Cold brew coffee is a brewing method that uses cold water for low-temperature extraction over a long period of time, producing a full, smooth, non-astringent and rounded cup with lower caffeine content than other brewing methods. Its history can be traced back to the Dutch invention on the island of Java in 1699, and today it has become a highly sought-after drink among coffee lovers in summer. This article will systematically introduce the origin of cold brew coffee, the extraction principle, the differences from pour-over coffee, detailed preparation steps and key points for controlling the drip rate, and share three cold brew recipes often used by Front Street Coffee — the dark berry type, the clean and crisp type, and the sweet and pleasant type — while also explaining the best drinking period and storage recommendations for cold brew coffee. [more…]

Cold brew coffee is a staple drink in summer cafés. Its production takes a long time, so it usually needs to be reserved or prepared in advance. Its flavor differs noticeably from other brewing methods, and one taste often leaves a lasting impression. In this article, Front Street Coffee discusses the origins, production methods, and recipes of cold brew coffee, introducing key steps such as a 1:10 coffee-to-water ratio, grind size calibration, pre-infusion, drip rate control, and refrigerated fermentation, and shares four recipes: classic cold brew, a crisp and clean type, a sweet and pleasant type, and a wine-like type, to help coffee lovers reliably recreate it at home. [more…]

Cold brew coffee is a method of extracting coffee with ice water at low temperatures, completely different from regular pour-over. It originated from the invention of the Dutch on the island of Java in the 17th century, using condensed water pressure to drip through coffee grounds one drop at a time, taking up to 8 hours. Cold brew coffee has a unique flavor and needs to be refrigerated and fermented after extraction, reaching its best state on days 3 to 7, with a complex aroma reminiscent of fermented rice wine. This article explains in detail the steps for making cold brew coffee, key points for fermentation and storage, and shares three cold brew recipes commonly used by Front Street Coffee—dark berry type, light and clean type, and sweet and delicious type—to help you easily make a delicious cold brew suitable for summer. [more…]

In hot weather, cold drip and cold brew have become the top choices for coffee lovers seeking refreshment and a boost. But not all coffee beans are suited to making cold drip or cold brew—choosing the right beans is what makes iced coffee truly shine. Drawing on its in-store sales experience, Front Street Coffee has selected four distinctive coffee beans, from Ethiopia, Kenya, Costa Rica, and Colombia respectively, covering floral fruitiness, solid acidity, fruity sweetness, and rich fermented tones, suitable for making cold drip and cold brew with different flavor profiles. In addition to introducing each bean's origin, variety, and processing method, this article also shares Front Street's specific brewing parameters and pairing suggestions to help you recreate a refreshing, cooling cup of iced coffee at home. [more…]

For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow our WeChat official account: Front Street Coffee (FrontStreet Coffee). Recently, more and more friends have been making iced coffee such as cold brew coffee and ice drip coffee at home. The ice drip coffee pre-made by Front Street is also in short supply. Many friends have also asked, [more…]

For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow: Front Street Coffee (Frontsteet Coffee) Scorching summer days, summer days scorching. For coffee lovers, the ritual sense of midsummer often originates from a refreshing cup of iced coffee, so recently Front Street has been sharing various iced coffee recipes, even [more…]

In the heat of summer, a glass of iced coffee always brings refreshing coolness. Besides the common iced Americano and cold drip coffee, cold brew coffee can actually be easily made at home. This article will detail the steps for making cold brew coffee, the key points of coffee-to-water ratio and steeping time, and explain why cold brew presents a rounder mouthfeel and prominent floral and fruity notes. The article will also recommend Front Street Coffee's Huakui coffee beans suitable for cold brew, and briefly introduce the methods for cold drip coffee and Japanese-style iced coffee, so you can enjoy the pleasure of specialty coffee even in the scorching heat. [more…]

In recent years, cold-drip and cold brew coffee made through low-temperature extraction have become increasingly favored by coffee enthusiasts, but which beans to choose, what equipment to use, how long it can be stored, and how to drink it creatively are all questions people care about. Based on Front Street Coffee's practical experience, this article provides a detailed overview of the extraction principles of iced coffee, equipment selection, single-origin bean recommendations suited to different flavors, the impact of chilled fermentation on taste, creative drinking methods such as adding dried flower petals, and safe refrigeration storage limits, helping you make a cup of outstanding iced coffee at home. [more…]

Cold brew coffee, through its low-temperature slow extraction, presents a flavor profile completely different from pour-over, and is deeply loved by coffee enthusiasts. Based on the practical experience of Front Street Coffee, this article systematically reviews the origin of cold brew coffee, the extraction principles, suitable bean selection, and key operational points, and shares a variety of cold brew recipes centered on beans such as Yirgacheffe, Kenya, and Mandheling, covering dark berry type, refreshing and clean type, sweet and delicious type, as well as blending ideas. The article also explains in detail the production steps, fermentation duration, and drinking suggestions, helping you make a cup of cold brew coffee with full aroma and smooth mouthfeel at home. [more…]

Cold brew coffee, with its user-friendly brewing method and refreshing taste, has become the summer favorite for many coffee lovers. But once you've made a batch of cold brew, how long can it keep? When does it taste best? This article starts with shelf life, offering a detailed explanation of cold brew storage essentials, and walks you through making cold brew easily with drip bags. It also compiles recommendations from Front Street Coffee for several beans suitable for cold brew, including the floral Panama Geisha, the bright and fruity Ethiopia Huakui, the balanced nutty and caramel-flavored Brazil Red Bourbon, and the rich and robust Golden Mandheling, helping you find the cup you love. [more…]

On a hot summer day, cold brew coffee becomes the favorite of many coffee lovers. But when it comes to its origins, brewing principles, caffeine content, and which beans to use, there are all kinds of claims floating around. From the perspective of Front Street Coffee, this article sorts out the historical thread of cold brew coffee, from the Dutch sailor legend to its actual invention in Kyoto, Japan, explains in detail the water-to-coffee ratio, filter paper usage, pre-infusion, and fermentation steps in cold brew equipment operation, and responds to the controversy over whether cold brew coffee's caffeine content is actually high or low. Finally, it offers two cold brew blend recipes commonly used by Front Street Coffee, to help you make cold brew coffee with full aroma and a smooth mouthfeel at home. [more…]

As soon as summer arrives, for coffee lovers, nothing is better than a refreshingly icy cold coffee. If you reject high calories, care about mouthfeel and lingering finish, and love to explore and try new things, in summer you can try the goddess-level drinks in the iced coffee world, "Ice Drip Coffee" and "Cold Brew( [more…]

On a hot summer day, the cool refreshment and satisfaction of a glass of iced coffee are irreplaceable, but the iced coffee family has many members—iced pour-over, iced drip, cold brew, and iced americano each have their own merits. In this article, Front Street Coffee takes you through the brewing principles and recipes of these four iced coffees one by one, from coffee-to-water ratio, grind size, to extraction time and flavor performance, clearly comparing the differences between them. Whether you prefer a clean and refreshing fruity acidity or a rich and balanced dark cocoa flavor, you can find the cup that suits you. The article also includes Front Street's specific brewing parameters and bean recommendations, making it easy to replicate at home. [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…]

The charm of espresso lies in the clever ratio of espresso to milk; different proportions create the distinctly different flavor profiles of classic drinks such as latte, cappuccino, and mocha. However, each coffee shop has its own blending approach, and even the same coffee can show subtle variations when paired with different beans. This article systematically sorts out the blending ratios of common espresso drinks, including the specific recipes for latte, cappuccino, and mocha, and combines Front Street Coffee's practical experience to provide detailed parameters for home brewing. In addition, the article extends to the field of black coffee, comparing the preparation processes, coffee-to-water ratios, and flavor differences of Americano, ice drip, and cold brew, helping coffee enthusiasts find the cup that best suits their personal taste preferences. [more…]

Under the scorching summer sun, walking the streets of Guangzhou, sweat drips from the top of your head all the way down into your clothes, and before long, your shirt is soaked through. This is a scene that has become common lately among the folks visiting Front Street Coffee (FrontStreet Coffee) shops. An ice-cold coffee can instantly rescue you from the inferno and bring you back to paradise. [more…]

Ice drip coffee uses ice water for low-temperature extraction over a long period, allowing the flavor and aroma to be sealed within the coffee liquid. Upon entering the mouth, it bursts with intense aroma as the temperature rises, offering a full-bodied taste with lower levels of bitterness and tannic acid. Compared with high-temperature pour-over extraction, ice drip coffee has less caffeine and richer layers, making it suitable for people sensitive to caffeine. Making ice drip coffee involves certain considerations in bean selection, usually favoring single-origin beans, though a blend of two beans can also be used to highlight a balance of aroma and flavor. This article will systematically introduce the flavor characteristics and key production points of ice drip coffee, from extraction principles, historical origins, and bean selection to Front Street Coffee's specific recipes and operating steps. [more…]

For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow our WeChat official account: Front Street Coffee (FrontStreet Coffee). No matter what equipment is used to brew coffee, the coffee beans need to be ground, and the purpose of this is to allow the coffee's flavor substances to dissolve more quickly. Of course, not all of the coffee's soluble [more…]

For more specialty coffee knowledge, follow our WeChat public account: FrontStreet Coffee (FrontStreet Coffee) No matter what equipment is used to brew coffee, the coffee beans must be ground, the purpose being to allow the coffee's flavor compounds to dissolve more quickly. Of course, not all of the coffee's soluble [more…]

Want to make refreshing, delicious cold brew coffee at home? The internet is full of recipes, and beginners often get overwhelmed by all the conflicting advice. This article starts with the basic principles of cold brew, explains how it fundamentally differs from hot-brewed coffee, and covers the recommended coffee-to-water ratio, steeping time, and optional cold drip equipment. We'll also explain why cold water extraction produces coffee with less acidity and bitterness and more sweetness and floral notes, and recommend three coffees ideal for cold brew — Front Street Coffee Butterfly, Front Street Coffee Natural Red Cherry, and Front Street Coffee Mozart — to help you choose beans without pitfalls and easily make a clean, bright cup. [more…]