Monday, September 21 2026

Cold Brew Coffee Grind Size | What's the difference between ice drip, cold brew, and cold brew iced coffee? What are the steps to make cold brew coffee? How do you choose cold brew coffee beans?

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…]

Cold Brew Single-Origin Bean Recommendations | How Can Coffee Newbies Make Cold Brew Coffee at Home? What Are the Benefits of Cold Brew Coffee? Are Cold Brew Coffee Bags Easy to Use?

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…]

What exactly is cold brew coffee? Can it only be served iced? A comprehensive analysis of cold brew flavor and key brewing points

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…]

Cold Brew Coffee | How to Make Super Sweet Cold Brew Coffee in a Short Time? What Is the Flavor Difference Between Pressure Cold Brew and Immersion Cold Brew?

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…]

Cold Brew Coffee Characteristics | How much time is needed to make cold brew coffee? What is "cold brew flavor"? Which coffee bean origins are suitable for making cold brew?

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 Bean Selection Guide: Single-Origin Coffee Recommendations for Cold Brewing, Coffee-to-Water Ratio, Steeping Time, and Flavor Analysis

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 Water Temperature | What Is Cold Brew Iced Coffee? What Are the Differences Between Cold Brew and Ice Drip Coffee? Which Tastes Better, Ice Drip or Cold Brew?

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…]

Cold brew coffee grounds-to-water ratio | What are the flavor characteristics of cold brew coffee? What kind of water should be used to brew cold brew coffee grounds? What grind size is suitable for making cold brew coffee?

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…]

Cold Brew Coffee Bean Recommendations | What Is Cold Brew/Cold Brewed Coffee? What Is the Coffee-to-Water Ratio for Making Cold Brew at Home? An Introduction to the Flavor Characteristics and Mouthfeel of Cold Brew Coffee

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…]

How to Choose Beans for Cold Brew Coffee? A Full Analysis of Four Popular Cold Brew Beans and Their Flavor Characteristics at Front Street Coffee

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…]

What Does Cold Brew Coffee Mean? Low-Temperature Extraction Principles, Yirgacheffe Cold Brew Method, and Practical Tips

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…]

Homemade Cold Brew Step-by-Step Guide | What is the difference between room-temperature-steeped and cold-steeped cold brew coffee? How should the flavor characteristics of cold brew coffee be described?

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…]

Why Does Cold Brew Coffee Need to Be Prepared a Day in Advance? A Complete Guide to Bean Selection and Flavor Types for Making Cold Brew at Home

Cold brew's production process differs from hot brewing, requiring a day of pre-soaking, so stores typically select only a small number of suitable bean varieties. Based on extensive customer feedback, Front Street Coffee has compiled a detailed guide to beans for cold brew. This article focuses on the cold brew production process, its core characteristics, and four flavor types—rich fruity, fresh floral and fruity, full-bodied and deep, and subtly wine-like—recommending specific beans one by one, including Front Street Coffee's Huakui, Ethiopian Etto, Yirgacheffe Gedingding, Boquete Washed Geisha, Jamaican Blue Mountain, Indonesian Golden Mandheling, 90+ Eleta Geisha, Strawberry Candy, and Mozart, along with steeping ratios and operating details, to help coffee enthusiasts recreate their desired cup of cold brew at home. [more…]

Cold Brew Single-Origin Coffee Bean Buying Guide | Which Beans Make the Best-Tasting Cold Brew at Home? Cold Brew Flavor Characteristics, Methods, Coffee-to-Water Ratio Parameters

For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow our WeChat official account: Front Street Coffee (FrontStreet Coffee). Since cold brew coffee is made through a different process than 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…]

Cold Brew Coffee Flavor Guide | Which Single-Origin Coffee Beans Are Best for Making Cold Brew at Home? How Long Should Cold Brew Coffee Grounds Steep?

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…]

What Is Cold Brew Coffee? A Full Analysis of Flavor Characteristics, Brewing Methods, and Differences from Ice Drip

Cold brew coffee has swept across the United States in recent years, but the prototype of cold-water extraction actually appeared in Kyoto, Japan, as early as the 17th century. Unlike high-temperature extraction, only small-molecule flavor compounds are released in a low-temperature environment, giving cold brew a smooth mouthfeel, mild acidity and sweetness, and a notably long, sweet finish. This article will walk you through the historical origins of cold brew coffee, the suitable water temperature, how it differs from ice drip coffee, and Front Street Coffee's brewing recommendations for both cold brew and ice drip. Whether you want to try making cold brew yourself or are torn over which tastes better, cold brew or ice drip, you'll find the answer here. [more…]

What specialty beans should you choose for cold brew iced coffee? Analyzing the differences between cold brew and Americano and a soda water extraction experiment

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…]

Cold Brew Coffee Recipe and Coffee Bean Recommendations | How Beginners Can Make Cold Brew at Home: Grind Size, Water Temperature, Time, and Ratio for Cold Brew

What is cold brew coffee? Cold brew coffee is Cold Brew Coffee, also known as cold-brewed coffee, ice-brewed coffee, or cold-brewed coffee. Put the ground coffee powder into room-temperature water, soak and extract for 12 hours, then filter out the coffee grounds, and the coffee liquid obtained is cold brew coffee. Cold brew coffee [more…]

Cold Brew Coffee Bean Selection Guide: From Fruity to Wine-like Notes, Can Huakui and Geisha Deliver?

Cold brew coffee, with its non-bitter, low-acid, mellow character, plus the unique fermented note brought by low-temperature aging, has become a favorite among many coffee lovers in summer. But not all coffee beans are suitable for cold brew—different origins, processing methods, and roast levels will make the same bean present a completely different profile from hot brewing. At Front Street Coffee, when making cold brew day to day, we carefully select beans with appealing flavors that suit cold brew. This article compiles the bean-selection approaches and specific recommendations for four cold brew styles, including rich fruity, fresh floral-fruity, full-bodied and deep, and subtly boozy, and also answers whether popular varieties such as Huakui and Geisha can be used to make cold brew. [more…]