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Espresso Milk Drinks | How to make a standard latte, cappuccino, and flat white? What are the differences between the three?
Even with the same few ingredients, as long as the proportions differ, we can create infinite possibilities—coffee is a perfect example. Take the "three milk coffee musketeers" that Front Street Coffee often shares: latte, flat white, and cappuccino. Their only ingredients are milk and coffee, yet when you drink them, whether in taste [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…]
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…]
Key Points for Making Flat White Coffee | Is Australian White Coffee a Latte? What Is the Milk-to-Coffee Ratio and Milk Foam Thickness for a Flat White? How to Properly Steam Milk, Integrate, and Pour Latte Art for a Flat White?
Many baristas mysteriously reach a consensus among themselves: to tell whether a café is good or bad, just order a Flat White and you'll know—if the Flat White is well made, the other coffees will basically be above standard too. When asked why, these baristas reply: because this is the milk coffee most prone to "mistakes." The most controversial Ita- [more…]
How to Make a Flat White | Is a Flat White the Same as a Cappuccino? Is There a Big Difference in the Espresso-to-Milk Ratio and Taste?
When it comes to rich, milky coffee, many people may first think of Starbucks' Flat White. Internationally, it is called Flat White (Australian White Coffee). This drink was actually quite obscure in China at first, but after Starbucks added it to its menu, it gradually became known to everyone and rose to become [more…]
The Standard Method for Making a Flat White and the Coffee-to-Milk Ratio | What Is the Difference Between a Flat White and a Latte? Does the Texture of the Milk Foam Affect the Taste of Coffee?
Whether we go to Luckin Coffee or Starbucks, or an independent café, we always see coffee with the word "white" on the espresso menu. Everyone calls this coffee differently: Luckin calls it Aoruibai, Starbucks calls it Furuibai, and independent cafés call it Australian White Coffee. These are actually all the same espresso- [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…]
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…]
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…]
Beginner Latte Art Tutorial Explained | How Can Coffee Newbies Make a Heart-Shaped Latte Art? How Do You Use an Espresso Machine to Steam Silky, Smooth Milk Foam?
For professional coffee knowledge exchange and more coffee bean information, please follow Coffee Workshop (WeChat official account cafe_style). For more specialty coffee beans, please add private WeChat Front Street Coffee (FrontStreet Coffee), WeChat ID: qjcoffeex. Coffee latte art is coffee [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…]
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…]
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…]
What beans pair with a latte, cappuccino, and Dirty respectively?
They are all milk coffees, but a latte, a cappuccino, and a Dirty differ in milk foam thickness, temperature, and drinking method, so they also have slightly different requirements for the beans. Choose the right beans, and each milk coffee can show its best form. Latte: balance and richness are the key. A latte has thinner milk foam, and the ratio of coffee to milk is close, [more…]
Espresso Milk Coffee Recipes | What Coffee-to-Milk Ratio Tastes Best? Latte, Cappuccino, and Flat White: Taste Characteristics and Origins
Latte, cappuccino, and flat white are three milk coffee categories that are almost always staples in coffee shops. This article will help you clearly distinguish the differences between these three milk coffees. Since most people have had some exposure to these three milk coffees, here is a brief introduction to their origins. Modern latte and cappuccino [more…]
An Introduction to Italian Milk Coffee | What Are the Differences in Flavor, Taste, and Preparation Among Latte, Cappuccino, and Flat White? How to Quickly Identify Types of Milk Coffee?
Latte, cappuccino, and flat white are almost always on the menu at coffee shops as the staple milk coffee categories. This article will help you clearly distinguish the differences between these three milk coffees. Since most people have more or less encountered these three milk coffees, here is a brief introduction to their origins. Modern latte and cappuccino [more…]
How to Make a Flat White | Should Australian-style white coffee be drunk iced or hot? What are the differences in ratio and taste among cappuccino, flat white, and latte?
For professional coffee knowledge exchange and more coffee bean information, please follow Coffee Workshop (WeChat official account: cafe_style). In January 2015, Starbucks in the United States began selling flat white and introduced different sizes; then in September, Starbucks in mainland China also saw flat [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…]
Whether an espresso bean has a lot of crema depends first on the roast level.
When making espresso, the layer of golden or brown foam on the surface of the coffee liquid is often called crema. If you prefer coffee that looks thick and tastes stronger, the roast level can be a very useful clue when choosing beans. Generally speaking, the darker the beans are roasted, the more likely an oily sheen appears on the surface, and the crema extracted is also more pronounced, but the foam [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…]