星巴克在今年夏季菜单中首次引入口感型小料——覆盆子爆浆珍珠，并将其加入三款莓果风味Refreshers冰饮中。这一尝试由CEO纳思瀚在财报会议上亲自预告，被定位为未来数年口感创新的第一步。与传统的木薯珍珠不同，星巴克采用的是咬破即爆的爆爆珠，官方名称为Pearls。消费者还可以付费将珍珠添加到其他饮品和点心中，每勺1.25美元。实际上，星巴克早在2021年就曾在两家门店测试过咖啡爆珠，但反响有限。本文梳理了新品的配方细节、定价规则以及星巴克在珍珠小料上的历史尝试。 [more…]

How can cold brew coffee be limited to black coffee only!! This article will teach everyone how to easily make silky-smooth cold (milk) brew latte at home, without a coffee machine or complicated equipment～ Without further ado, GO GO GO! The soul of milk brew coffee: "Full-bodied taste, no burden." [more…]

When Yirgacheffe is made into an SOE, it usually brings the regional characteristics straight into the espresso cup: citrus, floral, berry, and tea-like notes may appear in concentrated form, or they may be rearranged by the roast level. Here, SOE refers to espresso beans from a single origin or single region. To find the version that suits you, you can start by looking at the roast level. [more…]

The charm of Yirgacheffe often begins with floral notes, citrus, and a tea-like quality, but the same region, when roasted differently, can present a completely different character on the palate. For those new to coffee, narrowing things down first by roast level makes it easier to find an approachable entry-level option than fixating solely on the region name. Pour-over black coffee favors aroma, while milk [more…]

Fruity coffee beans are not just "sour like fruit"—they can also present floral notes, a jam-like quality, a juicy fullness, or a delicate sweetness close to black tea. The roast level determines where these aromas sit in the cup: roasted light, the fruit notes come forward; roasted dark, the fruity character melds into caramel, cocoa, and roasted notes, and the mouthfeel becomes more [more…]

If you enjoy floral and fruity aromas, you don't necessarily have to buy only the lightest roasts. The roast level changes the brightness of the aroma, the form of the sweetness, and the body of the mouthfeel: light roasts make it easier to taste petals, citrus, and tropical fruit, medium roasts fold the fruit notes into honey, tea-like, or caramel-like sweetness, and slightly darker roasts suit those who want to keep the fruit aromas while also needing [more…]

The charm of Yirgacheffe often begins with floral notes, citrus, and a tea-like quality, but the same growing region can take on a completely different character at first sip depending on the roast. For those new to coffee, narrowing down your options by roast level first makes it easier to find a smooth starter cup than fixating solely on the region name. Pour-over black coffee emphasizes aroma, while milk [more…]

Fruity coffee beans aren't just about "tasting as sour as fruit"—they can also present floral aromas, a jam-like quality, juice-like body, or a delicate sweetness reminiscent of black tea. The roast level determines where these notes sit in the cup: roast light, and the fruity aromas move to the forefront; roast dark, and the fruity character blends into caramel, cocoa, and roasted notes, while the mouthfeel becomes more [more…]

When comparing espresso blends and SOE side by side, looking at the roast level first gives you a better handle on things. When beans are roasted light, the floral and fruity notes from the origin and variety come through more vividly; as the roast moves toward medium-dark, nutty, cocoa, and caramel notes along with a fuller body gradually take over. Blends often combine the characteristics of different beans, while SOE concentrates [more…]

Floral coffee beans are usually light on the palate, with aromas that may resemble jasmine, orange blossom, or rose, and may also carry notes of white grape, citrus, or ripe berries. The roast level determines how these aromas present themselves: a light roast is more like freshly picked flowers, a medium roast gains a layer of honey-like sweetness, and a dark roast may turn into dried [more…]

Everyone knows that gift-giving should not be too casual, and giving coffee beans to others is no exception. Today, we bring you a detailed bean selection list. NO.1 Ethiopian sun-dried: Front Street Coffee Huakui coffee beans. Front Street Huakui flavor: floral, creamy strawberry sweet and sour, black tea aftertaste, rich tropical fruit flavors, [more…]

Floral aromas do not belong to just one type of coffee bean, nor do they only count as floral if you smell jasmine or orange blossom. A light roast can keep the soaring, flower-like aromatics in the cup; a light-to-medium roast brings the floral notes closer to fruity sweetness; and after a medium roast, they often turn into softer notes reminiscent of nectar, black tea, or caramel. If you want to choose a floral coffee that suits your taste, you can start with [more…]

Floral coffee is not just one flavor. Light roasts more easily preserve notes of white flowers, orange blossom, jasmine, and tea; medium roasts bring florals together with caramel sweetness; and dark roasts usually push the florals into the background and shift toward cocoa, nuts, and roasted aromas. To choose a cup that suits your taste, you can first look at the roast level, then judge [more…]

Espresso, called by many seasoned enthusiasts the gongfu tea of the coffee world, is both the base of flavored coffee drinks and a way to present pure flavor on its own. This article systematically sorts through the drinking methods and pairing suggestions for four classic espressos—Single espresso, Macchiato, Double espresso, and Con panna—breaking down the finer points one by one, from cup volume, milk foam, and strength to the thickness of the crema. At the same time, it combines Front Street Coffee's product recommendations to help coffee lovers find the cup that suits them better, whether at home or in a café. [more…]

Yirgacheffe can be bright and clear, or sweet and full-bodied—the difference often comes not only from the region, but also from the roast level. A light roast makes it easier to taste floral notes, citrus, and a tea-like quality; a medium roast brings sweetness and roundness to the forefront; and a darker roast is better suited to those who seek fullness and low acidity. When the budget is limited, choose according to the roast [more…]

The roast level of coffee beans determines the first flavors that hit your palate, and also affects the liveliness of the aroma, the body, and the margin for error during brewing. Lighter-roasted beans more readily showcase the origin and processing method, medium roasts strike a better balance between sweetness and acidity, while darker roasts suit those who prefer intensity and richness. If you're looking for a bean that can [more…]

The requirements for beans differ between black coffee and milk coffee. Black coffee needs aroma and sweetness that can stand on their own, while milk coffee requires the espresso to have enough concentration and body to retain a clear flavor after milk is added. Deciding first whether you'll add milk to the cup, then choosing the style of beans, will make it easier to find a suitable one. [more…]

Black coffee and milk coffee have different requirements for beans. Black coffee needs aroma and sweetness that can stand on their own, while milk coffee requires the espresso to have sufficient strength and body so that clear flavors remain after milk is added. Decide first whether milk will be added to the cup, then choose the style of beans—this makes it easier to find a suitable one. [more…]

The roast level of coffee beans directly shapes a shop's flavor impression. Light roasts more easily bring out floral, fruity, citrus, and tea notes, making them ideal for highlighting a region's character; medium roasts tend to balance sweetness, acidity, and body, giving them broad menu versatility; dark roasts, meanwhile, build familiarity through cocoa, nut, and roasted aromas. When choosing beans for a shop, you can start with [more…]

Yirgacheffe is best chosen by starting with the roast level. A light roast makes it easier to taste citrus, white flowers, berries, and a tea-like quality, with a clean, transparent cup; a medium roast softens the acidity and aroma while bringing out more sweetness and roundness; a medium-dark roast wins on caramel, cocoa, and a fuller body. When the budget is limited, first confirm which [more…]