For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow our WeChat public account: FrontStreet Coffee. Recently, many friends have been asking about cold brew coffee, so Front Street is taking this opportunity to talk about "cold brew coffee." Cold brew coffee is essentially different from the usual hot water brewing. It uses [more…]

There are many ways to make delicious iced coffee (types of iced coffee). From the more elaborate cold drip and the quickest iced coffee pour-over, to the easy-to-make and mainstream cold brew method. Cold brew has many names, such as Cold Brew (the English term for cold brew coffee), cold brew coffee, cold extracted coffee, cold extraction coffee, and so on, referring to [more…]

As the weather turns cooler, cold brew coffee sales have clearly declined, and the cold brew at Front Street's stores has also hit a sales slump. Looking at the leftover cold brew in the fridge, a question comes to mind—can cold brew coffee actually be heated? Although Front Street has tried heating various coffees such as pour-over and lattes, it has never actually conducted an experiment on heating cold brew. This article will start from the definition of cold brew coffee, clarify the difference between ice drip and cold brew, explain the core logic of cold water extraction, and actually test the flavor performance of cold brew after heating, to answer this seemingly abstract yet very practical question for coffee enthusiasts. [more…]

Cold brew coffee has gained great popularity among coffee lovers in recent years, but what exactly is it? Does all cold coffee count as cold brew? This article will comprehensively answer common questions about cold brew coffee, from its definition, extraction principles, and flavor characteristics to grinding recommendations and coffee bean suggestions. Cold brew uses cold water below 5°C to steep coffee grounds for a long time, undergoing 8 to 12 hours of fermentation before being filtered, resulting in enhanced sweetness and smoothness and reduced acidity. The article will also clarify that cold brew is not limited to being served cold, and will share a variety of suitable bean lists from Front Street Coffee to help you easily make a full-bodied, delicious cold brew at home. [more…]

The choice of origin for cold brew coffee determines whether the cup leans toward fresh fruit juice or rich cocoa. The long-steep cold water extraction method makes origin flavors express themselves differently than in hot brewing, and some origins perform better in cold brew. For fruity cold brew, Ethiopian origins are a good choice. Huakui natural beans made as cold brew, hot [more…]

For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow the WeChat official account: Front Street Coffee (FrontStreet Coffee). As soon as summer arrives, cold brew coffee becomes the most frequently discussed topic among coffee enthusiasts, with everyone sharing their experiences in making cold brew coffee. Why has cold brew coffee become so popular in recent years? [more…]

Cold brew coffee, with its unique low-temperature slow extraction method, has become a popular drink in the hot summer days. Which coffee beans are actually suitable for making it? And what are the essential differences between it and Americano, which also uses water as a medium? This article starts with the origin of cold brew coffee, sorts out its production process and the principles of pairing it with pastries, and brings Front Street Coffee's cold brew bean recommendations. In addition, through a set of comparative experiments, we explore the differences in concentration and flavor between cold brew coffee made with soda water and purified water, providing coffee lovers with a more comprehensive cold brew guide. [more…]

When summer arrives, the internet-famous iced coffee comes to mind. Indeed, in this scorching summer, a glass of iced coffee instantly makes you feel refreshed. Today, Front Street Coffee is going to talk about one such iced coffee: cold brew coffee. Cold brew coffee has become a favorite among office workers. Why is that? Front Street Coffee believes that cold brew coffee [more…]

Here's what happens: when a customer pushes open the door of the Front Street shop and steps inside, their attention is immediately drawn to the blackboard nearby. There's nothing particularly special on the blackboard—it simply lists new drink recommendations along with the words "Ice drip coffee must be ordered 2 days in advance." As a result, many customers who see it ask, "Ice [more…]

Cold brew coffee, put simply, is coffee extracted with cold water. Because it is very easy to make and has outstanding flavor and mouthfeel, cold brew coffee has always been a favorite that most people keep on hand at home. But cold brew coffee is not without its drawbacks; for example, the long time required to make it is [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…]

Because cold brew coffee is made differently from regular hot-brewed coffee and needs to be prepared a day in advance, the cold brew sold at Front Street stores doesn't offer as rich a selection of coffee beans to choose from as pour-over does. But precisely because of this, when steeping cold brew, Front Street carefully selects beans that are better suited to cold brew and whose flavor is [more…]

Cold brew coffee has become increasingly popular in recent years, as it is simple to make, requires no professional equipment, and can easily be prepared at home. This article covers the brewing method, benefits, and common questions about cold brew coffee, and also answers questions such as whether commercially available cold brew coffee bags are any good and whether iced coffee can be stored overnight. The article will also introduce in detail a cold brew recipe using 50g of Front Street Coffee Butterfly coffee beans with 500ml of room-temperature water, as well as the rich fruity flavor brought by a 1:10 ratio. Whether you want to understand the difference between cold brew and ice drip, or you are looking for coffee beans suitable for cold brew, you will find practical answers here. [more…]

In the hot summer, a glass of iced coffee is truly refreshing, but now that autumn has arrived, will iced coffee still be so popular? Front Street tells everyone: absolutely! Because although it's autumn, the temperature is still there, and the taste of iced coffee is still there. Friends who like this flavor still [more…]

For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow our WeChat official account: Front Street Coffee (FrontStreet Coffee). Since cold brew coffee is made differently from regular hot-brewed coffee and needs to be prepared a day in advance, the cold brew sold at Front Street stores doesn't offer as wide a variety of coffee beans as pour-over. [more…]

For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow our WeChat official account: FrontStreet Coffee. As soon as summer arrives, cold brew coffee becomes the hottest topic of conversation among coffee lovers, with everyone sharing their tips for making cold brew. Why has cold brew coffee become so popular in recent years? [more…]

Cold brew coffee has taken the specialty coffee world by storm in recent years. Extracted through prolonged steeping in cold water, it delivers a smooth and delicate flavor profile. This article provides a systematic introduction to the definition and origins of cold brew coffee, compares the differences between nitro cold brew and regular cold brew, and shares in detail the cold brew and ice drip recipes from Front Street Coffee. From equipment preparation and grind size adjustment to coffee-to-water ratios, we'll walk you through making a summer cold brew specialty drink at home that balances aroma and mouthfeel, along with flavor references for beans such as Panama Butterfly and Honduras Sherry. [more…]

On a scorching summer day, a refreshing glass of iced coffee never fails to perk you up. Cold brew coffee has a low barrier to entry—simply combine coffee grounds with cold water, seal and refrigerate, and leave the rest to time to complete the extraction. This article centers on cold brew coffee, first tracing its origins and basic principles, then sharing Front Street Coffee's hands-on experience with grind size, extraction time, and water, and explaining how cold brew and hot brew differ in flavor expression. Finally, following three styles—fresh floral, citrus and berry, and subtle honeyed sweetness—it recommends Front Street Coffee beans suited to making cold brew, helping you easily craft a layered, smooth, low-bitterness iced coffee at home. [more…]

Cold brew coffee, with its clean, mellow body and unique fermented aroma, has become a favorite among many coffee lovers during hot weather. But not all coffee beans are suited to making cold brew—bean selection, grind size, Brew time, and resting time all directly affect the final flavor. This article begins with Front Street's cold brew reservation rules, explaining in detail why cold brew needs to be ordered two days in advance, why freshly brewed coffee liquid must be sealed and refrigerated to rest, and the drinking window and safe storage recommendations for cold brew. It then highlights four coffee beans that Front Street commonly uses for cold brew—Ethiopia Flower, Kenya Little Tomato, Costa Rica Strawberry Candy Geisha Blend, and Honduras Sherry—introducing each one's origin background, processing method, and cold brew flavor performance, to help readers find the beans that suit their own taste. [more…]

Cold brew coffee has become increasingly popular in recent years. It involves steeping coffee grounds in cold or ice water for an extended period, resulting in a purer, gentler extracted flavor. From the perspective of Front Street Coffee, this article introduces the definition and origins of cold brew coffee, its differences from ice drip coffee, and specific parameters for making cold brew at home. The article also uses Yirgacheffe as an example to explain how to choose coffee beans suitable for cold brew, and provides practical suggestions on grind size, coffee-to-water ratio, and extraction time, helping coffee enthusiasts easily make a smooth and sweet cup of cold brew at home. [more…]