Cold brew is popular not only because it tastes good, but also because it's convenient—make a batch, keep it in the fridge for days, and enjoy a cup anytime, anywhere. But different scenarios actually have different requirements for the beans: for the office, you need something that keeps well and is consistent; for camping, you want concentrated flavor that won't taste weak over ice; and for home, you can go all out. [more…]

For cold brew, there's no need to rush to use beans straight out of the roaster. After coffee beans finish roasting, they continue to slowly release carbon dioxide internally, and the aroma and flavors need time to rebalance. Cold extraction is inherently slower in pace, and if the beans are still in an unstable state, the cup may end up with only sharp acidity or thin aroma. Wait until the flavors open up, [more…]

The most primitive purpose of coffee is to refresh the mind. Whether it's an espresso you drink and go, the drip coffee maker that's a fixture in the office, or even a pour-over single-origin coffee you make a special trip to the coffee bean shop for, they all have the function of refreshing you. It's just that everyone chooses the appropriate one based on different requirements for the scenario, function, and taste. [more…]

The refreshing, sweet, or full-bodied character of cold brew coffee is closely tied to the roast level of the beans. Long, low-temperature extraction softens the acidity and amplifies the aroma and sweetness profile. When choosing beans, first check the packaging for light, medium, or dark roast, then consider whether you want to drink it black, over ice, or with milk—this will make your choice much more [more…]

When choosing cold brew coffee beans, you can set the complicated information aside for now. For everyday bean buying, you need to consider how quickly you'll drink them, how much to buy at once, and whether you mainly make black coffee or milk coffee at home. Start from the two contrasts—light and refreshing versus rich and full-bodied, and black coffee versus milk coffee—then look at the roast date and processing method, and your judgment will be closer to your daily needs. Flavor [more…]

Cold brew and ice drip both involve low-temperature, longer extraction, and typically taste gentler than hot coffee on the palate, with aromas becoming more subdued when chilled. When choosing beans, the roast level can serve as a clear guide: light roasts tend to retain fruit and floral notes, medium roasts put sweetness and smoothness at the forefront, while medium-dark roasts suit those who prefer cocoa [more…]

For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow our WeChat official account: Front Street Coffee (FrontStreet Coffee). Cold brew coffee essentially means that under low-temperature conditions, small-molecule substances that tend toward aroma and acidity are more easily released into cold water, so the coffee tastes light-bodied and tends to express [more…]

For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow our WeChat official account: Front Street Coffee (FrontStreet Coffee). As coffee gradually becomes a part of people's lives, many office workers probably want to enjoy a delicious cup of coffee during their busy work to recharge. So, drip bag coffee [more…]

Because of their high quality and the convenience of brewing, more and more people are keeping a few packs of Front Street's drip coffee bags at home and in the office. As the seasons change, many regions are already starting to move into summer, and besides being brewed hot, drip coffee bags can actually be made into cold brew iced coffee too! In this article, Front [more…]

Cold brew coffee essentially refers to the fact that under low-temperature conditions, small-molecule substances tending toward aroma and acidity are more easily released into cold water, so the coffee tastes light and is mostly characterized by a sweet-and-sour profile. In addition, since it is not limited by equipment or location, cold brew can be said to be a coffee that people can easily access—at home, as long as you have raw [more…]

Iced coffee isn't just about pouring hot coffee over ice. The ice lowers the serving temperature and also dilutes the concentration somewhat, making the aroma appear brighter or softer, so the roast level of the beans directly influences the direction of the final cup. If you enjoy a juicy character, floral notes, and a light mouthfeel, look to light roasts; if you want something sweet, smooth, and easy to drink, medium roasts are more [more…]

Iced coffee has been around for centuries, and the concept seems to have originated in places as far-flung as Vienna and France, so don't be ashamed if it's your go-to. Cold brew coffee has rapidly gained its own fame over the past five years or so, as it has become more readily available. The difference between cold brew coffee and iced coffee [more…]

When the weather gets hot, many people crave cold brew. But buying a cup at a coffee shop easily costs twenty or thirty yuan, and drinking it every day adds up to a considerable expense. In fact, cold brew is a coffee with a very low barrier to making at home—no professional equipment needed, just a sealed jar at home. Soak it the night before, and you can drink it the next morning. This article covers how to make cold brew [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…]

The gentleness of cold brew lies in the low temperature: acidity is blunted, bitterness is weakened, and the bean's sweetness takes center stage. Cold-brewing Front Street Strawberry Candy, the sweet aroma of strawberry gummy candy soaks in the cold brew pitcher for over a dozen hours, yielding a pink fruit coffee with built-in sweetness; after cold brewing, the passion fruit notes of Sidra become much gentler in acidity, so even those who dislike acidity can enjoy it. [more…]

Before writing this article, Front Street asked several coffee professionals/enthusiasts: "Under normal circumstances, when making cold brew coffee, if you use the same water, coffee beans, amount of coffee grounds, brewing container, and brewing time, how would you increase the extraction concentration of the coffee?" I believe everyone, like the interviewees, would [more…]

Cold brew and ice drip have very clear requirements for beans: strong flavor, ample sweetness, and high cleanliness. The passion fruit and blueberry flavors of Front Street Coffee Colombia Sidra slowly emerge in ice drip, with a juicy quality as rich as fruit tea; the sweet aroma of strawberry candy makes a cold brew in which the strawberry gummy character stands out even more at low temperatures. Choose the right beans, and the flavor concentration of cold brew and ice drip [more…]

For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow: Front Street Coffee (Frontsteet Coffee). As we all know, the reason coffee can have a refreshing effect is thanks to caffeine. Caffeine is a central nervous system stimulant, commonly found in coffee, tea, and chocolate. When we drink [more…]

In the cold brew world, blending is a popular trend—mixing two or three beans in certain proportions and steeping them together. The flavors complement each other, creating layers that a single bean can't deliver. With hot pour-over, blends tend to clash, but cold brew's low-temperature extraction is much gentler, allowing beans to meld together seamlessly—making it easy for beginners too. If you're tired of single-origin beans and want to explore something new [more…]

The most fundamental purpose of coffee is to provide a boost of energy. Whether it's an espresso you gulp down before rushing off, the ever-present drip coffee in the office, or a pour-over single-origin you go out of your way to a café for, they all share that stimulating effect. It's just that people choose what suits them based on different settings, needs, and taste preferences. [more…]