Thursday, September 17 2026

Coffee Latte Art | Can You Make Latte Art with Americano Black Coffee? How to Make Coffee Latte Art with Hot Americano? What Does Americano Coffee with Latte Art Taste Like?

Customer: "Boss, I'd like a coffee with some nice latte art!" Front Street: Okay, would you like a latte, a flat white, or a cappuccino? Customer: "An americano!" Front Street: ... Latte art, to be precise, should be called "Latte Art," which translates to "latte art" (milk art). [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…]

Australian Classic Flat White Making Secrets: A Complete Guide to Coffee Bean Selection and Milk Frothing

Flat White is a classic coffee originally created in Australia. It uses espresso as its base, paired with fine, thin microfoam, giving it a richer and more concise taste than a latte. To make an authentic Flat White, the key lies in the choice of coffee beans, the handling of the milk, and the extraction method. This article will guide you through the flavor characteristics of a Flat White and provide an in-depth analysis of the dark-roast espresso beans recommended by Front Street Coffee, including PWN Golden Mandheling and the classic blend series. We will also share milk frothing techniques and standard recipes to help you recreate the pure Australian flavor at home. [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…]

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…]

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…]

How to pair a moka pot for making lattes/cappuccinos and frothing milk?: First decide how you'll drink it, then decide the bean list.

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…]

Flat White Coffee Base | Did Flat White Coffee Originate in Australia? Why Is Flat White So Popular? What Are the Differences Between Flat White and Latte?

No need to doubt it—when we see Australian White, Fuyu White, Australian Rui White, Pure Art White… in coffee shops, they all refer to the same coffee drink—Flat White. It's also a milk coffee, so why is this drink so popular? Next, Front Street Coffee will chat about this trendy milk coffee. Flat w [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…]

Types of Italian Milk Coffee | What are the differences in flavor, taste, and preparation ratios among Americano, Latte, Cappuccino, Mocha, Flat White, and Macchiato?

With the entry of international freshly ground coffee brands such as Starbucks and Costa direct-operated stores into China, a coffee craze has risen in the country. Many businesses continuously make a big fuss over coffee beverages. In addition to the relatively expensive freshly ground coffee, affordable instant coffee and coffee drinks also have very high popularity. So what are the current mainstream co [more…]

Coffee Type Flavor Comparison | What Are the Mainstream Coffee Drinks? What's the Difference Between Americano, Latte, Cappuccino, Mocha, and Pour-Over Coffee? Which Coffee Tastes Good Without Being Bitter?

For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow the WeChat public account: Front Street Coffee (FrontStreet Coffee). As international freshly ground coffee brands such as Starbucks and Costa have entered China with their directly operated stores, a coffee craze has risen in the country, and many businesses keep making a big fuss over coffee drinks. In addition to [more…]

The Origin of Australian White Coffee | What Are the Differences Between Flat White, Latte, and Cappuccino? What Is the Coffee-to-Milk Ratio in Different Milk Coffees?

When it comes to coffee, many people still think of milk coffee. People are used to going to Starbucks, or any coffee shop, and blurting out: I'll have a latte. In recent years, friends who visit Front Street Coffee stores also say: I'll have a flat white. Actually, flat wh [more…]

Espresso Milk Coffee | Is an Australian White, Flat White, or Artisan White a latte? What are the flavor and mouthfeel characteristics of an Australian White? Is the coffee base of an Australian White the same as that of a latte?

For most coffee lovers, their first encounter with the Flat White came in 2015, when Starbucks launched it under the name "Fu Rui Bai" and added it to its permanent menu. Later, various coffee brands also rolled out their own Flat Whites, bringing this drink from the Southern Hemisphere [more…]

Types of Espresso | How to Distinguish the Types of Italian Milk Coffee? How Are Americano, Latte, Cappuccino, and Mocha Made?

When you stand in front of the counter at a coffee shop, looking at the dazzling array of coffee products, such as the common latte, cappuccino, or macchiato, do you ever feel a bit confused? This time, Front Street Coffee has specially compiled an overview of espresso coffee types, so that besides being able to [more…]

How to Make a Cappuccino | Why Are Nearly 90% of Cappuccinos Made Wrong? How to Make a Traditional Cappuccino with a Golden Ring?

If you often browse major coffee forums, Front Street believes that when it comes to cappuccino, you will always come across claims like this: "Nearly 90% of the cappuccinos on the market are not made correctly." Many friends are puzzled when they see this: "Isn't a cappuccino just a milk coffee with milk foam? Isn't it just [more…]

Types of Espresso Drinks | Are There Big Differences Between Iced Americano, Iced Latte, Cortado, Flat White, and Dirty? What Is the Espresso Extraction Ratio? An Introduction to Making Black Coffee and Milk Coffee

Every time you go to a coffee shop, you'll probably start agonizing over whether to have an Americano or a pour-over today... or whether to go with a latte or a Dirty! Faced with a dazzling coffee menu and coffee products that all seem to look pretty much the same, what's actually the difference? In this article, Front [more…]

Australian-style White Coffee | Is Starbucks Flat White a Latte? How to Make a Flat White? What Are the Differences Between a Flat White and a Latte?

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…]

Types of Espresso Drinks | What's the difference between Americano, Latte, and Cappuccino, and which one tastes better?

For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow: Front Street Coffee (Frontsteet Coffee). A friend complained to Front Street that when they go to a coffee shop, they can't understand the coffee menu—they recognize all the words, but when put together they have no idea what it means. Front Street took a look and realized the friend was referring to [more…]