After Liu Yifei endorsed the Light Jasmine Light Milk Tea, Luckin Coffee continues to double down on the tea beverage track, launching its first raw coconut light milk tea — Raw Coconut Ceylon Light Milk Tea. The new product uses raw coconuts imported from Southeast Asia, with freshly squeezed coconut meat juice and coconut water accounting for no less than 38%, paired with Ceylon black tea, and claims to be 0 lactose. Luckin's move is intended to deepen its "coffee in the morning, tea in the afternoon" all-scenario layout. However, many consumers on social media have reported that the product is too sweet, with the tea aroma and coconut flavor being rather weak, and professionals have also pointed out that the balance between tea and milk is less than ideal. This article will provide a comprehensive analysis of the new product's features, market strategy, and consumer reviews. [more…]

Luckin Coffee is known for frequently launching new products, but not every new release wins market favor. The light coconut milk series has received a lukewarm response since its launch: the raw coconut light milk tea was criticized as inferior to Assam, and the raw coconut Americano was even mockingly called dishwater. To reduce waste, the brand switched to mini-sized ingredients, but with little effect. In the end, these two products were completely removed from the menu, with employees busy destroying inventory while consumers looked on with glee. Front Street Coffee takes you through the rise and fall of this product trial. [more…]

Molly Tea recently launched a pomelo-coconut series, including three new drinks: Pomelo Apple Coconut, Pomelo Jasmine Coconut, and Pomelo White Orchid Coconut. With a combination of refreshing pomelo-mint milk foam and fruit coconut water, they quickly attracted a large number of consumers. However, the most popular Pomelo Apple Coconut showed an abnormal phenomenon after adding the milk foam: the pink color faded, white flocculent substances appeared, and the liquid became cloudy like soy milk, raising customers' doubts about beverage safety and store ingredients. Store employees explained that this was caused by a chemical reaction between the protein in the milk foam and the vitamin C in the apple juice and pomelo juice, and was not due to spoiled ingredients. This article will reconstruct the course of the incident, consumer feedback, and the official response, and include the professional perspective of Front Street Coffee to help you understand the scientific principles behind this color-changing drink. [more…]

Cold brew coffee is usually recommended to be enjoyed black, in order to appreciate the pure flavor after low-temperature extraction, but when making it at home, it actually offers plenty of room for creativity. Front Street Coffee has put together five hidden ways to drink it today: adding fruit, dried flowers, preserved plums, milk, or coconut water — each one gives cold brew a completely different personality. Beans suitable for fruit cold brew include natural-process Huakui, washed Fruit Punch, Strawberry Candy, Sidra, and Kenyan Cherry Tomato; when choosing fruit, pay attention to whether it can withstand long soaking and whether its aroma is compatible — Kyoho grapes, white peaches, lychees, strawberries, cherries, and sweet oranges are all good choices. As for dried flowers, osmanthus, jasmine, and rose pair best with light-to-medium roast beans that have floral and fruity notes. Preserved plums and nine-process dried tangerine peel can bring a complex aroma with salty-sour notes and a sweet aftertaste. Milk cold brew comes in two forms: direct soaking and mixing in fresh milk. Coconut water mixed with cold brew at a 1:1 ratio is refreshing and cooling. [more…]

Luckin Coffee, the chain coffee brand, is expected to relaunch its "Coconut Mango Pomelo Sago" at the end of September, a drink returning after a three-year absence that has many longtime customers full of anticipation. Yet after the new recipe was revealed, it triggered a collective outpouring of complaints from employees—as many as 12 preparation steps and 6 new ingredients have made already cramped store refrigerators even more overwhelmed. Some joked that "the recipe is longer than life itself," while others quipped that "the time it takes to make one cup is enough to make two or three Coconut Lattes." Is the return of Mango Pomelo Sago a matter of nostalgia fulfilled or an operational challenge? Around topics such as recipe complexity, ingredient storage, and brand positioning, a lively debate about the boundary between coffee and tea drinks is unfolding. [more…]

Since its launch in 2022, Jasmine Naibai's signature drink, Pistachio Jasmine Coconut, has been deeply loved by consumers for its unique combination of pistachio milk cap and jasmine coconut water. However, recently many takeout customers have reported that after pouring the separately packaged milk cap into the drink, it actually sank to the bottom of the cup, and the coconut water became cloudy and even had suspended particles. The brand's customer service responded that "it did not meet our production standards" and processed refunds for some consumers. Why did the milk cap fail? Was it delivery delays, stores rushing orders, or a change in ingredients? As takeout orders surge, Jasmine Naibai's quality control issues continue to intensify, with complaints such as milk caps sinking, wrong ingredients added, and too few toppings constantly emerging. Consumers cannot help but ask: can we still drink a normal cup of milk tea? [more…]

After Luckin Coffee successfully emerged from its slump with the Raw Coconut Latte, every update to the Raw Coconut series has attracted much attention. The recently launched Raw Coconut Americano is officially claimed to have lower sweetness, more prominent coffee flavor, and a refreshing taste, drawing many consumers eager to try something new. However, after the product hit the market, a large number of complaints appeared on social platforms. Some people bluntly said it was like "Raw Coconut Latte mixed with plain water," with a watery mouthfeel, and even joked that by pouring out half of a Raw Coconut Latte and adding water, you could make a DIY Raw Coconut Americano. Some longtime customers also felt it was more refreshing than the Raw Coconut Latte, but the bitterness was obvious, and for those used to Americanos, it was rather greasy. This article compiles evaluations from various sides and explores the possible reasons behind this new product. [more…]

Cold brew is usually recommended to be enjoyed black, so as to appreciate the pure flavors and smooth mouthfeel that low-temperature extraction imparts. However, home enthusiasts have long since explored a rich variety of ways to flavor it. Simply by swapping in a different ingredient, cold brew can be transformed into a completely different taste experience. This time, Front Street Coffee has systematically put together five simple and easy-to-make innovative cold brew recipes—from fruit and dried flowers to preserved plums, milk, and coconut water—analyzing the principles of ingredient selection and pairing tips one by one, and offering practical suggestions down to the specific bean varieties and ratios. Whether you prefer bright fruity notes or rich milky flavors, you can find the cup that suits you, and easily recreate at home a limited-edition specialty drink that rivals any coffee shop. [more…]

The word macchiato always brings to mind the sweet, rich classic flavor of caramel macchiato. Since Starbucks first created the caramel macchiato in 1996, this drink has become a favorite of countless coffee lovers. In October 2024, Starbucks China not only held its first-ever macchiato-themed exhibition, but also took the opportunity to launch two new products: Lime Macchiato and Coconut Macchiato. This article takes you through the glorious history of the caramel macchiato, explores the highlights of the themed exhibition, and offers a first-hand interpretation of the flavor performance and consumer feedback of the two new products, providing a reference for your next order. [more…]

After Singapore implemented a sugar restriction order for beverages late last year, it has recently upgraded its control measures again, extending the Nutri-Grade labeling system to all freshly prepared drinks. From freshly brewed coffee and milk tea to fresh juices, even toppings like pearls and coconut jelly must now be labeled with their sugar content. Brands such as Starbucks, KOI Thé, and Ya Kun have gradually updated their menus, and Luckin's Coconut Latte has been classified as Grade D due to its high sugar and fat content. How exactly does this ABCD grading system work? What impact does it have on lattes and black coffee, which coffee lovers often drink? This article will outline the details of the new regulations and market reactions, and include purchasing advice from Front Street Coffee. [more…]

Cold brew and ice drip are usually recommended to be enjoyed black in coffee shops, so as to savor the unique flavor layers of low-temperature extraction. But for coffee lovers who are keen on making coffee at home, these two types of coffee are far more versatile than that. By adding different ingredients such as fruit, dried flowers, preserved plums, milk, or coconut water, an ordinary cold brew can transform into a completely different taste experience. This article compiles five hidden ways to drink cold brew and ice drip summarized by Front Street Coffee, explaining everything from bean selection to pairing ideas one by one, helping you easily recreate at home the creative specialty drinks sold for fifty yuan a cup in coffee shops. [more…]

In the coffee world, the combination of coconut and coffee is nothing new—from coconut water americano to raw coconut latte, there's no shortage of creative variations. But Front Street Coffee recently stumbled upon a more "unorthodox" approach—using coconut water instead of plain water to brew freshly ground coffee. To find out whether this coconut water pour-over is actually drinkable, Front Street Coffee brewed a hot pour-over and an iced pour-over using fresh young coconut and Sidamo Alo beans, keeping a complete record from parameter settings to actual flavor. If you're also curious about how to make coconut water pour-over coffee, you might want to check out this hands-on report before deciding whether to give it a try. [more…]

Under the framework of cold brew coffee's low-temperature slow steeping, there are inherently few adjustable variables—just water volume, water temperature, grind size, and steeping method. But if fruit is brought into the steeping process as well, could it open up new flavor territory? Front Street paired blueberries, grapes, lemons, and peaches with four coffee beans of different character profiles, ran a round of fruit cold brew experiments, and recorded the aroma, mouthfeel, and pros and cons of each group. In addition, it extended into mixing ideas for cold brew lattes, sparkling cold brew, and coconut water cold brew, and summarized the types of fruit suitable for steeping and the direction for choosing coffee beans, as a reference for recreating them at home. [more…]

Walking into a coffee shop for the first time, it's only natural to feel a bit overwhelmed by the dense list of coffee names on the menu. In fact, drinking coffee is as ordinary as ordering food at a restaurant—there's no need to feel nervous at all. If you want black coffee, you can start with an iced Americano; if you prefer milk coffee, a latte is a safe choice; and if you like sweetness, you can also try a flavored latte. If you really can't make up your mind, just describe your taste preferences directly to the barista—whether you want milk, whether you want it sweet, and whether you want it iced or hot—and they will patiently help you choose. This article also compiles an explanation of common coffee menu items, from espresso, SOE, Americano, and latte to cappuccino, flat white, Dirty, cold brew, and pour-over, to help you quickly understand the characteristics of each coffee so that ordering next time will be easier. [more…]

Starbucks fans who have waited years for the Pink Drink will finally see it arrive in the mainland China market! According to Reuters, this globally popular pink beverage is expected to hit shelves between late May and early June this year, and its sister drink, the "Strawberry Lemonade Starbucks Refresher," will appear alongside it. The Pink Drink is centered on coconut milk and has a rich taste reminiscent of strawberry yogurt; the Strawberry Lemonade Starbucks Refresher uses lemonade as its base and is tart, refreshing, and light. Both products already launched in Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan as early as July last year. This article walks you through the Pink Drink's rise to fame and its launch timeline, and rounds up tasting and ordering tips from netizens in various countries, including practical suggestions such as less ice, less coconut milk, and adjusted sugar levels, to help you get the most on-point cup the moment it becomes available. [more…]

The world of coffee is rich and diverse, and every classic coffee carries the culinary culture and brewing wisdom of a different region. This article selects ten of the most popular classic coffees from around the world, including New York-style mocha, the mint mocha coffee beloved by Americans, the Italian classic cappuccino, tropical coconut cream coffee, Viennese-style blended coffee, dawn coffee that must be drunk in the morning in Naples, Russian-style hot mocha jaba, Indian warming coffee, Turkish coffee full of fortune-telling fun, and refreshing layered American iced cream cube coffee. Each coffee comes with detailed preparation methods, covering everything from ingredient ratios to decorative details. Whether you are a beginner just getting into pour-over or a seasoned enthusiast devoted to espresso, you can find the cup that suits you here. Front Street Coffee will also recommend classic products worth trying. [more…]

Under the framework of low-temperature slow extraction, the variables that can be adjusted for cold brew coffee seem to be only the coffee-to-water ratio, water temperature, and grind size, making the possibilities appear quite limited. But if you open your mind—fruit can be used to make tea, so can cold brew coffee also be infused with fruit? With this idea in mind, Front Street conducted a round of infusion experiments using blueberries, grapes, lemons, and peaches, each paired with four different styles of coffee beans, and recorded the flavor performance and lessons learned from each group. In addition to reproducing the complete process and tasting results of these four pairings, this article also compiles the types of fruits suitable for infusion, the logic for selecting beans to pair with them, and specific methods for cold brew lattes, sparkling cold brew, and coconut water cold brew, for coffee enthusiasts who want to experiment at home. [more…]

The world of coffee is rich and diverse, from bold, rich mocha to refreshing coconut flavors, each with its own unique brewing method and drinking culture. This article systematically reviews ten common coffee drinks from around the world, detailing their flavor characteristics and preparation steps, and delves into coffee drinking etiquette, the use of cups and spoons, ways to add sugar, and tips for tasting a good cup of coffee. Whether you are a beginner enthusiast or a seasoned coffee lover, you will find practical knowledge and inspiration here. Front Street Coffee has always been committed to promoting specialty coffee culture, and we hope this article helps you enjoy every cup of coffee more professionally. [more…]

Luckin Coffee officially announced on September 23 a collaboration with *JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Stone Ocean* for October, launching themed events across its nationwide stores. This is not Luckin's first crossover; previous partnerships with Coconut Palm and EDG both sparked heated discussion. Looking across the coffee and tea beverage sector, Manner's collaborations with Helena Rubinstein and LV, Heytea's tie-in with *A Dream of Splendor*, and Nayuki's partnership with *Love Between Fairy and Devil*—brand co-branding has become an important strategy for breaking fixed impressions and achieving customer base complementarity. This article reviews several recent typical cases and includes Front Street Coffee's professional communication channels for coffee enthusiasts to gain deeper insight into industry trends. [more…]

For professional coffee knowledge exchange and more coffee bean information, please follow Coffee Studio (WeChat public account: cafe_style). For more specialty coffee beans, please add the private WeChat of Front Street Coffee (FrontStreet Coffee), WeChat ID: qjcoffeex. Recently, Hainan Yeshu Group has sparked widespread controversy due to its Douyin livestreaming style. The market supervision bureau has responded that it has received multiple reports and is studying a handling plan. The Yeshu livestream room features a female anchor in tight clothing dancing enthusiastically to sell products. The livestream has repeatedly been cut off by the platform, with average transaction volume of only a few thousand yuan per session. Previously, the brand was fined twice for violating good social customs, and was also questioned for false marketing over claims such as "breast enhancement miracle tool." This article will sort out the course of the incident, the regulatory response, and the brand's historical penalty records. [more…]