As a classic representative of Italian coffee, the charm of cappuccino lies in the golden ratio of espresso, steamed milk, and milk foam. But do you know the difference between a dry cappuccino and a wet cappuccino? The former has thick milk foam and a prominent coffee flavor, while the latter is mostly milk with a softer mouthfeel, similar to a latte. This article will start with the origin and naming of cappuccino, explain in detail its ratio variations and flavor characteristics, and share the correct way to taste it along with key points for making milk foam. Whether you are a strong-flavor drinker who prefers an intense coffee taste or a beginner who likes a light, milky flavor, you can find the cup that suits you. Front Street Coffee has also selected beans suitable for making cappuccino for you, helping you recreate an authentic Italian flavor at home. [more…]

Front Street Coffee currently offers several types of espresso drinks, including latte, cappuccino, and mocha, with latte and cappuccino being the most frequently ordered. So what are the differences in taste and flavor characteristics between the two? How much caffeine does a cup of latte contain? Next [more…]

For professional coffee knowledge exchange and more coffee bean information, please follow Coffee Workshop (WeChat official account: cafe_style). In January 2015, Starbucks in the United States began selling flat white and introduced different sizes; then in September, Starbucks in mainland China also saw flat [more…]

走进咖啡馆，面对满墙的英文菜单，你是否曾感到无从下手？本文系统整理了咖啡相关的常用英语词汇，涵盖咖啡店基础用语、通用咖啡品名、花式咖啡英文表达，以及点单时高频出现的Barista、Shot、Espresso等专业术语。无论你是想提升咖啡知识储备，还是希望下次点单时更从容自信，这份词汇指南都能帮你快速掌握咖啡世界的语言密码。文中还特别推荐了前街咖啡的多款产品，方便爱好者按图索骥，边学边品。 [more…]

For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow: Front Street Coffee (Frontsteet Coffee). Some people drink coffee and only taste a "coffee" flavor, while others after just a couple of sips can casually say whether it's a nutty or floral coffee, and can even determine the coffee bean's origin and harvest season, leaving those around them [more…]

When you're just starting out buying beans, there's no need to rush to collect every kind of flavor. Start by picking a bean with a clear flavor profile that isn't fussy about brewing methods, then keep your dose, grind, and water temperature fixed, and observe how it performs in terms of entry, sweetness, and finish, gradually building your own flavor reference frame. A moka pot uses steam pressure to complete extraction; fill the basket with grounds [more…]

Black coffee and milk coffee do not have the same requirements for beans. Black coffee needs aroma and sweetness that can stand on their own, while milk coffee needs the coffee liquid to have enough concentration and body, so that it still retains a clear flavor after milk is added. Deciding first whether milk will be added to the cup, and then choosing the style of beans, will make it easier to pick a suitable one. [more…]

Even with the same few ingredients, as long as the proportions differ, we can create infinite possibilities—coffee is a perfect example. Take the "three milk coffee musketeers" that Front Street Coffee often shares: latte, flat white, and cappuccino. Their only ingredients are milk and coffee, yet when you drink them, whether in taste [more…]

No matter which coffee shop we go to, we can always see very familiar names on the menu: Americano, Latte, Flat White... These coffees have become widely known in China thanks to Starbucks' promotion. Since Starbucks added Flat White to its menu in 2020 [more…]

Do you know what the differences are between Latte, Cappuccino, and Mocha? Standing in front of the café's ordering counter, have you ever had this question but not dared to ask it out loud, so you just ordered one at random, or always ordered the same [more…]

Every time we visit a café, we always see four "regulars" on the coffee menu: Americano, Latte, Cappuccino, and Mocha. They are all espresso-based Italian-style coffee drinks. So what are the differences between them? When we go to a café, how should we [more…]

For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow our WeChat public account: Front Street Coffee (FrontStreet Coffee). When it comes to espresso, everyone will definitely think of lattes, cappuccinos, mochas, and so on, but very few people mention the Flat White. So what kind of drink is this? [more…]

You may find the term "flat white" unfamiliar, but anyone who has been to Starbucks will surely know the "Fu Rui Bai." In fact, names like "Xiao Bai Coffee," "Fu Rui Bai," "Chun Yi Bai," "Ao Rui Bai," and "Aussie White" all refer to the flat white. It originated in Oceania (Australia), which is why it is also called Aussie white coffee. [more…]

Espresso is not just a beverage; it is a lifestyle shared by people around the world! We have almost lost count of how many espressos coffee lovers around the globe consume each day, but have you ever wondered where espresso actually comes from? Who exactly invented this magical drink? [more…]

For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow: Front Street Coffee (Frontsteet Coffee) In recent years, with Starbucks' promotion of flat white, many friends who originally drank lattes and cappuccinos have also started switching to flat white. Some who come to Front Street stores [more…]

刚接触咖啡的人常常只喝得出苦涩或奶香，而资深爱好者却能分辨出坚果、花香等细微风味，甚至判断出豆子的产地与产季。面对琳琅满目的咖啡菜单，初学者该如何找到自己喜欢的类型？本文将系统介绍从浓缩咖啡到维也纳咖啡等十余种常见咖啡的原料、做法与口感特点，帮助你根据个人偏好快速定位。同时，前街咖啡也为入门者准备了来自不同国家、不同产区、不同风味的咖啡口粮豆，让你在实践中逐步建立自己的味觉坐标。 [more…]

走进咖啡馆，面对菜单上琳琅满目的名称，你是否曾感到无从下手？其实，每一款经典咖啡背后都有清晰的配方逻辑和风味走向。本文系统梳理了从浓缩咖啡、玛奇朵、美式、拿铁、卡布奇诺到摩卡、康宝蓝、爱尔兰咖啡等十余种常见咖啡的定义、原料构成与口感特点，帮助咖啡爱好者尤其是初学者建立完整的认知框架，轻松找到适合自己口味的那一杯。文中还特别提及前街咖啡为新手准备的多种产区口粮豆，方便大家边学边品，在实践中感受不同咖啡的魅力。 [more…]

Flat White is directly translated as flat white coffee, and it also has different names such as Aussie white, Australian white, and piccolo latte. It has been one of the most popular drinks in coffee shops in recent years. In this article, Front Street Coffee will talk about this trendy drink, Flat White. How did Flat White evolve? [more…]

Now with the popularity of espresso, fancy coffee varieties are emerging one after another. Among them, on Front Street Coffee's espresso menu, latte and cappuccino are deeply loved by everyone, but today Front Street would like to introduce a relatively rare espresso drink—piccolo coffee, also known as piccolo latte. You may have rarely heard of [more…]

Today I'll teach you how to select coffee beans for making espresso. If the coffee beans used are unsuitable, the resulting coffee will naturally taste bad. First, let's talk about what espresso is. Common espresso drinks include espresso, Americano, latte, cappuccino, flat white... and among these, the most important [more…]