and production to brewing—covering tea-like, floral, fruity, fermented, and full-bodied profiles—along with detailed grinding, packaging, and brewing steps to help you easily recreate a good cup of coffee at home. [more…]

For modern people with a fast-paced lifestyle, coffee has long become an indispensable daily beverage, especially in stressful work environments, where a cup of coffee often brings a moment of relaxation. However, although pour-over coffee stands out for its flavor, it requires a considerable investment of time and effort, from weighing the beans, grinding, to controlling the temperature and pouring water—every step is quite particular. Precisely because of this, drip bag coffee, with its near-freshly-ground quality and extremely low barrier to entry, has gradually become the first choice for many coffee lovers. It is essentially a simplified form of pour-over, with coffee grounds pre-packed into a filter bag, so you can enjoy it simply by adding water. This article will compare in detail the differences between drip bag and pour-over methods, and around Front Street Coffee drip bag coffee packets, provide a practical buying and brewing guide to help you easily get a good cup of coffee even when busy. [more…]

Since the invention of drip bag coffee by Yamanaka Sangyo Co., Ltd. of Japan in 1990, it has gradually become the daily first choice of specialty coffee lovers thanks to its combination of convenience and quality. Front Street Coffee has long provided drip bag coffee packets for sale and customization. This article selects five distinctive single-origin beans—covering tea-like notes, floral aromas, fruity notes, fermented aromas, and a rich, full-bodied taste—and explains in detail the entire process from bean selection, grinding and cleaning, automated nitrogen-flushed packaging, to standard brewing parameters, helping you consistently reproduce a delicious single-origin drip bag coffee at home. [more…]

Recently, a consumer posted on social media that after picking up a packed coffee at a Luckin store, the cup lid was not sealed properly, causing the coffee to spill and stain their coat, pants, and snow boots, sparking widespread discussion. After reviewing the surveillance footage, Luckin customer service stated that the employee's operation was normal and was only willing to compensate with coupons, refusing to fully cover the dry cleaning costs. As the incident gained traction, many netizens shared similar experiences, pointing directly to issues such as Luckin's paper bags being prone to falling apart when wet and its takeaway cups leaking easily. Consumers are calling on the brand to switch to more durable packaging materials to ensure the safety of takeaway drinks. [more…]

This summer, bucket-sized fruit teas quietly took over milk tea shop menus. From Heytea and Nayuki to ChaPanda and CoCo, major brands have rolled out 1-liter or even larger bucket drinks, attracting consumers with high cost-performance. Bucket tea drinks are nothing new—back in 2019, they went viral thanks to Jay Chou fan support, and in 2020 Nayuki even launched a 5-liter "mighty bucket." However, issues like the short optimal drinking window and rapid bacterial growth in bucket tea drinks cannot be ignored. From giant buckets to portable packs, what evolution has bucket tea drinks undergone? And why have this summer's bucket fruit teas made a comeback? This article will break it all down for you. [more…]

Wanting to easily enjoy a pour-over-level cup of coffee at home actually doesn't require buying complicated and expensive equipment—a pack of drip bag coffee can help you achieve it. But how exactly should drip bag coffee be brewed to taste good? What are the particularities of hot brewing and iced brewing respectively? Why can the same pack of drip bag coffee only be extracted once? This article will take Front Street drip bag coffee as an example, first quickly guiding you through the flavor tendencies of different Arabica sub-varieties, sorting out fruity-acidity type, full-bodied type, balanced type, and floral type one by one, then demonstrating step by step the specific parameters and pouring steps for both hot brewing and iced brewing, and finally explaining from the perspective of the proportion of soluble substances in coffee beans why drip bags are not suitable for repeated brewing, so that you can consistently produce a satisfying cup of drip bag coffee at home. [more…]