Thursday, September 17 2026

Milk Frothing Tutorial for Beginners | Why Does Milk Foam? How to Froth Milk for a Latte? What Are the Steps and Techniques for Latte Art Pouring and Integration?

At FrontStreet Coffee, steaming milk can be said to be a basic and core skill for every barista. Whether one can steam perfect milk is one of the factors used to judge whether a barista's level is up to standard. For example, the milk foam in a latte is on the thinner side, making it smooth and delicate to drink. The [more…]

The Correct Way to Froth Milk | Which Type of Milk Keeps Coffee Foam Lasting Longer? What Techniques Must Beginners Master to Make Latte Art?

Many people struggle to froth milk properly when they first start learning latte art. In fact, the quality of the milk also affects how easy it is to froth. Front Street Coffee would like to introduce a few types of milk that are easy to froth! In the eyes of baristas, milk is divided into ambient milk and chilled milk, whole milk and skim milk. When making coffee la— [more…]

Coffee Latte Art | Why Does the Surface of a Latte Become Rough After Sitting for a While? How to Improve Milk Foam Stability and Delay Defoaming?

The surface of a freshly made latte is incredibly fine and smooth. But if we leave it sitting without drinking it, we can see the smooth, delicate surface gradually become rough and uneven. This phenomenon is called "defoaming," a process in which the milk foam continuously dissipates. Milk foam is a frothy substance formed by injecting air into milk. [more…]

Key Points for Making a Latte | What Milk Froth Temperature Is Suitable for an Espresso Latte? How Can Coffee Beginners Control the Steaming Temperature of Coffee and Milk?

As the temperature drops, more and more customers at Front Street Coffee shops are ordering hot milk coffee. The steamed sweet milk blended with espresso creates a cup of smooth, fragrant hot latte that truly brings a lot of warmth. To keep the hot latte from cooling down too quickly after serving, some friends steam the milk to a higher temperature. At this point, getting the milk temperature just right is especially important. [more…]

Flat White Coffee | What kind of coffee is Luckin's Ristretto Aussie White? Is there a big difference in taste between Aussie White Coffee and Cappuccino?

Whenever winter arrives and temperatures drop, the output rate of hot milk coffee at Front Street stores rises significantly, including lattes, cappuccinos, flat whites, and more. Compared to the other two classic drinks, flat white coffee can be considered a "new internet celebrity" in recent years. Most friends got to know this drink through chain brands like Starbucks or Luckin. In these [more…]

Latte Milk Foam Steaming Tutorial with Illustrations | What Are the Requirements for Milk When Making Latte Art? What Techniques Should Coffee Beginners Pay Attention to When Steaming Milk Foam for Latte Art?

To make latte art look good, choosing the right milk is very important! Front Street Coffee's daily in-store milk coffee offerings all use full-fat fresh milk, because it is rich in protein, lactose, and milk fat. The protein in milk is what makes the milk foam stable. [more…]

Illustrated Latte Art Tutorial: Key Points on Milk Foam Thickness and a Full Analysis of Milk Selection

Many friends who are just getting into coffee think latte art looks simple—just pour casually and you'll get a heart or a tulip. But when they actually try it, they discover the milk always floats on the surface in clumps. In fact, the key to latte art lies in the condition of the milk foam, the pouring technique, and the way you hold the pitcher and the cup. This time, Front Street Coffee focuses on latte art, breaking down the operational details of each step—from the required foam thickness, steam wand positioning, and steaming temperature, to pouring practice and how to hold the milk pitcher—to help everyone avoid detours and pour a decent-looking pattern as quickly as possible. [more…]

Coffee Basics | What is the standard way to make a Coffee Latte? What is the espresso-to-milk ratio and the thickness of the milk foam for a latte? What are the key points for making latte art?

For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow our WeChat official account: Front Street Coffee (FrontStreet Coffee). To make beautiful latte art, choosing the right milk is very important! Front Street Coffee (FrontStreet Coffee) uses this for its daily milk coffee offerings: [more…]

Fancy Coffee Making Tutorial | How to make a latte with latte art just like at a coffee shop at home? How to froth latte milk foam well? What are the key points for frothing milk foam for latte art in a latte?

Walking into a café, many people choose a fancy coffee based on espresso, such as a latte, cappuccino, or americano. Each coffee has its own unique flavor, like the perfect blend of coffee and milk in a latte, the thick milk foam of a cappuccino, and the light and smooth taste of a flat white, all [more…]

Flat White | Which coffee beans are suitable for making a Flat White? Is there a difference in the coffee-to-milk ratio between a Flat White, a Latte, and a Cappuccino?

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…]

Blended Coffee Bean Recommendations | Which Coffee Beans Are Suitable for Espresso? What Are the Coffee-to-Milk Ratios for Lattes and Flat Whites?

For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow: Front Street Coffee (Frontsteet Coffee). Coffee enthusiasts who have tried a flat white know that flat white is not served iced—if you add ice cubes, it will most likely become a latte, which means that a flat white is more [more…]

What Is a Cappuccino | The Difference Between a Cappuccino and a Latte: How to Make a Cappuccino and Its Characteristics

I'm not sure if you friends still remember, but previously Front Street shared a post about "Why Dirty Coffee Can't Be Ordered for Delivery." After that, some friends left messages in the background saying they noticed that many coffee shops also don't offer cappuccino for delivery, with only dine-in and takeout options available. As for Dirty, because it requires the milk [more…]

Water Buffalo Milk Latte and Dirty: Can Milk Foam Latte Art, Sweetness, and Coffee Flavor Coexist?

Buffalo milk has long been a specialty dairy product in the Guangdong and Guangxi regions, and in recent years it has been increasingly used by coffee enthusiasts to pair with espresso. It contains higher levels of protein, fat, and calcium than regular milk, with a lower water content, making it sweeter and silkier to drink. So, is buffalo milk actually suitable for latte art? And what does it taste like in an iced latte or a Dirty? This time, Front Street Coffee selected the refrigerated fresh buffalo milk from the local Foshan brand Baifulu, paired with Front Street Coffee's classic blend coffee beans, to make three drinks: a flat white, an iced latte, and a Dirty. From milk foam texture and latte art performance to the flavor on the palate, we tested each one to see whether the combination of buffalo milk and coffee can achieve an effect where 1+1>2. [more…]

Starbucks Flat White | How to distinguish an Australian white coffee from a latte? Did flat white originate in Australia? What is the coffee-to-milk ratio in a flat white?

Coffee enthusiasts who regularly drink espresso know that there are many types of espresso drinks, such as those available at Front Street Coffee, including latte, mocha, cappuccino, as well as off-menu items like flat white and dirty coffee. Their recipes are all based on espresso. [more…]

Latte Caffeine Content | What Is the Difference Between a Cappuccino and a Latte? How Can Coffee Beginners Make Latte and Cappuccino Coffee?

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…]

Flat White | What are the differences between a Flat White and a Latte? Which has a higher coffee concentration, an Australian-style white coffee or a latte?

Regarding the name of the Flat White, this Italian-style fancy coffee, coffee enthusiasts often mispronounce it—either accidentally calling it "Fuyubai" or "Aoruibai." So what exactly is the correct pronunciation? And what kind of charm does its flavor hold? In the following article, Front Street Coffee (FrontStreet Coffe [more…]

Latte Art Tutorial | What to Pay Attention to When Steaming Milk Foam for Latte Art with a Semi-Automatic Espresso Machine, and How to Rescue Milk Foam That's Not Suitable for Latte Art

As we all know, if we want to create a beautiful latte art pattern, then in addition to having masterful latte art skills, a delicate milk foam is also essential! But even those who have already reached the pinnacle of expertise will occasionally have times when they fail to froth the milk well, perhaps because a momentary lapse makes the milk foam become [more…]