Wednesday, September 16 2026

Water for Pour-Over Coffee Brewing | Can You Make Pour-Over Iced Coffee with Ice Water? Can Sparkling Water or Soda Water Be Used to Make Pour-Over Black Coffee?

The iced pour-over coffee I've shared with you before is the Japanese-style iced pour-over method, which is essentially hot coffee cooled with ice. In this article, Front Street Coffee will introduce a true iced pour-over coffee brewed with ice water—don't blink! Can ice water really brew coffee? A normal cup of pour-over coffee takes only 2-3 minutes to brew, using just [more…]

Pour-over coffee water temperature | Can iced water be used to make pour-over coffee? What flavors does Colombian Frontera present when made as iced pour-over coffee?

Guests and friends often ask Front Street Coffee this question when brewing iced pour-over: "Why isn't iced pour-over brewed with ice water? Does it have to be hot water?" It's not surprising that this question comes up, because for those who haven't been in the coffee world or have only just encountered it, iced pour-over coffee indeed [more…]

Ice Coffee Brewing Methods | What's the Difference Between Cold Brew, Ice Drip, Iced Americano, and Iced Pour-Over? Which Ice Coffee Tastes Better?

As temperatures gradually rise, the popularity of iced coffee slowly heats up too. Common types of iced coffee include iced pour-over coffee, iced espresso, cold brew coffee, and cold drip coffee, etc. But what are the differences between these four types of iced coffee? And how do they differ in taste? Today Front Street Coffee (FrontStreetC [more…]

Cold Brew Coffee vs Iced Coffee | Is Cold Brew Better Than Iced Americano or Iced Pour-Over? How to Make Cold Brew at Home? An Introduction to Cold Brew Coffee Water-to-Coffee Ratio and Grind Size Parameters

I believe many friends know that although iced drip coffee, like iced Americano, iced latte, and iced pour-over, falls under the category of iced coffee, the price of iced drip coffee is always considerably higher than other iced coffees, and sometimes the portion is even smaller. For example, a cup of Americano at Front Street Coffee is 23 yuan, while a cup of iced drip coffee is 40 yuan, making the latter more expensive than the former by [more…]

Americano | How can coffee beginners make a delicious iced Americano? What should be noted when making iced Americano? What coffee ratio is suitable for iced Americano?

Honestly, making an iced Americano is a very simple thing—we just need to pour the extracted espresso into prepared ice water, and the iced Americano is done. But, just like the view Front Street Coffee has always shared, making it is simple, but making it well is relatively difficult. Iced Americano [more…]

Types of Iced Coffee | What's the difference in flavor extraction principles between cold brew, ice drip, iced Americano, and Japanese iced pour-over? What are the specific coffee-to-water ratios, grind sizes, and methods for iced coffee?

For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow our WeChat official account: Front Street Coffee (FrontStreet Coffee). The four common types of iced coffee we often see are iced Americano, iced pour-over, cold brew, and iced drip coffee. Some friends may not be very familiar with these four types of iced coffee, so Front Street will try to start from a few [more…]

Japanese-Style Iced Pour-Over Tutorial | For iced pour-over coffee, should you add ice first or ice last? What is the ratio of coffee grounds, water, and ice for iced coffee brewing?

For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow our WeChat public account: FrontStreet Coffee. A while ago, a customer asked, "How do you brew your iced pour-over coffee? Is there a difference between adding ice first and adding ice later?" In this issue, Front Street will conduct an experiment to compare them, hoping to [more…]

Iced Pour-Over Coffee | Why Does Making Iced Pour-Over Require More Coffee Grounds? What Coffee-to-Water Ratio Is Suitable for Iced Pour-Over Coffee?

I wonder if everyone still remembers that last year Front Street shared a very interesting topic with you all—"Why do some coffee shops charge extra for iced pour-over." The reason was that in some coffee shops, iced pour-over is priced higher than hot pour-over, which has led some customer friends recently, when ordering, to always [more…]

Iced Coffee Flavor Description | Which Tastes Better, Ice Drip or Cold Brew? Is There a Big Difference Between Ice Drip and Cold Brew Made with the Same Coffee Beans? Introduction to Grind Size, Coffee Powder-to-Water Ratio, and Parameters

For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow our WeChat official account: Front Street Coffee (FrontStreet Coffee). As classic representatives of cold-extraction coffee, nothing beats ice drip coffee and cold brew coffee. They are different from iced Americano or iced pour-over coffee, which require brewing with a pot of hot water and then adding ice. [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…]

Coffee Flavor Tasting | Can drinking ice water before drinking pour-over coffee help you taste more flavors? What role does ice water play in the coffee tasting process?

"By rinsing our mouths with ice water, we can better appreciate a cup of coffee and more easily capture its delicate flavors." This is a saying that has long circulated in the community. That's why we often see customers in cafés, after ordering their coffee, ask the barista for a cup of ice water, and their main purpose is precisely this. [more…]

Ice Drip Coffee Powder-to-Water Ratio | What Are the Steps and Brewing Parameters for Making Ice Drip Coffee? Which Coffee Beans Are Suitable for Ice Drip Cold Brew?

For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow: Front Street Coffee (Frontsteet Coffee) The cicadas in the distance never stop chirping, the dog days of summer have just begun, heat waves roll through the streets, and the tap at home runs hot water. No sooner had Front Street's barista just opened the door than a friend stepped into the Front Street shop to ask [more…]

Japanese-style iced pour-over coffee brewing demonstration | What is single-pour iced pour-over? What is a suitable coffee-to-water ratio for iced pour-over coffee?

The recent weather is so hot it feels like it could melt you in minutes. In this kind of weather, anyone still willing to happily meet up at a café is definitely a friend for life! But even in such hot weather, you can't just give up coffee, right? So, if you don't want to go out, can't afford a cold drip tower, and can't wait several hours for cold [more…]

Black Coffee Brewing Methods | Which Tastes Better: Full-Ice Americano or Iced Americano? How Can Coffee Beginners Make a Waterless Iced Americano?

“Hey handsome! One iced americano, and make it the kind without water.” This was a request a barista at Front Street Coffee once received. Although Front Street has quite a few secret menu items (such as Flat White and Dirty), hearing this request still caught them a little off guard. [more…]

Cold Brew vs. Ice Drip Comparison | How to Tell Ice Drip Coffee from Cold Brew Coffee? What Coffee-to-Water Ratio and Grind Size Should You Use to Make Cold Brew at Home?

The distant cicadas are chirping nonstop, the dog days of summer have just begun, heat waves are rolling through the streets, and the tap water at home is running hot. A barista at Front Street Coffee had just opened the door when a friend walked in right after and asked if there was any cold brew coffee. To get through the hottest forty days of the year, without a cup of ice-cold coffee, it really [more…]

Homemade Iced Coffee | What's the Difference in Taste Between Cold Brew Coffee and Ice Drip Coffee? What Are the Key Points for Making Ice Drip and Cold Brew? What Is the Coffee-to-Water Ratio for Ice Drip and Cold Brew?

In recent years, cold brew coffee and ice drip coffee have won huge favor among coffee consumers! Especially in summer, the ice drip/cold brew coffee in coffee shops becomes the "king of kings" among iced coffees! One reason is that it has a mouthfeel that iced pour-over coffee/iced Americano coffee cannot replicate, and another is that its production time is long, [more…]

Comparison of Iced Coffee Characteristics | What's the Difference Between Iced Americano, Iced Pour-Over, Ice Drip, and Cold Brew? Which Iced Coffee Is Easier to Make and More Suitable for Coffee Beginners?

For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow our WeChat official account: Front Street Coffee (FrontStreet Coffee). The four common types of iced coffee are iced Americano, iced pour-over, cold brew, and ice drip coffee. Some friends may not be very familiar with these four types of iced coffee, so Front Street will try to [more…]

Iced Coffee Varieties | What is German Iced Coffee? Is iced coffee simply coffee brewed with ice water or cold water? Which coffee beans should you choose for making cold brew at home?

For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow the WeChat official account: FrontStreet Coffee. In different European countries, iced coffee is also different! Some add ice cubes to hot coffee, some add ice cream to hot coffee, and some use cold water immersion extraction. For example, in Amer [more…]

Iced Pour-Over Coffee | Can the Finest Grind and Highest Water Temperature Produce a High-Sweetness Iced Pour-Over? How to Make Iced Pour-Over Coffee with Kenyan Cherry Tomatoes

Regarding the making of iced pour-over, Front Street Coffee has already shared many different brewing methods. However, for beginners, it is still somewhat difficult to master most of these methods. This is because most iced pour-over methods require the use of ice cubes to achieve a rapid cooling effect, and we also need to make it by reducing the amount of water. [more…]

Easy Iced Coffee Recipe | Can Cold Brew Coffee Be Made with Drip Coffee Bags? What to Watch Out for When Making Hand-Pour Iced Coffee with Drip Coffee Bags?

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…]