Wednesday, September 16 2026

Cold Brew Coffee Bean Flavor Recommendations | Is There a Big Difference in Flavor and Taste Between Ice Drip Coffee and Cold Brew Coffee? Introduction to Cold Coffee Extraction Principles, Brewing Methods, and Coffee-to-Water Ratio

For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow our WeChat official account: Front Street Coffee (FrontStreet Coffee). "What is the difference in taste between cold brew coffee and ice drip coffee?" "Which is simpler to make, cold brew coffee or ice drip coffee?" Guests visiting Front Street Coffee (FrontStr [more…]

Coffee Types | What Are the Differences in Taste, Mouthfeel, and Characteristics Between Ice-Brewed Coffee and Cold Brew Coffee? How Long Can Ice-Drip and Cold-Brew Coffee Concentrate Be Stored in the Refrigerator?

For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow our WeChat public account: Front Street Coffee (FrontStreet Coffee). Recently, Front Street came across a discussion asking "What's the difference between ice-brewed coffee and cold brew coffee?" Some replies said there was no difference, while others joked, "The difference is whether it's made by my hands. [more…]

Ice Coffee Brewing Methods | What's the Difference Between Cold Brew, Ice Drip, Iced Americano, and Iced Pour-Over? Which Ice Coffee Tastes Better?

As temperatures gradually rise, the popularity of iced coffee slowly heats up too. Common types of iced coffee include iced pour-over coffee, iced espresso, cold brew coffee, and cold drip coffee, etc. But what are the differences between these four types of iced coffee? And how do they differ in taste? Today Front Street Coffee (FrontStreetC [more…]

Types of Iced Coffee | What Are the Flavor and Characteristic Differences Between Ice Drip Coffee, Cold Brew Coffee, and Cold Brewed Coffee? How Can Coffee Beginners Make Ice Drip and Cold Brew?

It's May, and summer has arrived. In the scorching heat of Guangzhou, even after rain, it remains so muggy that without a refreshing cold drink, one truly lacks the courage to survive in this furnace-like city. That's why recently, many more friends have been coming to Front Street Coffee (FrontStreet Coffe [more…]

Cold Brew vs. Ice Drip Comparison | How to Tell Ice Drip Coffee from Cold Brew Coffee? What Coffee-to-Water Ratio and Grind Size Should You Use to Make Cold Brew at Home?

The distant cicadas are chirping nonstop, the dog days of summer have just begun, heat waves are rolling through the streets, and the tap water at home is running hot. A barista at Front Street Coffee had just opened the door when a friend walked in right after and asked if there was any cold brew coffee. To get through the hottest forty days of the year, without a cup of ice-cold coffee, it really [more…]

Ice Drip Coffee Powder-to-Water Ratio | What Are the Steps and Brewing Parameters for Making Ice Drip Coffee? Which Coffee Beans Are Suitable for Ice Drip Cold Brew?

For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow: Front Street Coffee (Frontsteet Coffee) The cicadas in the distance never stop chirping, the dog days of summer have just begun, heat waves roll through the streets, and the tap at home runs hot water. No sooner had Front Street's barista just opened the door than a friend stepped into the Front Street shop to ask [more…]

Iced Coffee Beginner's Guide | For Kenyan Cherry Cold Brew, should you steep at room temperature or in the fridge? How long should cold brew coffee steep? How do you make cold drip coffee?

For more professional coffee knowledge and more coffee bean information, please follow Front Street Coffee (FrontStreet Coffee). As handsome guys and pretty girls living in cities like furnaces, cold drinks are a must-have in the fridge. Cold brew coffee can satisfy both the handsome guys' and pretty girls' craving for cold drinks and their desire for coffee. [more…]

Cold Brew Coffee Shop Method | Is It Hard to Make Delicious Cold Drip Coffee at Home? Which High-Quality Single-Origin Coffee Beans Are Recommended for Cold Brew and Cold Drip?

To make delicious cold brew coffee, Front Street believes three things are essential: choosing floral and fruity coffee beans: since cold brew coffee is extracted at low temperature over a long period, more small-molecule substances in the coffee beans such as floral notes and fruit acids are extracted, while large-molecule substances such as tannic acid and other bitter compounds are difficult to extract. [more…]

Black Coffee Guide | Is It Wrong to Add Sugar and Milk to Americano? Which Espresso Machine/Moka Pot Blend Coffee Beans for Making High-Sweetness Americano Are Suitable for Beginners

Americanos can now be seen in many coffee shops, and many people generally associate Americano with bitterness, thinking that it is impossible to drink without adding sugar. But is that actually true? Next, let's share some knowledge about Americano coffee. The origin of Americano coffee According to Front Street Coffee (Fr [more…]

Blend Bean Characteristics | Why Do Blend Beans Produce Richer, More Stable Flavor and Crema in Espresso Extraction? Affordable Specialty Espresso Blend Coffee Bean Recommendations

Blended coffee refers to a mixture of coffee beans from two or more different origins. When people order at a café, unless the barista specifically emphasizes otherwise, the coffee beans used are usually espresso blend beans, and they are typically medium to dark roasted. Americanos made from this type of espresso blend are generally light and refreshing. [more…]

Types of Black Coffee | Is There a Big Difference in Flavor and Mouthfeel Between Ice-Drip Coffee and Cold Brew Coffee? Are the Extraction Principles of Ice-Drip and Cold Brew the Same?

For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow: Front Street Coffee (Frontsteet Coffee). Many customers who come to Front Street to drink coffee discuss whether there is a difference in taste between ice drip coffee and cold brew coffee. Both are common methods of making cold coffee. Today, Front Street will conduct an experiment on these two [more…]

Illustrated Guide to Making Cold Brew Coffee | What Powder-to-Water Ratio Is Suitable for Cold Brew Coffee? How Long Does Cold Brew Coffee Extraction Take? Can You Drink It Immediately After Making It?

For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow our WeChat official account: Front Street Coffee (FrontStreet Coffee). For coffee partners, whether it's pour-over coffee, espresso, or cold brew coffee, the coffee fun they bring is different, but all are interesting. Entering the scorching [more…]

Detailed Guide to Cold Brew Coffee with Illustrations | What Is the Coffee-to-Water Ratio for Cold Brew? How Long Is the Cold Brew Extraction Time? Can You Drink Cold Brew Immediately After Making It?

For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow the WeChat public account: Front Street Coffee (FrontStreet Coffee). For coffee partners, whether it's pour-over coffee, espresso, or cold brew coffee, the coffee fun they bring is different, but all are interesting. Entering the scorching [more…]

What Exactly Is Cold-Brewed Coffee? One Article Clarifies the Core Differences Between Cold Brew, Ice Drip, Cold Steep, and Hot Coffee Poured Over Ice

Many coffee enthusiasts encounter a headache-inducing problem while teaching themselves: they search for a technical term and end up with a pile of associated words that seem similar but each carry different meanings, leaving them more confused the more they look into it. This is especially true in the realm of iced coffee—cold brew, ice drip, ice brew, cold soak, Dutch coffee, Kyoto coffee... these names appear frequently in various articles, but what exactly are the differences between them? Which one does ice brew coffee actually refer to? This article will start from the broad concept of cold brew coffee, sort through the various branches of low-temperature extracted coffee one by one, analyze the relationship between ice brew and cold soak and ice drip, and explain the essential differences between ice brew coffee and ordinary hot coffee poured over ice in terms of production principles and flavor expression, helping readers build a clear cognitive framework. [more…]

Ice Drip Coffee | Which coffee bean origin is recommended for making ice drip coffee? The origin and story of ice drip coffee

Ice drip coffee, also known as ice-brewed coffee or water-drop coffee, is called Ice Drip coffee in English and is a method of making coffee drinks. Generally, cold brew coffee refers to coffee made by steeping ground coffee beans in room-temperature water for as long as ten-plus hours, after which special filter paper or a filter is needed to separate the water from the coffee. [more…]

Types of Iced Coffee | What are the similarities and differences between iced brewed coffee and cold brew coffee? What is the origin of cold brew and ice drip? Which tastes better, cold brew or ice drip?

For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow: Front Street Coffee (Frontsteet Coffee). Front Street has noticed that on the path of self-learning coffee, what sometimes troubles everyone is not those complex techniques or parameters, but that whenever you search for a professional term, it always extends into a whole lot of lengthy [more…]

Homemade Iced Coffee | What's the Difference in Taste Between Cold Brew Coffee and Ice Drip Coffee? What Are the Key Points for Making Ice Drip and Cold Brew? What Is the Coffee-to-Water Ratio for Ice Drip and Cold Brew?

In recent years, cold brew coffee and ice drip coffee have won huge favor among coffee consumers! Especially in summer, the ice drip/cold brew coffee in coffee shops becomes the "king of kings" among iced coffees! One reason is that it has a mouthfeel that iced pour-over coffee/iced Americano coffee cannot replicate, and another is that its production time is long, [more…]

Detailed Guide to the Cold Brew Coffee Making Process | What Are the Time, Water-to-Coffee Ratio Parameters for Making Cold Brew Coffee? What Are the Taste Characteristics of Cold Brew Coffee?

For professional coffee knowledge exchange and more coffee bean information, please follow Coffee Workshop (WeChat public account: cafe_style). For more specialty coffee beans, please add our private WeChat Front Street Coffee (FrontStreet Coffee), WeChat ID: qjcoffeex. With the development of specialty coffee culture [more…]

Ice Drip Coffee Beans | What are the techniques for making delicious ice drip coffee? What selected single-origin coffee beans are recommended for ice drip cold brew coffee?

Cold brew coffee refers to a method of slowly extracting coffee aromatic substances by evenly dripping ice water over coffee grounds under normal pressure. Since the low-temperature ice water does not easily extract the bitter substances from the coffee, and the slow flow rate greatly increases the extraction yield, cold brew has a rich but not bitter taste. If you choose a flavor that is more distinctive, [more…]